Ep 11. Left In Trust
- January 1, 1970
- 44 min
The Blue Heelers is a long-running Australian police drama series that followed the everyday lives of the officers of Mt. Thomas Police Station. The show premiered in 1994 and ran for 13 seasons.
In the season 5, episode 11 titled "Left In Trust," the officers of Mt. Thomas Police Station are dealing with the aftermath of a fire that destroyed a local community center. The center was a popular spot for the town's youth to gather and participate in recreational activities, but now it's nothing but ash and rubble.
As the investigation into the cause of the fire intensifies, suspicions arise that it may have been deliberate, and as the detectives delve deeper into the case, they uncover some shocking revelations.
Meanwhile, Constable Maggie Doyle (played by Lisa McCune) finds herself at a crossroads in her personal life. She's been offered a promotion to the Victoria Police, which would mean leaving Mt. Thomas and all her friends and colleagues behind. As she weighs up her options, Maggie must also deal with the fallout of a decision she made in a previous episode, which has left her feeling guilty and alone.
Elsewhere in Mt. Thomas, Senior Constable Nick Schultz (played by John Wood) and his wife, Anna (played by Julie Nihill), are celebrating their wedding anniversary. But their romantic dinner is interrupted when Nick is called away to deal with a domestic disturbance. As he tries to defuse the situation, he realizes that the elderly couple involved need more help than just a police response.
As always, the Blue Heelers are faced with the challenges of policing a small rural town, where everyone knows everyone else's business. But in "Left In Trust," they must also confront their own personal demons, as they navigate the twists and turns of the investigation and try to make the right choices for themselves and their loved ones.
With strong performances from the cast and a gripping storyline, "Left In Trust" is a standout episode of the Blue Heelers, showcasing the show's ability to balance police procedural drama with complex character development.