Sunday on PBS will be the series finale of Endeavour. I’ve been binge re-watching all of the previous episodes on Amazon Prime to get ready for the final three, recorded from GBH Boston.
Some of the cases that Morse solves are preposterous, but that’s true of every murder mystery show. The point of the series is, of course, the soap opera continuity of the relationships between the principle characters.
Along with Morse, I’m an admirer of Joanie, with Sarah Vickers as the girl next door who happens to be the boss’ daughter.
Dakota Blue Richards, as officer Trewlove, was in the show for several seasons. Morse kept the relationship professional, even after she suggested they should sleep in the same bed when posing as a married couple for an undercover assignment.
A favorite supporting character is the distinguished and well-spoken Dr. DeBryn, played by James Bradshaw. He has a catchphrase, “Shall we say 2 O’Clock?”
Anton Lesser as Superintendent Bright starts off as a prickly martinet who is doubtful of Morse’s resourcefulness to the point of undermining him. Bright comes to be a staunch advocate for Morse, and as the eldest member of the cast he evolves into a finely nuanced character.