British Cop Drama Lauded as ‘Superior’ Returns to TV Tonight
The sixth season of Grace returns to television tonight at 8pm on ITV1. The opening instalment is a two-hour feature titled ‘Left You Dead’.
This British cop drama, lauded as ‘superior’, makes its return tonight. The episode is the first of four in the new run.
Plot overview
The season follows the fallout from ACC Cassian Pewe’s betrayal. East Sussex Police is facing an anti-corruption inquiry.
DS Roy Grace must decide whether to trust Cassian’s intelligence about Sandy’s murder. The information also suggests a threat to Bruno’s life.
At the same time, the team investigates a missing-person report. A Brighton property developer has told police his wife has vanished.
Cast and production
- John Simm as DS Roy Grace
- Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson
- Laura Elphinstone
- Brad Morrison
- Juliette Motamed
- Guest star Rishi Nair
New original episode
While most episodes adapt Peter James’s novels, one instalment in season six is original. Writers and producers developed a standalone story about women’s safety on a university campus.
Producer Phil Hunter described the topic as sombre and timely. He added the storyline gives young women and students agency, and they play a key role in catching the killer.
Reception and where to watch
Grace first premiered in 2021. It has earned strong audience approval since then.
The show holds an average user rating of 7.4 out of 10 on IMDb, based on about 11,000 ratings. Viewers have called the series “impressive” and a “superior police procedural”.
The series airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX. Filmogaz.com will carry further coverage as the season progresses.
