Intense from the start. Thursday, stalwart as ever but, his old school (experience) offends Morse. Old friendships intervene. It's clear Thursday needs his "Bagman" more than ever. Thursday doesn't trust Strange the way he did Morse. Meanwhile, Morse seems blind to the best match he could make with the lovely female Constable Vines. Poor Morse. Doomed or blessed with bachelorhood.. It is interesting to see Morse acting as a "Private En query Agent".. If he quit the force, I could see him going that route (successfully) in the path of a Phillip Marlowe or Lew Archer, or even a modern Sherlock Holmes. But, Morse is a "Company Man"for good or ill. Bright (again) shows himself as a real Copper and not just a "Suit".
Sadly, the real story here is the traumatic effect the bank hold up has on Joan Thursday who becomes a hostage. Also, there is great stress on many of the other well known players including DeBrynne, the police surgeon.
As one would expect the acting is always brilliant. But, in this, the writers nd director have given them full room to run. The climax is powerful. The combination of Morse, Joan and even Bright bring the best possible outcome.
So, all survive. But, not all recover so quickly. See the next season of this great series.
Sadly, the real story here is the traumatic effect the bank hold up has on Joan Thursday who becomes a hostage. Also, there is great stress on many of the other well known players including DeBrynne, the police surgeon.
As one would expect the acting is always brilliant. But, in this, the writers nd director have given them full room to run. The climax is powerful. The combination of Morse, Joan and even Bright bring the best possible outcome.
So, all survive. But, not all recover so quickly. See the next season of this great series.