Revelry at a lakeside gathering in the north of England concludes unexpectedly with the discovery of a corpse in the water.
In the chilling crime series "Ellis," created in 2024, a detective from London named DCI Ellis (played by Sharon D. Clarke) is sent to a peaceful, sparsely populated region in the North of England to assist in a murder investigation. The first episode, titled "Hanmore," begins with the shocking discovery of a teenager's body in a lake, stirring up the community.
The victim is Rowan, a star of the local swimming club, whose fate remains unclear in the first episode. Rowan was on his way home from a pool party with his girlfriend Maggie (Freya Hannan-Mills) when he was killed, and Maggie is now missing. As DCI Ellis delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers hidden secrets and complex relationships, testing her tenacity as she searches for answers.
The investigation is overseen by a former minister, who is also the mother of the victim, and she does not trust the local police chief. Ellis, who struggles with her own smartphone and only has a broken charger cable with her, clashes and spars with the community, asserting herself as an outsider. Her relationship with colleague Harper evolves, and he becomes her closest ally.
The pressure to find Maggie increases by the hour, and the local police are not popular with the community due to outside interference in the investigation. The series blends suspense with emotional depth, setting the tone for intense and gripping storytelling.
"Ellis" starts with a feature-length episode titled "Blood and Water." The series airs on ZDF on Sunday at 10:15 PM, with further episodes on Aug. 17 and 24. The story develops in an unclear manner, and it's anything but clear how it will unfold. However, one thing is certain: DCI Ellis's determination to uncover the truth will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
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- The Ellis series, which premieres on ZDF on Sunday at 10:15 PM, delves into the world of movies-and-tv entertainment, offering a chilling murder mystery in a small English town.
- Despite the complex relationships and hidden secrets that arise during the investigation, DCI Ellis remains determined to uncover the truth, ensuring enthralling entertainment for viewers.
