ITV'S Grace finale has left viewers feeling stumped as they pointed out a plot hole – after the future of show was revealed.
ITV‘s hit dramaended its current run on our screens withan exciting series five finale.
Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace () faced mounting pressure to investigate a major drug .
The episode saw the criminal trial of a drug lord known only as The Merchant after Danny Starr () was caught trafficking into the country.
But after being spotted by border and subsequently arrested, fans wondered how the could have found the .
One fan said: “Obviously I have no direct experience but I’m not convinced that a tyre full of drugs would put a 1600kg car ‘well over its usual weight.”
Another added: “Yes, I thought that – you couldn't spot the weight difference from a few kilos of additions.”
While a third said: “Maybe the other four were filled too.”
“There is one point that everyone has overlooked. They went into the trailer with a search dog, why didn't it detect and indicate the presence of the drugs?” asked another viewer.
During the episode, as Danny was being questioned at the border, he said that his lorry contained a Petersen Dartmoor which he was importing for his company, D Starr Classics.
Police officers and their trained inspected the classic car but found nothing at all.
Grace then arrived on the scene with DS Glen Branson () and was informed that they didn’t find anything suspicious in the vehicle.
The detective asked: “Did you weigh it?”;
He then compared documents to information on his phone and concluded: “It’s well overweight for a car of this type.”
Using a pen knife he then cut open the car’s spare tyre, which unveiled bags of drugs and put Danny in .
Meanwhile, which is based on Peter James’ best-selling novels, would return for a sixth series.
John Simm is set to reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, with filming scheduled to begin in 2025.
Joining John once again are sidekick Richie Campbell, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, and Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl.
The of the recommission came as ITV prepared to air the current 5th season which ended last night.
TV’s Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones expressed his feelings on continuing the series, saying: “It's always exciting to return to Grace and the Brighton that Peter's brilliant stories evoke.
“That, coupled with the fantastic cast and crew who bring it all to life with such expertise means we're in for another great series for the ITV and audience.”
Executive Producer Phil Hunter echoed his enthusiasm, adding: “Having just delivered series five, it’s fantastic to know we are coming back for a sixth series.
Previous series of Grace are available to stream on and STVX.
