Watched it all in one sitting...which made it easy to spot the multitude of unresolved/unexplained "motives." Lots of inconsistency, and an ending that could be spotted from afar. Among the plot challenges: Why DID Goodall conceal the inheritance issue? What was the significance of orphans? Where were the first and second year students? And the ridiculous transformation of Mrs. Dettinger from outraged, uptight grieving widow to blowzy tart.
Some elements were excellent, such as the way stress and fear stripped relationships to the bone, and Dalgliesh's conflicted emotions upon discerning the truth. Mostly though, it was terribly melodramatic and silly.
Some elements were excellent, such as the way stress and fear stripped relationships to the bone, and Dalgliesh's conflicted emotions upon discerning the truth. Mostly though, it was terribly melodramatic and silly.