The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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Actor: Inspector Lynley MysteriesDirector: n/a
Brand: WGBH HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1892 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-02
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: WG42139
Studio: WGBH Boston
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- Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small star as popular crime-fighting duo Inspector Lynley and Detective Sergeant Havers, in the series originally adapted from the novels of Elizabeth George. Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers, the most celebrated British detectives duo in years, employ cunning, intuition, and street smarts to unravel some of the most heinous and suspenseful crimes.
DVD Reviews of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
DVD Review: British Mystery at its Finest
Summary: 5 Stars
"You want to know how someone died, find out how they lived, how they loved." -- Natural Causes
Fans of British mystery can't get enough of this stellar gem. Now that its future is in doubt, and fans are trying to convince the BBC to go forward with the show, we can look back and appreciate just how good this series showcased on PBS's "Mystery" has been. Nathaniel Parker's Inspector Lynley and Sharon Small's Barbara Havers have become the finest duo on television, mystery or otherwise.
The Inspector Lynley series is smart and atmospheric, Debbie Wiseman's opening music setting the tone for each intriguing installment. Based on Elizabeth George's characters, the BBC show has grown and matured beyond the books, which has frustrated some yet delighted others. The dashing Lynley was originally paired with Havers because it was taken for granted he would not be distracted by her in a romantic way. He was Oxford and she was from the other side of life.
The clashes that came in the first two seasons due to those differences became less important as the two quickly found there was more to each other than their reputations. They proved a great team and became quite close, their deep friendship and affection for each other rarely dwelled upon but always there beneath the surface. By season three when personal crisis hit both of them hard it was each other to which they clung.
By season five the series had become more than the sum of its parts. Havers had softened some over time and Lynley had become more accessible, both due to the influence of the other. Season five began with Lynley suspended pending an inquiry into brutality charges. Barbara has been paired with a new D.I., a very pregnant one a bit caustic regarding Lynley who, for his part, does not endear himself to her when he unofficially starts helping and thinks she is overlooking promising leads.
"Natural Causes" began the season in fine style, and even some fun, as towards the conclusion Havers is the D.I., Lynley doing her bidding. The final episode finds a murder in Soho tied to Bosnia, even Lynley's Helen, winningly portrayed in season five by Catherine Russell, lending a helping hand. But this bookend to the season had tragic overtones, Lynley discovering an entire world can change in "The Blink of an Eye."
Parker and Small are fabulous in their roles, giving carefully nuanced performances in mysteries both intelligent and entertaining. If not for PBS this marvelous British series might not have garnered so many fans. Those just discovering this fine series and wanting to catch up with all the happenings prior to the short season six, will definitely find plenty to write home about, as the saying goes, with this set. The episodes are as follows:
SEASON ONE / Well-Schooled in Murder --- Payment in Blood --- For the Sake of Elena --- Missing Joseph SEASON TWO / Playing for the Ashes --- In the Presence of the Enemy --- A Suitable Vengeance --- Deception on His Mind SEASON THREE / In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner --- A Traitor to Memory --- A Cry for Justice --- If Wishes Were Horses SEASON FOUR / In Divine Proportion --- In the Guise of Death --- The Seed of Cunning --- The Word of God SEASON FIVE --- Natural Causes --- One Guilty Deed --- Chinese Walls --- In the Blink of an Eye
Fans of quality television and especially mystery lovers will find a bonanza in these 20 installments starring Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small as Lynley and Havers. Fans truly cherish this show as much as Lynley does his cars. Hopefully fans of this fine show will prevail so we can continue to follow this most literate and atmospheric of mystery series.
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Description of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small star as popular crime-fighting duo Inspector Lynley and Detective Sergeant Havers in the series originally adapted from the novels of Elizabeth George.Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers the most celebrated British detectives duo in years employ cunning intuition and street smarts to unravel some of the most heinous and suspenseful crimes. Despite their obvious differences his is an upper-crust aristocrat while she is decidedly working class- the sleuths evolve into a potent team deciphering tantalizing mysteries. Based on the popular detective novels of Elizabeth George and starring Nathaniel Parker (Far from the Madding Crowd) and Sharon Small (About a Boy).Contains all 21 of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries including the pilot episode A Great Deliverance and the mysteries of Series 123 4 and 5.System Requirements:TRT: 1892 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/WGBH BOSTON UPC: 783421421394 Manufacturer No: WG42139Bestsellers in DVD
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