Ep 1. What Will Survive (1)

DCI Banks season 2 episode 1, titled "What Will Survive (1)", begins with DCI Alan Banks returning from vacation to discover he has been demoted to detective inspector due to his insubordination towards his superiors. His first case as a DI involves the brutal murder of a young woman found in a secluded area of Yorkshire.

The victim is identified as a recent college graduate, Lucy Payne, who had been working part-time at a local pub. Banks and his team question her friends, family, and colleagues in an attempt to gather information about her life and potential suspects. As they dig deeper into Lucy's life, they discover that she was involved in a mysterious online relationship with an unknown person.

Banks and his team follow several leads, including a former college professor who had a history of harassment towards his female students and a shady businessman who was seen approaching Lucy several times before the murder. They start to draw connections between Lucy's online relationship and the potential suspects.

At the same time, Banks has to deal with his personal life, including his estranged wife Sandra and their children. He struggles with balancing his work and personal life, especially when his daughter Tracy gets involved with a drug dealer.

The tension builds as Banks and his team try to unravel the complex web surrounding Lucy's murder. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eager to see how Banks will solve the case in the next episode.

Overall, "What Will Survive (1)" is a gripping start to the second season of DCI Banks. The episode sets up a compelling mystery and explores the personal struggles of its main character. The strong performances from the cast and the beautiful Yorkshire scenery only add to the show's appeal. Fans of crime dramas will definitely want to give DCI Banks a watch.