I enjoyed this episode of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series quite a bit.
I enjoyed everything that the other reviewers mention, the character of Kitty, the slimy villainy of Baron Gruner, even the aloof stubbornness of Violet de Merville. All of these actors, I thought, played their roles very well. And the ending is suitably shocking, and has a certain poetic justice to it.
But what none of the previous reviewers have mentioned is the phyicality of this episode. There are actually two fist fights in this episode! Both are attempted muggings. The first is unsuccessful for the ruffians. the second is more successful, though ultimately a failure for the villain. Both "action scenes" were well done, I thought, particularly the first attempted mugging.
Finally, I would agree with those who compliment the episode for the emotion of the episode.
I would add that the psychological underpinnings were also well captured.. particularly regarding the two mistresses of Baron Gruner. One being the former mistress, Kitty Winter. The other being the Baron's current conquest and fiancé, Violet de Merville..
I enjoyed everything that the other reviewers mention, the character of Kitty, the slimy villainy of Baron Gruner, even the aloof stubbornness of Violet de Merville. All of these actors, I thought, played their roles very well. And the ending is suitably shocking, and has a certain poetic justice to it.
But what none of the previous reviewers have mentioned is the phyicality of this episode. There are actually two fist fights in this episode! Both are attempted muggings. The first is unsuccessful for the ruffians. the second is more successful, though ultimately a failure for the villain. Both "action scenes" were well done, I thought, particularly the first attempted mugging.
Finally, I would agree with those who compliment the episode for the emotion of the episode.
I would add that the psychological underpinnings were also well captured.. particularly regarding the two mistresses of Baron Gruner. One being the former mistress, Kitty Winter. The other being the Baron's current conquest and fiancé, Violet de Merville..