Foyle's War: Set 5
starring: Michael Kitchen, Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks
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Studio: Acorn MediaRelease Date: 08/05/2008Run time: 277 minutes
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No one was unhappy when World War II ended, but the demise of Foyle's War is something else entirely. For fans of this first-rate British murder mystery series, set against the backdrop of that epic conflict, Set 5 represents something of a reprieve; although Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) retired at the end of Set 4, circumstances force him to return to action in "Plan of Attack," the first of three 90-minute episodes (each on its own disc) offered here. But by the end of this set, the war is over and Foyle has eased back into retirement. That's lamentable. Smartly conceived and often quite masterfully executed, this show will certainly be missed. "History meets mystery" has been the concept from the beginning, as the low-key (like Peter Falk's Columbo, he knows much more than he lets on), unfailingly decent Foyle and his assistants, Sgt. Paul Milner (Anthony Howell) and driver Samantha "Sam" Stewart (Honeysuckle Weeks), solve murders and various other crimes in and around bucolic Hastings, England, while WWII rages on at home and abroad. But this time out, the war provides much more than context, as the murders tend to be directly related to it. What's more, Set 5 affectingly deals with combat's heavy emotional psychological toll. It's a burden we see carried by the cartographer who can't bear knowing that his work is helping to kill innocent German civilians (in "Plan of Attack"); by the maimed former POW struggling to readjust to life at home, the teenager whose job it is to deliver bad news telegrams to soldiers' families, and the Jewish doctor, a refugee from Poland, whose survivor's guilt leads him down a very dark path (all three in "Broken Souls"); and even by Foyle's own son (Julian Ovenden, in "All Clear"). OK, so the mysteries may not be all that mysterious--perceptive viewers will have little difficulty identifying the culprits. But with its multi-layered storytelling (the scripts were written by creator Anthony Horowitz) and fine production values (the cinematography, editing, and music are all excellent), Foyle's War is a whodunit that's both a prime example of its genre and thoroughly successful on its own unique terms. Bonus features include a brief "making of" featurette and cast filmographies. --Sam Graham
Studio: Acorn MediaRelease Date: 08/05/2008Run time: 277 minutes
Amazon.com:
No one was unhappy when World War II ended, but the demise of Foyle's War is something else entirely. For fans of this first-rate British murder mystery series, set against the backdrop of that epic conflict, Set 5 represents something of a reprieve; although Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) retired at the end of Set 4, circumstances force him to return to action in "Plan of Attack," the first of three 90-minute episodes (each on its own disc) offered here. But by the end of this set, the war is over and Foyle has eased back into retirement. That's lamentable. Smartly conceived and often quite masterfully executed, this show will certainly be missed. "History meets mystery" has been the concept from the beginning, as the low-key (like Peter Falk's Columbo, he knows much more than he lets on), unfailingly decent Foyle and his assistants, Sgt. Paul Milner (Anthony Howell) and driver Samantha "Sam" Stewart (Honeysuckle Weeks), solve murders and various other crimes in and around bucolic Hastings, England, while WWII rages on at home and abroad. But this time out, the war provides much more than context, as the murders tend to be directly related to it. What's more, Set 5 affectingly deals with combat's heavy emotional psychological toll. It's a burden we see carried by the cartographer who can't bear knowing that his work is helping to kill innocent German civilians (in "Plan of Attack"); by the maimed former POW struggling to readjust to life at home, the teenager whose job it is to deliver bad news telegrams to soldiers' families, and the Jewish doctor, a refugee from Poland, whose survivor's guilt leads him down a very dark path (all three in "Broken Souls"); and even by Foyle's own son (Julian Ovenden, in "All Clear"). OK, so the mysteries may not be all that mysterious--perceptive viewers will have little difficulty identifying the culprits. But with its multi-layered storytelling (the scripts were written by creator Anthony Horowitz) and fine production values (the cinematography, editing, and music are all excellent), Foyle's War is a whodunit that's both a prime example of its genre and thoroughly successful on its own unique terms. Bonus features include a brief "making of" featurette and cast filmographies. --Sam Graham
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Outstanding Series
This may be the best overall mystery series I have ever seen, and I've seen most of them.It's in the fine old line of British whodunnits but it is so much more.First of all, it is the role for which Michael Kitchen was born--his portrayal of the decent, hardnosed, brilliant police detective is flawless and riveting.Moreover, the rest of the cast is just as good and gives him excellent backup.But what sets this series apart is the meticulous depiction of wartime England and the ordeal that ... Read More
Rating: - Foyle's war is missed
I've watched all 5 seasons and sadly this is the end. I can't think of a better researched Mystery program on TV in quite a long time. If you miss watching this series you just don't know what your missing. The writing and acting are top notch and the look and feel of it are a walk down memory lane. 10 stars isn't enough !!!!!!
Rating: - More Foyle's War
I loved this series and was not ready for it to end.Certianly, they could have gotten a few more years out of this before ending the story!Series 5 is too short and I will miss all of these characters.These last stories are kind of sad, and reflect life as it really is, both bitter and sweet.I'm a big fan and will miss this story, as Series 5 is the end.
Rating: - Foyles War Set 5
Foyles War is one of those rare television series that hits the nail on the head in depiciting a past historical period.Michael Kitchen is a great actor and he is the perfect choice to play DCS Foyle.The supporting cast is excellent also and the interplay between the characters is truly special.
Rating: - Foyle's War Review
It is hard to find movies depicting men of integrity, as well as compassion for people. Excellent acting, background music, as well as background scenery. Even though these DVDs are costly, for me and my wife, the cost was an investment in learning more about the activities of some of the English participants of World War II, not to mention excellent mysteries.
- Outstanding SeriesThis may be the best overall mystery series I have ever seen, and I've seen most of them.It's in the fine old line of British whodunnits but it is so much more.First of all, it is the role for which Michael Kitchen was born--his portrayal of the decent, hardnosed, brilliant police detective is flawless and riveting.Moreover, the rest of the cast is just as good and gives him excellent backup.But what sets this series apart is the meticulous depiction of wartime England and the ordeal that ... Read More
- Foyle's war is missedI've watched all 5 seasons and sadly this is the end. I can't think of a better researched Mystery program on TV in quite a long time. If you miss watching this series you just don't know what your missing. The writing and acting are top notch and the look and feel of it are a walk down memory lane. 10 stars isn't enough !!!!!!
- More Foyle's WarI loved this series and was not ready for it to end.Certianly, they could have gotten a few more years out of this before ending the story!Series 5 is too short and I will miss all of these characters.These last stories are kind of sad, and reflect life as it really is, both bitter and sweet.I'm a big fan and will miss this story, as Series 5 is the end.
- Foyles War Set 5Foyles War is one of those rare television series that hits the nail on the head in depiciting a past historical period.Michael Kitchen is a great actor and he is the perfect choice to play DCS Foyle.The supporting cast is excellent also and the interplay between the characters is truly special.
- Foyle's War ReviewIt is hard to find movies depicting men of integrity, as well as compassion for people. Excellent acting, background music, as well as background scenery. Even though these DVDs are costly, for me and my wife, the cost was an investment in learning more about the activities of some of the English participants of World War II, not to mention excellent mysteries.
