S4E2 Goodbye China
Gently and his sidekick investigate the suspicious death of Gently's ex-snout, China.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S7E2
Breathe in the Air
Inspector Gently is intrigued as to why a woman has tragically committed suicide. There are too many details that don't add up, and he suspects murder. Why did this woman, a GP, want to end her life? Gently's investigation leads him and his team to the discovery of a bigger industrial crime, more murders and more victims. Gently puts his career on the line to uncover who is really to blame.
#3
S2E1
Gently with the Innocents
Investigating the murder of an old man in his dilapidated mansion, Gently and Bacchus discover a world which is beyond their comprehension.
- 4. S8E2 "Gently and the New Age"
- 5. S7E1 "Gently with the Women"
- 6. S8E1 "Gently Liberated"
- 7. S5E4 "Gently in the Cathedral"
- 8. S6E3 "Gently with Honour"
- 9. S3E1 "Gently Evil"
- 10. S5E1 "Gently Northern Soul"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#25
S2E4
Gently Through the Mill
When a body is found in a local mill, Gently and Bacchus go on to uncover a web of local corruption, blackmail, fraud and robbery.
- 24. S3E2 "Peace & Love"
- 23. S1E1 "The Burning Man"
- 22. S1E0 "Gently Go Man"
- 21. S4E1 "Gently Upside Down"
The Quality Arc
Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.
Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
Rating threshold:
13 Standouts
0 Infamous
12 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Top Standout: S2E1 Gently with the Innocents
Best Hidden Gem: S7E2 Breathe in the Air
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.
Series Trajectory
A simplified view: one point per season. This smooths out episode-to-episode noise to show the overall arc of the series.
Season Momentum
Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.
Season Consistency
Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.
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