Channel 4 viewers have declared that 'The Detective and The Surgeon' is the best ever episode of the hit documentary series 24 Hours in Police Custody, with fans urging newcomers to watch it without any prior knowledge of the plot.
Fans Hail 'The Detective and The Surgeon' as Unmissable
In a Reddit discussion, one viewer wrote: 'The Detective and The Surgeon isn't only one of the best episodes of 24 Hours in Police Custody, it's one of the best episodes of any British true crime show.' They added: 'If you haven't watched 24 Hours in Police Custody before, please do yourself a favour and watch Season 8 Episode 5 “The Detective and the Surgeon”. Go in blind and don't research anything about the episode you can.'
Another fan responded: 'Oh my lord. My absolute favourite. I agree, you have to go in blind with that one.' A third simply said: 'Thanks for the recommendation. Just watched it.'
Other Highly Recommended Episodes
Fans also highlighted other standout episodes. One viewer recommended 'Sex and Corruption', calling it 'a very exciting roller-coaster ride' without giving away spoilers. Another praised 'Black Widow', about a woman overheard plotting to kill her ex-husband, and 'The Murder Messages', where a couple receives multiple death threats but all is not as it seems. A further comment noted: 'The encrochat hacking by the police was by far the best episode.'
Series Background and Availability
24 Hours in Police Custody has been a firm favourite since its debut in 2014, plunging viewers into serious crimes investigated by a local police force. The documentary often uncovers horrific truths and dark realities behind major crimes that shock communities. New episodes aired earlier this year, with repeat episodes currently showing on Channel 4. All episodes are available to stream on Channel 4 online.
