Ep 7. Wrong Place, Wrong Time
- TV-14
- May 15, 2013
- 45 min
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8.0 (163)
Scott & Bailey is a British crime drama television series that follows the personal and professional lives of Detective Constables Janet Scott and Rachel Bailey, who work for the Manchester Metropolitan Police's Major Incident Team. Season 3 episode 7, titled "Wrong Place, Wrong Time," follows the detectives as they investigate a brutal attack on a young woman.
The episode begins with Janet and Rachel arriving at the scene of the crime, where they find a young woman who has been severely beaten and left for dead. The victim was out jogging in a wooded area when she was attacked, and the detectives are determined to find whoever is responsible.
As they begin their investigation, Janet and Rachel discover that the victim had been in a bar the night before, and had a disagreement with a group of men. They track down the men and discover that one of them is linked to a previous rape case that Janet worked on. They bring him in for questioning, but he denies any involvement in the attack on the jogger.
Meanwhile, Rachel is dealing with personal issues of her own. She is struggling to juggle her job with her responsibilities as a single mother, and is feeling overwhelmed. Her ex-boyfriend Sean tries to help by offering to take their son for the day, but Rachel is hesitant to let him. She eventually agrees, but her anxiety about the case she is working on causes her to cancel her plans and go back to work.
Back at the station, Janet receives a call from her daughter's school, informing her that Taisie has been suspended for fighting. Janet is upset and blames herself for not being there for her daughter, but her colleague Kevin convinces her to take some time off and spend it with Taisie.
As the investigation progresses, the detectives begin to piece together the events leading up to the attack on the jogger. They discover that the victim had been followed from the bar by one of the men, and that his phone was traced to the location where the attack took place. They bring him in for questioning again, but he still denies any involvement.
In the end, it is up to Rachel to solve the case. She discovers a crucial piece of evidence that links the suspect to the crime, and he is finally arrested. Janet and Rachel share a moment of relief that the case has been solved, but their personal struggles continue.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a tense and emotional episode that provides a deep insight into the lives of the characters. It explores the difficulties of balancing work and personal life, and the impact that crimes can have on both the victims and the detectives investigating them. The episode is well-written and well-acted, with a strong cast of characters who all contribute to the story. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.