Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the episode for giving the series its own voice, separate from its predecessor Life on Mars , by focusing on character evolution and the unique environment of early 80s London.
The pursuit of the attacker leads the team undercover to a fancy dress boat party . [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes
Alex asks for a "rape suite," referencing a then-recent change in UK policing regarding the interrogation of rape victims, which was prompted by a controversial 1982 documentary. Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the episode
Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID who wants to take the allegation seriously. Gene Hunt and the rest of the team are dismissive until a link to a recent murder victim—a young woman named Delfine Parks—is discovered. Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID
Alex is seen watching Larry Grayson on The Generation Game . Ray also impersonates "Spit the Dog," a popular hand puppet from the show Tiswas .