Customer Reviews

Inspector Morse - The Dead of Jericho - Collection Set

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I love the Inspector Morse shows and these are absolutely awesome but I was disappointed in the quality. I'm not a technical expert with dvds and remastering but I immediately noticed that the shows looked like a homemade vcr tape edition. Wasn't the end of the world but a bit disappointing. I bought two different sets and found both the same so I'm guessing the small Canadian company didn't have the same standards as I have come to expect with dvds. Overall, great shows.

I loved the Inspector Morse series as shown in the US on PBS. I missed the show and decided to buy my favorite seasons. Much to my dismay, I discovered that the closed captions provided by PBS are NOT on the DVDs.

I love the storylines, the music, the characters -- Morse, Lewis, and Strange -- and of couse the wonderful actors who brought them to life, particularly John Thaw and Kevin Whatley.

I've bought three sets so far, and I enjoy them. But my hair is as white as Morse's, so for me, the sets would be PERFECT if the DVDs offered closed caption options.

The only thing wrong with this set is the quality of the transfer. I find it hard to believe that this was done in a professional environment. I'm on the fence about buying anything else in the Morse series, which is a bummer.

This collection, with one exception, is passable entertainment. The acting and photography are consistently above average. But the scripts are highly complex and often confusing. The best example of this flaw is "Service Of All the Dead." I defy anyone to explain the plot after seeing it. Moreover, the anti-clericalism in the film is extreme and offensive, and the ending is melodramatic and wholly unconvincing. In short, this series on the whole is okay, but when it bombs the explosion tends to make one forget about earlier, more pleasant, programs.

If you are looking for true mystery entertainment this is for you. The Inspector Morse Series definitely keeps you guessing. And if you like the British, you will love this series. Well worth every penny they cost. You might also like to check out the Inspector Lynley Series.

Although we are great fans of other British mysteries, this particular series just didn't hit the mark for us. Too old? Too much womanizing? Not sure where it comes from, but we returned this purchase to Amazon.