In our true crime-obsessed world, it’s inevitable that some crime dramas will slip under the radar. While many thought that ITV’s The Bay was part of that category, this latest season has proven that it’s a series to be reckoned with.

The third season of the coastal drama has dealt with hard-hitting crime but also spearheaded positive (and pivotal) representation for a primetime TV show. As well as Nadeem Islam’s character, Jamal, being deaf, the series has also managed to beautifully capture a Muslim funeral, a ceremony not often seen on our screens.

Last night, the series reached its conclusion and we finally uncovered the truth around the crime we’ve all been puzzling over – the murder of boxer Saif Rahman. After the young man’s beaten body washed up in the bay, potential suspects started coming to light. Saif’s own aunt and uncle and local Vinnie, who runs the dilapidated gym where Saif trained.

It was a tense finale that kept us guessing until its final moments. While we won’t reveal any spoilers, we will say that it was full of the twists, turns and the usual emotional rollercoaster that can come with finale episodes. And now, fans have taken the chance to share their positive sentiments around The Bay.

ITV’s The Bay reached its epic finale last night and the coastal crime drama has just been renewed for season 4