A man is found dead at the backdrop of the Wildcat riots, where rubbish is piling on the streets. The victim was in a lot of debt - but who killed him and why?A man is found dead at the backdrop of the Wildcat riots, where rubbish is piling on the streets. The victim was in a lot of debt - but who killed him and why?A man is found dead at the backdrop of the Wildcat riots, where rubbish is piling on the streets. The victim was in a lot of debt - but who killed him and why?
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- Scott Parker
- (as Nick Sidi)
- Geoffrey
- (as Jim Moir)
Storyline
Did you know
- GoofsA character in the episode, which is set in 1969, mentions "Bangladesh". Bangladesh was known as "East Pakistan" until 1971, when it seceded from Pakistan after a civil war.
- Quotes
Anita Magath: I'm sorry gents, I think you're dead wrong. I think he had a million reasons to chuck himself off a bridge - a million. That's all you're going to get out of me. Ask Jo Parker if you want the rest.
John Bacchus: Are you withholding information?
Anita Magath: Yeah. Arrest me, you jumped-up smarmy-faced little shite-hawk.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: NEWCASTLE, 1969
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 nearly applies here again in "Gently Among Friends". 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 with the Women" shows 'Inspector George Gently' still delivering on a consistent level, no bad episodes up to this point. It is indicative that the show has found its feet and hit its stride. It delivers on providing a good mystery well worth investing in, though it could have done with a more satisfying conclusion that felt more complete.
However, "Gently Among Friends", 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 is easy to follow and absorbing with a good deal of suspense. "Gently Among Friends", 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.
Overall, excellent. 9/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Jun 4, 2018