These are my comments on season 7 in general.
I've watched all the episodes of seasons 1 through 6 over and over. I swore I'd never watch season 7 again after the first time. But anticipating the airing of season 8 (finally!) in the USA, I thought, "How bad could it have been?" I got my answer.
I can't believe how far the series has slipped from tightly-plotted, layered episodes like "Trove," "Girl," and "Game." (Gotsta use the Oxford comma, don'tcha know. ;-) ) Heck, even the pilot was eons better than any of season 7.
I know Endeavour the character has to morph into the cranky, arrogant, self-destructive, loser-in-love Inspector Morse, and the relationship with Thursday has to deteriorate, but Lord, it's painful to watch.
One of the best continuing themes has been the growth and maturation of Jim Strange. Likewise the humanization of Reginald Bright. Max Debryn has always been the one I most wanted to take home and cuddle with, his day job notwithstanding.
From what I've read about season 8, it looks like more pain is in store.
I've watched all the episodes of seasons 1 through 6 over and over. I swore I'd never watch season 7 again after the first time. But anticipating the airing of season 8 (finally!) in the USA, I thought, "How bad could it have been?" I got my answer.
I can't believe how far the series has slipped from tightly-plotted, layered episodes like "Trove," "Girl," and "Game." (Gotsta use the Oxford comma, don'tcha know. ;-) ) Heck, even the pilot was eons better than any of season 7.
I know Endeavour the character has to morph into the cranky, arrogant, self-destructive, loser-in-love Inspector Morse, and the relationship with Thursday has to deteriorate, but Lord, it's painful to watch.
One of the best continuing themes has been the growth and maturation of Jim Strange. Likewise the humanization of Reginald Bright. Max Debryn has always been the one I most wanted to take home and cuddle with, his day job notwithstanding.
From what I've read about season 8, it looks like more pain is in store.