From the trailer it looks like we're in for some action this week.....not just a twisty turny storyline.  I do like to see some Jack action..... 

Damien Molony | SUSPECTS 4.02

DS Jack Weston Screencaps (part 1)

The more ruffly the better for me, Ellie! He really does have the most incredible hair!

Have you seen the hair appreciation topic in the Galleries section?

Loved the banter at the end between Jack and Charlie!

So glad they can smile at the end of the day... has to be so important in this line of work..

Ok, I have to say that I watched this twice and the first time I was actually a bit disappointed in the whole thing.  It's not about anything in particular I think.  Damo was great as sassy Jack as always, Charlie the good sidekick, lots of twists and turns.  BUT, I think I have to agree with an article that was posted last week (don't remember which) that pointed out that as good as the show is, it doesn't EVOLVE.  It's the same formula, and for me it's starting to get too predictable.  The fact that the solicitors say nothing has started to grate on me. The fact that they NEVER have a happy ending (like common, not everyone assaulted person dies, not every family has to be so tragically torn apart).  For this episode, was it absolutely necessary that the dad of the first victim shot his son's killer (by accident).  Couldn't it have been enough that they found his son's killer, and brought him to justice?  The poor woman lost her mom (that's a common thread too, many of the families on this show the mom recently died of some disease or committed suicide or something) then her brother, now her dad has to go to jail.  And sure they throw in a few jabs here and there about Jack's personal life, we know Martha has kids, but we've heard NOTHING about Charlie.  I just feel like it's starting to feel stale, and they throw in so many twists and turns just for shock value.  I guess what I'm starting to be disappointed in is the writing. 

However, enjoyed Jack, he really has the lion's share of attention of the trio.  More manhandling by suspects, more interview time.  Hot pursuits (and by hot I mean gotta love that #JacksAss in action... ), and also a wide range of situations that showcase his emotional sensitivity.  My favorite lines were "So I got my extra special forensics team to look at the creases and they found microscopic drops of blood.  See, I'm a fucking good detective." and "I wasn't going to go in there.  I wasn't going to get wet."  He's such a prima donna sometimes! LOL

So overall I gave it a 4.  As a standalone episode it was good quality drama.  Action, suspense, emotion, a sprinkling of humor.  BUT, I don't think it's necessarily getting better.  I really would like them to change up the format a bit for S5.  S2 had a change, with the 2-parters and more on personal backstory, and it's my favorite.

As an aside, last weeks was clearly an episode shot from the original block meant for S1, this week's feels like it's from the second set shot last summer.  I think that means there are still one episode from each filming, or the next 2 are from the original filming. Dunno, I have to go back and add it all up...

I think I actually enjoyed this weeks ep more than last week, maybe it was from the 2nd set of filming..... I have to agree with much of what whimsy said, although I do think it has evolved to some extent.  It's been obscured a bit by jumping about with the sequence they're being aired.  I mentioned last week that series 2 was my favourite too...for all of the same reasons.  I really don't want to see suspects become another soap style cop series, but it is nice to feel that you're kind of getting to know the main characters....making a connection with them.  I've got my fingers crossed that they will follow that through a bit more in what has just been filmed for next series.  

I think you're right about the solicitors,  rosie. But that doesn't make it any more plausible or realistic.  Although personally I can happily just ignore their presence!

And I did actually find myself thinking for the first time this week that it would be nice to have a happy ending.......

Still a brilliant story, though. I never guess what's coming.  And I continue to be amazed by the fact it's improvised and most of the time I don't give that a moment's thought while I'm watching it.  I wish I could be that conversationally fluent in my everyday life!  And yes....much as I enjoy the detectiving, and the interviews, and the banter, its nice to see a bit of action (Jacktion? )