Blue Murder is a British crime drama television series based in Manchester. Shown on ITV from 2003 until 2009 when it was cancelled by the network, it starred Caroline Quentin as DCI Janine Lewis.
In the first 30 seconds, a dog is drowned on screen. One of the most appalling things I've seen on TV. Gratuitous and graphic. I will never watch another episode of this show. Can't believe anyone thought this was okay.