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When Inspector Morse first appeared on television in 1987, nobody could have predicted that it would run into the next century, maintaining throughout a quality of scripts and storylines that raised the genre of the detective series to a new level. Much of its success can be attributed to John Thaw's total immersion in the role. Morse is a prickly character and not obviously easy to like. As a detective in Oxford with unfulfilled academic propensities, he is permanently excluded from a world of which he would dearly love to be a part. He is at odds with that world--and with his colleagues in the police force--most of the time. Passionate about opera and "proper beer", he is a cultural snob for whom vulgarity causes almost physical pain. As a result, he lives from one disillusionment to the next. And he is scarred--more deeply than he would ever admit--by past relationships. But he also has a naïve streak and, deep down, sensitivity, which makes him a fascinating challenge for women.
At the heart of Morse's professional life is his awkward partnership with Detective Sergeant Lewis, the resolutely ordinary, worldly sidekick who manages to keep his boss in an almost permanent state of exasperation while retaining his grudging respect. It's a testament to Kevin Whateley's consistently excellent performance that from such unpromising material Lewis becomes as indispensable to the series as Barrington Pheloung's hypnotic, classic theme music. Morse's investigations do occasionally take him abroad to more exotic locations, but throughout 14 successful years of often gruesome murders, the city of Oxford itself became a central character in these brooding two-hour dramas: creator Colin Dexter stating he finally had to kill Morse off because he was giving Oxford a bad reputation as a dangerous place! -- Piers Ford
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A Masters in Murder, 20 Nov 2006
By William J. Thor - Published on Amazon.com
Of the 33 entries in the Inspector Morse series this can easily be rated in the top ten. There are so many wonderful episodes making it very difficult to rank them - never the less, I have made an attempt and this one is my number 4. It provides a whacking good plot involving murder, blackmail and sex. Among Morse's dilemmas is his romantic interest, who may be a suspect, whom Morse is secretly hoping is an innocent bystander - she is - and Morse has one of his few successful relationships. There are outbursts from the curmudgeon, but precious little cultural additions to the story for flavor; little opera and no art whatever. However even without the icing the plot is so strong it compensates very nicely. As a bonus after 31 episodes we learn Morse has a first name: "Endeavour." This is vintage Morse, without the topping. If you haven't seen it, make it your next choice
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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lust and ambition, 23 Aug 2004
By Pamela Williams - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inspector Morse: Death Is Now My Neighbour [DVD] [1987] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
This entry in the Morse series is thoroughly entertaining, as it blends elements of unbridled ambition, lechery, blackmail, revenge, and other forms of unprincipled behavior. Essentially, the plot revolves around competition for the candidacy of college master--- a position soon to be reluctantly vacated by the incumbent, Clixby. It is fascinating to watch as one of the main characters (with a homicidal past) resorts to extreme measures (double murders) to ensure that her philandering husband ascends to the master's position. The character of the current master (Clixby) is equally villainous--- seducing a candidate's wife with the false promise that he will ensure her husband's selection as master. One of the more uncharacteristic features of this entry is that Morse actually embarks on a successful romantic relationship. All things considered, this is a splendid mystery, especially since solving the case ultimately hinges on small mistakes by the conspirators (consumption of a regular rather than a diabetic diet). In the final analysis, a certain justice prevails in that none of the main characters escape significant negative consequences.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Mystery and Love, 28 Dec 2000
By "cleller2" - Published on Amazon.com
Inspector Morse shines in this film, as always. There is a slight twist at the end, and we have a rare glimpse of romance for Morse. The main characters have complicated love lives which all seem to intertwine and make the story very interesting. Morse is his staight-forward self, staying focused and solving the mystery at the end. very good viewing.
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