This series introduces us to charismatic Ex Detective Inspector Alex Ridley, who has retired from the police force after years of dedicated service due to his health concerns and grief after losing his wife and daughter. Ridley’s replacement is DI Carol Farman his former protegee whom Ridley mentored for many years. When he’s enlisted by Carol as a police consultant on a complex and compelling murder case, the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist.

Turning to her old mentor for support, Carol is keen to access Ridley’s unique insight into crime-solving which has served them so well in the past.

With more intriguing cases to solve, Ridley is enticed out of retirement into his former role, reviving his formidable and successful partnership with Carol.

Inspired by real life retired detectives re-joining police forces in a consultancy role given increasingly over-stretched resources, Ridley will explore thought provoking crime stories in an original and distinctive way

Run Time: 391 minutes

DVD Release Date: January 18, 2023

Rated: MA15+ – strong violence

PPR: $34.98

Trailer: https://app.shift.io/review/6327d47dc4f9b9333a176832

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