I'd say yes! This is a simply amazing episode and not only my personal favourite of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" but also of the entire Jeremy Brett adaptations. And I say this as a devout fan of Brett and of the Granada series.
As with the case of all the Brett Holmes adaptations, The Dying Detective is wonderfully made. The costumes, scenery and sets are beautiful and very evocative, and the atmosphere is suitably meticulous. For me, The Dying Detective also has some of the best camera work of the series.
The music always did have an ability to move and haunt me, and The Dying Detective without being too obtrusive or low key is no exception. The script is intelligently written and the story from start to finish is compelling and the most well paced in my opinion of the Memoirs adaptations.
Not only this, the final ten minutes manage to be both intense and moving, intense because of the atmosphere and the quality of Hyde's performance and moving because of simply knowing how ill Jeremy Brett was at the time. Regardless of this, the gritty baritone and commanding presence are still there and I'd go as far to say it is one of Brett's best performances of the entire series mainly due to its emotional weight.
Edward Hardwicke is an ideal and thoughtful contrast, and in support Jonathan Hyde's chilling turn stands out. Overall, a truly wonderful episode and one of my personal favourites of this great series. 10/10 Bethany Cox
As with the case of all the Brett Holmes adaptations, The Dying Detective is wonderfully made. The costumes, scenery and sets are beautiful and very evocative, and the atmosphere is suitably meticulous. For me, The Dying Detective also has some of the best camera work of the series.
The music always did have an ability to move and haunt me, and The Dying Detective without being too obtrusive or low key is no exception. The script is intelligently written and the story from start to finish is compelling and the most well paced in my opinion of the Memoirs adaptations.
Not only this, the final ten minutes manage to be both intense and moving, intense because of the atmosphere and the quality of Hyde's performance and moving because of simply knowing how ill Jeremy Brett was at the time. Regardless of this, the gritty baritone and commanding presence are still there and I'd go as far to say it is one of Brett's best performances of the entire series mainly due to its emotional weight.
Edward Hardwicke is an ideal and thoughtful contrast, and in support Jonathan Hyde's chilling turn stands out. Overall, a truly wonderful episode and one of my personal favourites of this great series. 10/10 Bethany Cox