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The Best Episodes of Inspector George Gently Season 8

Every episode of Inspector George Gently Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Inspector George Gently Season 8!

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Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Inspector George Gently Season 8 Episode 1 - Gently Liberated
    8.5/10(378 votes)

    #1 - Gently Liberated

    S8:E1

    In Newcastle in 1970, DCI Gently re-opens Bacchus's old case of a woman convicted of her husband's murder. Will he expose a miscarriage of justice or jeopardise his reputation?

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Inspector George Gently Season 8 Episode 2 - Gently and the New Age
    8.6/10(434 votes)

    #2 - Gently and the New Age

    S8:E2

    DCI Gently is set for retirement, but when DI Lister, the head of a new covert special investigations unit, presents him with an unsolved case, Gently can't resist one more intriguing offer. The case leads to political intrigue and corruption - and tests Gently to his core. When the team faces mortal danger, how will they survive?

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Gently Liberated" is the best rated episode of "Inspector George Gently" season 8. It scored 8.5/10 based on 378 votes. Directed by Bryn Higgins and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Gently and the New Age".