User Reviews

This is arguably the standout episode of series 7, if I'm honest I guessed the villain before the crime had even been committed, but it was the combination of writing, execution, narrative and character play that made this such a terrific watch.

The appearance of former Detective, Sullivan that was the highlight, I was very sad when he left, and it was great to see he hadn't changed, still smart, authoritative, dependable and handsome, if took me a long time to take to Jack Dean's slightly abrasive Detective, but he has grown on me a lot, I thought he was excellent here, a terrific scene where he spoke fondly over his injured colleague.

It worked well as a mystery, featured some very familiar faces, but it was the dynamic between Father Brown and Sullivan that made it extra special.

A great episode. 9/10

Inspector Mallory pursues a cop killer holed up in an isolated house. However Sergeant Goodfellow takes a bullet for him and Mallory injures his shoulder.

With Alan Tylett, the alleged cop killer still at large, Scotland Yard sends in Inspector Truman to investigate.

Father Brown is familiar with him. Better known as Inspector Sullivan now also working to root out dirty cops.

This time Sullivan is happy to partner up with Father Brown. Maybe because he cannot trust other policemen. A notebook that Mallory came across containing a list of names has disappeared. This list may had contained the names of bent coppers.

This was an enjoyable episode with an ending that leaves Sullivan thinking if he has done the right thing.

It does have the problem of another policeman who suddenly appears at the police station that you have never seen before. It was good to see Sullivan being more amiable with Father Brown this time. There was also a sweet moment as Mallory thanks Goodfellow who lies unconscious in the hospital bed.

You do wonder though if Mrs Mallory ever wondered where her husband has been for the last few days?

This story has some excellent writing especially with character development missing from many of the other stories. We get to see more of the human side of the characters pulling together as a community rather than fighting with each other. This seems more like the interactions of a small rural town. I hope we see more good stories like this.

A man suspected of killing a police officer is seen near Kembleford and Mallory is determined to catch him, but he has to ask the sleuthing priest for help when disaster strikes. Sergeant Goodfellow gets shots and ends up in hospital in critical condition while Mallory is injured - and it's all because of a notebook.

The bad guy is a little bit obvious especially when it's revealed that they are corrupt members in the notebook. It's a decent episode with enough things happening to be more than agreeable. Sullivan returns to the Kembleford police station to track down a fugitive when Goodfellow and Mallory are suspended from duty. And he has a more amicable pairing with Father Brown, mainly because Sullivan can't trust anyone in the police. But it's Inspector Mallory, my favourite character in the series, who is the most entertaining here, and shows a human side, and even compliments the sergeant.

Inspector Mallory has no character development, I get he is the foil to the smart Father Brown, but his insistence on acting too quick and dumb isn't funny anymore. Even after this perfect opportunity to have him at least soften towards the Father he barely eases with Goodfellow, but still is an ass to him and everyone else. I wish they would exchange him as they have done in the past series or at least change him, it's be at least 3 series and still no change in him