Overview
- Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell return as DI Ruth Calder and DS Lorna “Tosh” McIntosh for the new run.
- The investigation focuses on the death of retired social worker Eadie Tulloch, whose body is found near Lunniswick after days in the open.
- Samuel Anderson joins as Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake, expanding the legal side of the story.
- Returning regulars include Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Conor McCarry and Eubha Akilade, with guest stars such as Clive Russell and Ellie Haddington.
- The BBC preview shows rising tensions within the team and high-stakes moments, while the series continues its Ann Cleeves–based, ITV Studios–produced format for BBC Scotland with prior seasons on BBC iPlayer.