Patience
New detective, new perspective
Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
Episodes
Patience helps the police to tackle more puzzling crimes across York, while navigating love and loss in her personal life. But can her brilliant intuition shine alongside fiery new detective Frankie?
1Vampire
47 minJan 7, 2026
When a famous photographer is found dead with a stake through his heart and his body drained of blood, Patience and new DI Frankie Monroe seek a logical answer to the vampire-like mystery.
2Murder in the Minster
47 minJan 8, 2026
A music student is found dead in the rehearsal room. When her professor dies too, Frankie and Patience are thrust into an unharmonious world of classical music. Patience's careful listening leads to a spectacular showdown in York Minster.
3The Magpie
47 minJan 14, 2026
A lawyer is shot dead in a packed boardroom, but no one saw the killer. A dead magpie at the scene leads Patience and Frankie into a magical tangle of lies. As they work together, Patience sees through illusions and helps to uncover a darker truth.
4The Timetable
47 minJan 15, 2026
A young autistic girl is found hiding at the Railway Museum. She has witnessed her father's murder, and her mother has disappeared, but she's unable to tell anyone what happened. Can Patience connect with her and gain her trust?
5The Runes
47 minJan 21, 2026
When a Viking expert drops dead just before a big speech, Patience finds a message that hints at foul play... and then his colleague dies too. And Patience's romance with Elliot hits the rocks.
6Paco's Revenge
47 minJan 22, 2026
Resentment boils over between Patience and Frankie as they investigate the death of a botanist. And Jake takes Patience speed-dating.
7A Monk's Tale
47 minJan 28, 2026
When a monk is found dead in a chapel, unholy secrets surface at the monastery. Meanwhile, Patience finds herself under the spotlight, and starts to rethink her decision about Elliot.
8Hostage
47 minJan 29, 2026
Patience and Frankie are held at gunpoint by an escaped prisoner, and a figure from Frankie’s past resurfaces. Patience comes to a realization about her feelings, and a visitor brings unexpected news.
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