MI5 suspects British atomic research has been infiltrated and asks Foyle to look into whether a Russian spy network could be at work in the heart of London.MI5 suspects British atomic research has been infiltrated and asks Foyle to look into whether a Russian spy network could be at work in the heart of London.MI5 suspects British atomic research has been infiltrated and asks Foyle to look into whether a Russian spy network could be at work in the heart of London.
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- TriviaSeries writer and creator Anthony Horowitz also writes a book series in which a fictionalized version of himself teams up with a private investigator to solve crimes. The opening chapter of The Sentence is Death finds Horowitz on the set of The Eternity Ring, witnessing the difficulties around filming the street scene where Sam gets off the bus. Horowitz acknowledges the anachronistic bus (see Goofs section).
- GoofsThis is set in 1946 and early in the story a London Routemaster bus is seen but the first prototype of these buses didn't appear until 1954
- Quotes
Sam Wainwright: How're we going to get in there?
Christopher Foyle: With a key.
Sam Wainwright: Where'd you get that?
Christopher Foyle: I 'liberated' it.
Sam Wainwright: Is this quite legal?
Christopher Foyle: Well, it's not all legal, but the security service doesn't seem to have much regard for the law.
- ConnectionsReferences Foyle's War: Fifty Ships (2003)
- SoundtracksMoonlight Sonata
(uncredited)
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Ludwig von Beethoven)
Played on piano
After a three year absence, 'Foyle's War' returned after initially being cancelled. The first episode since the revival "The Eternity Ring" has enough good things to make it worth watching, but it is a long way from being one of the best episodes. For the start of the series' return it's hard not to feel disappointed somewhat and already gives the impression that the series should have ended after "The Hide" (a fine episode and by far the best episode of that respective season) as initially intended.
"The Eternity Ring" does to me have flaws that are pretty unusual for 'Foyle's War'. It is one of the few episodes to have issues with pacing, parts did feel rushed which was quite a change after the deliberately "slow" pace of the previous episodes that was perfect for a series with complex story lines with a lot going on. This does affect the story-telling, which is compelling enough and has some clever turns and interesting characters but it is not the clearest of plots, some parts do confuse.
While the period detail is absolutely splendid and very evocative, some of the photography is unfocused and chaotic, very uncharacteristic for 'Foyle's War' where the episodes are shot beautifully.
However, the rest of the production values are high. with beautiful costumes, the evocative way the characters are made up, the look of the houses and cars, pretty locations and authentic-looking scenery. The music is in keeping with the mood and doesn't overpower the drama while still making an impact.
Writing is intelligent, sophisticated and thought-provoking and while the story could have been much better told it still maintains interest. One thing that wasn't picked up by me but now is and admired hugely is the tackling of what was seen as truths but some really misconceptions and seeing British during and after the war in a new light. This was a bold move and dealt with a lot of honesty and tact. The character tensions were also handled very well and added a lot of intrigue.
Michael Kitchen is truly superb as Foyle, subtle, intensely determined, commanding and above all human. One of the most interesting television detectives there's ever been and Kitchen has rarely been better. Honeysuckle Weeks is charming and loyal, while the reintroduction of Hilda and the introduction of Arthur are done well.
Nicholas Jones, Kate Duchene, Joe Duttine and Stephen Boxer give strong supporting performances.
Overall, decent but really not such a wonderful series at its best. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- Nov 7, 2017
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