The Best Episodes Written By Allan Cubitt

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E111/28/2018

   On the day of her 23rd birthday, Beth hopes to escape home. But with the day fast approaching, can she can hold her nerve?

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E212/5/2018

   Beth decides to tell Mercy that she is leaving Fermanagh, but Mercy protests and exclaims it will break her heart —and Billy's too. Beth puts her plan to run away with Liam into action but a suspicious and very drunk Billy questions Beth —is there anything she has to tell him?

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E312/12/2018

   Planning on eloping with Ward, Beth steals Billy's gold and leaves. The Dummy stops her and issues a dire warning. Who is out to hurt her and why? Beth will have her vengeance.

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   8.4/10(29 votes)

   #4 - Episode Six

   S2:E612/17/2014

   With Paul Spector in custody, DSI Gibson searches for clues to help find Rose Stagg.

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   8.3/10(30 votes)

   #5 - Episode Six

   S3:E610/28/2016

   The series concludes as Gibson and Anderson put fresh evidence to Spector, with explosive results. Spector's new-found friendship with another inmate develops, with devastating consequences.

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6. 

   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Operation Nadine (2)

   S2:E212/16/1992

   The investigation continues...

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7. 

   8.1/10(37 votes)

   #7 - Episode Five

   S1:E56/9/2013

   The killer's latest attack gives Gibson renewed impetus. As the net appears to be closing in, Spector makes a dramatic confession and a decision that binds his fate to Gibson.

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8. 

   8.1/10(30 votes)

   #8 - Episode Two

   S2:E211/16/2014

   Stella Gibson realises that her mistakes have put the life of Rose Stagg in danger.

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   8.0/10(30 votes)

   #9 - Episode Four

   S2:E411/30/2014

   A shocking revelation proves how terrifyingly manipulative Paul Spector can be.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Goodbye Look

    S3:E15/26/2005

    Murphy is out posing as a criminal armourer to make an arrest. During the set-up he recognises Caz Miller, a man known for his connections to criminal gang leader and known cop-killer Dave Callard. Miller tells Murphy that he wants to kill another gang member called Richard Holloway. Murphy stops the planned arrest because he thinks he can gain Callard's trust and infiltrate the entire criminal organisation to take everyone out.

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11. 

    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Episode Five

    S2:E512/7/2014

    As the investigation tightens around Paul Spector, he makes a bold break for cover.

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12. 

    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Episode One

    S2:E111/9/2014

    Gibson continues her hunt for the killer.

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13. 

    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Episode Two

    S3:E210/2/2016

    Gibson and Burns are hauled over the coals by the Police Ombudsman and the Policing Executive for their conduct and handling of the case. When Spector’s name is released to the press as the arrested suspect in the Belfast Strangler case, his wife and family are forced to deal with the consequences.

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14. 

    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Episode Three

    S3:E310/9/2016

    Spector's legal team move into action, determined he won't stand trial.

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15. 

    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Episode Five

    S3:E510/23/2016

    Spector's legal team are determined that he will never stand trial. Anderson and Ferrington make a discovery from the past that may help Gibson build her case.

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16. 

    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Operation Nadine (1)

    S2:E112/15/1992

    The body of a teenage girl is found and the investigation leads Jane into a community who distrust the police. Jane has recently had an affair with DS Bob Oswalde and he is assigned to the case. David Harvey confesses to the murder but neither Jane or Bob believe him. Bob is convinced that it is really the girl's young neighbour Tony Allen. Together they are able to discover who the real murderer is.

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17. 

    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Episode Three

    S2:E311/23/2014

    After the breakthrough identifying the killer, Stella Gibson must play a waiting game.

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18. 

    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Episode Four

    S3:E410/16/2016

    Gibson comes face to face with the depths of Sally-Ann's desperation.

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19. 

    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Episode Four

    S1:E46/2/2013

    When Eastwood's investigation into Olson's murder throws open some uncomfortable truths for Burns, Gibson comes under increased pressure in her hunt for Belfast's killer.

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20. 

    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Episode One

    S3:E19/25/2016

    Stella Gibson has finally arrested Paul Spector, but he has been shot by jealous husband James Tyler, leaving the staff at Belfast General Hospital battling to save his life. As the shooting hits the news, the powers-that-be question Gibson's handling of the case, while Spector's young partner-in-crime Katie plots to help him.

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21. 

    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #21 - Episode Three

    S1:E35/26/2013

    As DSI Stella Gibson takes control of the hunt for the serial killer striking women in Belfast, the realisation that his perfect kill is tainted pushes Spector into looking for his next victim.

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22. 

    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #22 - Episode One

    S1:E15/12/2013

    When a murder in Belfast remains unsolved after 28 days, DSI Stella Gibson is called in to review the case.

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23. 

    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #23 - Episode Two

    S1:E25/19/2013

    DSI Stella Gibson's worst fears are realised as Spector's murder spree in Belfast continues and she faces very real consequences after a reckless decision.

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24. 

    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Exile

    S4:E18/27/2006

    Murphy is called back to work after a leave of absence to be at his mother's side. His new job is to attempt to get close to Drew and Billy Johnstone, vicious Belfast criminals now operating in Leicester. Murphy thinks he's found himself a way in when a drug deal goes awry.

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25. 

    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Boys Night Out

    S3:E56/23/2005

    The operation against Callard builds to its conclusion as Murphy is hired to help complete a shipment of Afghan heroin into England. His undercover work could help secure the conviction, but Murphy's presence is demanded elsewhere, as a key prosecution witness in the High Court.

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