Category Archives: Mystery

Analysis of a Scene XLV: Remembering William Simons in “The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries”

Posted on July 1, 2019 by RFodchuk

Admin and I were greatly saddened to hear of William Simons‘ recent passing at the age of 79.  Mr. Simons was such an indelible part of the “Inspector Alleyn Mysteries”, playing Alleyn’s stalwart, imperturbable right-hand man, Inspector Br’er Fox.   He … Continue reading →

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What is Next for Luther and George Cornelius?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by admin

The Mirror has a little article up today (June 19, 2019) with the rather lengthy title “Luther season 6: Release date, cast, plot, trailer, Netflix availability.”  Right now there is just a lot of speculation as to what is next … Continue reading →

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Happy World Whisky Day!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by RFodchuk

Happy World Whisky Day from the Appreciation!

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Analysis of a Scene XLIV: Alleyn Conducts a Sting Operation in “A Man Lay Dead”

Posted on May 13, 2019 by RFodchuk

Admin and I thought we’d revisit an older Alleyn episode for a change of pace, so we’re going all the way back to S01E01 of the “Inspector Alleyn Mysteries“, titled “A Man Lay Dead” (1993), based on the Ngaio Marsh … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther” S05E04

Posted on April 17, 2019 by RFodchuk

On the previous episode of  “Luther”, as recapped by Fearless Admin, absolutely everyone was in trouble.  Luther’s colleague Benny Silver (Michael Smiley) survived kidnapping and torture at George Cornelius’ (Mr. Malahide) hands only to be shot dead by the fearsome … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther” S05E03

Posted on February 24, 2019 by admin

In Luther S05E03 the stakes which are already up a burning tree as RFodchuk has described get even higher and hotter. In the previous episode, Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) had just murdered Alastair Cornelius (Andrew Mullan) despite there being an … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther” S05E02

Posted on February 6, 2019 by RFodchuk

And after a slight interval, we’re back with episode 2 of Mr. Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther”!  You can read Admin’s recap of episode 1 here.  To briefly summarize, DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) already has a number of … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in Luther S05E01

Posted on January 16, 2019 by admin

What better way to start a new year than with some dubious policing, violent serial killing, and an irascible old-school gangster.  (You can check out recaps for S04E01 and S04E02 to get familiarized with Gorgeous George.)  Yep, another series of … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a Scene XLI: Chisholm Borrows Money

Posted on December 23, 2018 by admin

Admin: It is time for a Christmas themed Analysis of a Scene.  While “Minder on the Orient Express” might not seem especially Christmassy, it actually is.  Back in 1985 it aired on Christmas day as the highlight of ITV’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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Luther Series 5 Given January 1 Start Date

Posted on December 8, 2018 by admin

The BBC have confirmed that series 5 of Luther will begin January 1, 2019.  A bit of George Cornelius sounds like a good way to start any year, so that is fantastic news.    They have also released a nice … Continue reading →

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