"The Tower" returned to ITV with harrowing scenes that had some viewers struggling to keep pace. The acclaimed crime drama resumed on Monday (September 2) with the start of its third season.
Although the new series has dispensed with the tower element, fans welcomed back Gemma Whelan as Met officer DS Sarah Collins and Jimmy Akingbola as DC Steve Bradshaw, amongst other returning stars.
Set against the backdrop of a grim London landscape, the show didn't pull any punches as it depicted a teenager being stabbed, drawing the audience into the harsh reality of street violence and knife crime.
The intense and emotive opening came with a warning for those watching, preparing them for the challenging content ahead. However, it turned out to be tricky for some viewers to follow the plot twists and character arcs.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk