Inspector Morse - The Dead of Jericho - Collection Set

I love the Inspector Morse shows and these are absolutely awesome but I was disappointed in the quality. I'm not a technical expert with dvds and remastering but I immediately noticed that the shows looked like a homemade vcr tape edition. Wasn't the end of the world but a bit disappointing. I bought two different sets and found both the same so I'm guessing the small Canadian company didn't have the same standards as I have come to expect with dvds. Overall, great shows.

Perhaps the strongest asset of the Inspector Morse series is its plot variations; with other mystery series the M O is repeated from one adventure to the next - however with Morse you don't know what to expect from one story to the next; although there are some repetitions there are a multitude of variations, adding strength to each episode and the anticipation of what will this particular entry offer. "The Dead of Jericho" is entry number one of the video taped thirty-three episode great mystery series. The events that take place throughout this installment foreshadow many of the situations and circumstances we will encounter time and again during the run of the series, i.e.: Intellectual and cultural activities; thwarted romance; various forms of sexuality; the by play between Morse and Lewis; the amicable jousting of Morse and Max; the confrontations between Chief Superintendent Strange and Morse; and let us not forget those sudden plot twists and surprises. If you haven't experienced Morse, make this your first choice - to set the stage, so to speak. If you have already experienced Morse - see this next as it will recall some of your favorite elements of this series and add to your enjoyment. If you are a Morse veteran, see this episode and start all over again - yes - it's that good! You already know what to look for in this entry as it literally is the table setter for this series. Our music for this entry features chorale; all the other items listed above come into play, and off hand this may be the only episode they all do. Enough said. Enjoy!

This collection, with one exception, is passable entertainment. The acting and photography are consistently above average. But the scripts are highly complex and often confusing. The best example of this flaw is "Service Of All the Dead." I defy anyone to explain the plot after seeing it. Moreover, the anti-clericalism in the film is extreme and offensive, and the ending is melodramatic and wholly unconvincing. In short, this series on the whole is okay, but when it bombs the explosion tends to make one forget about earlier, more pleasant, programs.

The only thing wrong with this set is the quality of the transfer. I find it hard to believe that this was done in a professional environment. I'm on the fence about buying anything else in the Morse series, which is a bummer.

I loved the Inspector Morse series as shown in the US on PBS. I missed the show and decided to buy my favorite seasons. Much to my dismay, I discovered that the closed captions provided by PBS are NOT on the DVDs.I love the storylines, the music, the characters -- Morse, Lewis, and Strange -- and of couse the wonderful actors who brought them to life, particularly John Thaw and Kevin Whatley.I've bought three sets so far, and I enjoy them. But my hair is as white as Morse's, so for me, the sets would be PERFECT if the DVDs offered closed caption options.

I was not able to understand the English garble with no closed captions; therefore, review is incomplete.

What can we say about Morse, other than that this is a marvelous series with superb acting, writing, scenery, setting, lighting. It was Oxford as we remembered it! So beautiful. Who knew that such suspenseful goings on happened behind those hallowed walls? Add this to your collection. Very enjoyable viewing.

As an Inspector Morse fan, I have started to make a collection of Morse DVDs. I have started with this one. It is typical Morse and If you are not an Inspector Morse fan, Watch this one. It is typical. I think most people will like it if they like English Murder mysteries.

Very enjoyable.

Where else can you get a copy of an old DVD you need.

Good episode in the series. I would recommend all Morse episodes to fans of mystery drama. Good production, good acting.

Arrived on time. No problems. Very satisfied.

We liked this first episode in the first series so much we decided to order all the rest of the 12 series - so far we have not been disappointed.