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Moses Jones

TV·2009–2009·1 season, 3 episodes·BBC Two·Crime, Drama, Mystery·1h

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The story begins when a wave of violence hits London following the discovery of the bizarrely mutilated body of a man in the Thames. First appearances suggest a witchcraft killing. But the dark reality is more complicated – and even more frightening. Assigned to the case is young, hopeful DS Dan Twentyman and his senior partner DI Moses Jones, seconded from Scotland Yard due to cultural links with the local community.

Castfull cast & details

Eamonn WalkerEamonn WalkerSolomonIndira VarmaIndira VarmaDollyMatt SmithMatt SmithDan TwentymanShaun ParkesShaun ParkesMoses JonesDennis WatermanDennis WatermanFrank CostelloWunmi MosakuWunmi MosakuJoyChristianne OliveiraChristianne OliveiraLitaTom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillDCI Dick Catherwood

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1February 2, 2009—When a brutally mutilated body is discovered in the Thames, Moses Jones is put on the case, simply because of his ethnic heritage. Contains
  2. S01E02Episode 2February 9, 2009—Continuing their investigation into a brutal murder, Moses and his assistant find a crucial piece of evidence at a brothel, that could tie a
  3. S01E03Episode 3February 16, 2009—The case becomes personal for Moses as he tries to protect Joy, but in doing so he puts her in extreme danger. The wave of terror reaches fe

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