Secrets and Spies opens with a very different, dramatic, historic opening. That start has a relevance later on, leaving you wondering who and why.
I can see why it isn't to everyone's taste, but I really enjoyed it, I liked the tone of the episode, it features an intriguing mystery, but also has some hilarious moments, the best beinf the near death experience for one of the main characters. The identity of the killer(s) is perhaps a little obvious.
The Beast is a nice touch, and I loved the Hound of the Baskerville references.
Alice Krige is terrific, she was a real big name guest for the show. Peter Davison offers some big laughs, I've never seen him in a role like this, he is super funny.
Anna Massey adds a real touch of class, a supreme talent, much missed, I thought her scenes with Nettles on particular were tremendous.
Absorbing and fun. 8/10
I can see why it isn't to everyone's taste, but I really enjoyed it, I liked the tone of the episode, it features an intriguing mystery, but also has some hilarious moments, the best beinf the near death experience for one of the main characters. The identity of the killer(s) is perhaps a little obvious.
The Beast is a nice touch, and I loved the Hound of the Baskerville references.
Alice Krige is terrific, she was a real big name guest for the show. Peter Davison offers some big laughs, I've never seen him in a role like this, he is super funny.
Anna Massey adds a real touch of class, a supreme talent, much missed, I thought her scenes with Nettles on particular were tremendous.
Absorbing and fun. 8/10