[s1e3] Ashes To Ashes -

Gnome-like laughter is heard at various points, a subtle nod to the David Bowie song.

In the third episode of the first season of the BBC crime drama , DI Alex Drake faces a significant clash of cultures with DCI Gene Hunt . This episode, which originally aired on February 21, 2008, focuses on Alex's struggle to secure justice for a victim the rest of the team is quick to dismiss. Plot Overview [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes

Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the episode for giving the series its own voice, separate from its predecessor Life on Mars , by focusing on character evolution and the unique environment of early 80s London. Gnome-like laughter is heard at various points, a

The episode explores her deep-seated emotional issues, including persistent visions of a sinister clown and flashbacks of her parents' death. Plot Overview Reviewers from Den of Geek praised

Alex asks for a "rape suite," referencing a then-recent change in UK policing regarding the interrogation of rape victims, which was prompted by a controversial 1982 documentary.

This episode marks a turning point for Ray, who begins to show a more emotional side while caring for the victims, a shift from his previously established "bigoted thug" persona.