I find this episode successful as a character study, but not as a crime story. The two killers are involved in a symbiotic relationship, but actually poorly serve each other's needs. The climax of the episode, when their respective murders are revealed, is powerful. Although my main complaint is about the criminal element of the story, I have to remark that Claire Bloom's overpowered her role. She comes across as an aging diva sliding into oblivion rather than a desperate never was. The acting for the role of Harvey was very interesting, and to me credible.
So, there were good elements here, but I felt the details of the criminal acts were not fleshed out enough. I didn't find the exposition of the investigation compelling.
In summary, this is a good episode, but for me it ranks in the middle of the pack, and is not one of the superior episodes.
So, there were good elements here, but I felt the details of the criminal acts were not fleshed out enough. I didn't find the exposition of the investigation compelling.
In summary, this is a good episode, but for me it ranks in the middle of the pack, and is not one of the superior episodes.