The Persuaders!

Following the death of a renowned scientist, three women step forward, each insisting they are his daughter in hopes of inheriting his fortune. Detectives Danny and Brett take on the case, probing each story to uncover which woman is telling the truth.

The Long Goodbye is an episode of a television programme, classified simply as a programme rather than a series or film. It falls within the episode genre and is presented as a self‑contained story that can be watched on its own. The title hints at the lingering aftermath of a recent death that forms the backbone of the plot. The narrative centres on three women who, following the death of a scientist, each put forward a claim that they are his daughter. Their motive is to profit from the estate left behind, and each woman presents herself as the rightful heir. This premise sets up a contest of credibility, with each claimant hoping to convince others that her story is the authentic one. Enter Danny and Brett, two characters who take it upon themselves to untangle the web of assertions. Their role is to investigate the women’s claims, probing for inconsistencies and seeking evidence that might reveal who, if anyone, is truly related to the deceased scientist. Their efforts drive the tension of the episode, as they balance scepticism with the possibility that one of the women could be genuine. The episode follows Danny and Brett as they sift through the competing narratives, testing each woman’s account against the facts they can gather. Their search for the truth becomes the engine of the story, turning what could be a simple inheritance dispute into a careful examination of honesty, deception and the lengths people will go to claim a legacy.