New Tricks

Sasha, now back in fighting form, joins UCOS. They investigate the tragic mysterious death of a gifted cricket prodigy, a young man who was his father's pride yet was shunned by the very teammates he played alongside on the field.

The episode titled Prodigal Sons is a programme entry classified as an episode. It falls within the genre of a standard episode format, presenting a self‑contained story that forms part of the larger series. The piece is structured to follow the usual conventions of televised drama, delivering its narrative in a concise, episodic fashion. In this instalment, Sasha has returned to full fighting capability, putting her back in the thick of action. With her back on the front line, the UCOS team takes on a new case, turning their attention to a mysterious death. Their investigation forms the backbone of the episode’s unfolding events. The focus of the inquiry is a gifted cricket prodigy, a young player whose skill on the pitch set him apart. He was the pride of his father, who cherished him above all else. Despite his talent and the father’s admiration, the boy was not well liked by the teammates who played alongside him. The juxtaposition of the prodigy’s exceptional ability and the hostility he faced from his own side creates the central tension for UCOS to unravel. As Sasha and her colleagues dig deeper, they must navigate the conflicting loyalties and animosities that surrounded the youngster. Their search for answers drives the narrative forward until the truth is uncovered.