Character Relationship Map: Touching Evil

Characters

• Susan Taylor (played by Nicola Walker) — protagonist

  Susan Taylor is a Detective Inspector in the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid-response police force serving the entire country. She works as Dave Creegan’s colleague, making her part of the cent...

• Dave Creegan (played by Robson Green) — protagonist

  Dave Creegan is a Detective Inspector and the central figure of the serial. As a member of the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, he takes part in the force’s nationwide investigations and works alongside...

• Martin Simmons (played by Andrew Scarborough) — cameo

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Susan Taylor → Dave Creegan (Evidence Handling) — Collaborative approach to forensic processing, suspect analysis, and legal documentation.

  "They jointly process crime scenes, analyze suspect behavior, and file official reports to secure convictions."

• Dave Creegan → Martin Simmons (Senior/Junior Dynamic) — Hierarchical professional relationship marked by seniority and team integration challenges.

  "Simmons is introduced as a junior DC, creating a hierarchical friction with the established senior DI."

• Susan Taylor → Martin Simmons (Team Oversight) — Supervisory relationship focused on team management and operational oversight.

  "Taylor shares supervisory responsibilities for the team, managing new personnel alongside Creegan."

Story Analysis

Comprehensive story structure spanning three seasons of police investigations and character development.

Plot Progression

1. Season 1: Missing Boys & Hospital Murders — Taylor and Creegan are paired to investigate snatched schoolboys, uncovering a Stuttgart link. Their investigation shifts to a hospital ward where patients die from overdoses, revealing a tattoo clue....
2. Season 1: Amathus Game Resolution — The detectives uncover a violent online game forcing players to commit real crimes. A triple murder escalates the stakes, while internal team dynamics fracture as Kreitman confesses to a past killing....
3. Season 2: Serial Killer & War Crimes — A new serial killer sends murder reports to a journalist, leading to a hostage situation in the woods. Simultaneously, investigations into white body bags reveal connections to Bosnian war cleanup ope...
4. Season 2: Child Trafficking Ring — The focus shifts to a child snatching case that uncovers an international paedophile ring. Taylor goes undercover in Romania while Creegan manages domestic suspects. The season peaks with the devastat...
5. Season 3: Innocence & Arsonist — Creegan takes sick leave after a released convict confesses to new murders, but Taylor recaptures him. The team faces the murder of a close colleague, testing their moral boundaries. A new arsonist li...
6. Season 3: Team Integration & Resolution — Junior DC Martin Simmons joins the team, creating immediate friction with Creegan. Taylor and Creegan navigate grief, risk assessment conflicts, and operational safety concerns. The season concludes w...