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S2·E5 The Runes

Name: The Runes
Released: 2026-01-21
Duration: 47 min
Cast: Connor Curren, Darren Bransford, Adrian Rawlins, Stuart Laws, Aruhan Galieva

Episode: Season 2, Episode 5
Air Date: January 21, 2026
Runtime: 47 minutes
Score: 9/10 (4 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired January 21, 2026 47 min ★ 9.0/10 · 4 TMDB votes

Synopsis

When a Viking expert drops dead just before a big speech, Patience finds a message that hints at foul play... and then his colleague dies too. And Patience's romance with Elliot hits the rocks.

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Guest stars

Connor CurrenBilly Thompson

Darren BransfordDev

Adrian RawlinsDouglas Gilmour

Stuart LawsAlex

Aruhan GalievaClara

Rhiannon ClementsZinzi Rooks

Jodie TyackNathalie Forster

Thoren FergusonSamuel Henry

Alexander HansonLaurence Croft

Abigail ThawCathy Wilkes

Cornelius BoothBrian Shepstone

Rina MahoneyProfessor Judy Rathbone

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 5 of Patience air?

Season 2, Episode 5 ('The Runes') originally aired on January 21, 2026.

How long is Season 2 Episode 5 ('The Runes')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.

What happens in Patience Season 2 Episode 5?

When a Viking expert drops dead just before a big speech, Patience finds a message that hints at foul play... and then his colleague dies too. And Patience's romance with Elliot hits the rocks....

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