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Episode 8

Episode 8 of 8

A death at sea with unexplained injuries stirs rumours about a legendary monster of the Caribbean, the Lusca. Meanwhile, Mervin is blindsided by an unexpected young visitor.

The body of Giles, an eccentric monster hunter, is recovered from the sea. He bears injuries oddly suggestive of the legendary creature he’s spent years chasing: the Lusca. The ever-rational Mervin Wilson dismisses the idea that there are supernatural elements to this case. But if this mythical beast from local folklore didn’t kill Giles – who, or what, did?

Meanwhile, Mervin’s life is turned upside down by the presence of his mischievous niece, Eloise. But he has a difficult decision to make about whether to break some unwelcome news to the youngster about the father she clearly loves.

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57 minutes

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Fri 27 Mar 2026 21:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
DI Mervin Wilson Don Gilet
Commissioner Selwyn Patterson Don Warrington
DS Naomi Thomas Shantol Jackson
Officer Sebastian Rose Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Sergeant Mattie Fletcher Catherine Garton
Catherine Bordey Elizabeth Bourgine
Giles Parry Toby Williams
Kelvin Mason Alexis Rodney
Cara Smart Claudie Blakley
Rory Lyons Nicholas Burns
Eloise Clarke Avah Cotterell
Solomon Clarke Daniel Ward
Writer James Hall
Writer Emma Dennis-Edwards
Director Jennie Paddon
Producer Ray McBride
Executive Producer Tim Key
Executive Producer America Rodriguez
Production Company Red Planet Pictures

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