A young woman's body is found, and the investigation leads Gently and Bacchus to suspect the victim's estranged husband is responsible for the killing.A young woman's body is found, and the investigation leads Gently and Bacchus to suspect the victim's estranged husband is responsible for the killing.A young woman's body is found, and the investigation leads Gently and Bacchus to suspect the victim's estranged husband is responsible for the killing.
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Christopher Connel
- Tommy
- (as Chris Connel)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the series time line, this episode takes place roughly two (2) years later than the last series. Several things have changed, for instance Bacchus is now separated from his wife and has traded his little MG for a more practicable sedan. PC Taylor now boasts an impressive mustache. There is also a larger role for the coroner who now provides much more detailed forensics information than in past series, a sign of progressive scientific change.
- GoofsA police officer wouldn't get away with beating someone up in an interview room the officer would be struck off not to mention prosecuted for assault and police brutality.
- Quotes
Lisa Bacchus: And you don't have anybody, do you? Why is that then? Married to the job?
George Gently: I'm alone. I'm not lonely.
Lisa Bacchus: Or would it be disloyal? Two years since she died.
George Gently: Yeah.
Lisa Bacchus: I just hate the idea of you being lonely, George.
- ConnectionsReferences The Lone Ranger (1949)
- SoundtracksThe Farmer in His Den
Traditional
Performed by a Group of Children
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Not so gentle evil
As a huge fan of detective/crime/mystery series, there is the admission that it took me a while to start watching 'Inspector George Gently', worrying as to whether it would appeal to me for "can't put my finger on it" reasons other than being young at the time and not being as knowledgeable of the period. Getting into the show eight years ago and continuing to watch it without fail, it turned out to be simply wonderful and actually became a favourite.
After a very solid, if still settling, start in "Gently Go Man", it felt like 'Inspector George Gently' started to hit its stride with "The Burning Man" and that continued with "Bomber's Moon". The show hit a high point with "Gently with the Innocents" and the high point standards continued and present here in "Gently Evil". There is a lot here that is particularly good about 'Inspector George Gently' and it shows that it is not at all hard to see why the show appeals to many.
"Gently Evil" is one of my favourite episodes from 'Inspector George Gently'. It is indicative that the show has found its feet and hit its stride. It may not quite have the emotional impact and succeeding emotional reactions after watching of "Gently in the Blood" and "Gently with the Innocents" but it is a powerful episode nonetheless.
However, "Gently Evil", like the rest of the show, looks great, often beautiful. It is strikingly filmed and the scenery and period detail are atmospheric, handsome and evocative, a lot of work and care went into re-creating the period and it shows loud and clear. The music is stirring and haunting, dynamic with what's going on and never intrusive.
The writing has a lot of thought-provoking intelligence and balances subtle humour and drama very well and executing both individually just as well. The direction is alert and accommodating and the story, despite having an air of familiarity at times and not as rich as other stories for other episodes, is easy to follow and absorbing with a good deal of suspense. "Gently Evil", and 'Inspector Gently' in general, is very interesting for how British law was like in the 60s and how much it's changed and come on compared to now.
Love the chemistry between Gently and Bacchus, one of the most interesting and well-contrasted detective/crime/mystery drama pairings (perhaps the most interesting since Morse and Lewis). The two couldn't have more different personalities and how they gel and clash entertains and intrigues. Both are fascinating characters, and became even more fascinating as the show progressed.
Can't fault the acting, the continually brilliant performances from Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby here and throughout the show are career highs for both actors. All the support is good, particularly from Daniel Casey, Shaun Dooley and Natalie Garner.
All in all, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox
After a very solid, if still settling, start in "Gently Go Man", it felt like 'Inspector George Gently' started to hit its stride with "The Burning Man" and that continued with "Bomber's Moon". The show hit a high point with "Gently with the Innocents" and the high point standards continued and present here in "Gently Evil". There is a lot here that is particularly good about 'Inspector George Gently' and it shows that it is not at all hard to see why the show appeals to many.
"Gently Evil" is one of my favourite episodes from 'Inspector George Gently'. It is indicative that the show has found its feet and hit its stride. It may not quite have the emotional impact and succeeding emotional reactions after watching of "Gently in the Blood" and "Gently with the Innocents" but it is a powerful episode nonetheless.
However, "Gently Evil", like the rest of the show, looks great, often beautiful. It is strikingly filmed and the scenery and period detail are atmospheric, handsome and evocative, a lot of work and care went into re-creating the period and it shows loud and clear. The music is stirring and haunting, dynamic with what's going on and never intrusive.
The writing has a lot of thought-provoking intelligence and balances subtle humour and drama very well and executing both individually just as well. The direction is alert and accommodating and the story, despite having an air of familiarity at times and not as rich as other stories for other episodes, is easy to follow and absorbing with a good deal of suspense. "Gently Evil", and 'Inspector Gently' in general, is very interesting for how British law was like in the 60s and how much it's changed and come on compared to now.
Love the chemistry between Gently and Bacchus, one of the most interesting and well-contrasted detective/crime/mystery drama pairings (perhaps the most interesting since Morse and Lewis). The two couldn't have more different personalities and how they gel and clash entertains and intrigues. Both are fascinating characters, and became even more fascinating as the show progressed.
Can't fault the acting, the continually brilliant performances from Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby here and throughout the show are career highs for both actors. All the support is good, particularly from Daniel Casey, Shaun Dooley and Natalie Garner.
All in all, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- May 25, 2018
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