This episode represents a major turning point in New Tricks, with Sandra departing to take on a job investigating war crimes. James Bolam makes a touching appearance again, as Jack's spirit talking to Sandra about UCOS and her future. It was quite emotional and all credit to Julian Simpson for another amazing episode he's written. In fact, Julian is not only one of New Tricks' best writers, but he also writes the final episodes for Jack, Brian, Sandra and Gerry (Gerry left in a two-part episode that opened season 12).
With Sandra gone, Gerry is the only original one left, but thankfully Anthony Calf as DAC Strickland remained until the end of the series.
With Sandra gone, Gerry is the only original one left, but thankfully Anthony Calf as DAC Strickland remained until the end of the series.