Synopsis A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit. http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4...pperstreet.jpg
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the “Ripper” murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper’s legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama’s heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
Season 1 , Episode 8 — “What Use Our Work”
Jackson is in custody facing the death penalty for a murder he never committed. Drake feeling is despondent as his personal life is a shambles. Reid’s team is in pieces with Leman Street in mourning, and his heart torn between two women.
Season 1 , Episode 7 — “A Man of My Company”
TP Swift shows up in town with his Pinkerton retinue with him to complete the acquisition of an ailing London shipping line. The murdered body of an engine inventor draws Reid’s attentionas Jackson and Susan find their past coming back to haunt them.
Season 1 , Episode 6 — “Tournament of Shadows”
With the dock strike of August ’89 taking grip of the city, the killing of a Jewish anarchist sees Reid and the team moving into the merciless chicanery of the British government’s fight against international terrorism.
Season 1 , Episode 5 — “The Weight Of One Mans Heart”
A series of celverly masterminded robberies comes to theattention of Reid and his team, and also manges to steal Drake away from his attempted courtship of Rose.
Season 1 , Episode 4 — “The Good of This City”
During the clearing of a local slum for the underground railway an almost indecipherable murder scene is revealed and an unreliable slum girl witness is also found.
Season 1 , Episode 3 - “The King Came Calling”
H Division and the independent City of London have to work together after the panic surrounding a sudden cholera outbreak leads them to the conclusion that a contamination is afoot in both boroughs. Inspector Sydney Ressler works with Reid’s team as they look around Whitechapel for clues and connections.
Season 1 , Episode 2 - “In My Protection”
A beloved toy maker is beaten to death for a mysterious brass box and the coins in his pocket. The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee presents a 14-year-old culprit who refuses to deny the charge, leading Reid into the savage world of merciless child gangs.
Season 1 , Episode 1 - “I Need Light”
A young woman is discovered brutally murdered with the hallmark signs of the Ripper upon her. Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline, believes it Jack’s return but Reid the precinct’s new master believes that it’s a different kind of evil at work.
