Ep 2. The Sinner and the Sandman

Jonathan Creek season 5 episode 2, The Sinner and the Sandman, follows the brilliant but reclusive sleuth as he is called upon to investigate a supposed murder at a remote coastal village. The episode begins with Jonathan Creek receiving a mysterious note requesting his help in solving a murder. Intrigued by the cryptic message, he sets off to the seaside village of Sandmouth to investigate.

Upon arrival, Jonathan meets the letter's author, a young woman named Polly, who claims to have witnessed her wealthy employer's murder. However, the body has since disappeared, and the police refuse to believe her story. With no evidence to support her claims, Polly turns to Jonathan for help.

As Jonathan delves deeper into the case, he begins to unravel a web of lies, deceit, and secrets that threaten to tear the close-knit community apart. He eventually discovers that the murder Polly witnessed was, in fact, a crime that occurred over twenty years ago. The perpetrator of the crime, a wealthy businessman named Randall, has since become one of the town's most prominent citizens, admired and respected by all.

Jonathan's investigation uncovers a number of suspects with strong motives for wanting Randall dead. He also uncovers a secret society known as the Sandman Society, whose members are all linked in some way to the original crime. But as Jonathan gets closer to the truth, it becomes increasingly clear that not everyone in Sandmouth wants the case solved.

As the stakes grow higher and the danger mounts, Jonathan and Polly race against time to solve the crime before someone else gets hurt. In a grand finale, Jonathan uses his unique skills of observation, logic, and deduction to piece together the clues and reveal the true identity of the killer.

The Sinner and the Sandman is a tense, gripping, and complex episode that showcases the series' signature mix of ingenious plotting, atmospheric settings, and quirky characters. Fans of the show will enjoy the return of fan-favorite Jonathan Creek, as he once again proves himself to be one of the most brilliant minds in the business of crime solving.