This is a superb episode in the Morse canon and improves upon repeated viewing. Sadly, the inspector's style of `inspirational methodology' came to an end in 2002 with the death … Morse and Lewis investigate the murder of Harry Josephs, a warden at St. Oswald's church who is found dead immediately after a church service. She is in control of cleaning and sprucing up the church. Metacritic Reviews. With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Angela Morant, John Normington. Re-watched this as it's on TV. Audio languages. As time goes by, we begin to have a series of murders or suicides, all of which are connected. Watch Inspector Morse: Service of All the Dead at TVGuide.com. You could see lewis' disbelief - surprised he didn't dob him in? I don't understand the complaint that Service of the Dead has a weak plot, are you trying to say that the book had a weak plot as well? Three more gruesome murders quickly follow. I personally think Service of all the dead is the best episode of the 1st series! It is obvious that she also participates in other ways. Bodies of persons closely linked to St Oswald's where the first murder took place. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The members of a church who attended a particular service start to die one by one. The central idea is good, but it's poorly developed and just becomes ludicrous. Paperback. Service of All the Dead is a crime novel by Colin Dexter, the fourth novel in his Inspector Morse series. (Series 2, Episode 1) 1h2m – Cedric Downes is walking with the American tourists. | Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Merton College. The direction and camera work is wonderful, full of quirky angles, dark lighting, riveting close-ups, unusual tracking shots. A negative factor, to me, was Morse's hurried relationship with the woman. I have had a lifetime of brushes with the figure of Morse and have resolved to delve deeper into the character/earlier works. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Add the first question. NOOK Book. Although it is the fifth of the Inspector Morse books—and I've just discovered that the books in this omnibus has the three books out of sequence, with the fifth book first and the third book last, so I read this story thinking it was the third in the series; sigh—The Dead of Jericho is the first Morse episode of Mystery! We have now seen in 'Endeavour' the young Morse getting himself romantically involved with a murder suspect, and yet here he only goes and does it again! (Series 1, Episode 3) 34 minutes – Morse talks to the Archdeacon. With his white hair ruffled and him breathing hard, he seemed to be 70 yrs old. Part of the problem was that we had characters misidentified. Morse and Lewis are led into a possible college cheating scandal after the murder of a deaf university entrance examiner. Part of the problem was that we had characters misidentified. The great thing about "Inspector Morse" is that even if an episode is not the best of all episodes, it's still a TV masterpiece! All in all, a very good episode, that isn't as bad as some have said. Nothing else to watch during lock down. SERVICE OF ALL THE DEAD. I love any mystery that keeps me guessing and this was one of them. There are a number of negative reviews of this episode and though in principle I agree that the storyline is absurd and utterly unbelievable this is how UK crime dramas generally work. There were that many I sort of lost count!) Crime drama set in Oxford, starring John Thaw as the cantankerous Inspector Morse. $19.00. Dumb story, woeful acting, Morse acting as an imbecile. Well, I thought it was a good episode! The initial focus is on a tramp who attended the service but the autopsy reveals that Josephs died of an overdose of morphine. The Crown at Bray, High Street Bray, Berkshire, England, UK. Unfortunately, the prime suspect, the vicar, plunges from the roof of the church. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Service of All the Dead (Inspector Morse Series Book 4). It has a great late 80's feel to it.. the grey summer, the parked 80's cars, the females dresses and hair styles. Plot lines that beggar belief. (Colin Dexter can be seen talking to a girl). Service of all the Dead is a rather ridiculous story that doesn't seem to have the thrill of most of the Morse franchise, even if the conclusion to the case is rather good. View production, box office, & company info. The later episodes in this brilliant show were a little more bland and safe regarding the cinematography. THE WOLVERCOTE TONGUE. Still, even though this was not the best episode, it still is superior to most of its kind. The Remorseful Day (Inspector Morse 13) THE REMORSEFUL DAY [070-3.9] By: Colin Dexter synopsis: Dexter (Death is Now My Neighbor, 1997, etc.) When a man is found stabbed in a church, Morse is brought in. … TIME – 36m 48s. The body of a church warden is found with an overdoes of morphine and a knife in his chest. The characters are totally unengaging, particularly the female lead. Not sure I will be investing any time or money on subsequent seasons. If you are looking for the episode... see Service of All the Dead. Although I've read a full Morse novel by Colin Dexter, seen a fair bit of the Endeavour TV prequels (multiple series) and seen a few episodes of the Inspector Lewis TV sequels, "Service of All the Dead" is actually the first of the original Morse TV show episodes I've watched in full and as an adult. The whole plot is completely unconvincing, and the romance borders on cringeworthy. There is a homage to Hitchcock's Vertigo..All in all a very intriguing storyline. Morse, that clever bugger!, October 10, 2012 By Ellen Rappaport (Florida) This review is from: Service of All the Dead (Paperback) First the list of characters: Rev. It makes Morse seem like an idiot - incapable of solving anything! 1. Morse is puzzled but develops a theory that the victim was blackmailing someone in the church. There are six deaths in the film, all people who attended a religious service on what was allegedly St. Augustine's conversion date. Above is where the American tourists and Cedric Downes are walking. Then there's the almost cartoon characterisation of the obnoxious DI Bell and Morse himself. 3. This is New College. Was this review helpful to you? However, the solution to the case revolves around deceit and mistaken identity. When others who attended the same service are killed - including the vicar Lionel Pawlin, the church organist Paul Morris, his 12 year old son and Harry Josephs' wife Brenda - Morse suspect that everyone who attended that particular service is in danger. Even the acting is terrible - almost laughable. Reveals morse to be a total prat whens it comes to women! I personally prefer the middle years of Morse, in the second series they really did seem to get into their stride, after a great first episode I found the two that followed somewhat unremarkable. | Quite a humdrum episode by comparison, although the murder of the young child a turn up and something I don't recall in any further episode? Service of All the Dead is episode three of season one of Inspector Morse. I found the church a great atmospheric creepy place for murder. 10/10 Bethany Cox. I thought he was going to die of a heart attack climbing those stairs (yes, he did die of a heart attack, though much later). - Season 8, Episode 9 - Inspector Morse: Service of All the Dead: Morse, bored with his holiday, visits a quiet country church and … When others who attended the same service are killed - including the vicar Lionel Pawlin, the church organist Paul Morris, his 12 year old son and Harry Josephs' wife Brenda - Morse suspect that everyone who attended that particular service is in danger. The two conclusions are weak, including the motivations of the leading character, and Morse's actions at the very end of the episode. The plot is actually quite clever, perhaps lacking the ingenuity of later episodes, but the final solution I found very surprising. The initial focus is on a tramp who attended the service but the autopsy reveals that Josephs died of an overdose of morphine. This quickly leads to him becoming enamored with a woman who is employed by the church. from 1987. What is interesting is that the service that began all this was never announced to the congregation but there were thirteen participants. The look on Lewis' face was priceless. Series Two #4 The Wolvercote Tongue (1987) – An elderly woman dies and also the medieval jewellery she was about to donate disappears. Service of all the Dead, apart from of the names being changed, has a faithful plot to the one in the book, and I don't think it is the weakest episode, that's Last Bus to Woodstock. Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. However, the solution to the case revolves around deceit and mistaken identity. The members of a church who attended a particular service start to die one by one. I also liked the shots in the church, the work with the faces and the lights, so frightening and mysterious; the funny comments of Max about the increasing number of murders; and, of course, the fact that Morse falls in love - once again - with the wrong woman, it was just so touching. SERVICE OF ALL THE DEAD. What is interesting is that the service that began all this was never announced to the congregation but there were thirteen participants. Yes, Morse is perhaps overfond of women and drink. PUB TODAY – See ‘The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn’ above. Service of all the Dead is a rather ridiculous story that doesn't seem to have the thrill of most of the Morse franchise, even if the conclusion to the case is rather good. But this one is a bit of a clinker, with 5 murders and 2 suicides (I think! FAQ John Thaw and Kevin Whately play their respective roles with realism and warmth. I saw and enjoyed most of this series when it appeared some years ago. The camaraderie between Morse and Lewis just gets better and better with each episode. Service of all the Dead is a gripping thriller replete with issues of blackmail, infidelity, revenge etc. At least it came early. "The Dead of Jericho" is the first instalment of the Inspector Morse TV series starring John Thaw and Kevin Whately (as Detective Sergeant Lewis). To start with there are virtually no scenes at the station or around Oxford itself, leading to a lack of location cohesion or realism. From IMDB: Morse and Lewis investigate the murder of Harry Josephs, a warden at St. Oswald's church who is found dead immediately after a church service. Morse would never have become so popular with more episodes of this standard but luckily this is just an aberration in an otherwise excellent show. Imo, it was just an awful episode. draws a brilliantl 1,149 713 566KB Read more Our curmudgeonly, beer loving, DCI Morse gets his, er, man after the usual twists and turns, ably assisted by Lewis. This quickly leads to him becoming enamored with a woman who is employed by the church. He was undisciplined (slow and most of the time inebriated), unprofessional (continually attempts to have inappropriate relationships with suspects), and foolish (places himself in needless danger). 2. Inspector Morse: The Wench is Dead Thu Thursday 15 Apr 12am . John Thaw stars as Inspector Morse, ... Morse and Lewis investigate the death of a woman at her home. There was something rather endless about this episode. Paperback $ 19.00. 1 Synopsis 2 Plot 3 Cast 3.1 Main Cast 3.2 Guest Cast 4 Trivia A church warden is found with a knife in his chest; and more bodies start to pile up as Morse and Lewis try to catch a dangerous psychopath. John Thaw, the British television actor known to millions as the crusty, music-loving Chief Inspector Morse of Oxford, died at his home in Wiltshire, England, on Thursday. External Reviews I really enjoyed the scene of the suicide with Lewis saving Morse and screaming: "Sir, Look ooooooooooooouuuuut!!!!! I find "Service of All the Dead" to be typical of the entire first season -- awful. All this after he asks the murderer why he had to kill the boy!!!!! Wow, did Morse look old in this one. English. And the writers never miss out a lovely romance between Morse and a lovely woman, this time called Ruth, played by Angela Marrant. It is obvious that she also participates in other ways. What can I say? (20 Jan 1987). Service Of All The Dead. Morse istražuje pet nemilosrdnih i okrutnih ubojstava u okolici mirne seoske crkvice uz pomoć tamošnje čistačice koja ga počne privlačiti Inspektor Morse: Service of All the Dead • epizoda 3. sezona 1. Use the HTML below. And yet, he tried to date someone half his age. It's only a crime drama it isn't a documentary. Directed by Peter Hammond. When a man is found stabbed in a church, Morse is brought in. $10.99. They all have one thing in common. There was something rather endless about this episode. View All Available Formats & Editions. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. | Quite unusual number of murders at six - as max, the pathologist commented "this must be a record for Oxford?". What he finds is a maze of deceit and office adultery. The Silent World Of Nicholas Quinn ... languages. The first three Inspector Morse mysteries are stifled by Morse's womanizing. Watch Mystery! Now, watching them for the second time, I'm beginning to wonder if they're so well written. He was 60. Morse's attempt at relationships show a man who's plainly out of practice and you have to feel sorry for him. Service of All the Dead Service of All the Dead (Inspector Morse Series Book 4) and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. This FAQ is empty. Doctors Jo Wilson, April Kepner, and Andrew DeLuca share the episodes they think are essential to understanding their characters. Another highlight was the suicide scene, Lewis's reaction is one of the main reasons to see this episode. Yet I find him to be sympathetic both in spite and in part because of his struggles, and I think only a prude would dismiss him as a bad person. Awards Books › Mystery, Thriller & Suspense › Mystery Buy new: $18.29. Learn more. Slow moving, poor plot. This video is currently unavailable. This is incompetence at its most frustrating. #3 Service of All the Dead (1987) – Members of a church start to die one by one. Quinn died of cyanide poisoning but Morse is convinced that this is a case of murder, not suicide. Title: A Review - Morse, Lewis and Endeavour Service of All the Dead (Inspector Morse Series Book 4) - Kindle edition by Dexter, Colin. Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? Service of All the Dead (Inspector Morse Series #4) 304. by Colin Dexter. and one of the dumbest female suspects in the entire series. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. And then he perjured himself getting the woman a light sentence. A negative factor, to me, was Morse's hurried relationship with the woman. User Ratings Had it not been for the female suspects he had been attempting to sleep with, he would have had many fewer murders per episode and solved the case. Written by Chief Inspector Morse, a middle-aged bachelor with a fondness for crossword puzzles, Mozart, and attractive women, investigates a series of suspicious and sinister events at … When a church warden is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Morse has a race against time to catch a serial killer....There are a total of six murders to solve, although Morse's prime suspect is one of the victims who meets a rather sticky end....The only connection between the victims was that they all attended the same church service....Could a seemingly innocent woman Morse takes a liking to be involved? Corruption is uncovered when a deaf man is murdered after overhearing a conversation. Inspector Morse, as the forensic doctor exclaims, hits a record. Service of All the Dead (book) is the fourth novel in the Inspector Morse Novels by Colin Dexter. The climax, with Morse and the murderer fighting on the roof, is one of the series' overall main highlights. Morse behaves like a total fool chasing after the church cleaning lady, who was complicit in the death of the 12 year old boy in that she harbored his murderer and was in lust with him! Still, even though this was not the best episode, it still is superior to most of its kind. Service of All the Dead. The initial focus is on a tramp who attended the service but the autopsy reveals that Josephs died of an overdose of morphine. It's really cringe worthy. Morse and Lewis investigate the murder of Harry Josephs, a warden at St. Oswald's church who is found dead immediately after a church service. ", very tense and well done! I agree with all the negative reviews on this episode. As time goes by, we begin to have a series of murders or suicides, all of which are connected. Throughout it all Morse holds true to his feelings for Ruth and, despite the revelation that she loved someone else, he offers her a helping hand which, if discovered, … The initial focus is on a tramp who attended the service but the autopsy reveals that Josephs died of an overdose of morphine. garykmcd. The episode had great actings - as usual - and a good plot. It's certainly undeniable that Morse's love interests sometimes cloud his mind-- this, too, I find to be incredibly human, as it sometimes very frustratingly hinders his clearly adroit mind. The script is good, and John Thaw and Kevin Whately both give superb performances. "Inspector Morse" Service of All the Dead (TV Episode 1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. | I don't much like Inspector Morse as a character. She is in control of cleaning and sprucing up the church. And to boot, Morse falsifies evidence that helps her get a short sentence!!!!! I have read and watched hundreds of murder mysteries (not the techno-babble CSI junk), but the ones where detectives rely on their intelligence, understanding of the human condition, and clues. Setting. I think I prefer this earlier version of Thaw's Morse rather than the pompous and aloof persona of the later episodes. When a second prominent member of the syndicate is killed, Morse looks to the other members for the murderer. Most of the episode takes place in a church, and there are some genuinely creepy scenes, like when Morse and Lewis find the dead body of the organist's son with that haunting Wagnerian-like music accompanying it. There are few programmes which get everything right in the first series and Morse is a prime example. They were present at a particular High Church service. And it surprised me by impressing me--and unsettling me, not an easy feat. I never trusted the woman of his affections in this episode....but...well you'll see. PUB – The Green Man but it looks like it is The Turf Tavern in reality, see ‘The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn’ above for more info on The Turf tavern. One of the very few episodes I can't even sit through. Excellent episode, if a little confusing.. Wow, this episode impressed and unsettled me. 3 "Service of All the Dead" Julian Mitchell: Peter Hammond: TBA: 20 January 1987 () The empty pub looks more like a grotty social club at the end of the evening with the landlord and landlady in their own TV world. Morse and Lewis investigate the murder of Harry Josephs, a warden at St. Oswald's church who is found dead immediately after a church service. 2 of 5 people found this review helpful. I am really not certain of what some others find confounding about this episode. Episode cast overview, first billed only. What a waste of an hour and a half of my life. Just one thing, Morse always seems to get the crap knocked out of him in every episode..time for another pint. 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