DS Steve Arnott is transferred to the police anti-corruption unit after the death of a man in a mistaken shooting during a counter-terrorist operation.
Cast: Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston, Craig Parkinson, Keeley Hawes
With time running out, AC-12 attempt to unmask 'H',the Fourth Man (or Woman) commanding the network of corrupt officers behind the murder of Gail Vella. But sinister and powerful forces appear intent on orchestrating a cover-up.
As AC-12 struggle to deal with the repercussions of tragic events, Hastings makes one final bid to uncover institutionalized corruption before his time runs out.
AC-12 link Gail Vella's murder with a historic case of police corruption, and Kate hatches a plan to tell once and for all if Jo is bent. They are closer than ever to cracking the case, but when Hastings' authority is undermined it leaves his team in a potentially dangerous situation.
DCI Jo Davidson faces increasing pressure from all sides as AC-12 make major breakthroughs in the investigation, but an attempt to interview a key witness goes horribly wrong.
A new witness comes forward claiming to have crucial evidence in Gail Vella's murder. Kate is torn between her loyalty to Jo and to AC-12.
AC-12 suspect a cover-up as an officer on DCI Davidson's team appears to have sabotaged the inquiry into Gail Vella's murder.
AC-12 investigate DCI Jo Davidson's apparent mishandling of the murder of an investigative journalist.