Ep 1. Episode 1

See No Evil: The Moors Murders is a chilling true-crime series that delves deep into one of the most notorious cases in British criminal history. Episode 1 of season 1 focuses on the start of the story and introduces us to the perpetrators, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.

The episode starts by setting the scene and giving us some background information on the Moors, the remote and desolate area of moorland that would become the burial ground for their victims. We are also introduced to 16-year-old Pauline Reade, who is about to become the first victim of this horrific crimes.

Through interviews with experts and those involved in the case, we learn that Brady and Hindley met while working at a chemical company in Manchester, and that they quickly became obsessed with each other and violent sexual fantasies. Together, they began to hatch a plan to kidnap and murder young children, luring them away from the streets of Manchester.

Pauline is the first victim to fall prey to the couple's twisted desires. On the day of her disappearance, we learn how Hindley lured her into a van with the promise of helping her find a glove. Brady is waiting in the back, and together they drive to the moors where they brutally murder Pauline. The true horror of this act is chokedly described by testimonials of reporters and investigators.

The episode also examines the police investigation into Pauline's disappearance, which was hampered by the lack of evidence and the secrecy of the murderers. Despite interviewing Brady and Hindley several times, the police were unable to connect them to Pauline and they remained at large.

We also hear from Pauline's family, who recount the trauma of her disappearance and the pain of not knowing what had happened to their daughter. It's heartbreaking to listen to family survivors.

As the episode draws to a close, we get a sense of the terror that would grip the country as more and more young people disappeared. We're also reminded that this series is not just about the crimes themselves but the impact on the families and communities left behind, that are constantly struggling to live with the trauma of it all.

Overall, episode 1 is a powerful and compelling opening to this series. It's thought-provoking, chilling, and an excellent true-crime series that manages to be sensitive to the victims of this case.