Ep 6. The Stakeout

Inside No. 9 is a British dark comedy anthology television series created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. The show focuses on a different story and set of characters in each episode, all of which take place in a different "No. 9" location.

In the fifth season, episode six, titled "The Stakeout," viewers are taken on a suspenseful journey through the eyes of two police officers on a stakeout. The episode stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith themselves, who both play police officers named PC Thompson and PC Varney.

The episode opens with the two officers in their patrol car, complaining about their previous stakeout assignments and discussing the possibility of breaking up a drug deal that they suspect is taking place nearby. As they sit and wait for any activity to occur, the two begin to engage in idle chatter and childish games to pass the time.

However, as the night progresses, their stakeout takes a tense turn when they begin to suspect that someone else is around. Suddenly, the officers find themselves in a dangerous situation, where they must rely on their wits and each other to survive.

As with many episodes of Inside No. 9, "The Stakeout" features a clever plot twist that will leave viewers surprised and eager to rewatch the episode again to look for any clues they may have missed.

Overall, "The Stakeout" is a gripping, intense episode that showcases the talents of both Pemberton and Shearsmith as both writers and actors. The episode may not be for the faint of heart, but it is a must-watch for fans of the series and lovers of dark comedy and suspenseful storytelling.