Ridley - Season 1eps4 Apr 2026

As DI Carol Farman discovers she is having a baby girl, Ridley makes arrangements for Michael Flannery’s release and witness protection, finally righting a systemic wrong born of his own tragedy.

Ridley’s "unpredictable nature" and "grief-weighted" mind are no longer just character traits; they are the tools he uses to connect with the suspects. He sees in Cal a distorted version of his own pain—someone whose life was consumed by a single, horrific night. Ridley - Season 1Eps4

The episode centers on the death of a man who falls from his balcony, quickly focusing on his younger brother, . This choice of suspect is a surgical strike at Ridley’s psyche, as Cal is the brother of Michael Flannery —the man currently imprisoned for the arson that killed Ridley’s wife and daughter. As DI Carol Farman discovers she is having

The episode concludes with a series of symbolic acts that signal a shift from mourning to remembrance. The episode centers on the death of a

of the jazz songs used throughout the season.

of how Michael Flannery's release impacts the start of Season 2. 'Ridley' episode 4 recap - Entertainment Focus