The Bay S04e03 Hdtv May 2026

Air Date: [Original UK Air Date: 2019] Network: ITV (UK) / BritBox (International) Runtime: 45 minutes (approx.) Episode Title: "Tangled Vines" (Unofficial; Season 4, Episode 3 is often referred to by its story beats, as ITV does not consistently title episodes. For this review, we'll call it "The Long Shadow." ) Synopsis Episode 3 of The Bay ’s fourth season wastes no time tightening the noose around the suspects in the murder of promising young boxer, Kieran Woodcroft. As Family Liaison Officer DS Jenn Townsend (Marsha Thomason) digs deeper into the fractured lives of the Woodcroft and Marsh families, the episode pivots from procedural groundwork into raw emotional confrontation. The central question shifts from "Who did it?" to "Who will break first?" Plot Breakdown (Spoilers for S04E03) The episode opens with a haunting flashback: Kieran, alive, arguing with his estranged mother, Angie. The argument, overheard by a neighbour, provides the first concrete timeline of the night he died. This forces Jenn to re-interview Angie (Erin Shanagher), whose alibi crumbles under gentle pressure—she was not at her AA meeting as claimed.

Meanwhile, DS Karen Hobson’s (former lead, now on leave) shadow looms large. Acting DI Tony Manning (Daniel Ryan) clashes with Jenn over a new piece of evidence: a muddy trainer print found near the marina matches a limited-edition brand sold only at a local gym. The gym owner, it turns out, is none other than Kieran’s half-brother, (played with simmering rage by newcomer Jack McMullen). the bay s04e03 hdtv

The episode’s centrepiece is a 10-minute interview scene where Ronan, a former promising athlete whose career was derailed by a crippling injury, reveals a shocking secret: Kieran had been blackmailing him over a fixed fight two years prior. Jenn senses he’s hiding more, but Ronan lawyers up. Air Date: [Original UK Air Date: 2019] Network:

Jenn races to find a murder weapon, while Lisa Woodcroft takes justice into her own hands. A returning character from Season 2 makes a shocking appearance. If you are writing this for a specific blog or review site, let me know, and I can adjust the tone, add timestamps, or format it for SEO. The central question shifts from "Who did it