Hinterland
Detective drama series set in Aberystwyth against the backdrop of mountainous terrain, isolated farms and close-knit villages. Starring Richard Harrington as DCI Tom Mathias.
- 2013-2016
- 3 seasons
- RLJ Entertainment/Acorn
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
Detective drama series set in Aberystwyth against the backdrop of mountainous terrain, isolated farms and close-knit villages. Starring Richard Harrington as DCI Tom Mathias.
Season 3 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Aftermath
89 mins
DCI Tom Mathias refuses to take recuperation time off or go in hiding for Iwan Thomas, who torched his mobile home and hides with his brother Gareth. Tom scolds DI Mared Rhys their feelings may not intervene with the investigation. He takes charge of the fatal skull smashing at home of local church minister Jones, who leaves behind the family of adult son Owain, none of whom fully adhered to his old-fashioned opinions, which inadvertently antagonized parishioners as if utterly insensitive, such as veterinarian Lyn Edwards who was denied proper grieving over his son.
Episode 2
A Poacher's Discovery
86 mins
A curator's body is found in a shallow grave. The team investigate her death. Mathias comes under suspicion when another dead body is discovered. An independent officer is appointed to investigate the death and invites DS Owens to help him.
Episode 3
Both Barrels
89 mins
An estranged husband kidnaps his son. Mathias and Rhys make a dark discovery at his parents home. Mathias risks his own life by searching alone. A former Superintendent puts pressure on the independent investigator to close another case.
Episode 4
Return to Pontarfynach
89 mins
A woman's suicide is thought to be related to another death. It is believed that the two incidents are linked. The independent investigator makes an admission to Mared which gives her a lead regarding the case she is investigating with Tom.