Ok, so no one is going to be leaving their houses for the next couple of months. The sheer amount of prestige crime drama, either ongoing or starting this week, is almost overwhelming. This week we see the welcome return of Blue Lights, Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker caper Frauds, Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix… the list goes on. Enjoy!

1 Blue Lights *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S3 E1/6
The arrest of young drug dealer Sandy McKnight begins to expose a criminal conspiracy involving every level of Belfast’s society, from wealthy businesswoman Dana Morgan to vulnerable teenager Lindsay Singleton.
Monday 29th September, 9p, BBC One

2 Slow Horses *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S5 E2/6
An act of sabotage grinds London to a halt. Taverner interrogates Roddy. Coe is convinced a destabilisation strategy is at play.
Wednesday 1st October Apple TV+

3 Task *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E4/7
In the midst of preparing for a key operation, Tom questions the loyalty of the members of his task force, while Robbie and Cliff plan for their meeting at the park. Perry searches for answers within the gang and uncovers a shocking truth and Maeve casts doubt on Robbie’s exit plan.
Monday 29th September, 9pm, Sky Atlantic

4 Frauds *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1/6
When Bert is released from prison after 10 years, there is only one person she can turn to, her former partner-in-crime Sam. Bert rekindles their friendship and tries to convince Sam to help with her dying wish of one last job.
Sunday 5th October, 9pm, ITV1

5 The Hack *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E2/7
DCS Dave Cook is assigned to investigate the unsolved murder of private detective Daniel Morgan, the most investigated homicide in the history of the Metropolitan Police. As he is drawn deeper into the case, Dave finds himself under surveillance by the News of the World. When his private and work lives are put under pressure, Dave begins to pursue the case ruthlessly and takes up matters with Rebekah Wade, the News of the World’s powerful editor.
Wednesday1st October, 9pm, ITV1

6 Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E2/6
Alliances form, enemies are made, and lines are drawn as the passengers search for food and water. When another passenger dies, they realise they may all be targets.
Saturday 4th October, 9.25pm, BBC One

7 Monster: The Ed Gein Story *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S3 E1/8
The third instalment of Ryan Murphy’s Monster franchise, which stars Charlie Hunnam as the infamous serial killer Ed Gein, who inspired the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.
Friday 3rd October, Netflix

8 The New Force *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1/6
Swedish period drama centred on a group of women who enrol as Stockholm’s first female police officers.
Friday 3rd October, Netflix

9 Coldwater *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODES* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E6/6
Keen to expose the truth about Tommy, John and Fiona invite him and Rebecca to lunch, but what starts as a tense meal turns into a dangerous confrontation as Tommy shows John who he really is behind closed doors. As Fiona and Rebecca face a real test of their friendship and all of Tommy’s secrets are revealed, John soon finds himself caught in a perilous game of life and death with the man he once called his friend.
Monday 29th September, 9pm, ITV1

10 Borderline *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1/6
When a woman’s body is found on a Northern Irish beach, Detective Boyd investigates and is joined by Detective Regan from the Republic of Ireland. The victim is believed to have been murdered in the Republic and drifted across the border. 
Friday 3rd October, 9pm, ITV1