7.5

Lynley•Season 1•Episode 3

Careless in Red

7.5/10 · 507 votesSep 18, 202589 min

Ranked #1 of 4 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Lynley happens upon the body of a popular young man in the Norfolk Broads and must navigate the secrets of a close-knit community to find the killer.

Directed byStewart Svaasand

Written bySteve Thompson

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes4

A Place of Hiding

This Body of Death

Careless in Red

With No One as a Witness

Cast4

Leo Suter

DI Thomas Lynley

Sofia Barclay

DS Barbara Havers

Daniel Mays

DCI Brian Nies

Michael Workéyè

DC Tony Bekele

Crew2

Stewart Svaasand

Director

Steve Thompson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Careless in Red" is episode 3 of Lynley season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 507 votes, ranking #1 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Stewart Svaasand and written by Steve Thompson, it aired on September 18, 2025.

Next: E4 · With No One as a Witness Best of Season 1