Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Season 1 Episode 1 O Brave New World

In Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators season 1 episode 1, titled "O Brave New World," the audience is introduced to the unlikely duo of private investigators, Frank Hathaway and Luella Shakespeare. Frank is a rough-around-the-edges former detective who has fallen on hard times and Luella is a straight-laced former hairdresser who has a soft spot for Shakespearean drama. Together, they operate a private investigation agency in the picturesque countryside of Warwickshire.

The episode starts with a bang as a body is discovered floating in a river. The victim, a wealthy businessman named Albert Evans, was set to marry his younger fiancée, Lilly, the following day. The police initially suspect that Lilly is responsible for Albert's death, due to the fact that the two were arguing the night before his murder. However, Frank and Luella are skeptical of the police's theory and decide to take on the case themselves.

As they begin to investigate, they discover that Albert was not the upstanding businessman he appeared to be. He was heavily involved in a dubious land development project that many locals opposed, and he had a complicated relationship with his family. Frank and Luella interview several suspects, including Albert's daughter, his former business partner, and a local environmentalist. Along the way, they also butt heads with a bumbling police officer, DI Marlowe, who seems to be more interested in catching the nearest criminal than solving the case at hand.

As the investigation unfolds, Frank and Luella start to unravel the web of lies and deceit surrounding Albert's death. They find out that Lilly wasn't the only person with a motive to kill him and that someone in his circle of family and friends is hiding a sinister secret.

Throughout the episode, Frank and Luella's personalities and backgrounds clash in amusing ways. Frank has a tendency to bend the rules and act impulsively, while Luella is more level-headed and cautious. However, they both share a passion for justice and a deep appreciation for Shakespeare's works (which they often quote and reference throughout the episode). They make an unlikely, but entertaining, team.

Overall, "O Brave New World" is a captivating introduction to the world of Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators. It sets the tone for the rest of the series, showcasing the humor, drama, and mystery that are at the heart of every episode. Viewers will be left on the edge of their seats as Frank and Luella race against time to uncover the truth behind Albert Evans' murder.