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Death Valley•Season 2•Episode 2

Episode 2

7.7/10 · 116 votesMay 24, 202645 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Following the death of a chef in an arson attack on his restaurant, John and Janie come to a small fishing village to scrutinise the locals.

Directed bySimon Hynd

Written byPaul Doolan, Ian Jarvis

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Seasons2

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Season 2 Episodes6

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Cast6

Timothy Spall

John Chapel

Gwyneth Keyworth

Janie Mallowan

Steffan Rhodri

DCI Barry Clarke

Alexandria Riley

Helen Baxter

Melanie Walters

Yvonne Mallowan

Rithvik Andugula

DC Evan Chaudhry

Crew4

Nikki Wilson

Producer

Paul Doolan

Writer

Simon Hynd

Director

Ian Jarvis

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Death Valley season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 116 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Simon Hynd and written by Paul Doolan, Ian Jarvis, it aired on May 24, 2026.

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