Homicide: San Angeles

Homicide: San Angeles is an American crime serial drama.

Premise
Set in the fictional city of San Angeles, Homicide focuses on two homicide detectives; Danny Travern, played by Jeremy Sisto, and Claire Ashburn, played by Cobie Smulders. In each season, they investigate a recent homicide, which is usually depicted in the opening episode, and over the course of the season, put things together and solve the crime. The series also studies their relationship, as Travern's unorthodox methods and personaly quirks initially annoy Ashburn. The series would later take a darker turn when Travern became violent (first seen in the fourth season finale when he beats a criminal to death with his bare hands) and the final season deals with Ashburn now being tasked with tracking her former partner down and taking him in.

Season 1
The first season begins when the naked body of Raquel Shay (Stefanie Scott) is found on the beach, wrapped in plastic. Raquel is found to have been stabbed and asphyxiated. Clarie Ashburn, a narcotics detective, is transferred to homicide and becomes the new partner of Danny Travern, and they instantly get off on the wrong foot. In spite of this, when the two are assigned to the case, their respective skills help them to uncover more and more about Raquel and her life leading up to her murder. The killer is found to be local politician Edward Graves (Greg Ellis) who had a brief affair with the high school student. During his campaign to become mayor, Raquel saw her chance and tried to blackmail him. At the time, the Shay family was struggling financially and Raquel was desperate to help them out. Graves panicked and during a violent confrontation, ultimately killed the girl. Graves is arrested and his crimes become public knowledge. In the final scenes, Travern and Ashburn sit in the court building and reflect on the case, just before Graves is led by. Just as he is, Travern recognizes Joseph Shay, Raquel's father, standing nearby and tries to warn the guards, but is too late. Joseph pulls out a handgun and shoots Graves to death. The series closes on Joseph's wife coming to visit him in prison, and they smile at each other through tears.