The British detective drama television series Scott & Bailey premiered on ITV in the United Kingdom, introducing audiences to the two female protagonists in a police procedural format.
The fifth and final series of Scott & Bailey aired, concluding the storyline of the popular detective drama.
Detectives Janine Riley and Rachel Bailey are partnered in the Manchester Major Incident Team initiating their new working partnership.
Janine and Rachel lead an investigation into the murder of a young woman, uncovering complex personal relationships and motives.
Janine learns that her husband is having an affair, which threatens her personal stability and complicates her professional life.
Rachel is arrested following an incident where she used excessive force on a suspect, leading to internal affairs investigation.
Marnie and Rachel face unresolved issues from their personal histories which impact team dynamics and investigations.
The team investigates a series of rapes, putting intense pressure on resources and causing moral dilemmas among officers.
Janine receives a promotion to Detective Sergeant, increasing her responsibilities and influence within the team.
Rachel goes undercover to infiltrate a drug ring, putting her safety at risk and testing her resolve.
Janine is subjected to an internal disciplinary inquiry due to alleged mishandling of evidence in a high-profile case.
Janine, Rachel, and the team successfully resolve a decades-old cold case, bringing closure to the victim’s family.
Rachel contemplates leaving the police force due to mounting pressures and personal challenges.
