Grace season 3 fans spot huge plot error in season finale (2025)

Grace season 3 fans spot huge plot error in season finale (1)

*Contains spoilers for the finale of Grace season 3*

Grace season 3 fans were distracted in the final episode of the gritty crime drama as they noticed how "different" the plot was from the book.

The series saw troubled detective Roy Grace (John Simm) return to inspect a number of grisly cases in Brighton's dangerous underworld of crime.

Based on the bestselling novels of Peter James, the final episode was adapted from the eighth book in the best-selling series Not Dead Yet.

In the final episode of Grace season 3, an obsessive stalker was after rising star singer Gaia Lafayette (Victoria Emslie), meanwhile, a horrifying discovery was made on a Sussex pig farm forcing Grace to split his team in order to investigate the two puzzling mysteries.

With Grace sinking his teeth into solving the dark and sinister cases, he continued to be haunted by the disappearance of his wife Sandy, who vanished over ten years ago.

Grace season 3 fans spot huge plot error in season finale (2)

He has since found happiness with forensic pathologist Cleo Morey (Zoe Tapper), but the huge cliffhanger left us questioning whether Grace's happiness would last into Grace season 4 after a bombshell was dropped by his girlfriend Cleo.

The ending saw Cleo announce that she was pregnant, while his estranged wife Sandy was hellbent on trying to prove that Grace was also the father of her child by sneaking into their home and taking a strand of hair to send off for a paternity test.

However, fans were seemingly distracted by the show's finale as they spotted a number of errors in the TV adaptation that were different from the book.

In the episode, the character Gaia was a hopeful singer in Brighton heading to go on tour in LA. However, one viewer pointed out that in the book, Gaia is actually an American pop icon, who flew to Brighton to make her movie debut in a period drama filmed at the Pavilion — which is where the chaos ensues.

Fans on Twitter were seemingly disappointed with how different the final episode was from the book. However, some still enjoyed the adaptation...

disappointed with how much they’ve changed this episode from the book! in the book gaia is american and really famous has come over to brighton to star in a period drama filmed at the pavilion (where all the drama happens) not feeling this tbh!! #GraceApril 2, 2023

I’ve quite liked how the books have been adapted so far but I’m really struggling with this one. #GraceApril 2, 2023

So different from the book but still OK 🤔😀 I do feel @peterjamesuk has sold out 🤔#graceApril 2, 2023

Tonight’s #Grace was quite different to the bookStill enjoyed it thoApril 2, 2023

They didn't have anything about the period drama Gaia was shooting #GraceApril 2, 2023

Grace season 3 episodes are available to stream now on ITVX.

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Grace season 3 fans spot huge plot error in season finale (2025)

FAQs

Is Grace returning for season 4? ›

In the U.S., Grace seasons 1-3 are currently available to watch on BritBox, and it has been confirmed that season 4 will premiere on the platform on Tuesday, July 2, with new episodes dropping weekly.

What happened in Grace series 3 episode 3? ›

Crime drama. A shocking attack on the Brighton music scene and a gruesome discovery on a Sussex pig farm force Grace to split his team to solve the two mysteries.

What happened to Cassian Pewe in Grace? ›

He appeared in episode two called Dead Man's Footsteps but won't be reprising the role in the new series due to contractual obligations. The actor was only able to do one film and it seems he had other commitments, which meant he couldn't film on the new series.

What happened in Grace series 3 episode 2? ›

2. Dead Man's Grip - Grace and Branson are called to the site of a tragic road traffic collision where an unexpected discovery suggests more to the case than meets the eye.

Is Grace's wife still alive? ›

There are hints – later confirmed – that she is still alive and living in Germany with a little boy fathered by Grace (unbeknown to Grace and his glamorous new partner Cleo). Will we ever know why she left? Grace seems a pretty decent cove, and is still haunted by her unaccountable disappearance.

Why was Grace not in season 6? ›

Due to Debra Messing's pregnancy - which is visible in multiple episodes late in the season - Grace did not appear in five episodes; "Heart Like a Wheelchair" (episode 6), "I Never Cheered for My Father" (episode 21), "Speechless" (episode 22) and "I Do. Oh, No, You Didn't" (episode 23/24).

What is the plot of Grace Season 3? ›

Series 3 (2023)

A chilling event at the Royal Edward Hotel on the night of ACC Vosper's leaving party forces Grace into a difficult position. At the site of a tragic road traffic collision an unexpected discovery suggests more to the case than meets the eye.

What happened at the end of Grace season 3? ›

The episode, and series, ends when Cleo reveals that she is pregnant. So Roy Grace's life is moving on, but it isn't until he gets closure with Sandy.

Who is Roy Grace's wife? ›

Her name is Sandy. She is the loving wife of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, but there's more to her than meets the eye. After her disappearance sparked a nationwide search, even the best detective on the force couldn't find her.

What happened to Roy Grace's son Bruno? ›

27 September 2022. This is the eighteenth book in the Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series. Grace had tried in the last two weeks, since his eleven year old son Bruno had been knocked down by a car and killed, to distract himself with work, but still the tears formed.

What happens to Ryker in the grace year? ›

To repay him, Ryker agrees to keep her safe and alive during the grace year. Keeping her safe turns into pants feelings, then some fade to black sex, and later a pregnancy. Tierney and Ryker have plans to run away together, though other poachers get wind of this plan and are not happy about it. Ryker dies.

Who is the detective Pewe in Grace? ›

Grace (TV Series 2021– ) - James D'Arcy as DSI Cassian Pewe - IMDb.

Will there be a fourth season of Grace? ›

The good news is that Grace was renewed for a fourth series by ITV in January this year. Series four will begin filming in April 2023, and will contain four feature-length films this time around.

Who is Sandy in Grace Season 3? ›

Grace (TV Series 2021– ) - Clare Calbraith as Sandy - IMDb.

Why was Cleo attacked in Grace? ›

Throughout the episode Grace starts getting close with mortician Cleo and ends up going on a date with her. During the investigation Cleo is targeted by Jecks because of this relationship - Jecks takes offence at being called an "evil creature" by Grace in a press conference, and decides to punish him.

Does Grace come back in manifest s4? ›

The series finale's big twist proved that Ben won't ever have to; Grace is alive again, and with Angelina now dead, he won't have to worry about the past repeating itself. Not only that, but their marriage won't have to endure the five and a half years they spent apart.

Is there a new series of Grace 2024? ›

In April 2023, Simm confirmed via Instagram that Grace would return for a fourth series with four episodes in 2024.

Is Grace coming back to TV? ›

A little detective work suggests that we can expect series 4 very soon indeed. The first series was shown on TV in March of 2021, with series 2 showing in May of 2022, and series 3 in March 2023. So, it's a pretty safe bet that Spring 2024 will see the four feature-length episodes heading our way.

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