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Reynolds

methodical dutiful professional skeptical efficient
Superintendent Reynolds commands the local police force at Gatwick Airport. He directs officers in security sweeps, suspect pursuits, and personnel searches, coordinating closely with airport leaders like the Commandant. Duty guides his decisions; he vouches for personnel integrity, mobilizes teams swiftly, and relays critical updates. Professional detachment defines his style—he executes orders precisely, reports facts methodically, and questions strategies when they falter, bolstering inter-agency responses to crises.
13 appearances
Gatwick Airport police operations
Also known as: Chief of Police, police chief

Reynolds's Journey

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13 moments
S4E32 · The Faceless Ones Part 2
Michelle’s False Identity at Immigration

Neutral and professional. There is no indication of personal investment in the outcome; he is simply fulfilling his role as part of the airport's security protocol. His emotional state is one of institutional detachment.

Jenkins is only briefly mentioned in this event, but his role is critical as the Commandant's subordinate. When the Doctor and Jamie make their escape, the Commandant calls out to …

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S4E32 · The Faceless Ones Part 2
The Doctor Signals Jamie to Flee

Not directly observable, but inferred as professionally detached—his role is to uphold the law, and the Doctor and Jamie are framed as lawbreakers in need of containment.

Superintendent Reynolds is mentioned but does not appear on-screen. His role in this event is as the off-screen authority figure to whom the Commandant reports the Doctor and Jamie as …

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S4E35 · The Faceless Ones Part 5
Doctor proposes high-risk Chameleon infiltration

Professionally detached but responsive—his role is procedural, yet his actions will impact the mission's outcome.

Superintendent Reynolds is mentioned as a contact the Commandant attempts to reach for mobilizing personnel to search for the hidden originals. Though not physically present, his role in coordinating law …

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S4E35 · The Faceless Ones Part 5
Doctor halts arrests to preserve mission secrecy

Professionally detached (following orders without visible emotional investment)

Superintendent Reynolds is referenced by the Commandant as an officer to be contacted for mobilizing personnel in the search for the hidden originals. Though not physically present, his role as …

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S4E35 · The Faceless Ones Part 5
Commandant mobilizes airport-wide search

Not explicitly shown, but inferred to be highly motivated and focused on executing the Commandant’s orders with urgency.

Superintendent Reynolds is not physically present in the scene but is the recipient of the Commandant’s urgent directive. His role is critical as the leader of the police force, tasked …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant escalates airport lockdown

Urgent and focused, with a underlying tension that reflects the high stakes of the situation. He is driven by duty but also acutely aware of the time constraints and the gravity of the missing persons case.

Superintendent Reynolds, ever the professional, vouches for Meadows 2’s ignorance, reinforcing the Commandant’s decision to dismiss him as a dead end. Reynolds then shifts focus to the urgent task at …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant seizes airport communications

Urgent and focused, with an underlying current of frustration at the lack of progress and the time constraints.

Superintendent Reynolds acts as a bridge between the Commandant and the investigation, vouching for Meadows 2’s honesty while urgently coordinating search efforts. He reports that fifty men and the Metropolitan …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant’s covert Chameleon communication

Frustrated and distrustful; his professional detachment is giving way to suspicion of the Commandant’s true intentions.

Reynolds stands beside the Commandant, his posture rigid with skepticism as he reports on the search efforts ('two dozen men... fifty volunteers') and delivers the cutting observation, 'And we're not …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant decodes Doctor’s bluff

Frustrated and subtly critical of the Commandant’s actions, though he maintains professional composure.

Reynolds stands beside the Commandant in Air Traffic Control, reporting on the search efforts for disturbed soil and volunteers in the hangars. His tone is frustrated as he subtly critiques …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant’s desperate stalling under pressure

Focused and slightly anxious, aware of the escalating tension but committed to his role as a messenger of critical information.

Reynolds stands alertly beside the Commandant, acting as a liaison between the Chameleon Headquarters and the Air Traffic Control team. He relays messages with precision, his tone sharp and efficient, …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Chameleons abandon headquarters under pressure

Focused and determined, with a sense of urgency that underscores the gravity of the situation.

Superintendent Reynolds stands beside the Commandant in the tense atmosphere of Air Traffic Control, acting as a liaison between the Commandant and the Chameleon Headquarters. He interrupts the Commandant’s stalling …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Commandant Orders Forced Demonstration

Completely aligned with the Commandant’s authority, with no visible internal conflict—his focus is solely on ensuring the order is carried out without delay.

Superintendent Reynolds stands beside the Commandant, his response to the order—‘Sergeant Erskine?’—immediate and compliant. His tone is neutral, but the subtext is clear: he is the bridge between the Commandant’s …

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S4E36 · The Faceless Ones Part 6
Reynolds confirms human identities via armband

Steely resolve masking deep unease; his professionalism is a shield against the creeping dread of the unknown.

Superintendent Reynolds stands apart from the laid-out bodies, walkie-talkie pressed to his ear as he issues precise instructions to Sergeant Erskine. His posture is rigid, his voice low but commanding, …

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Affiliations

Metropolitan Police
leader
Regional Law Enforcement and Crisis Search Support

Reynolds is the Superintendent, actively leading the Metropolitan Police division at Gatwick Airport, as evidenced by his coordination with the Commandant and involvement in airport security operations.

Gatwick Airport Security (Airport Police)
leader
Airport Perimeter Patrol and Intruder Interception

Superintendent Reynolds leads the Gatwick Airport Police; this org description explicitly lists Reynolds as the leader.

Gatwick Airport Immigration and Security (Commandant’s Authority)
leader
Airport Entry Enforcement and Fugitive Apprehension

Reynolds, as Superintendent, oversees Gatwick Airport Immigration and Security, which functions under the Commandant's authority. He leads the Gatwick Airport Police.

Across the Seasons

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Season 4 · planet

Superintendent Reynolds commands the local police force at Gatwick Airport. He directs officers in security sweeps, suspect pursuits, and personnel searches, coordinating closely with airport leaders like the Commandant. Duty guides his decisions; he vouches for personnel integrity, mobilizes teams swiftly, and relays critical updates. Professional detachment defines his style—he executes orders precisely, reports facts methodically, and questions strategies when they falter, bolstering inter-agency responses to crises.