Ep 1. The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man is the first episode of the third season of Law & Order: UK, a crime procedural drama set in London. This episode follows DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) and DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) as they investigate the murder of a young woman, which leads them to a suspect who may not be guilty.

The episode opens with the discovery of the body of a young woman named Debbie Wood, who appears to have been strangled in her home. Brooks and Devlin arrive at the scene, and begin to investigate the crime. They find evidence that points to a man named Michael Shaper (Benjamin Whitrow), a respected dentist and friend of the victim's family. Shaper's DNA is found on the victim's body, and he is arrested for the murder.

However, as the detectives delve further into the case, they begin to realize that things may not be as straightforward as they seem. Shaper insists that he is innocent, and his wife (Sylvia Syms) and daughter (Emily Joyce) defend him, saying that he was with them at the time of the murder. Brooks and Devlin also discover that Debbie had a troubled past, and had been involved with some unsavory characters.

Meanwhile, Crown Prosecutor James Steel (Ben Daniels) and Senior Crown Prosecutor Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman) begin to put together the case against Shaper. However, they too begin to have doubts about whether he is the killer. Steel becomes convinced that there is other evidence to support Shaper's innocence, and starts to dig deeper into the case.

As the trial approaches, the detectives and prosecutors continue to investigate, trying to find out what really happened to Debbie Wood. They discover new evidence that casts doubt on Shaper's guilt, and uncover a web of lies and deception that leads them to the real killer.

In The Wrong Man, Law & Order: UK once again delivers a gripping crime procedural drama, filled with twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With strong performances from the cast, including standout turns from Benjamin Whitrow and Sylvia Syms, this episode highlights the complex nature of criminal investigations and the importance of seeking the truth, no matter the cost.