Not of which, understandably, helps him in his quest to achieve any form of emotional stability. Flawed but brilliant, Mathias has faced death and carries the scars to show it. There is no shortage of suspects in the case but no one is talking. Who is Ben Willis? But the man claims Greta was simply unbalanced. Thomas had spiralled into depression after Prosser blocked his investigation into the care home. And what about his partner in crime, DI Mared Rhys (Mali Harries)? Will Mathias discover the truth of the matter, or will the person who's stalking him get in his way? "Hinterland" follows DCI Tom Mathias (Richard Harrington), a London detective isolating himself in the Welsh countryside town of Aberystwyth.With his baleful, perpetually troubled stare, and persistent grimace, there is clearly something hanging over his head, but he speaks very little about anything not concerning the case at hand, and everything the viewer learns about him is . He even hints that he interceded in the internal investigation of Mathias in the expectation that he would owe him a favour. Although he is Welsh himself, Mathias is still an outsider a police officer from London sent to Ceredigion region on the west coast of Wales following a mysterious personal breakdown. The past comes back to haunt DCI Mathias as he investigates the death of Catrin John, a convicted killer and former resident of the Pontarfynach Children's Home. UK viewers outside Wales will be able to see it on SKY channel 952, Virgin 864 or Freesat 964. Then married and working for Londons Metropolitan Police, after the tragedy Mathias split from his wife, Meg (played by Romanian actress Anamaria Marinca), and when a case in London went wrong, he was exiled to the police force in Aberystwyth, where he lives in a dingy trailer. To a dilapidated farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. It comes as a campaign has been launched to raise awareness of impersonation scams, Neighbours and Prisoner actress Maxine Klibingaitis dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly' aged 58, Today's rugby news as new TMO bunker system may see card review trial in Test matches before World Cup, The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond, Is Hamilton coming to Cardiff? [6], The programme is set in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, and the three series were filmed in and around the town, often in rural locations. Who is the dead woman and where is Greta? Following the loss of their other child, we find Mathias has abandoned his wife and daughter. She had no one else to turn to, and Mathias, who had a two-daughter hole in his life, comforted her one stormy night in his caravan when she came knocking. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2SA UK. Thats what partnerships are like.. Mitch continues to struggle with the loss of her daughter, while Stan becomes more determined to find Rosie's killer, and asks his colleague Belko for help. See below for the trailer and more photography from the show. DCI Tom Mathias (Richard Harrington) has returned to our screens in a second series of Aberystwyth-set crime drama Hinterland. In his current state of mind, Mathias is fascinated by the lifestyle choices taken by ex-soldier John Bell. Its a joy to speak when it works.. What Exactly Is It About? He may not be able to bring back the . At other times, she goes over Matthias head to report an encounter between him and Iwan Thomas that Matthias hadnt told Prosser about, and Matthias hardly looks thrilled when shes assigned to investigate first an attack on him, and then the murder of his suspected attacker. Watch Hinterland. British TV can be hideously white sometimes. What is Prosser hiding in hinterland? At times hes depicted as being suicidal. In Hinterland series 2 episode 4 there were some missteps, and the introduction of some elements of a larger story arc was clumsy. Brilliant only just started watching Hinterland loving it. Its pretty consistent of him being a slave to his own demons and his own way of life and state of mind, muses the 41-year-old, who played Captain Andrew Blamey in Poldark and also starred in Lark Rise To Candleford and Bleak House. Mathias is on the case of a Minister is found dead at a chapel, his head bashed in. Prosser? While the mystery of Bowens death was revealed at the end of this episode, many plot strands were raised and left unresolved. Fair enough, not everyones Line of Duty when it comes to procedural accuracy. . A minister has been killed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Penguin Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Cookie Policy. Ok, so the policy is, no negative reviews. The 43-year-old actor, who plays Tom Mathias, is currently filming for a short film for Channel 4. We discover Mathias has abandoned his wife and daughter following the death of their other child. But we will see a lighter side to him.. TV-14. He has a degree of sympathy with all walks of life, says Richard. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. The rules governing the letter Y are some of the most confusing in Welsh. Now, obviously you cant fit all of them into a TV show (or even most of them), but Id like some indication that they exist and are Fighting Crime. Great reviews Stuart. Hinterlands first series established the show in the sombre tradition of Scandinavian crime drama with a psychologically scarred hero brought into a hermetic social environment filled with secrets and intrigue. The disappearance of a local GP in 1994, who was connected with the home, proves to be the leverage needed to crack the whole case wide open, much to the dismay of Prosser, who tries to suspend Mathias before the investigation can gather any weight. Richard Harrington, an established actor on the international stage, enjoyed returning to the set of Y Gwyll / Hinterland to play the part of the troubled detective. 1995 - 2023 Penguin Books Ltd. There are 13 episodes in total making this an easy binge before they depart. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Y Gwyll/ Hinterland has won five awards to date including Best drama series in Celtic Media Festival; Best Televised Fiction Drama, CINE Golden Eagle Awards and Bafta Cymru Awards for photography and lighting, best writer, best director fiction. As for Sian, well its hinted at, at various points, that shes not entirely happy with either Matthias or Mareds styles of leadership. Who killed Abby and Aron??? Hinterland series 2 episode 3, The Tale of Nant Gwrtheyrn, relied on genre thrills more than usual for the drama. The victim was an important man not only in the local community but also in London where he practised law. When the murder investigation in which Matthias is implicated winds down, he indicates that he has no ill will towards Sian and understands that she was doing her job. Panoramica: Investigating a suspicious suicide in a tightly knit community, Bain wants to close the case and go home. The IPCC investigation has likewise placed a strain on their professional relationship. Made on a reportedly small budget, Hinterland makes the most of the bleak but beautiful Ceredigion landscape. Not only do we get to see the moody Minnie solve another mysterious crime in gorgeous, but obviously lethal, Ceredigion, but we learn a few more things about the copper. However, it soon becomes clear that Richard has as much invested in the role of DCI Tom Mathias as the show's creators have put trust in him, after writing the role for the actor, who's had a . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But his first case in Aberystwyth, a university town between the Welch coast and the foreboding hinterland, is grisly and mysterious. Prosser faces an old rival. Hinterland has a few of my pet bugbears though no blue lights on unmarked cars, detectives not wearing stab vests to confront suspects (and no batons or pepper spray! The investigation leads to a former children's home with a cruel history. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. At the end of the special episode shown New Year's Day, Mathias' estranged wife Meg turned up in Aberystwyth. But his first case in Aberystwyth, a university town between the Welch coast and the foreboding hinterland, is grisly and mysterious. Noun. 3 Seasons. When the body of a second victim is found in a nearby garage, Mathias goes against the advice of Prosser but his continued digging eventually uncovers the scene where Reynolds was killed and who was responsible. The new series of Hinterland starts on BBC One this week - and we get to find out more about the main man himself, Tom Mathias, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. How many episodes of Hinterland are there? 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[4] A third series of the show began filming in January 2016[5] and debuted on S4C on 30 October. Before the killer is caught, however, a second victim is kidnapped from the nearby guild, and Mathias realises that time is running out to find the victim alive. This was the drug trade stripped of glamour, a dealer making a meagre living, his clients bored children. A man on a journey to recovery, a man cast into a wilderness of his own making. A Mind to Kill - Stagione 5 Episodio 3. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Mathias arrives in Aberystwyth after ten years at the London Met. Why were Nora and Daniel living such a secluded life? Although he is Welsh himself, Mathias is still an outsider - a police officer from London sent to Ceredigion region on the west coast of Wales following a mysterious personal breakdown. Read Stuarts review of Hinterland series 2 episode 5 here. 2013. 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