The Ties of the Past
- El episodio se transmitió el 28 mar 2014
- TV-14
- 53min
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Agrega una trama en tu idiomaA mystery from Lucien's past comes back to haunt him as a mysterious room in his house reveals its secrets.A mystery from Lucien's past comes back to haunt him as a mysterious room in his house reveals its secrets.A mystery from Lucien's past comes back to haunt him as a mysterious room in his house reveals its secrets.
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- TriviaThe painting "Beneath the Arena" by Piloty was not on display at the Ballarat art gallery between 1944-1975. It was on loan to a convent.
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Alice Harvey: So this person painted over the work of a well-known artist?
Doctor Lucien Blake: Yes.
Alice Harvey: Why would they do that?
Doctor Lucien Blake: Why indeed? I can tell you, however, that the culprit was my mother.
Alice Harvey: Perhaps she did it to try and annoy someone.
Doctor Lucien Blake: Are you suggesting that's a family trait?
Alice Harvey: I didn't say anything.
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Past ties
'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.
With "The Ties of the Past", 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' continues its excellent streak with not a misfire yet. Not quite one of the best Season 2 episodes but a great representation of what makes the show as great as it is. 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 series, "The Ties of the Past" 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. This is even more apparent in "The Ties of the Past" than before.
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, great episode yet again. 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.
With "The Ties of the Past", 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' continues its excellent streak with not a misfire yet. Not quite one of the best Season 2 episodes but a great representation of what makes the show as great as it is. 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 series, "The Ties of the Past" 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. This is even more apparent in "The Ties of the Past" than before.
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, great episode yet again. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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