Blood Will Out
- Episode aired Sep 19, 1999
- TV-14
- 1h 40m
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7.4/10
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The murder of a village blow-hard, who had few supporters among his neighbors, happens while a gathering of travelers is taking place.The murder of a village blow-hard, who had few supporters among his neighbors, happens while a gathering of travelers is taking place.The murder of a village blow-hard, who had few supporters among his neighbors, happens while a gathering of travelers is taking place.
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- TriviaHector Bridges wears the regimental tie of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. It would be a question as to whether he served in that unit, because it was amalgamated in 1968 (with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Royal Ulster Rifles) and thenceforth was known as the Royal Irish Rangers.
- GoofsWhen Barnaby and Troy arrive at the house where Hector and the major are planning their action, it is dark. After a brief discussion, they leave the house, when it is now daylight.
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D.C.I. Tom Barnaby: You reported it the first time it happened, seven years ago, when you were married to him. And you, Mr. Saxby, were married to Jenny Bridges, which makes you Fleur's father.
Will Saxby: It's no secret. You could ask anyone in the village.
D.C.I. Tom Barnaby: Yeah, I'm just showing off.
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Even the weakest episode of Season 2 still manages to be very good
Saying that "Blood Will Out" is the weakest of Season 2 is saying very little, but not only because it's still very good but because the previous three episodes of the season are so exceptional ("Death's Shadow" in particular being one of the best 'Midsomer Murders' episodes.
Only one thing could have been done better in an episode that was otherwise very hard to fault. Much more could have been done with investigating the second murder, it was almost like the writers had completely forgotten about it from when it occurred right up to the final solution, suddenly realised that there was a loose end and then threw in a solution to it, hence why the explanation felt so hasty and whatever.
However, 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 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. This may look like reiterating exactly what was said about what was so good about the previous episodes, but only because when 'Midsomer Murders' was in its prime its strengths were the same and with similar impact.
Meanwhile, the script is smart, thought-provoking and suitably grim, with even some nice humour (loved the diet subplot and the humour that came with it, a subplot that was not only a breath of fresh air but one actually relates to Barnaby here) and welcome emotion. Nothing felt inconsequential, everything had a point, almost everything intrigued, with the only thing underwhelming being the treatment of how the second murder was investigated.
The story is hugely compelling, and never simplistic or over-complicated, nor no less mature. There is a lot going on without being cluttered or rushed, and that nothing is what it seems, or very few people are who they seem adds to the complexity, while there are no out of kilter scenes. The twists and turns keep coming, and never in an obvious or press-the-rewind button. The characters are colourful, with one of 'Midsomer Murders' most detestable victims (one is silently cheering when he is bumped off) and one of the classic examples of 'Midsomer Murders' where one feels sorry for the murderer and understands why the murder was committed.
John Nettles and Daniel Casey sparkle together, with Nettles characteristically superb and Casey a great contrast. Jane Wymark similarly charms, and all the supporting cast are good, Paul Jesson in particular being suitably loathsome and Kevin McNally also gives a very strong turn.
Overall, very good episode, not as exceptional as "Strangler's Wood", "Dead Man's Eleven" and especially "Death's Shadow" but hardly a disappointment. In fact there wasn't been a bad episode yet at this point in the show, the weakest one and the only one to being close to disappointing being "Death of a Hollow Man" but even that had several great things. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Only one thing could have been done better in an episode that was otherwise very hard to fault. Much more could have been done with investigating the second murder, it was almost like the writers had completely forgotten about it from when it occurred right up to the final solution, suddenly realised that there was a loose end and then threw in a solution to it, hence why the explanation felt so hasty and whatever.
However, 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 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. This may look like reiterating exactly what was said about what was so good about the previous episodes, but only because when 'Midsomer Murders' was in its prime its strengths were the same and with similar impact.
Meanwhile, the script is smart, thought-provoking and suitably grim, with even some nice humour (loved the diet subplot and the humour that came with it, a subplot that was not only a breath of fresh air but one actually relates to Barnaby here) and welcome emotion. Nothing felt inconsequential, everything had a point, almost everything intrigued, with the only thing underwhelming being the treatment of how the second murder was investigated.
The story is hugely compelling, and never simplistic or over-complicated, nor no less mature. There is a lot going on without being cluttered or rushed, and that nothing is what it seems, or very few people are who they seem adds to the complexity, while there are no out of kilter scenes. The twists and turns keep coming, and never in an obvious or press-the-rewind button. The characters are colourful, with one of 'Midsomer Murders' most detestable victims (one is silently cheering when he is bumped off) and one of the classic examples of 'Midsomer Murders' where one feels sorry for the murderer and understands why the murder was committed.
John Nettles and Daniel Casey sparkle together, with Nettles characteristically superb and Casey a great contrast. Jane Wymark similarly charms, and all the supporting cast are good, Paul Jesson in particular being suitably loathsome and Kevin McNally also gives a very strong turn.
Overall, very good episode, not as exceptional as "Strangler's Wood", "Dead Man's Eleven" and especially "Death's Shadow" but hardly a disappointment. In fact there wasn't been a bad episode yet at this point in the show, the weakest one and the only one to being close to disappointing being "Death of a Hollow Man" but even that had several great things. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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