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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 story lines 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 another. 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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Two marvellous Morse episodes, notable in particular for the strength of the supporting performances.
"The Sins Of The Fathers" sees John Thaw rattling sabres with a very superior, matriarchal Isabel Dean, as he attempts to unmask the murderer of her son, general manager of, of all things, a real ale brewery! Lionel Jefferies also puts in a striking performance as Charles Radford, head of the Radford brewing dynasty. Not for the first time, Sergeant Lewis provides the seemingly innocent clue which leads to the episode's satisfying and surprising denouement.
"Driven To Distraction" is a personal favourite, one of a number of superior episodes directed by Anthony Minghella. John Thaw delivers a great performance, showing the human side of Morse - the flaws we all grew to love. He is eclipsed though by Patrick Malahide, easily the least likeable protagonist in any episode I can recall. Morse investigates the killings of two young women, but things are not as clear cut as they seem - a great twist for anyone watching for the first time, and superb acting to savour on repeat viewings.
My only reservations of these discs is the sound quality, but that may be through being spoilt by 5.1. The extras are limited, but it would be difficult to provide original and meaningful extras for each disc in such a large series.
Thoroughly recommended for all Morse afficionados.
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These are early Morse episodes. I was surprised how irascible he was in the beginning,before his relationship with Lewis settled down into a type of amusing twosome. Worth buying for fans.
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