There's lots going on in this episode which moved along at a good pace throughout.
Plans for the van der Valks' anniversary trip away are left in tatters as Piet is needed in Amsterdam. His task: to try and avert any trouble related to the proposal of a new sea dam which is perceived to be a threat to traditional industries and not perhaps as 'green' as it may appear.
Van der Valk is provided with a new assistant in the form of the very competent Chief Inspector Tony Vishnu. I really liked how the two of them worked together and would have been keen to see how this working relationship developed; what a shame that was not to be, as this was the last ever episode of van der Valk featuring Barry Foster in the lead role. I also liked the way the van der Valk character was portrayed alongside her, with his respect for her growing.
Action abounds. Drugs busts, explosions, safe houses, demonstrations by eco warriors, a bloody nose, a murder, a possible suicide and of course Wim (whose character I've still not warmed to) screeching his car tyres a bit. How is the casino involved? Why is one of the green protesters seen at a fisherman's funeral? As for poor neglected Arlette, what is she up to when Piet spots her in a clandestine meeting with another man in Amsterdam?
I'm sad that this episode marked the end of an era, but I think it ended on a high. I'm delighted to have had the opportunity to see series 1-5 complete. RIP Barry Foster, 1927-2002.
Plans for the van der Valks' anniversary trip away are left in tatters as Piet is needed in Amsterdam. His task: to try and avert any trouble related to the proposal of a new sea dam which is perceived to be a threat to traditional industries and not perhaps as 'green' as it may appear.
Van der Valk is provided with a new assistant in the form of the very competent Chief Inspector Tony Vishnu. I really liked how the two of them worked together and would have been keen to see how this working relationship developed; what a shame that was not to be, as this was the last ever episode of van der Valk featuring Barry Foster in the lead role. I also liked the way the van der Valk character was portrayed alongside her, with his respect for her growing.
Action abounds. Drugs busts, explosions, safe houses, demonstrations by eco warriors, a bloody nose, a murder, a possible suicide and of course Wim (whose character I've still not warmed to) screeching his car tyres a bit. How is the casino involved? Why is one of the green protesters seen at a fisherman's funeral? As for poor neglected Arlette, what is she up to when Piet spots her in a clandestine meeting with another man in Amsterdam?
I'm sad that this episode marked the end of an era, but I think it ended on a high. I'm delighted to have had the opportunity to see series 1-5 complete. RIP Barry Foster, 1927-2002.