Ep 8. Cold is the Grave, Part 2
- TVMA
- October 21, 2011
- 44 min
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7.9 (345)
DCI Banks is a British crime drama series that premiered in 2010. The show is based on a series of novels by Peter Robinson and follows the investigations of Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and his team as they solve complex crimes in the Yorkshire countryside.
In episode 8 of season 1, titled "Cold is the Grave, Part 2," DCI Banks and his team continue their investigation into the murder of nine-year-old schoolboy, Luke Murray. The second part of the double-episode sees the team narrowing in on their prime suspect, Owen Pierce, a family friend of the Murrays who has a history of criminal activity.
As the team work to gather evidence against Pierce, they are also faced with the challenge of dealing with his violent and threatening behavior. Meanwhile, Banks must also grapple with the personal toll that the case is taking on him, as memories of his own childhood trauma begin to resurface.
The episode is filled with tense moments as the team races against the clock to gather enough evidence to make an arrest. However, as they close in on Pierce, they begin to realize that there may be more to the case than initially meets the eye.
The acting in the episode is strong, with Stephen Tompkinson delivering a particularly powerful performance as DCI Banks. The writing is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, "Cold is the Grave, Part 2" is a gripping episode that showcases the best of DCI Banks. It's an emotional rollercoaster that masterfully blends personal drama with tense police procedural, making it a standout installment in the show's first season.