This episode is among the best in the excellent series, because of the realistic human conditions underlying several of the sub-plots. Foyle applies intuitive logic to solving murders, while World War II is consuming all of England's resources. Several social themes are cleverly woven into "Among the Few", in the highly entertaining Foyle's War, starring the charming Michael Kitchen as Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle, in Hastings, England. Likewise with the strong supporting cast, with standouts being Christina Cole, Selina Cadell and David Troughton. Honeysuckle Weeks is charming and loyal, with some nice touches of subtle humour as ever, and Anthony Howell is wonderful, have really admired what the show does with his character. One of the most interesting television detectives there's ever been and Kitchen has rarely been better. Michael Kitchen is truly superb as Foyle, subtle, intensely determined, commanding and above all human. Andrew is becoming more interesting with every episode. The character tensions were also handled very well and added a lot of intrigue. The background information is so well researched and is every bit as interesting as the mystery itself. This was a bold move and dealt with a lot of honesty and tact. 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 the war in a new light. Really liked the RAF scenes, the planes, Foyle's intuitive crime-solving, the social themes touched upon and the realistic and honest portrayal of the human conditions. It paces itself deliberately but with so much going on it's never once dull and the twists and turns that slowly unfold keep coming.
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The story is complicated, with a lot of strands that requires full attention, but clever and from start to finish intriguing. Writing is intelligent, sophisticated and thought-provoking, establishing Foyle's personality with so much depth already and providing some tense and heart-tugging moments. The music is in keeping with the mood and doesn't overpower the drama while still making an impact. Have always admired the visual detail that went into 'Foyle's War' and how high quality the production values are, with beautiful costumes, the evocative way the characters are made up, the look of the houses and cars, pretty locations and authentic-looking scenery. Like with many 'Foyle's War' episodes, on re-watch there was much more appreciation had for how well established the character development, tone and themes are for so early on and things that didn't quite connect entirely at first made more sense on re-watches. My only complaint actually is the ending, which for 'Foyle's War' was a little on the far-fetched side.
Can understand those saying that the undercover stuff with Sam needs suspension of disbelief, thought so myself when reading the summary and it was at first but got more intriguing and feasible once things became more twisty. "Among the Few" is yet another excellent episode, not quite as good as the previous Season 2 episode "Fifty Ships" but almost.
Everything that came over as brilliant on first viewings still are brilliant on re-watches. Love it even more now, on re-watches things that didn't quite make sense at first are clearer and things that were not noticed or appreciated before are and much admired. Pilots and their girlfriends live fast and die young in a story of greed and passion where Foyle finds appearances are deceptive.ĭivided loyalties lead to revenge and murder when a businessman puts profits before principles in a secret pact with the Nazis.įoyle finds himself accused of a serious offense, which complicates his hunt for a murderer at a sinister hotel.Loved 'Foyle's War' and was immediately hooked when first getting into it. on 4 DVDs.įoyle's determined investigation of a body on a deserted beach puts at risk the donation of American Aid and the crucial start of the Lend-Lease in the war. Mystery blends with history, moral complexity, and period atmosphere in this splendid British series.
The battle comes to Foyle in its own way as he probes war-related cases of murder, espionage, and treason. While WWII rages across the Channel, police detective Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) reluctantly remains on duty in his quiet English coastal town.
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