Episode 1
The Mermaids Singing (1)
45m8.6 / 10
A police psychologist pursues a serial killer who tortures homosexual victims in increasingly gruesome ways.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Bonnar, Paul Simpson
TV series
Wire in the Blood
2002TV-MA6 seasons7.9 / 10
TO CATCH A KILLER, YOU MUST THINK LIKE ONE
Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill's uncanny ability to see into the minds of murderers means he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill's uncanny ability to see into the minds of murderers means he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases.
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Episode 2
The Mermaids Singing (2)
45m8.8 / 10
As Dr. Hill closes in on the homophobic psychopath, he almost falls victim to him, or her. Who can tell?
Episode credits
Guest stars Val McDermid, Stephen Bent
Episode 3
Shadows Rising (1)
45m8.0 / 10
Dr. Hill strives to deduce the connection between the bodies of two teenage girls dumped in a lake and the motives for their murder.
Episode credits
Directed by Nicholas LaughlandGuest stars Kenny Doughty, Alan Stocks
Episode 4
Shadows Rising (2)
45m8.0 / 10
Dr. Hill pieces together the convoluted history of a formerly retired serial killer and the whereabouts of the latest victim the killer abducted.
Episode credits
Directed by Nicholas LaughlandGuest stars Kenny Doughty, Sadie Shimmin
Episode 5
Justice Painted Blind (1)
45m8.2 / 10
Dr. Hill tries to determine if the murders of two young girls were done by the same person.
Episode credits
Guest stars Andy Williams, Steve Huison, Christine Mackie, Daniel Ryan
Episode 6
Justice Painted Blind (2)
45m8.5 / 10finale
Dr Hill is convinced the attacks bear the hallmarks of a different killer - until a bizarre link suggests more deaths will follow.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Williams, Andy Williams, Steve Huison, Christine Mackie, Holly Scourfield, Daniel Ryan
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
More about Wire in the Blood
Cast
Robson GreenDr Tony Hill
Mark LetherenDS Kevin Geoffries
Hermione NorrisDCI Carol Jordan
Simone LahbibDI Alex Fielding
Thomas ByrneBen Fielding
Mark PenfoldDr Vernon
Jack O'ConnellJack Norton
Tony MaudsleyBarry DaviesCredits
- Written by
- Richard Standeven, Niall Leonard, Alan Whiting, Guy Burt, Patrick Harbinson, Charlie Fletcher, Simon Block, Val McDermid
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 30
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom- Coastal ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
criminal consultantforensic psychologynorthern englandpolicepolice profilingpsychologistserial killeryorkshire
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