7.5

Wire in the Blood•Season 5•Episode 2

Nocebo

7.5/10 · 316 votesJul 18, 200785 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

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

Directed byPaul Whittington

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Season 5 Episodes4

The Colour of Amber

Nocebo

The Names of Angels

Anything You Can Do

Cast4

Robson Green

Dr Tony Hill

Mark Letheren

DS Kevin Geoffries

Mark Penfold

Dr Ashley Vernon

Simone Lahbib

DI Alex Fielding

Crew10

Niall Leonard

Screenplay

Val McDermid

Characters

Philip Leach

Producer

Sandra Jobling

Executive Producer

Paul Whittington

Director

Tom Lucy

Stunt Coordinator

Crispin Layfield

Stunt Coordinator

Dani Biernat

Stunt Coordinator

Rob Hunt

Stunts

Gordon Seed

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Nocebo" is episode 2 of Wire in the Blood season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 316 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Paul Whittington, it aired on July 18, 2007.

Next: E3 · The Names of Angels Best of Season 5