In tonight's episode of , DI Humphrey Goodman (played by ) and his trusted sidekick, DS Esther Williams (Zahra Ahmadi) take on a fresh and intricate case in the quaint town of Shipton Abbot. Humphrey, who was first introduced in 's , is now leading the local team. This week, the storyline follows Humphrey and Esther as they delve into a mysterious case involving threatening texts directed at PC Kelby Hartwood's (Dylan Llewellyn) childhood friend, Emily.

As they search for the individual behind these menacing messages, Kelby steps up to assist Esther in navigating the vast world of social media and online disputes, which presents a plethora of potential suspects. On a personal front, Humphrey and his wife, Martha (Sally Bretton), are adjusting to welcoming their new foster child, Rosie, into their household, which proves to be a challenging experience. The episode's official synopsis also teases: "Esther finds herself in , and Anne is rocked by a potential health scare." Which comes after major by viewers.

In an exclusive first look, Humphrey and Esther are seen interrogating a suspect in the case, and as they make a stop at a bookshop en route, he shares candid feelings about being a foster parent.

Humphrey admits feeling "surplus to requirements" with Rosie and hopes a bedtime story might convince her to see him in a more positive light.

Embarking on a quest to confront the suspect, the young influencer was adamant about the significance of safeguarding her reputation, declaring it "important to protect her brand," reports .

As Esther inquired whether Emily had jeopardised her brand's reputation, she asserted that Emily had no say over whether her pictures should be filtered or not, leaving everyone wondering if she was behind the targeting of Emily, or was the finger being pointed at the wrong person?

Dylan Llewellyn, who stars as PC Kelby Hartford, shared his enthusiasm about this particular episode, revealing: "This season is packed with some intriguing cases. Episode two stands out as it involves a childhood sweetheart of Kelby's falling victim to online abuse, which brings back some personal connections for him."

He went on to detail how the cast faces numerous obstacles and expressed his belief that viewers will relish the way the storylines are interwoven with the characters' private dramas, notably Humphrey and Martha's evolving narrative alongside Kelby and Margo's playful repartee.

According to Llewellyn: "It's the great balance of intense cases and lighter moments that are the heart of the show."