Ep 3. No Strings

In Lovejoy season 3 episode 3 titled "No Strings," the charming and notorious antiques dealer Lovejoy (Ian McShane) is back in action, this time investigating a possible forgery. Lovejoy is approached by a wealthy collector who's convinced that a portrait he bought from an auction house is a fake. Lovejoy agrees to investigate but soon discovers more than just a forgery.

Lovejoy enlists the help of his trusted friends Tinker (Dudley Sutton) and Eric (Chris Jury) to track down the original painting and prove that the portrait in the collector's possession is indeed a forgery. Together they follow a trail of clues that takes them to the south of France and a group of wealthy art collectors.

As they delve deeper into the world of high-end art, Lovejoy and his team realize they're dealing with more than just a forgery. A series of suspicious deaths connected to the painting suggest that someone will go to great lengths to keep the truth from coming out.

To complicate matters, Lovejoy's ex-girlfriend, Lady Jane (Phyllis Logan), is also on the case, investigating the suspicious deaths. Lovejoy and Lady Jane's history adds an extra layer of tension to their already complicated investigations.

As the stakes get higher and the danger more real, Lovejoy must use all his charm and cunning to stay one step ahead of the dangerous forces at play. In the end, Lovejoy must decide if the truth is worth risking his own life and the lives of his friends.

"No Strings" is a thrilling episode of Lovejoy, full of intrigue, danger, and high stakes. Ian McShane's charismatic performance as the roguish Lovejoy is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a clever plot and plenty of unexpected twists, "No Strings" is a must-watch episode for fans of the series and newcomers alike.