Ep 4. Daemons' Roost

Jonathan Creek season 5 episode 4, titled "Daemons' Roost," follows the famous ingenious detective Jonathan Creek as he dives into a mysterious case involving an eerie Gothic mansion in the depths of the British countryside.

The episode starts with a brief introduction to the mansion known as "Daemons' Roost," which is owned by the famous horror writer Nathan Clore. The mansion has a dark history of suicide and mysterious deaths that have inspired Clore's writing for years. He eventually transforms the mansion into a museum of macabre artifacts from his stories.

Jonathan Creek is approached by Polly, a young woman working for Clore. She fears that her boss has gone mad and is planning to kill himself soon and wants him to be able to intervene before it's too late. Polly explains that Nathan Clore is convinced the spirits of his ancestors are haunting him and that he has seen the ghost of his father in his bedroom repeatedly. She believes that Clore is slipping into madness due to his increasing paranoia and obsession with his ancestors.

Jonathan is surprised when he pays a visit to Clore at his mansion, and the famous writer invites him to a masquerade ball that he plans to host for his 60th birthday. Jonathan is quick to realize that everything is not quite what it seems. The eccentric Clore seems to be hiding things, and the mansion appears to have a life of its own.

As Jonathan continues his investigation, he uncovers a web of lies and secrets. Several people present at the masquerade ball are hiding their true identity, and strange events are transpiring within the mansion's walls. Jonathan discovers that the house appears to be fitted with a network of hidden cameras that monitor every inch of the property. He also discovers a secret chamber in the cellar with all sorts of macabre artifacts, leading Jonathan to believe that there is more to the story than just paranormal activity.

Throughout the episode, Jonathan must navigate the complex and enigmatic personalities of the mansion's inhabitants, who seem to know more than they let on. He also must come to terms with his past and the people who have influenced his own life.

As the investigation progresses, Jonathan ultimately unravels the mystery of Daemons' Roost, its cursed past, and the people involved in its haunting legacy.

"Daemons' Roost" is a thrilling episode of Jonathan Creek that does not disappoint, with its twists and turns, secrets, and surprises at every turn. The episode is an intense ride that will keep audiences glued to their screens. Viewers will be left to marvel at the sheer ingenuity of Jonathan Creek, who once again manages to unravel a case that defies explanation.