Inspector Morse Set Ten: Twilight of the Gods

Dated
As I do enjoy both Lewis and Endeavour so much, I thought I'd go back and pick up what I missed in the long-running series, "Morse". I wouldn't object to the series being technologically dated, not to mention the hairstyles, but the way a gay man's character was written and acted was so wildly off, and so stereotypically insulting, that I gave it up. I happen to be a 50-something straight woman, so no personal axe to grind here. I just know lots of real people who are gay, and I couldn't watch the foolish characterization on Morse. The reason I didn't go on to watch further episodes is that I felt the tone was set: so out of it. I do recommend: Sherlock (absolutely compelling actors, and super direction and editing). Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (deliciously stylish and witty, with the proverbial heart of gold), The Hour (very complex and demanding, well worth your effort), in addition to those mentioned above. Morse R.I.P.

Inspector Morse is Always a Hit - What a Great Series!!
This is Set Ten of eleven "Inspector Morse" Sets. Each Set has three episodes/discs. Don't confuse these eleven "Sets" with the previously issued (but still available) "Collection Sets". Each of the six "Collection Sets" cost more, as each has more episodes/discs than these Sets.

Set Ten has three episodes. The first episode originally aired as the last episode in the BBC Series 7. (The BBC uses "series" instead of "seasons".) The last two episodes in this DVD Set Ten aired in the same order, as the first two, of five total, "Inspector Morse" Annual Specials.
Episodes:
Twilight of the Gods - originally aired January 1993
The Way Through the Woods - aired November 1995
The Daughters of Cain - aired November 1996

TWILIGHT OF THE GODS:
Andrew Baydon, successful entrepreneur, wants to donate a huge new building to the college. He's receiving an honorary degree, but he's not in a good mood. He's furious over some uncomplimentary newspaper...

Life's Vissitudes
After immensely enjoying the Complete Inspector Lewis, you may want to explore the beginning, with Inspector Morse. Apparently, a complete boxed collection of Morse had poor quality transfers and sound, and missing footage. This recent release of DVDs precludes that, though you have to slog through purchasing Sets 1 thru 11 separately. Even so, the complete price is less for these more recent, upgraded disks, even though you don't get the wooden box featured in the complete collection.

The first story in this 3-Disk collection is the weakest, though opera fans may rejoice. "Twilight of the Gods" stumbles with a miscasting of the superlative Robert Hardy (Harry Potter, All Creatures Great and Small, etc.). A very young Rachel Weisz is excellent, given the small amount of material she has to work with. Issues of class and culture are dealt with, though ultimately, talent should out, whatever pedestal the...

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