In the series premiere of Happy Valley , Sergeant Catherine Cawood faces the release of Tommy Lee Royce, the man responsible for her daughter's suicide. Concurrently, a botched kidnapping scheme involving accountant Kevin Weatherill and local criminal Ashley Cowgill sets off a high-stakes crime plot, with Royce actively involved. For a detailed breakdown, visit Decider . 'Happy Valley' Season 1, Episode 1: Recap - Decider