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Patience•Season 2•Episode 5

The Runes

7.4/10 · 355 votesJan 21, 202647 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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When a Viking expert drops dead just before a big speech, Patience finds a message that hints at foul play... and then his colleague dies too. And Patience's romance with Elliot hits the rocks.

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes8

E1 6.9

Vampire

E2 7.6

Murder in the Minster

The Magpie

The Timetable

The Runes

Paco's Revenge

A Monk's Tale

Hostage

Cast7

Ella Maisy Purvis

Patience Evans

Jessica Hynes

DI Frankie Monroe

Nathan Welsh

DS Jake Hunter

Mark Benton

DCI Calvin Baxter

Ali Ariaie

DC Will Akbari

Liza Sadovy

Dr. Loretta Parsons

Tom Lewis

Elliot Scott

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Episode Summary

"The Runes" is episode 5 of Patience season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 355 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on January 21, 2026.

Next: E6 · Paco's Revenge Best of Season 2