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Britain's smart, sassy detective duo.
Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.
When a young woman is found stabbed to death in a church graveyard, Ash and Scribbs discover that she and her friends had been experimenting with witchcraft. As they investigate, they uncover secrets surrounding the group and must determine whether the murder had a supernatural connection—or a very human motive.
When an estate agent is found murdered in his office, Ash and Scribbs discover that his business dealings had made him plenty of enemies. As they investigate his colleagues, clients and personal life, they uncover a web of grudges and secrets that gives more than one person a motive for murder.
When the father of a bride is found murdered on her wedding day, Ash and Scribbs discover that the celebrations have brought old tensions and family secrets to the surface. With no shortage of suspects among the wedding party, they must unravel the relationships behind the happy occasion to find the killer.
When a talented young salsa dancer falls to her death from a balcony, Ash and Scribbs suspect there may be more to the tragedy than meets the eye. Their investigation into the competitive world of salsa dancing uncovers jealousy, tangled relationships and secrets that could provide a motive for murder.
When the owner of a dog day-care centre is found murdered, Ash and Scribbs investigate a world of devoted pet owners, disgruntled clients and complicated relationships. As they dig into the victim’s life, they discover that more than one person may have had reason to want her dead.
When a former 1950s singing star is found dead in his bathtub at a retirement home, Ash and Scribbs discover that old rivalries and long-held secrets may have followed him into his later years. As they investigate the residents and staff, they find that the past may hold the key to his murder.
