Is left devastated by Leonard’s confession, desperately begging Will to lie to save her "boy". 'Grantchester' Recap: Season 6 Episode 3 | WTTW Chicago
Finds his principles tested as he balances his loyalty to Leonard with the Archdeacon’s demands for "the truth". Grantchester.S06E03.WEB.x264
As Will and Geordie investigate Derek’s death, they discover that Waterhouse’s latest crime novel bears a striking resemblance to the real-life drowning. Ultimately, they realize Waterhouse killed Derek—his old friend from their days in wartime espionage—out of a misguided love for Reeny. Despite the Archdeacon's pressure on Will to provide
Parallel to the murder case, Leonard Finch faces a life-altering crisis. An allegation regarding his homosexuality leads to a police interrogation. Despite the Archdeacon's pressure on Will to provide a truthful (and potentially damaging) alibi, Leonard chooses to confess the truth to Geordie, leading to his immediate arrest and imprisonment. Air Date: September 17, 2021 Director: Rob Evans Writer: Richard Cookson Key Guest Stars: Rebecca Front as Reeny McArthur Jonathan Aris as Robert Waterhouse Will Hislop as Maurice St. Martin Character Dynamics Is left devastated by Leonard’s confession
Shows uncharacteristic empathy for Leonard, even as he is legally bound to charge him.