The BEST episodes of Ellis

Every episode of Ellis ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ellis!

DCI Ellis, a tenacious cop, is parachuted into failing investigations alongside her partner DS Harper. Each case will bring her to a different police station where she'll have to not only immerse herself in the case, but also win over the local police.

Last Updated: 3/10/2026Network: 5Status: Continuing
Hanmore
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7.84
152 votes

#1 - Hanmore

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2024

When 18-year-old Rowan Edwards is found dead, DCI Ellis is called on to take over the investigation. She digs under the surface and sees that the town's parents know nothing about the lives of their children.

Directors: Nick Hurran
Callorwell
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7.81
140 votes

#2 - Callorwell

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2024

When Ellis investigates the vanishing of a local detective, she finds that the closed ranks of the police station are impenetrable. But soon, an extraordinary web of secrets unravels.

Directors: Ryan Tohill
Watch Now:Apple TV
Brindleton
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7.68
126 votes

#3 - Brindleton

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2024

Ellis investigates the case of two missing honeymooners and, as intrusive internet sleuths descend, she must delve into the village's tangled past.

Directors: Andy Tohill
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Ashenham (1)
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0.00
0 votes

#4 - Ashenham (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2026

Ellis and her assistant DS Harper find themselves in the tiny village of Ashenham, where the body of a local businessman and philanthropist has been found. The victim was a beloved local figure but his plans to launch a prison release work scheme had caused outrage, with many locals angered by the thought of criminals integrating into their idyllic community. Before long, the local officers narrow in on a prime suspect and briing the case to a close - but Ellis is not convinced and continues to dig.