A murder in the hospital leads Blake into a maze of sexual politics and revenge.A murder in the hospital leads Blake into a maze of sexual politics and revenge.A murder in the hospital leads Blake into a maze of sexual politics and revenge.
Kenneth Radley
- Ronald Caxton
- (as Ken Radley)
André de Vanny
- Lachlan Kennedy
- (as Andre Devanny)
Vincent Gil
- Clarence 'Clarrie' Porter
- (as Vince Gill)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn this episode written on an envelope is Doctor Lucien Blake's address. It's 7, Mycroft Avenue, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock Holmes' brother. Arthur Conan Doyle 's novels and short stories in which the famous detective was a protagonist. In one of these short stories, 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery', the murderer used to be known in Australia as Black Jack of Ballarat, since he used to operate in the Ballarat area as a member of the notorious Ballarat Gang.
- GoofsIf Blake's dossier was in the top drawer of Munro's desk, then Charlie would have found it during his search previously.
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Murder, sexual politics and revenge
'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' may not quite be among my favourite shows of all time, but it's a riveting series that keeps getting better and one of the better detective drama shows in recent years. It is always fascinating to see a mystery series from outside England and America, and 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' is one of the better examples.
Unfortunately, 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' tends to be buried within daytime television scheduling, both on the BBC when first getting into it three or so years ago and on not as much watched channel (i.e. Alibi). It also tends to be aired at a time where most people will be at school or work, for me it was during sporadic periods when not needing to go into music college. The series deserves much better than that when it has consistently been one of the better shows to be aired in the early afternoon.
"Women and Children" is among my favourites of the series.
Still am left cold by Munro, there is very little interesting or amiable about him, the cold fish, bitter nature of the character is not easy to warm to. Always did vastly prefer Lawson and his chemistry with Blake much warmer and easier to get behind.
By now, 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' felt like it had found its feet and had established things well by this point. Relationships and characters continue to deepen, the mysteries are even twistier and the pace has more lustre.
Like the rest of 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries', "Women and Child" is exceptionally well made. The post-war period is beautifully evoked in the sumptuous but also atmospheric settings and scenery and charming costumes and period detail. It is beautifully shot and atmospherically lit, the dark grey-ish tinge being very appropriate and adding much to the overall feel of the episode. It is scored sensitively and the haunting theme tune gets embedded in the brain, while the direction is suitably restrained.
Writing continues to be very good with the tone established very well. There is great thought-provoking dialogue that always makes the mystery elements interesting but the atmosphere doesn't ever feel too grim. The story is riveting, suspensefully written and you care about having it solved. The solution is not obvious nor is it too complicated, very neat without being too pat. The characters are well written and more than just stereotypes, Lucien Blake still has it in how fascinating a character he is. Jean's story has a lot of heart.
Craig McLachlan is superb in the role as well, quite possibly his best role and certainly the best acting he's ever done. He seemed an unlikely choice at first, but the character suits him perfectly. All the acting is very good actually, and seldom if ever any less. The relationships between the characters are well worth investing in.
In summary, another excellent episode of a consistently great season, and consistently very good to great series in general, and one of my favourites from it. 9/10 Bethany Cox
Unfortunately, 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' tends to be buried within daytime television scheduling, both on the BBC when first getting into it three or so years ago and on not as much watched channel (i.e. Alibi). It also tends to be aired at a time where most people will be at school or work, for me it was during sporadic periods when not needing to go into music college. The series deserves much better than that when it has consistently been one of the better shows to be aired in the early afternoon.
"Women and Children" is among my favourites of the series.
Still am left cold by Munro, there is very little interesting or amiable about him, the cold fish, bitter nature of the character is not easy to warm to. Always did vastly prefer Lawson and his chemistry with Blake much warmer and easier to get behind.
By now, 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' felt like it had found its feet and had established things well by this point. Relationships and characters continue to deepen, the mysteries are even twistier and the pace has more lustre.
Like the rest of 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries', "Women and Child" is exceptionally well made. The post-war period is beautifully evoked in the sumptuous but also atmospheric settings and scenery and charming costumes and period detail. It is beautifully shot and atmospherically lit, the dark grey-ish tinge being very appropriate and adding much to the overall feel of the episode. It is scored sensitively and the haunting theme tune gets embedded in the brain, while the direction is suitably restrained.
Writing continues to be very good with the tone established very well. There is great thought-provoking dialogue that always makes the mystery elements interesting but the atmosphere doesn't ever feel too grim. The story is riveting, suspensefully written and you care about having it solved. The solution is not obvious nor is it too complicated, very neat without being too pat. The characters are well written and more than just stereotypes, Lucien Blake still has it in how fascinating a character he is. Jean's story has a lot of heart.
Craig McLachlan is superb in the role as well, quite possibly his best role and certainly the best acting he's ever done. He seemed an unlikely choice at first, but the character suits him perfectly. All the acting is very good actually, and seldom if ever any less. The relationships between the characters are well worth investing in.
In summary, another excellent episode of a consistently great season, and consistently very good to great series in general, and one of my favourites from it. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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- Apr 27, 2018
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