The Chemistry of Death
The Chemistry of Death Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.0 |
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"Grief and forensics collide in a rain-soaked village"
A forensic scientist retreats to a quiet English village to escape past trauma, only to be drawn back into his old expertise when a young girl's body is found in the woods. What follows is a slow-burn British crime drama heavy on atmosphere: damp countryside, small-town secrets, and a lead more comfortable with corpses than people. It leans moody and procedural rather than twisty, building dread through mood and character rather than shocking reveals. The pace is deliberate, sometimes to a fault, but the setting and central performance keep it grounded.
the brooding lead performance and the damp, secretive village atmosphere.
you want fast-paced twists rather than slow, procedural dread.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Fallen Angel | 7.2 | 294 | 44 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Only 48 Hours | 7.3 | 252 | 41 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Where the Wind Blows | 6.9 | 224 | 44 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Written in Bone | 6.8 | 190 | 43 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Island On Fire | 7.3 | 171 | 40 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | The Clouds Part | 7.0 | 178 | 47 min |