These comments refer to the entire story not just part two.
As this, the ninth series, begins we learn that DS Innocent is no longer in Oxford and her replacement, CS Joseph 'Call me Joe' Moody, is questioning whether or not the force should be employing Lewis as a consultant before that question can be worried about there are murders to be solve. A body has been found dumped in a well and a successful student is found dead just after opening an exhibition of her art, which largely involved stuffed animals. Looking into the woman's background they discover that she had had a drug problem which she had apparently beaten and an internet troll had been making some highly unpleasant comments. Later they discover the unedited video that formed part of her display and realise that it actually features the murder of the man found in the well! Away from the case Hathaway has to deal with the fact that his father has dementia.
This story was a good introduction to the latest series although it did suffer from being divided into two parts; a series like this is clearly better served by single two hour episodes. There were a decent number of suspects and some intriguing characters. The actual motive isn't raised too early so any early guesses as to who did it and why are unlikely to be right that doesn't mean the guessing isn't fun. Before the episode the continuity announcer warned of the numerous scenes featuring dead animals although these are unlikely to offend many as they are nearly all stuffed and there is no suggestion that any cruelty was involved. The scenes involving Hathaway and his father were touchingly handled; showing the frustration of both men as well as showing that good times are still possible. The way that DS Moody questions whether Lewis should be employed by the force does raise the question about whether the series will be going on for much longer, it has already returned from cancellation once, hopefully this is just teasing the audience! Overall a welcome return that fans of the series are likely to enjoy.
As this, the ninth series, begins we learn that DS Innocent is no longer in Oxford and her replacement, CS Joseph 'Call me Joe' Moody, is questioning whether or not the force should be employing Lewis as a consultant before that question can be worried about there are murders to be solve. A body has been found dumped in a well and a successful student is found dead just after opening an exhibition of her art, which largely involved stuffed animals. Looking into the woman's background they discover that she had had a drug problem which she had apparently beaten and an internet troll had been making some highly unpleasant comments. Later they discover the unedited video that formed part of her display and realise that it actually features the murder of the man found in the well! Away from the case Hathaway has to deal with the fact that his father has dementia.
This story was a good introduction to the latest series although it did suffer from being divided into two parts; a series like this is clearly better served by single two hour episodes. There were a decent number of suspects and some intriguing characters. The actual motive isn't raised too early so any early guesses as to who did it and why are unlikely to be right that doesn't mean the guessing isn't fun. Before the episode the continuity announcer warned of the numerous scenes featuring dead animals although these are unlikely to offend many as they are nearly all stuffed and there is no suggestion that any cruelty was involved. The scenes involving Hathaway and his father were touchingly handled; showing the frustration of both men as well as showing that good times are still possible. The way that DS Moody questions whether Lewis should be employed by the force does raise the question about whether the series will be going on for much longer, it has already returned from cancellation once, hopefully this is just teasing the audience! Overall a welcome return that fans of the series are likely to enjoy.
