Dalgliesh: Death in Holy Orders

2 episodes Premiered Aug 23, 2003 Updated Oct 2, 2026

Detective Adam Dalgliesh looks into the death of a young ordinand who died under mysterious circumstances.

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⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dalgliesh Season 8.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Detective Adam Dalgliesh looks into the death of a young ordinand who died under mysterious circumstances.

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S9·E1 Mytharc

Aug 23, 2003

Detective Adam Dalgliesh is called in to investigate a death at the theological college where he once studied.

S9·E2 Mytharc

Aug 24, 2003

Members of St Anselm's theological college close ranks as detective Adam Dalgliesh's investigations uncover a web of intrigue.