Episode 1 of Professor T unfolds with a gripping prologue, where Jasper finds himself shackled in handcuffs, embarked on a fateful journey towards incarceration. He has bravely taken the blame for Christina, who, in a fit of desperation, attempted to end Lanesborough's life. Jasper, consumed by a noble yet misguided sense of protection, believes that Christina's truth, if unveiled, would unravel her entire world, from the sanctity of her profession to the freedom she cherishes. Thus, he chose silence and pleaded guilty, sealing his own fate behind bars.
Wilfred, the bearer of this heavy news, approaches Jasper's mother with a somber countenance. Initially, she dismisses the news as a cruel joke, believing that her son's life had yet to reach such a dire juncture. But the earnestness etched on Wilfred's face gradually sinks in, shattering her disbelief.
Behind the walls of confinement, Jasper's path inadvertently intersects with Kenny, a nefarious figure whose liberty he once helped to curtail. Kenny, now emboldened by Jasper's vulnerability, sees this encounter as a golden opportunity for long-awaited retribution. The prison warden, concerned for Jasper's safety, proposes a transfer to VPU, yet Jasper stubbornly resists, determined to confront his demons head-on.
Meanwhile, Christina finds herself at the doorstep of Sam Hines, a renowned crusader against police corruption. Paul, her confidant, urges caution, warning that her words to Sam could unravel a web of complications, further entangling Jasper's predicament.
Sam's investigation delves deep into the tumultuous events that transpired within the police precinct, where Simon had accused Christina of attempted murder. However, Christina stands firm in her denial, her innocence ringing clear.
Elsewhere, Lise and Winters stumble upon a grim discovery: the lifeless body of Leo Moore, a victim of a botched robbery, his skull brutally bashed. With the aid of a witness's account, they trace the steps of Zeb Drakeford, who was spotted fleeing Leo's warehouse on the fateful morning.
Zeb, under scrutiny, confesses to being present at the scene, but for a personal vendetta, not murder. It transpires that Leo had sabotaged Zeb's wife's car with fake rims, a deceit that led the insurance company to reject her health claims, citing pre-existing damages. This revelation unravels a darker tale, exposing Leo's involvement in the illicit trade of counterfeit automotive parts.
Despite her unwavering conviction, Winter remains steadfast in her belief that Zeb is the culprit and the perpetrator who snatched Leo's phone. Elsa and Winter's subsequent encounter with Adam Bernard, their suspicions piqued by his fingerprints on the murder weapon, only fueled the mystery further. Adam conceded to a chance meeting with Leo the preceding night but vehemently denied any involvement in his demise. Yet, Lisa's skepticism refused to subside, and she promptly charged Adam with Leo Moore's murder.
Adam's fate intertwined with Jasper's as they found themselves incarcerated together. Omar, Jasper's cell companion, implored him to leverage his expertise in criminology to aid Adam. Just as Kenny attempted yet another sinister strike against Jasper's life, Adam intervened heroically, saving him from harm. In exchange for Jasper's assistance, Adam pledged his protection, but Jasper initially declined, insisting that he could only help if he was convinced of Adam's innocence.
However, Jasper's resolve softened, and he sought Lisa's permission to access Adam's case files. Jasper's analysis revealed that Adam did not fit the typical mold of a murderer, lacking the temperament for a frenzied assault. Instead, he theorized that the true killer was someone who struggled with emotional control, particularly anger. During a prison visit, Jasper's eyes fell upon Joseph, Adam's younger brother, and a chilling realization dawned—Joseph embodied the profile of the murderer.
Lisa delved deeper, uncovering Leo's duplicitous dealings with the Bernard brothers, bribing them to overlook his fraudulent activities. Joseph's stony silence during interrogation spoke volumes of a hidden agenda. Jasper, moved by compassion, confronted Joseph, his words laced with a poignant truth: he knew Joseph was responsible for Leo's death, albeit unintentionally. Jasper counseled Joseph, urging him to confess for his brother's sake, lest the truth fester and destroy them both.
The reason behind Joseph's tragic act was gradually unraveled. Leo had been peddling fake parts to Adam while also paying Joseph to overlook his nefarious schemes. But when Zeb's wife was involved in an accident and threatened to sue Leo, the stakes escalated. Leo, desperate to avoid exposure, coerced Joseph into purchasing all the counterfeit parts or risk revealing his complicity to Adam. Overcome by a surge of anger, Joseph lost all semblance of control, striking Leo with a baseball bat in a fit of rage, sealing his fate.
