
DCI Banks season 2 episode 4 titled "Buried (2)" follows the continuation of the previous episode's case. The team is still investigating the horrific murder of Kyle Finnegan, a young man with a troubled past. They believe there are connections with a group of young people who attended Oakmere Academy together, and Banks and his team are determined to uncover the truth.
The episode opens with Banks questioning Dr. Elizabeth Granger, the headmistress of Oakmere Academy. She informs the detective that she has identified a suspect but cannot reveal their identity without first consulting with the school's lawyers. Banks is frustrated by her response and wants to know more about this potential suspect.
Meanwhile, the team looks into another lead, the relationship between Kyle and his neighbor, Rachel Porter. Rachel and Kyle were close friends, and she reveals to the team that he had been struggling with depression and that his behavior changed drastically after he returned from a trip to Amsterdam with his classmates.
As the case unfolds, the team digs deeper into the lives of the Oakmere Academy students. They discover that the group of friends had all taken a trip to Amsterdam, but their vacation was not as innocent as they claimed. Evidence suggests that they were involved in criminal activity, specifically drug smuggling. The team also learns that there is a connection between Kyle's murder and a drug dealer named Frank McLoughlin.
As they investigate further, they uncover a web of lies and secrets that the students have been keeping from each other. They find evidence linking the students to Frank McLoughlin's drug operation, and they begin to suspect that the murder could be related to a drug deal gone wrong.
Throughout the episode, Banks faces personal challenges as well. He continues to struggle with the death of his mother, and his relationship with his brother Roy is strained. Additionally, he becomes romantically involved with Fiona, a journalist who is covering the case, which complicates things further.
As the investigation continues, the team is led to Frank McLoughlin's drug farm, where they uncover a sinister plot that puts their lives in danger. Banks and his team race against time to solve the case before anyone else gets hurt, but they are met with unexpected twists and turns along the way.
In the end, the team solves the case, but they are left with the realization that justice is not always served. The episode ends with Banks reflecting on the case and the moral complexities of his job as a detective.
"Buried (2)" is a gripping episode that explores the darker side of human nature. The secrets and lies of the Oakmere Academy students are expertly woven together, creating a web of intrigue that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode also dives deeper into Banks' personal life, adding an emotional depth to the story. Overall, it is a great addition to the DCI Banks series.
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CastStephen TompkinsonCaroline CatzLorraine Burroughs
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First AiredOctober 7, 2011
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Content RatingTV-14
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Runtime44 min
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LanguageEnglish
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IMDB Rating7.6 (301)

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