Ep 4. A Death Foretold

Taggart season 3 episode 4, titled "A Death Foretold", follows the detectives of Maryhill CID as they investigate the death of a psychic medium. The episode begins with the victim, Grace, warning a client of hers, Sheila, of an impending danger. When Grace is later found dead in her home, the police begin to investigate who could have killed her, and whether her predictions had any relevance to her murder.

The episode delves into the world of psychics and mediums, and the detectives quickly realize that Grace's work may have been the motive for her murder. They interview her clients, including Sheila, who is understandably shaken by Grace's death and the potential danger she was warned about. As they delve deeper into Grace's past, they uncover a tangled web of deceit involving her former business partner, her ex-husband, and an estranged daughter.

The investigation takes a twist when a second murder occurs, and the detectives begin to connect the dots between the two crimes. They race against the clock to solve the case before any more lives are lost.

Throughout the episode, personal relationships between the detectives are tested. DCI Mike Jardine's marriage is on the brink of collapse, and tensions rise between him and DI Robbie Ross when Ross begins to suspect Jardine's involvement with a witness. Meanwhile, DS Jackie Reid's investigation becomes personal when she discovers a shocking link between the case and her own family history.

As the episode progresses, the detectives must navigate their own personal struggles while unraveling the mystery of the psychic medium's murder. The tension builds as they get closer to the truth, and the final reveal is both shocking and satisfying.

"A Death Foretold" is a classic episode of Taggart, with a complex, layered mystery and well-drawn characters. It's a standout in season 3, and one that will keep viewers guessing until the very end.