Taggart (1983) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
DCI Jim Taggart
(played by Mark McManus) — protagonist
Jim Taggart is the title detective at the center of the programme, which follows a group of investigators working initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police. The series is built around his ch...
DCI Mike Jardine
(played by James MacPherson) — protagonist
DCI Matt Burke
(played by Alex Norton) — supporting
DC Stuart Fraser
(played by Colin McCredie) — supporting
DI Robbie Ross
(played by John Michie) — supporting
Jean Taggart
(played by Harriet Buchan) — supporting
Superintendent Murray
(played by Tom Watson) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
DC Stuart Fraser → DI Robbie Ross
(Professional Colleagues) — Fellow detectives working in the same unit
DCI Mike Jardine → DCI Matt Burke
(Professional Colleagues) — Fellow CID inspectors working together
DCI Jim Taggart → Superintendent Murray
(Professional Subordinate-Superior) — Murray is Taggart's commanding officer
DCI Jim Taggart → DI Robbie Ross
(Professional Superior-Subordinate) — Taggart is Ross's superior officer
DCI Jim Taggart → DC Stuart Fraser
(Professional Superior-Subordinate) — Taggart is Fraser's superior officer
DCI Jim Taggart → DCI Matt Burke
(Professional Colleagues) — Fellow CID inspectors working together
DCI Jim Taggart → DCI Mike Jardine
(Professional Colleagues) — Fellow CID inspectors working together
DCI Jim Taggart → Jean Taggart
(Family Spouses) — Married couple, Jim's personal life
Story Analysis
Scottish detective series following CID investigations
Plot Progression
The Unraveling
— A serious crime is discovered in Greater Glasgow, prompting the CID team to launch an investigation at John Street Police Station.
The Twisted Path
— The investigation hits a false lead, forcing Taggart and his team to dig deeper as personal connections emerge.
The Final Confrontation
— A breakthrough leads to a dramatic chase and confrontation, culminating in the resolution of the case.
