: The show ran for five series between 2010 and 2016, typically featuring multi-part episodes that adapted specific novels or original stories. Core Cast & Characters

: A tenacious, sometimes melancholy detective known for following his instincts even into "gray moral corners".

: A long-serving and reliable member of the investigative team. Themes and Style

is a British crime drama television series that premiered in 2010 . Based on the Inspector Alan Banks novels by Peter Robinson , the show stars Stephen Tompkinson as Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks, a methodical and dedicated investigator navigating complex murder cases in the gritty landscape of Yorkshire. Series Overview

: The series began with a two-part pilot episode, "Aftermath," which aired on September 27 and October 4, 2010. Network : Produced by Left Bank Pictures for ITV .

: Banks' sharp and principled colleague who balances his intensity with her own resilience.