Murder in Suburbia (2004)

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (2,258 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2004)

7.48 avg 6 episodes 7.1 → 7.9 50 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Applejacks	7.1	192
2	Sanctuary	7.4	153
3	Stag Night	7.6	165
4	Millionaire's Row	7.5	151
5	A Good Deal of Attention	7.4	144
6	Noisy Neighbours	7.9	147

Season 2 (2005)

7.52 avg 6 episodes 7.0 → 8.0 47 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Witches	7.0	134
2	Estate Agents	7.6	121
3	The Wedding	7.5	123
4	Salsa	7.5	123
5	Dogs	7.5	112
6	Golden Oldies	8.0	121

Murder in Suburbia (2004)

Cast

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