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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 ran for 5 seasons (19 episodes) between October 17, 2014 and on