Special Branch — Season 1, Episode 2: Smokescreen

Episode synopsis

Cowley suicides shortly after an unproductive round of questioning by Eden in gaol, which leads to an embarrassing public coroner's inquest. Jordon investigates a scientist being vetted for a sensitive position and all agree he's too far left for further consideration, yet he still succeeds.

About Special Branch

Special Branch is a British police drama centred on members of the Special Branch anti-espionage and anti-terrorist department of the London Metropolitan Police.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Troika
• E3The Promised Land
• E4A Date with Leonidas
• E5The Kazimiriov Affair
• E6A New Face
• E7You Don't Exist
• E8The Children of Delight
• E9Reliable Sources
• E10Short Change
• E11Exit a Diplomat
• E12Care of Her Majesty
• E13Visitor from Moscow