Ep 1. The Hit Man

In "Taggart" season 8 episode 1 titled "The Hit Man," the Glasgow police force is thrown into chaos when one of their own is targeted by a ruthless assassin. DCI Jim Taggart (played by James MacPherson) and his team must race against the clock to catch the hit man before he strikes again.

The episode opens with a powerful explosion that rocks a quiet residential street in Glasgow. As emergency services rush to the scene, it quickly becomes clear that the target of the attack was DI Mike Jardine (played by Blythe Duff), one of Taggart's colleagues.

Jardine miraculously survives the attack, but it soon becomes apparent that the hit was just the beginning of a much larger plot. With the help of his trusted team, Taggart sets out to unravel the mystery of who ordered the hit on Jardine and why.

As they delve deeper into the case, Taggart and his team uncover a web of corruption and deceit that leads them from the streets of Glasgow to the upper echelons of power. Along the way, they must overcome personal and professional obstacles as they work to bring the killer to justice.

"The Hit Man" is a tense and gripping episode of "Taggart," with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As always, the ensemble cast deliver powerful performances, with James MacPherson's portrayal of Taggart particularly noteworthy.

Fans of the show will appreciate the familiar blend of gritty drama and police procedural that has made "Taggart" a popular fixture of British television for more than three decades. New viewers, meanwhile, will find plenty to enjoy in this satisfying and entertaining episode.