Death Valley

Set in Wales, a retired actor. A struggling young detective. They're the perfect crime-fighting duo - when they get along.

The nation's once beloved TV detective John Chapel lives a reclusive life in the Welsh countryside - guilt-ridden for letting his career get in the way of his final months with late wife

***** S01E01 Episode One
Comic crime drama about an ambitious young detective who has a surprise encounter with the retired actor who played her TV cop show hero while investigating a suicide. He claims that the death was actually a murder, and when forensics prove him right, she invites him to help her crack the case.
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***** S01E02 Episode Two
After a mysterious walker is found dead on a Welsh mountain trail, Janie ropes John into joining her mam Yvonne's walking group to investigate the unidentified woman.
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***** S01E03 Episode Three
Janie and John disagree on how to investigate the untimely death of a best man. John goes against Janie's wishes and befriends the bride to gain insight into the wedding party.
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***** S01E04 Episode Four
John and Janie investigate a murder in an amateur dramatics group, prompting John to take a role in their next stage production.
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***** S01E05 Episode Five
A murder-mystery party turns into a real investigation when a famous actor is found stabbed to death. John reconnects with an old flame while he and Janie investigate.
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***** S01E06 Episode Six
John and Janie unravel a mystery involving a murder at a school reunion, a cold case and a shocking discovery from Janie's past. John risks their friendship with unexpected news.
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*************Series 2

***** S02E01 Episode One
A man is found dead while he is meant to be serving community service. After some time apart, Janie and John must come together and get creative in order to crack the case.
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***** S02E02 Episode Two
Following the death of a chef in an arson attack on his restaurant, John and Janie come to a small fishing village to scrutinise the locals.
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***** S02E03 Episode Three
When a runner overdoses in an actor's trailer, Janie and John are called to investigate. On the set of an epic Welsh TV drama, the team interview the crew to solve the crime.
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***** S02E04 Episode Four
John and Janie arrive at a new age commune to investigate the murder of its founder. Janie hopes to solve the case quickly, as one member is an unwelcome familiar face.
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***** S02E05 Episode Five
Whilst running a rehabilitation course for a group of rule-breaking police officers, Janie locks down CID when an attendee is found dead and brings John in to solve the case.
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***** S02E06 Episode Six
A sudden death at the funeral of a rugby club groundsman leads John and Janie to suspect everyone in the club. With Janie's big move looming, John considers life without her.
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