I don't know if it's because I'll have to take a hiatus from the series seeing all the episodes soon, but I've rated this my sixth ten* episode in a row. Very heavy PC woke casting from the start. But, as usually occurs the actors were superb. The bad cop premise makes for intriguing stories. The brilliant acting of Tom Conti as ex copper Sebastian Cabot battling wits with John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) was a highlight even when it's quite obvious he's dirty.. A big hint was the use of a special needs character I thought would play a role in the mystery. Curious Barnaby would allow stunning wife Sarah (Fiona Dolman) to associate with possible murder suspects. Though her added screen time was welcome. Betty (Isabel Shaw) is really getting tall. They seem perplexed what to do with her character rarely speaking. Fun, suspenseful satisfying episode. Though, very reminiscent of "A Touch of Frost" episode from years back.
Review of The Debt of Lies
