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The Red King

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Smart, capable and by the book Grace Narayan was flying high as an inner-city police sergeant before being forced into a 'punishment posting' on the small, antiquated island of St. Jory. Confronted by the forgotten and unsolved case of missing teenage boy Cai, Grace quickly discovers that she must overcome scarce evidence, extraordinary local characters, and the island's strange cult history to uncover the truth.

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3.5 / 5

24th April 2024 - 29th May 2024
Writer
Toby Whithouse
Producer
Guy Hescott
Top Cast
Anjli MohindraJill HalfpennyAdjoa Andoh
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Episode 1
24th April 2024

Episode 1

When a police sergeant is sent on a punishment posting to a rural island with an eerie, hidden religion, the cold case of a missing boy threatens to unearth well-buried secrets.

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Episode 2
1st May 2024

Episode 2

A dead body discovered; Grace is convinced something sinister is at play - but mainland police disagree. Is Cai's death accidental? Or is there a murderer loose on St. Jory?

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Episode 3
8th May 2024

Episode 3

The Widow's Wail, an almighty, annual storm, brings the islanders to the village hall for fun and refuge. Trapped inside, Grace is on edge - could Cai's murderer be amongst them?

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Episode 4
15th May 2024

Episode 4

The word is out - the True Way were involved in Cai's death. As the island reels, an obvious suspect emerges... but are Grace's theories about to be turned on their head?

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Episode 5
22nd May 2024

Episode 5

After ruling out the True Way, Grace turns her suspicions to Gruffudd. But the island seems to be galvanising for something else.

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Episode 6
29th May 2024

Episode 6

With Cai's killer caught, the True Way takes control of St Jory, threatening their own form of violent justice. Can Grace restore order or will she fall victim to the chaos?