[s10e2] Across - The Pond

: As with most episodes, the investigation focuses on a small circle of colleagues and rivals within the archaeological community, each with potential motives involving professional jealousy or hidden discoveries. Character Development and Subplots

: The victim was poisoned in a way that seems physically impossible given the lack of evidence or witnesses at the scene. This "baffling" setup is a hallmark of the series, challenging DI Neville Parker to look beyond the obvious.

: The episode further explores the partnership between Neville and DS Florence Cassell. Season 10 marked the return of Florence to the series, and this episode focuses on their growing professional rapport and the subtle, awkward chemistry that becomes a major arc for the remainder of the season. Production and Legacy

The episode revolves around a perplexing case at an archaeological dig site on the island of Saint Marie. The team is called in when a renowned archaeologist is found dead from poisoning during a live excavation.