Plot Synopsis

Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege DI Carol Farman. Carol is keen to access Ridley's unique insight into crime-solving which served them so well in the past, but the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist. RIDLEY made its U.S. debut on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8pm on PBS (check local listings). Episodes include:

"The Peaceful Garden (Part 1)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, June 18, 2023): When a local farmer is found dead, Ridley is called on by his ex-colleague and newly promoted DI Carol Farman to assist on a missing persons case that remains unsolved after 13 years.

"The Peaceful Garden (Part 2)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, June 25, 2023): Ridley always suspected the initial investigation into the unsolved case was flawed, and that the wrong man was tried for Hannah Lindsay's abduction. As they delve deeper, the discovery of another body leads to a shocking secret.

"Hospitality (Part 1)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, July 2, 2023): When the body of a young woman is found buried in a shallow grave on a bleak Pennine moorland, Carol calls in Ridley to assist with the case. But the victim is not all she seemed to be. Ridley discovers she has been leading a secret double life.

"Hospitality (Part 2)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, July 9, 2023): Ridley discovers a murder victim was leading a secret double life. In order to solve the mystery of Gabriela's true origins, Ridley needs to track down her killer, and finally lay her to rest.

"Swansong (Part 1)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, July 16, 2023): After a chance encounter with jazz singer Eve Marbury, Ridley agrees to help find Eve's brother Luke, missing for 40 years.

"Swansong (Part 2)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, July 23, 2023): Ridley's initial inquiries into the search for Luke Marbury draw a blank, but when a woman is found dead, Ridley finds a connection. Further links between the case and dark secrets carefully buried for decades begin to emerge.

"The Numbered Days (Part 1)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, July 30, 2023): Ridley and Carol are called out to investigate the suspicious death of a man after a fall from his balcony. The prime suspect is the victim's younger brother.

"The Numbered Days (Part 2)" (U.S. debut on Sunday, August 6, 2023): Ridley discovers a shocking connection between the murder case and the arson attack which killed his own family. Ridley finds himself closing in on the truth of what happened on that fateful night.