Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.
1. The Wages of Sin
DescriptionStonemason Andrew Knightley is pushed under a London Underground train during the morning rush hour. DI Max Arnold and his partner, DS Priya Shamsie, together build a picture of a lonely, devout, and troubled man who believed a spirit was leaving him vengeful Biblical messages. But the killer is flesh and blood, and a more earthly explanation may be found in the truth of Knightley's life.2. Mrs Romano
DescriptionThis case follows the disappearance of a social media sensation who is married to the owner of an upmarket Chelsea eatery. Soon the investigation turns into a murder investigation and Max finds himself embroiled in explosive family politics.3. The Gentle Giant
DescriptionA popular security guard is stabbed to death on a patch of waste ground. He leaves behind his terminally ill wife and at first, it appears he died as a result of a drug deal gone wrong. However, as Max and Priya soon realize, nothing is as it seems.4. A Chelsea Education
DescriptionA teacher in a prestigious international school is murdered at home shortly before he's due to move to Japan. Although the teacher is said to have been well-liked, it seems there’s no shortage of suspects in his murder.
1. Episode 1
DescriptionNo plot available at this time.2. Golden Years
DescriptionA woman at a luxury retirement home dies mysteriously, and with no signs of forced entry, suspicion falls on the staff and residents; tensions within her family point to another cause, harking back to their time in Apartheid-era South Africa.3. The Reliable Witness
DescriptionThe most likely culprit in the murder of a psychotherapist is an ex-patient with a history of erratic behaviour; as the team digs into the therapist's personal life, they uncover disturbing revelations that cast a new light on his killing.4. A Crime of Passion
DescriptionJack Felton, the owner of a fruit and vegetable delivery company, is found stabbed at home in what looks like a frenzied attack; the detectives must unravel romantic jealousies, family conflicts and business rivalries to nab the killer.