I watched this tonight for the first time, an episode that had passed by unseen. The first thing I was struck by was just how very character driven this one was, the whole thing hinged on the complex relationships of the characters. The murders themselves, basic shootings, nothing contrived or over the top, almost a secondary focus. As I say I enjoyed the story, I particularly liked the interplay between Michael and Audrey, Michael Gaunt and Frances Tomelty are both excellent, as is Sophie Hunter.
Some very good elements to this one, it's nice to see Barnaby in grumpy for a change, clear he's annoyed at Scott throughout and on his case, he's also tougher during the closing interview.
The story builds really well....until the ending, which I thought let it down badly, it seemed utterly unrealistic, spoiling the episode a little. I couldn't believe in Michael's declaration of love, it didn't ring true.
Not vintage, but very good. 7/10