The Best Episodes Written By Paul Tomalin

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(17 votes)

   #1 - They Keep Killing Suzie

   S1:E812/3/2006

   A Suzie themed episode Using the Resurrection Gauntlet that former Torchwood member Suzie Costello originally had, the team are able to bring a number of murder victims back to life. However, these all have a link with the now-deceased Suzie, and the group have no choice but to bring her back. After the process goes wrong, and permanently keeps her alive, Suzie manipulates the naïve Gwen into taking her to see her father.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
2. 

   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Episode 3

   S1:E35/19/2015

   The serial killer is showing no signs of slowing down, while local racial tensions are also running high when an Asian woman is killed in a suspected racist attack.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
3. 

   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #3 - Episode 2

   S2:E21/11/2017

   As the team quell the riots that are exploding throughout Manchester, Dinah's discovery of young casualties in a gang-owned property pushes investigations in an unexpected direction. Joy is thrown into freefall after a shock discovery at Friday Street.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
4. 

   7.5/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Episode 3

   S2:E31/18/2017

   The dead vape shop kids are all identified, as Dinah and Deering hunt for those aiding the Attahs in child exploitation.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
5. 

   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Assassination Attempt

   S3:E19/13/2018

   A contentious mayoral election is being fought between incumbent liberal Kashif Hassan and political underdog and local-girl-done-good Caroline McCoy. Crowds gather for a mayoral debate between Hassan and political underdog McCoy - only for the hustings to end in bloodshed when an assassin strikes. As Viv Deering and her team investigate, they are forced to infiltrate the far right, and their murky world of political benefactors, if they are to catch the culprit.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
6. 

   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S2:E62/8/2017

   With Deering suspended from duty, she runs rogue determined to get Nora. Back at the station, Lickberg tries to control the team, as they urgently up the manhunt for one of the Attahs' missing victims. And an unlikely alliance is agreed between Deering and Nora, who wants to stop an FGM cutter arriving on her patch - and Teegan is sent in under cover.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
7. 

   7.3/10(30 votes)

   #7 - 'You're Dead Already'

   S1:E110/19/2023

   In 2023, Detective Hasan discovers a dead body in Longharvest Lane, Whitechapel — while in 1941 and 1890, two other detectives find the same corpse.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
8. 

   7.1/10(24 votes)

   #8 - 'Do You Know Who I Am?'

   S1:E210/19/2023

   Hasan follows new leads in the present. As Hillinghead reluctantly closes his case, Whiteman goes to desperate lengths to hide involvement in his own.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
9. 

   7.1/10(24 votes)

   #9 - 'All In Good Time'

   S1:E310/19/2023

   Connections between the cases start to come into focus. Whiteman encounters an unexpected complication; Hillinghead attends a séance.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Paul Tomalin
10. 

    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #10 - 'We Are One Another's Ghosts'

    S1:E510/19/2023

    The past, present and future collide as a set of fingerprints from 1890 are found in 2023. Maplewood uncovers the Commander's true identity.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
11. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 13

    S6:E134/21/2009

    The Gallagher unit is rocked when an unexpected visit from the social services catches them off guard and the family fall apart. In the aftermath Debbie unleashes her fury on Frank, which propels him on an almighty bender, but can Frank realise the solution to their problems won't be found at the bottom of a pint glass, before it's too late? Every teenage boy's fantasy becomes reality for Chesney when he is introduced to a married housewife who pops his cherry and he quickly falls head over heels.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
12. 

    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #12 - 'The World Is Yours'

    S1:E610/19/2023

    On the day of the explosion, Hasan does everything in her power to help Elias make a life-altering choice. The others wrestle with their consciences.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
13. 

    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #13 - 'Catch Me If You Can'

    S1:E710/19/2023

    Elias finally knows what it means to be loved. He creates the family he's always wanted — but Hillinghead has to suffer for it.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
14. 

    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #14 - 'Know You Are Loved'

    S1:E810/19/2023

    Across decades, the detectives work together to stop Elias from reshaping history. Will words be enough to break the loop and save thousands of lives?

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
15. 

    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

    S2:E511/29/2017

    Marlott's new intelligence brings him closer to a solution and leads him to an apparently deserted tower. However, there are darker and colder dangers inside.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin
16. 

    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S1:E76/16/2015

    The fatal shooting of a respected surgeon leads the team to an unlikely suspect. Meanwhile, Dinah and Deering make disturbing new discoveries in the serial killer case, fearing it might not be over.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Paul Tomalin