I have always loved Beyond the Grave, it's one of those episodes of Midsomer Murders where everything is on point, the story, the characters, production values, and of course the mystery itself.
I've read reviews of those deeming it confusing, I wouldn't go along with that, I'd say it deals with a complex story, it's basically all about mental torture, and mental control, how on Earth would you tell a story about those factors easily.
There are of course some nonsensical elements, the whole involvement of Nico is bonkers, I can imagine the health and safety brigade in this situation.
I love the eeriness of this story, it really does have a spooky feel to it, everything about it is subtle, nothing is overplayed. It works so well largely due to Cheryl Campbell, her out and out loveliness, plus the sincerity she injects into the character, she is truly excellent.
The characters are so big and bold, a trait the producers seemed to lose in later years, each of the characterisations here are memorable, Prunella Scales's 'Eleanor Bunsall' perhaps being the boldest on display, she's fantastic, as is Sylvestra Le Touzel as the behind the scenes Linda Marquis.
It's a mix of humour, intrigue and clever storytelling, Midsomer almost at its very best, 9/10
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