The BEST episodes of Dalgliesh (2021) season 3

Every episode of Dalgliesh (2021) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dalgliesh (2021) season 3!

Adam Dalgliesh takes us through 1970’s England as he solves unusual murders ranging from a nursing student poisoned during a training demonstration, to a homeless man and recently resigned Tory MP whose throats were slashed in a London church to suspicious deaths at a mysterious home for the disabled.

Last Updated: 7/15/2025Network: 5Status: Continuing

7.89

56 votes

#1 - Cover Her Face (1)

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/12/2024

Dalgliesh investigates after a maid to an influential family is found dead - uncovering dark secrets, before an explosive allegation and a second attack.

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7.85

53 votes

#2 - Devices and Desires (2)

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2024

As it dawns on the police that a second killer is on the loose, Dalgliesh finds himself at odds with his colleagues. Can he unpick the intricate web of loyalties, conflicts and motives, before he is silenced?

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7.67

48 votes

#3 - Cover Her Face (2)

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2024

Dalgliesh finds evidence of a crucial conversation that Sally had before she died. And through a series of testing interrogations, he unearths his killer.

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7.62

53 votes

#4 - Devices and Desires (1)

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/19/2024

In Kent, the local community is rocked by a string of killings committed by the so-called 'Whistler'. As every victim worked at a nuclear power station, Dalgliesh must investigate a possible political motive.

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7.56

55 votes

#5 - Death in Holy Orders (2)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2024

As news of the latest death spreads, the response among residents is both bitter and heartbroken. The police establish a suspect has been lying about their identity: they have a hidden agenda.

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7.52

63 votes

#6 - Death in Holy Orders (1)

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2024

Bertie Carvel returns as Commander Dalgliesh as he investigates the death of an archdeacon, and discovers that nearly everyone had a personal grievance with the deceased.

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