Ep 2. Gingerbread

Taggart is a British crime television series set in Glasgow, Scotland, which follows the investigations of Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart and his team of detectives in solving various murder cases. Season 9, Episode 2, titled "Gingerbread", is the second episode of the season and follows the team as they investigate the murder of a young woman.

The episode begins with the discovery of the naked body of a young woman in a park. The victim, identified as a local artist called Sally Reid, was strangled with a piece of string. As the team conducts their initial investigation, they soon realize that the murder scene was staged to look like a sexual assault, and the real motive behind the murder is unknown.

As the detectives delve deeper into Sally's personal life, they discover a web of secrets and lies. Sally's boyfriend, Michael Lees, who is also an artist, becomes an early suspect as his alibi is shaky. However, as the investigation progresses, new evidence emerges, and the detectives realize that their initial suspect may not be responsible for the murder after all.

Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Jackie Reid, one of Taggart's team members, is dealing with personal issues of her own. She is struggling to reconcile her feelings for her ex-husband, who is remarrying, and is feeling increasingly isolated from the rest of the team. However, her personal struggles do not stop her from being instrumental in the investigation and ultimately, helping to solve the case.

As the detectives race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again, they discover the shocking truth about Sally's murder and the reason behind it. The episode ends with the murderer being identified and brought to justice, but not before leaving a lasting impact on the Taggart team.

Overall, "Gingerbread" is a gripping episode of Taggart that showcases the complexities of a murder investigation, while also delving into the personal lives of the detectives involved. The show's iconic setting of Glasgow adds to the atmosphere of the episode, as does the stellar cast. Fans of crime dramas and detective shows will not want to miss this episode.