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The Best Episodes of Wire in the Blood Season 5

Every episode of Wire in the Blood Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wire in the Blood Season 5!

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Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill's uncanny ability to see into the minds of murderers means he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wire in the Blood Season 5 Episode 1 - The Colour of Amber
    8.1/10(346 votes)

    S5:E1

    When an 11-year old girl is seen being dragged into a car kicking and screaming, the police issue an Amber alert. As the minutes and hours pass by, they know their chances of rescuing the girl diminishes. As Tony Hill reviews the evidence however, he becomes less and less convinced that this is an abduction by a stranger and believes that the girl must have known her attacker. The missing girl's mother is overwrought and her stepfather has a conviction for assault. A sudden twist however changes the entire nature of the investigation leading Tony and DI Alex Fielding ...

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wire in the Blood Season 5 Episode 4 - Anything You Can Do
    8.0/10(273 votes)

    S5:E4

    Tony Hill assists the police in investigating a series of murders. His profile suggests that the man committing these crimes may come forward as a potential witness and the police soon focus in on Bernard Kelly. In his mid-30's and still living at home with a domineering mother, he seems to fit his profile, but Tony has nagging doubts as he finds significant differences in style between some of the attacks. During this time Tony has a house guest, his old friend from university Jonathan Good who is also a psychologist. As time goes by however, he begins to behave ...

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wire in the Blood Season 5 Episode 3 - The Names of Angels
    7.9/10(292 votes)

    S5:E3

    The police investigate a series of rapes and murder of young, professional women in the Bradford area. After attacking them, he dresses the victim in a previous victims clothes and leaves their ID on the body. As the investigation continues, they learn from DNA that the man is responsible for at least seven murders over the years, but that he has never been arrested and as such, are unable to identify him. In a separate case, a former patient who has run away from his care home, Jack, contacts Tony. As a child, Jack killed his family and the police are concerned that ...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Standeven

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  4. Wire in the Blood Season 5 Episode 2 - Nocebo
    7.5/10(316 votes)

    S5:E2

    Tony Hill and DI Alex Fielding find themselves investigating the ritualistic murder and mutilation of children. It becomes apparent to Tony that the perpetrators are casting voodoo-like spells on a variety of victims. The investigation reveals several possible suspects including a so-called preacher, Dr. Kingston and a brute of building contractor whose building site is shut down when a young boy's heart is found buried there. The power of suggestion begins to affect several of the team, including DC Paula McIntyre who finds herself hospitalized from a strange ...

    Director:Paul Whittington
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Colour of Amber" is the best rated episode of "Wire in the Blood" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 346 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/11/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Anything You Can Do".