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2014
3 Seasons
5.5 (141)

Grace is a British crime drama television series that premiered on ITV in March 2014. The show stars John Simm as DS Roy Grace, a detective inspector with Sussex CID in Brighton. It is based on the Roy Grace novels by Peter James. The show follows DS Roy Grace as he investigates major criminal cases in the coastal city of Brighton. In the first season, Grace is obsessed with finding his wife Sandy, who mysteriously disappeared years earlier. He refuses to believe she is dead and is convinced she will turn up someday. This impacts his ability to move on both personally and professionally.

At work, Grace heads up an elite investigative unit within the police department. His team includes DS Glenn Branson, a fast-talking family man who provides some comic relief, and new recruit DS Bella Moy, an ambitious detective determined to prove herself. Grace frequently comes into conflict with his superior officer ACC Vosper, who is more concerned about politics and public perception than actual police work.

In addition to the overarching storyline about Grace's missing wife, each season features a different central criminal case for the detectives to solve. The first season revolves around a twisted serial killer with a taste for the theatrical. Later cases include a series of brutal attacks on local homeless people, a missing persons case somehow tied to a cold case from years earlier, and a complex real estate scheme that leads to multiple murders.

What sets Grace apart is its strong sense of place and character-driven storytelling. Brighton is almost a character itself in the show, with its mix of seedy underbelly and posh neighborhoods. DS Grace is a brooding, obsessive detective haunted by his past and struggling with the present. The stories unfold slowly, emphasizing suspense and psychological tension over high-octane action.

Supporting characters like Branson and Moy have their own vibrant personalities and evolving story arcs. Romantic relationships, office politics, and ethical dilemmas all add depth and complexity to the central police investigations.

With its moody cinematography, classic crime fiction tropes, and twisty murder mysteries, Grace aims to put a modern spin on the classic British detective show. Fans of introspective leading men, gritty procedurals, and creepy serial killers should find something to enjoy in Grace's run on ITV. While paying homage to classics like Inspector Morse, it also brings something fresh to the genre. With John Simm anchoring the show with his haunted but captivating performance as DS Roy Grace, this detective drama has carved out a unique identity in British television.

Grace is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on October 17, 2014.

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Seasons

3 2 1

3. Not Dead Yet

April 2, 2023

A rising music star receives the opportunity of a lifetime, and the same night that she excitedly announces to her devoted fans that she and her band are headed to LA, a shocking turn of events leads Grace and Branson to believe someone may be trying to harm her.

2. Dead Man's Grip

March 26, 2023

Grace and Branson investigate a road traffic collision when an unexpected discovery suggests there is something more at play. CCTV reveals a blue pickup truck fleeing the accident after hitting the victim, which leads Grace to believe this may not have been an accident after all. But the hit-and-run driver seems to have vanished into thin air. Forensics identify the pickup driver as a convict who recently served time. His sister insists he's innocent and that she doesn't know where he's hiding but evidence found at her house suggests otherwise. When it is revealed this same man shared a cell with a heavyweight Brighton criminal while in prison, the case takes on a darker dimension. Soon Grace has another death on his hands. Spinella exacerbates problems for Roy when he releases confidential information about the case, ruining a major lead for Grace. The investigation now balances on a knife's edge as Grace scours the city for the pick up driver in a desperate attempt to save a life.

1. Dead Like You

April 20, 2023

Detective Superintendent Grace investigates the sexual attack of a young woman at the Royal Edward hotel on the night of Assistant Chief Constable Vosper's leaving do. The victim's account of the attack has distinct similarities to a cold case back in 2012, which Roy worked on as a Detective Sergeant, where the perp was dubbed 'The Brighton Prowler' - he left behind no DNA, but took a trophy from each victim. The original Prowler enquiry was frustratingly mishandled and headed up by an officer who was the last of an old breed. The attacker was never caught. Is this the same man, or could it be a copycat? When another woman is then attacked in her own home, Grace's instincts lead him to believe this is the same offender, who has now changed his MO from snatching victims off the streets to infiltrating their homes. Yet how is he still leaving no trace behind? Can Grace correct the mistakes of the past and find justice for the victims before the Prowler slips through his grasp?

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Grace is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Grace on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime and HBO NOW.