7.7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Set in 1965, young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse investigates a case in Oxford. A prequel series to the the Inspector Morse series.
Starring: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Anton Lesser, Jack LaskeyMystery | 100% |
Drama | 81% |
Crime | 9% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 0.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A prequel to the popular British television series “Inspector Morse,” which enjoyed a healthy run between 1987 and 2000, “Endeavour” intends to restart the franchise in a younger direction, hoping to entice a new generation of viewers willing to be sucked into fussy behaviors, dire crimes, and extended sequences of clue gathering. To be completely fair to “Endeavour,” I’m not familiar with the original “Inspector Morse” program; however, to the production’s credit, they’ve managed to create a story that doesn’t require complete fandom to figure out and embrace, managing to reintroduce the beloved character without leaving outsiders in the dark, while admirers will still be able to detect familiar pieces of personality.
The AVC encoded image (1.78:1 aspect ratio) presentation carries a sharp, crisp appearance befitting a television production. A mild amount of banding and ghosting is detected, but fine detail is excellent, registering the subtleties of reaction and the textures of period costuming, while also providing rich HD life to highly decorated interiors. Colors are accurate and stable, displaying greenery with confidence, while more brownish tones are communicated with authority. Skintones are purposefully drained and accurate. Shadow detail is somewhat solidified but not impenetrable, as most of the effort is captured during the day, fully illuminating the frame.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix is a basic television track that doesn't challenge but also doesn't lessen the listening experience. Dialogue exchanges are clean and tightly arranged in the front stage, a necessity when dealing with such a meticulously scripted effort, offering voices that sound deep and meaningful. Scoring isn't pronounced, but quite capable in support mode, never sounding tinny. Opera selections register in full, adding to the ambiance of the program. Low-end isn't ultilized. No distortion was detected.
There is no supplementary material on this disc.
A whodunit all the way to its unexpectedly theatrical conclusion, "Endeavour" entertains with its switcheroo atmosphere and attention to character detail. I'm sure those addicted to Inspector Morse will be pleased with the results, but that an average viewer with no history with the program can jump right in and enjoy the ride of deceptions and discoveries is quite an achievement.
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