Ep 8. The Crimson Feather

Father Brown season 5 episode 8 is called "The Crimson Feather." This episode takes place in the small, peaceful village of Kembleford, where the locals are excited to welcome a carnival to town. However, excitement quickly turns to fear when a brutal murder is committed, and Father Brown is called in to investigate.

The victim is a man named Benny, who worked at the carnival. He was found dead with a feather from a scarlet macaw stuffed in his mouth, and there are several suspects with motives for his murder. Father Brown must navigate the tense relationships between the carnival workers and the townsfolk, as well as the secrets that each of them is keeping.

Father Brown is aided by his trusty sidekick, Sid Carter, who has a personal connection to the case and is determined to help solve it. Together, they uncover a web of lies and deceit that threatens to tear apart the close-knit community. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they become increasingly convinced that the solution to the mystery lies in the past.

With time running out and tensions rising, Father Brown races against the clock to solve the case before another life is lost. Along the way, he must confront his own limitations as a detective and his tendency to rely too heavily on his faith. As always, Father Brown's unwavering moral compass guides him through the twists and turns of the case, and in the end, he is able to bring the killer to justice.