Inspector George Gently
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, Inspector George Gently follows a seasoned detective grappling with a changing world where the distinctions between law enforcement and criminals are increasingly murky. As Gently navigates complex cases, he must adapt to evolving societal norms while remaining true to his principles. With a blend of traditional methods and new challenges, the series offers a compelling exploration of morality, justice, and the gritty realities of crime during a transformative era. Gently's journey reflects both personal and professional struggles in an unpredictable landscape.
Episodes
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1
Gently Go Man (Pilot)
After his wife's brutal murder at the hands of infamous gangster Joe Webster, Inspector George Gently contemplates stepping down from his role. Howeve...
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2
The Burning Man
After the discovery of a severely charred body close to an RAF base, authorities suspect it may be linked to an IRA killing, prompting the involvement...
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3
Bomber's Moon
After a German businessman is discovered dead in the ocean nearby, Gently and Bacchus step in to investigate the crime. As they delve deeper into the ...
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1
Gently with the Innocents
While probing the murder of an elderly man in his rundown estate, Gently and Bacchus uncover a reality that is far beyond their understanding.
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2
Gently in the Night
Gently and Bacchus delve into the murder of a young woman whose remains are discovered in a nearby church. Their investigation reveals that the victim...
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3
Gently in the Blood
After the brutal rape and murder of a young woman, Gently and Bacchus find themselves navigating a landscape filled with racial hatred, deep-seated je...
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4
Gently Through the Mill
After a body is discovered at a nearby mill, Gently and Bacchus dive into an investigation that reveals a tangled network of local corruption, involvi...
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Gently Evil
Gently and Bacchus delve into the mysterious lives of a family harboring shocking secrets.
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2
Peace and Love
Gently and Bacchus delve into the case surrounding the murder of a prominent leftist scholar.
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Gently Upside Down
Gently and Bacchus delve into a troubling case after the body of a schoolgirl is found buried in a shallow grave.
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2
Goodbye China
Gently and his partner delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Gently's former girlfriend, China.
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Gently Northern Soul
In Newcastle, the sense of unity at the Carlton Ballroom's all-night dance event is shattered by the tragic murder of a young black girl named Dolores...
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2
Gently with Class
Chief Inspector George Gently and Detective Sergeant John Bacchus confront the arrogance of their social superiors when they discover the lifeless bod...
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3
The Lost Child
Gently and Bacchus find themselves deeply affected by a heartbreaking case involving the abduction of a middle-class couple's adopted child. Their inv...
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4
Gently in the Cathedral
Gently faces suspension from his role, leaving him feeling vulnerable and targeted. As he grapples with intense feelings of fear, he must summon the s...
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Gently Between the Lines
Gently is taken aback when Bacchus hands in his resignation, quickly realizing that his partner has lost his self-assurance. Determined to support Bac...
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2
Blue for Bluebird
Gently and Bacchus head to a family holiday camp to look into the circumstances surrounding the murder of a greencoat found in the area. As they dig d...
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3
Gently with Honour
As two seemingly unrelated deaths intertwine, Gently is pulled into the realm of drugs and LSD, while also contemplating a possible Cold War conspirac...
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4
Gently Going Under
When a mysterious death occurs in the Burnsend mine, Gently and Bacchus dive into the underlying tensions and connections within the community, which ...
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Gently with the Women
The body of a woman is found, showing signs of a savage assault. Gently is resolute in his mission to apprehend the murderer and prevent further viole...
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Breathe in the Air
Inspector Gently becomes engrossed in the puzzling case of a woman's apparent suicide, feeling that the circumstances surrounding her death are suspic...
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3
Gently Among Friends
A man has plunged from the Tyne Bridge, his body discovered on a heap of debris. At first glance, it appears to be a tragic suicide. However, Gently s...
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4
Son of a Gun
After an armed robbery takes place, Gently is determined to track down the gang responsible. He races against time to ensure they are apprehended befo...
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Gently Liberated
In 1970 Newcastle, DCI Gently decides to revisit an old case involving Bacchus, where a woman was found guilty of murdering her husband. As he delves ...
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Gently and the New Age
As DCI Gently prepares to hang up his hat, DI Lister from a new undercover special investigations team approaches him with an enticing unsolved case. ...
