The investigation into an elaborate suicide leads Barnaby to suspect the dead man may have had help pulling the trigger.The investigation into an elaborate suicide leads Barnaby to suspect the dead man may have had help pulling the trigger.The investigation into an elaborate suicide leads Barnaby to suspect the dead man may have had help pulling the trigger.
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- TriviaThe music piece that the marching band plays is the "Turkish March" Rondo Alla Turca (Sonata No 11 in A Major) by Mozart. The original piece is for piano, here adapted for course.
- GoofsAfter almost being choked to death, Dr. Jane Moore mentions, upon hearing of another death, "well that makes 4 murders". At this point, there had only been three.
- Quotes
Sgt Gavin Troy: At the moment your dad's listening to Jane Moore's opinions more than he's listening to mine.
Cully Barnaby: Well, he must have a reason.
Sgt Gavin Troy: I'm sure he has, because I'm also quite good at knowing what goes on in people's minds. It's part of the job. He should know that.
- ConnectionsReferences Enter the Dragon (1973)
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Just slightly above average
Despite not being anywhere near as good now, 'Midsomer Murders' is still a show visited and re-visited with great pleasure. There are episodes better than others, with a fair share of disappointments especially in the later seasons, like with any show in existence, but when 'Midsomer Murders' was good it was good to outstanding.
After a solid, if not quite great, start to Season 6 with "A Talent for Life", "Death and Dreams" is a step down. It is a long way from being one of the show's worst episodes, but it could have been much better, a case of an intriguing premise with mixed/above average execution with a lot of things that make the show great evident but the ridiculousness of some of the episode got in the way.
Starting with the good things, as always the production values are top notch, with to die for scenery, the idyllic look of it contrasting very well with the story's occasional grimness, and quaint and atmospheric photography. The music fits perfectly, and the theme tune one of the most memorable and instantly recognisable of the genre.
Meanwhile, the script is smart and thought-provoking often with the odd bit of quirky humour and some disturbing grimness, with enough to keep one intrigued without feeling irrelevant.
Vast majority of the story is compelling, and never simplistic. There is a lot going on mostly without being cluttered or rushed (remarkable for an episode that as ever is heavy in exposition), while the twists, turns and red herrings keep coming.
John Nettles as always is a joy as Barnaby, with Daniel Casey contrasting him with ease. The murderers also stood out, being chilling in their calmness often.
However, "Death and Dreams" is let down by the ridiculousness of some scenes getting in the way. This was especially true in a quite over-the-top and far-fetched denouement and an attempt on Barnaby's life that strains credibility especially the too by chance rescue.
Furthermore, the killers' identities were not that hard to figure out, in an episode with not enough suspects for my liking with not enough of the colour and eccentricity that one looks out for often in 'Midsomer Murders'. More disappointing were the flimsy motivations, especially for the first murder which was so flimsy it actually wasn't much of one.
In summary, with good things and disappointing things there was enough in "Death and Dreams" to make a just slightly above average episode. 6/10 Bethany Cox
After a solid, if not quite great, start to Season 6 with "A Talent for Life", "Death and Dreams" is a step down. It is a long way from being one of the show's worst episodes, but it could have been much better, a case of an intriguing premise with mixed/above average execution with a lot of things that make the show great evident but the ridiculousness of some of the episode got in the way.
Starting with the good things, as always the production values are top notch, with to die for scenery, the idyllic look of it contrasting very well with the story's occasional grimness, and quaint and atmospheric photography. The music fits perfectly, and the theme tune one of the most memorable and instantly recognisable of the genre.
Meanwhile, the script is smart and thought-provoking often with the odd bit of quirky humour and some disturbing grimness, with enough to keep one intrigued without feeling irrelevant.
Vast majority of the story is compelling, and never simplistic. There is a lot going on mostly without being cluttered or rushed (remarkable for an episode that as ever is heavy in exposition), while the twists, turns and red herrings keep coming.
John Nettles as always is a joy as Barnaby, with Daniel Casey contrasting him with ease. The murderers also stood out, being chilling in their calmness often.
However, "Death and Dreams" is let down by the ridiculousness of some scenes getting in the way. This was especially true in a quite over-the-top and far-fetched denouement and an attempt on Barnaby's life that strains credibility especially the too by chance rescue.
Furthermore, the killers' identities were not that hard to figure out, in an episode with not enough suspects for my liking with not enough of the colour and eccentricity that one looks out for often in 'Midsomer Murders'. More disappointing were the flimsy motivations, especially for the first murder which was so flimsy it actually wasn't much of one.
In summary, with good things and disappointing things there was enough in "Death and Dreams" to make a just slightly above average episode. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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