The BEST episodes of The Last Detective season 1

Every episode of The Last Detective season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Last Detective season 1!

The Last Detective is a police drama with a slant towards the self relevatory in D.C. "Dangerous" Davies (Peter Davison), a detective on the streets of Willesden with heart and some self doubts, and his interactions with his "sidekick", Mod (Sean Hughes), his tough boss Aspinall (Rob Spendlove) and his struggle with a marriage gone wrong. Flashes of humour pepper this police drama based on Leslie Thomas' series of novels. Nicknamed "Dangerous" because of his rather plodding and straightforward style, Davies nonetheless uncovers the solution to the crime through astute detective work.

Last Updated: 9/23/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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Pilot
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8.03
61 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2003

DC Dangerous Davies is packed off on a waste-of-time investigation into the disappearance of James Ramscar. He and Mod uncover an unsolved disappearance and presumed murder from twenty years before.

Directors: Nick Hurran
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Tricia
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7.98
48 votes

#2 - Tricia

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2003

Davies is assigned to look after the victim of a vicious burglary, who believes the police aren't paying her enough attention. It soon becomes clear that she has a secret agenda, as Davies finds himself subject to the attentions of an obsessive woman.

Directors: Pip Broughton
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Lofty
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7.79
48 votes

#3 - Lofty

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2003

Davies unravels the true identity of an old tramp found drowned in a canal.

Directors: Matthew Evans
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Moonlight
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7.16
51 votes

#4 - Moonlight

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2003

Davies investigates the disappearance of a man whose wife seems strangely unconcerned about his whereabouts. Meanwhile, two ballroom dancing regulars discover a tragic secret.

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