Ep 4. Episode 4
- TV-14
- May 19, 2011
- 51 min
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7.8 (102)
In episode 4 of The Shadow Line, tensions continue to build between the various factions involved in the investigation of the crime boss Harvey Wratten's murder. The focus of the episode is on the character of Jay Wratten, Harvey's son, who is portrayed as increasingly volatile and unpredictable following his father's death.
Jay becomes fixated on the idea that someone from within his father's organization was responsible for his murder, and begins to lash out at those he suspects. This puts him into conflict with his former mentor and ally, Gatehouse, who has his own agenda and is trying to keep a low profile as he navigates the criminal underworld.
Meanwhile, DI Gabriel Markham and his team are still trying to piece together the puzzle of Wratten's murder, but are hampered by the fact that they have very little physical evidence to go on. They turn their attention to a group of Albanian criminals who are believed to have some connection to the case, but struggle to make any real progress.
The tension between Jay and Gatehouse comes to a head when Jay decides to take matters into his own hands and target one of his father's former associates. This leads to a violent confrontation that has far-reaching consequences for both Jay and Gatehouse, as well as for the wider investigation into Wratten's murder.
As the episode draws to a close, it becomes clear that the various parties involved are all starting to converge on a single point, and that the truth about what happened to Harvey Wratten may be closer than anyone realizes. But with so many hidden agendas at play, it remains to be seen who will ultimately emerge victorious in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Overall, episode 4 of The Shadow Line is a tense and gripping installment that sees the show's various plot threads starting to come together in exciting and unexpected ways. With strong performances from the cast and a tightly written script, it's clear that this is a show that knows how to keep its audience on the edge of their seats.
