Ep 2. Death Comes Softly
- December 3, 1990
- 128 min
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8.4 (105)
In Taggart season 6 episode 2, titled "Death Comes Softly," the Glasgow-based crime drama explores the grisly murder of a prominent journalist. The episode begins with the discovery of the body of newspaper editor Tom Campbell, who has been found dead in his office. As Taggart and his team begin their investigation, they soon discover that the motive for the murder may be linked to Campbell's personal life.
As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a series of secrets and lies within the journalist's social circle, including his relationship with a young artist and his association with a controversial politician. With multiple suspects in play, the team must navigate the complex web of connections to determine who had the most to gain from Campbell's death.
Along the way, the detectives must contend with a range of obstacles, from uncooperative witnesses to the interference of a rival agency. Meanwhile, tensions rise between the team members as they grapple with their own personal issues and the pressure of the investigation.
As the evidence mounts and the suspects begin to unravel, Taggart and his colleagues race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. With twists and turns at every corner, "Death Comes Softly" is a gripping episode that showcases the best of the long-running series.