Who Killed Harry Field?

This is for me one of the best Morse episodes.Freddie Jones is excellent as the father of the murder victim and he shows what a good actor he is. His scenes with John Thaw especially at the end are brilliant. Overall the story keeps you guessing until the end, with various twists in the plot. It also gives a good insight into the world of art.The scenery is fine and the whole episode has a "feel" about it, i've seen it several times and never tier of it. For Morse fans this episode has it all; Oxfordshire countryside, real ale, sophisticated suspects, stately home, an eccentric victim and lots of red herrings to keep you guessing.

An episode that sees Morse and Lewis investigate the death of an artist. This leads to some fascinating discussions about art and famous artists, to the point that I wish I knew more about the subjects. The investigation itself is just as interesting as Morse and Lewis get drips of information and it seems that they'll never unravel the case.

The ending initially feels a bit flat as there's a few unanswered questions. The series does this a lot, leaving things up in the air, to it's detriment. However, this time it's okay as the mystery is largely resolved (unlike many of the previous examples) and crime investigations are often not neatly tied up to the extent that all events are known.

The episode marks a turning point in the Morse-Lewis relationship. After generally treating Lewis with contempt before, Morse now starts to be kinder, for a variety of reasons.

The episode also produces one of the funnier scenes in the Morse series. Morse and Lewis are heading to a garage to interview the owner. Morse knows the owner as he takes his car there to be serviced but asks Lewis to conduct the interview. This is strange but Lewis goes ahead. Turns out the owner is also a Northerner and Morse can hardly understand what's he's saying (neither could I, for that matter)! Morse is essentially using Lewis as an interpreter!

Morse investigates the death of free Spirit and artist Harry Field, and in doing so gets dragged into Harry's world.

I very much enjoy this episode, not just for the story, which is excellent, but for the character play between Morse and Lewis, we get more from the relationship between the duo then ever before, the moment where the two discuss Lewis's promotion for example is a brilliant moment, shows how the pair developed over time.

Fair to say it starts off possibly a little on the slow side, but as it develops it really does turn into something special, the ending is first rate, very poignant.

Geraldine James and John Castle, two actors I adore watching do a fantastic job respectively, but it's the sheer class of Freddie Jones who steals the show as the wayward artist's father. An actor that is drowning in charisma, true quality.

Slightly different in format, Morse doesn't as such get a Female interest, but he has a friendship with Ian Matthews, who shares Morse's interest in Whisky and Art.

The 90's don't seem like that long ago, but when you check the decor out you realise it really was some time back.

Excellent, 9/10

An average Morse episode is to be a bad episode. Such is the high bar Morse sets.

Who killed Harry Field is a chore. It's turgid, chaotic in an unmorse manner.

I've just watched this and never felt invol Consequently, I didn't actually care who did it or didn't do it.

There's little story. The red herrings are meaningless and very fishythis This is one episode I won't waste my time on again.

It's redeeming feature is the beautiful countryside.

Next time I'll just look out of my window.

This is one of my favourites, definitely one of the better episodes. if they hadn't made Promised Land, then this would have had my pick for the best episode of the 5th series, instead it has to be content with an extremely close second, with Second Time Around closely behind. The episode has some truly beautiful scenery, and definitely one of the more intriguing Morse plots, and it isn't even based on any of the books by Colin Dexter. An episode like Last Bus To Woodstock is still very intriguing, but compared to other Morse episodes it feels too bleak. John Thaw and Kevin Whately are excellent in the title roles, and they are almost overshadowed by the scene-stealing performance by Freddie Jones as the victim's father. I found his final scenes, not only moving but also the highlight of the episode. Geraldine James is also excellent as Helen, and also worth noting are roles from Ronald Pickup and Vania Vilers. All in all, a truly fantastic entry to the best crime drama series ever. 10/10 Bethany Cox.