Don’t go looking for a real-life DCI Kate Fleming. You won’t find her. But you might find the spirit of her integrity in a real whistleblower. And you’ll definitely find the same bureaucratic red tape and institutional pressure that every honest official faces.
So next time you’re watching, and Ted Hastings gives one of his epic “Now we’re sucking diesel” speeches, remember: it’s fiction baked with a crust of truth. It’s like a really good curry—the flavours are all real, but the dish itself is a creation of the chef’s genius. It’s meant to entertain, but it also makes you think about trust, power, and why we all need a good cup of tea after a stressful day.
And really, isn’t that the best kind of television? The kind that makes you smile, shiver, and just suspicious enough to give your local police officer an extra friendly wave the next time you see them.
