User Reviews

Three people are gunned down on a farm, including a young woman and a boy. This follows a case where a friend of Leo's was also killed. We have some conflict in the ranks. We are shown a couple of young men at the end. But the real hard piece is that there is some sort of demon/woman who is orchestrating things. Leo is furious with Harry for not confiding in him and is losing his objectivity after his friend died. This is leading to an intriguing second half.

This episode reminded me so much of the Silence of the Lamb movie. Brutal, Graphic, and very disturbing. I thoroughly enjoyed the episode. However, I enjoy Investigative Discovery episodes, so what does that say about me?

This features a wonderful, captivating opening, as Nikki gives a eulogy for her father, it's moving and soothing. Totally at odds with the grim discovery that awaits, we get some horrific deaths, a horrible crime scene, and a scene of genuine emotion, as a pregnant DI James sees the crime scene.

It's complicated to see the least, with two complex stories running side by side.

It's not going to be for everyone, because the material is very dark, one aspect in particular is very upsetting, but putting the tone to one side, I have to say this is a terrific, memorable episode, which is very well made, with a strong narrative.

If you can get through the grim opening, the rest of this episode is outstanding, Vincent Regan raises the bar when he appears, he's awesome.

Who is the wraith?

This show has been a Covid saver for me to watch each night from about Season 3 forward (the 90s stuff was too old/outdated to suffer through).

But after BLOODLINES in season 14 upped the ante & kept us breathless with Harry & his fate, every episode since has been a slow roll downhill.

While this episode was good, it was drawn out to meet the show's long-held format of two 1-hour parts. As has every episode that follows.

The awesome pacing that always kept forward momentum has been replaced by brooding "actor moments" stretched beyond their limits.

And the new format of ending the first part with "NEXT TIME" really ruins whatever momentum the story has in the explosive last moments of part 1. The music swell into the credits was one of the best format things going for this show. Now it's trampled on with a sales pitch.

And there is clearly a change in behind-the-scenes writing & leadership starting with this season. It shows in the ever darker storylines & SLOW PACING that is now ruining the show from this point forward.

I suffered through this entire season & must now sadly abandoned the series as it gets even worse in Season 16 with abrupt cast changes.