DI Ray

'D.I. Ray's Season 1 Finale Twists & Turns Towards Big Reveals

To no one’s surprise, DI Rachita Ray survived the shooting at the end of DI Ray Season 1's penultimate episode unscathed, and she’s back to finish what she started in the season finale.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for PBS on 7/30/2023

Parminder Nagra as DI Ray is sad that her boyfriend sucks in 'DI Ray' Season 1

180: DI Ray Season 1

Published on: 8/1/2023

Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to break down the first season of DI Ray, a female-led mystery thriller with limited nuance but loads of potential.

Episode 3 of 'D.I. Ray' Picks Up the Pace As the Body Count Piles Up

After two episodes spent on red herrings, D.I. Ray’s third and penultimate episode finally picks up the pace.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for PBS on 7/23/2023

Parminder Nagra as DI Rachita Ray, Jessica Temple as DC Carly Lake, and Jan Le as Min around a computer in DI Ray

'D.I. Ray's Second Episode Brings Family Drama, Therapy & Murder

A doozy of a twist at the end of Episode 2 only somewhat alleviates DI Ray's struggles with one-dimensional characters.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for PBS on 7/16/2023

DI Ray approaches a crime scene with uniformed officers behind her

'D.I. Ray's Series Premiere Introduces a New Police Procedural Perspective

DI Ray is a by-the-books procedural except for one major detail: it stars Punjabi-Sikh actor Parminder Nagra and highlights both the internal and external conflicts of working as a woman of color in the police force.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for PBS on 7/9/2023

DI Ray in her uniform in front of a screen that reads "helping to make a difference" posing for a photo while being handed an award

Filming Begins on 'D.I.Ray' Season 2

Filming has officially begun on Season 2 of lauded police procedural DI Ray and Detective Inspector Rachita Ray has returned to Birmingham for another season of mystery and intrigue.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for PBS on 6/10/2023

Parminder Nagra as Detective Inspector Rachita Ray