With the subject matter in hand the episode could have been helped with better directing to create a more sinister, unnerving tone. The directing is pretty solid but nothing that makes it stand out from the other episodes. Daniel Boyle admitted that he was heavy handed and clumsy in the way he had WPC Curtis relate why she believed Morse’s view of women was wrong. The theme of the show was about violence against women and the lack of women’s rights especially in the police force. At times it is a bit heavy handed especially in regard to women’s rights. His incidental music is as good as always. Barrington Pheloung has chosen some sublime pieces of classical music. No, there is nothing wrong with the acting. Allen has menace but there is an undercurrent of charm and guile in his portrayal. In fact Allen should be commended for not playing John Peter Barrie as an overwrought psychotic. The acting from all those in the episode is very good especially Harriet Walters, Keith Allen and Richard Griffiths. This is going to seem a strange thing to write in a review but I cannot put my finger on why it is not one of my favourites. It’s because there are far better episodes in the Morse oeuvre. This episode has never made my top ten of favourite Morse episodes but that’s not because it’s a bad episode. (warning, this review will contain some spoilers) But first they have to manoeuvre their way through the mire of the occult, Devil worship and exegesis on Ancient Grimoire. For Morse and Lewis this adds another dimension to the case who is helping Barrie? Morse and Lewis must apprehend Barrie before he rapes or kills anyone else. However, Barrie stays one step ahead of the police by way of using various disguises and managing to obtain vehicles that don’t appear to have been stolen. The police immediately start a search for a man who is declared as dangerous. John Peter Barrie convicted rapist and self proclaimed devil’s disciple escapes from prison/asylum. He also wrote the Lewis episode, Whom the Gods Would Destroy. Daniel also wrote the Morse episodes Dead on Time, Happy Families, Second Time Around and Deadly Slumber. Written by Daniel Boyle: (Not to be confused with Danny Boyle the director of Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting etc). Is that Colin in the blue jumper? I’m not wholly convinced but…ĭirected by Stephen Whittaker: He only directed this episode. Where’s Colin?Īt one hour and 19 and a half minutes, Morse, Dr Martin and WPC Curtis are sitting in the gardens of the hotel. – SPOILERS AHEAD! Series Seven, Episode two. Thank you for taking the time to read the above. So, come and join and keep up-to-date with all that happens in the Morse universe. I decided to start the Facebook page as there has been times when I have an update to a review post or some interesting news or information but it was all to small to make into a full blown post here on my website. It is primarily an extension of this website. Thank you to all those who have made donations. To help run my website I have set up a Paypal account for donations. (WordPress are the company that I pay to use their platform). Entering the email only means subscribing to my website you will NOT be creating a WordPress account. If you don’t have a WordPress account then enter your email and click the subscribe button. If you have a WordPress account then click the ‘following’ button. Subscribing to this website can be done in two ways. Here is my Patreon account where you can read more about it, Patreon primarily uses Paypal which is easy to join and a safe way to send money. With enough support I am hoping to continue creating posts for many years. It’s like paying for a magazine subscription. With Patreon you set up how much you wish to pay monthly. It’s a membership platform that provides business tools for creators to run a subscription content service, with ways for artists to build relationships with their subscribers, or “patrons”. What is Patreon? Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid. I would like to say a huge thank you to those who have become Patrons of the site and also a huge thank you to those who have made donations. Please take the time to not only subscribe here on my website but also on Youtube and Twitch. To read those reviews click this link Morse episode reviews.īefore we get to the REVIEW please take the time to read through the following. I have already reviewed episodes 1 to 26. Hello fellow Morsonians and welcome to this review of episode 27, THE DAY OF THE DEVIL.
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