Ep 4. Episode 4

Marcella is a British crime drama television series that premiered on ITV on April 2016. It follows the story of Marcella Backland, a former detective who returns to work after suffering from blackouts, and investigates a series of murders that seem to be linked to her past. In season 1 episode 4, titled "Episode 4", Marcella continues to delve deeper into the Grove Park murders, as the killer strikes again.

The episode opens with Marcella waking up to discover that her husband, Jason, has gone missing. She contacts the police and begins to search for him herself, but her efforts are complicated by the arrival of her estranged sister, Gail. Meanwhile, the Grove Park killer strikes again, and the victim is linked to the care home where Marcella's son, Edward, lives.

As Marcella investigates the care home, she is shocked to discover that her former boss, Frank, is involved in a cover-up of abuse that may have led to the murder. To complicate matters further, Marcella also discovers that her son, Edward, was present at the scene of the murder and may have witnessed something important.

As the investigation heats up, Marcella begins to unravel mentally as her blackouts become more frequent and intense. She struggles to keep herself together as she races against time to catch the killer and uncover the truth behind the Grove Park murders.

Overall, "Episode 4" is a tense and gripping addition to the first season of Marcella. With plenty of twists and turns, the episode keeps the viewer hooked and guessing until the very end. With superb acting from Anna Friel as Marcella, the writing is top-notch, flowing smoothly from scene to scene and delivering plenty of surprises. Fans of crime dramas won't want to miss this episode or the rest of the series.