Ep 35. Inspector Lewis, Final Season: What Lies Tangled (Episode 3)

Inspector Lewis is a British television crime drama series that is part of the highly respected Masterpiece franchise. The show is in its final season and the episode "What Lies Tangled" is the third and final episode. The show follows the lives and cases of two Oxford police detectives, Robert Lewis, and James Hathaway, who work to solve various crimes in the peaceful and idyllic city of Oxfordshire.

In this episode, "What Lies Tangled", the viewers see Robert Lewis struggling with the decision to retire or continue to put his life at risk in the line of duty. The uncertainties are driven by the experiences and events that he has encountered during the course of his career as a police officer in Oxford. The episode explores the depth of emotions that come with retirement; the changes in his life, what he would miss and the excitement and freedom that comes with the next chapter of his life.

As the two detectives are investigating a gruesome murder that involved a set of unidentified remains that were discovered at a local waste management site, tension is high and emotions are running even higher. The body was found tangled up in a maze of phone wires and chords, and witnesses describe a young woman seen at the site of the murder just before the body was found. The team sets out to identify the remains and find the killer, but as they uncover new and shocking leads, they discover a web of lies, deceit and corruption that shakes them to the core.

Throughout the episode, the detectives work tirelessly, piecing together the clues to unravel the events that led to the murder. We see the two detectives interact with their peers and subordinates, each bringing a varied perspective to the case, and this diversity of knowledge helps their investigation. As they interview potential witnesses and follow the leads, the plot thickens and viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, with a sense of intrigue and suspense hanging over every conversation.

Additionally, the episode also explores the personal lives of the detectives, and this adds another layer of depth to the show. The relationships that exist between Lewis and his colleagues highlights how much he is valued and respected, both professionally and personally. We see James Hathaway (Lewis' partner) continuing to support him throughout the investigation, and this loyalty shows the dedication and commitment to one another that exists between the two detectives.

Overall, the episode "What Lies Tangled" is a tale of two detectives and their final case. It is a poignant episode that oozes with nostalgia, friendship, and loyalty, and is the perfect way to end a highly successful show. Despite the show ending, the investigation and the depth of storyline ensure that the show leaves a lasting impression, it would indeed be missed by viewers. Fans will be on the edge of their seats, following along with the detectives' race against time to solve the case before it's too late.