Taggart and Livingstone investigate the death of a woman who was killed as a result of a deliberate fire. Prime suspect is talented singer Eleanor Samson, the victim was her husband's new lover, Kirsty.
We have two stories, we have The Publican and the youth, it's perhaps the lesser story, but it's definitely interesting, and of course we have the main body, who killed Kirsty.
I don't think it's perhaps quite as good as the pilot or Dead Ringer, but it's still a pretty good start to the new story,
I think they're still working to establish Taggart's character, and we learn one thing, he's definitely no Inspector Morse, he's no opera lover, he's definitely no culture vulture.
The Mint has gone, The Biscuit arrives, it's the first major cast change, Ian Anders was perfect for the part, I enjoyed McVitie's relationship with Taggart. Jim's relationship with Peter is very strained here, you can almost feel a real rift developing.
Isla Blair nails it as Eleanor Samson, a very, very good performance from her, plus it's wonderful to see Ken Stott, there aren't many finer actors.
7/10.
We have two stories, we have The Publican and the youth, it's perhaps the lesser story, but it's definitely interesting, and of course we have the main body, who killed Kirsty.
I don't think it's perhaps quite as good as the pilot or Dead Ringer, but it's still a pretty good start to the new story,
I think they're still working to establish Taggart's character, and we learn one thing, he's definitely no Inspector Morse, he's no opera lover, he's definitely no culture vulture.
The Mint has gone, The Biscuit arrives, it's the first major cast change, Ian Anders was perfect for the part, I enjoyed McVitie's relationship with Taggart. Jim's relationship with Peter is very strained here, you can almost feel a real rift developing.
Isla Blair nails it as Eleanor Samson, a very, very good performance from her, plus it's wonderful to see Ken Stott, there aren't many finer actors.
7/10.