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Seventeen years earlier Sandra's first case involved the disappearance, never resolved, of music student Lesley Hewitt and now Lesley's sister Emma has been sent a photo of Lesley walking in a park just before she vanished. Sandra believes that a jogger in the picture was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of other young girls, possibly working with a female accomplice as Emma says that Lesley was offered a gig before she vanished. Ex-model Annie Banks and bookshop owner Stuart McKelvie are also in the photo, taken by Greg Banks, a recently deceased photographer whose studio contains several pictures of women who were abducted and killed. Annie and Stuart initially claim not to know each other but Sandra breaks down their stories and discovers that Annie knows who the jogger is. After concluding the case Sandra leaves UCOS to work with Max Clement.

All of the past and present regular cast members are shown in this episode. Brian Lane, who had already left the series, is seen in the opening credits when Gerry confronts him in a flashback from "The Rock Part 1" episode. Jack Halford, who had left by then, has a cameo role as Sandra's conscience. So, along with Sandra, Gerry, Steve and Dan, the complete list of all of the main characters appear in this episode and this episode only.

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    • Author: Jerdodov
    When a photograph of a woman, taken on the day she disappeared twenty years before, turns up Sandra is desperate to reopen the case; she had worked the case before and at the time was convinced the case was linked to other killing. At the time her suspicions were ignored; nobody was going to believe a junior officers theories about a serial killer. When Danny looks at the picture he realises something isn't right… the shadows suggest it was taken a full hour after people thought she must have left the park the picture was taken in. As the investigation progresses further links between the cases are found; the victims had been approached by a woman and had there photographs taken by a man who has just turned up dead… perhaps he arranged for the picture to be found to assuage his guilt before killing himself or perhaps he needed to point the police in the direction of the actual killer. Sandra is feeling somewhat disheartened so when French war crimes investigator Max Clement offers her a job she has to think long and hard about whether she should accept it and leave UCOS after ten years.

    This episode was quite a bit bleaker than most; there is far less joking about and the case is more disturbing… this was rather a refreshing change. The most important feature of the episode was of course Sandra's departure from USOS although the fact that her departure was mentioned in TV guides weeks ago did somewhat spoil what should have been an emotional ending. Amanda Redman did a fine job in the role; it is hard to imagine anybody else in charge of the team although I'm sure whoever takes on the role will do a good enough job… it will just be different. Anybody hoping to guess the killer will be rather disappointed as the first we see of the character is when he is arrested! This did provide some impact though as we see an ordinary man with a family; not the epitome of the evil serial killer. Fans of the series may be pleased and more than a little surprised to see a guest appearance from a former cast regular… I won't say which one though!
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    • Author: Samugor
    This is the first review I've written, so apologies for that.

    New Tricks is in many ways a formula procedural drama/comedy. Much seems familiar about it, though I've never seen anything quite like it. The premise is good, the characters entertainingly eccentric. But there is something about the show that has had me come back for every episode up to this one. And I expect I'll watch the rest.

    Having previously lost the characters of Jack Halford and Brian Lane, naturally enough, as this is now Season 10, we lose Sandra Pullman, too.

    The story is dark, with little comic relief, involving a serial killer and his unlikely accomplices. The arrangement is unusual (though not incredible), and the setup good: It is a case related to Sandra's first case as a DC.

    The important thing about this episode is the acknowledgment of the relationship between Sandra and Gerry. Gerry has been an often exasperating sort, pigheaded but also effective. And an old school copper, which can mean some shaky things. Sandra realizes that her departure will hit him the hardest, and, of course, it does. But the show makes us believe what happens, and how, between these two. Gerry can usually be counted on, in the end, to do the right thing. And while Danny and Steve are more clever, in the classic sense, than Gerry, it is Gerry who has the claim on the audience's hearts, and on Sandra's, too.

    So, I suppose the episode, and myself for all that, can be called maudlin in the end. But we have become intimate with these two, and at this point we really do care what happens to them. It's a sad parting, but an adult one, and a loving one.
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    • Author: Darkraven
    This episode was about a number of young girls that were murdered. Five of the bodies ended up being disfigured and dead. Some were still missing. All of these women had their picture taken by the same man who was also involved in taking pornographic pictures and was stalking them.

    A lady in a bookstore sees a picture of her sister walking through the park on the last day her sister was seen alive that was in a book. Her sister went missing many years ago and she turns the picture over to the police. Sandra had worked on this case before and recognizes one of the men in the picture she had talked to and thinks he was involved in some way.

    Gerry is working with 2 new guys and his boss Sandra.

    So after connecting the dots Sandra feels there is a woman involved that worked with the photographer and the killer. These woman were not involved in porn but were lured by a female who promised them jobs in art etc.

    The case is solved in the end.

    It has a sad ending though. Sandra is leaving the UCOS for another job. Jack who left awhile back appears to her and tells to leave and her time is up there. Sandra does not know that Jack left because he was spending his last days in a hospital where they treat patients that have end of life cancer.

    Sandra tell Gerry and her boss this is her last case. They are sad but happy for her. I am sad because I know she won't be on the show anymore and only one original character is still on. This series had a lot of humor, suspense and good acting. I saw some later episodes with the new people in it and it was not as good as the ones with Brian, Gerry, Jack and Sandra.
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    • Author: Rainshaper
    Have always been a big fan of detective/mystery shows from a fairly young age, well since starting secondary school.

    'Inspector Morse', 'A Touch of Frost', 'Midsomer Murders' (in its prime), 'Law and Order', 'Inspector George Gently', 'Criminal Minds', 'Murder She Wrote', you name them to name a few. 'New Tricks' has also been a favourite from the start (despite not being the same without the original cast in recent years). Although it can be corny at times (in an endearing sort of way) it has always been perfect for helping me relax in the evenings. Something that was needed during all the hard times endured in school.

    'New Tricks' was past its best by now, with integral characters no longer with us, but was certainly not an unwatchable period.

    A large part of me is still lamenting the loss of Brian, with his unique cleverness, quirks, humour and emotional complexity that was such a huge part of the show, and that the lack of Alun Armstrong's presence leaves a large hole.

    Danny is not bad a replacement though, not near as memorable, interesting or endearing but he's gelling well, is likeable and is played with subtle charm by Nicholas Lyndhurst.

    With a darker, grittier and more sombre tone than there usually is, the case is very compelling with lots of twists and turns, not all surprising but many are, tied up satisfyingly and cleverly. The episode serves as a more than worthy send-off to Sandra, with particularly excellent work from Amanda Redman, in particularly a very touching ending that sees a familiar face offering some tear-jerking words of wisdom.

    Visually, "The One that Got Away" is slick and stylish as ever. The music is a good fit and the theme song (sung with gusto by none other by Dennis Waterman himself) is one of the catchiest for any detective/mystery show and of any show in the past fifteen years or so.

    Writing is intelligent, thought-provoking and classy, with some amusing humour wisely kept at minimum for a serious case.

    A huge part of 'New Tricks' appeal is the chemistry, which is so entertaining and charming with some nice tension.

    Uniformly great performances from the whole cast, with top honours going to Redman.

    In summary, a worthy send off for Sandra and one of the better episodes of Season 10 and of the "not the same" period. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Author: Umrdana
    This episode represents a major turning point in New Tricks, with Sandra departing to take on a job investigating war crimes. James Bolam makes a touching appearance again, as Jack's spirit talking to Sandra about UCOS and her future. It was quite emotional and all credit to Julian Simpson for another amazing episode he's written. In fact, Julian is not only one of New Tricks' best writers, but he also writes the final episodes for Jack, Brian, Sandra and Gerry (Gerry left in a two-part episode that opened season 12).

    With Sandra gone, Gerry is the only original one left, but thankfully Anthony Calf as DAC Strickland remained until the end of the series.
  • Episode complete credited cast:
    James Bolam James Bolam - Jack Halford
    Denis Lawson Denis Lawson - Steve McAndrew
    Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Lyndhurst - Danny Griffin
    Amanda Redman Amanda Redman - Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman
    Dennis Waterman Dennis Waterman - Gerry Standing
    Anthony Calf Anthony Calf - DAC Robert Strickland
    Louisa Clein Louisa Clein - Emma Hewitt
    Dorian Lough Dorian Lough - Stuart McKelvie
    Serge Hazanavicius Serge Hazanavicius - Max Clement
    Sean Baker Sean Baker - Dave Sheldon
    Phoebe Nicholls Phoebe Nicholls - Annie Banks
    Barry McCarthy Barry McCarthy - Donald Wheldon
    Robert Beach Robert Beach - Tom Miller
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