Dalziel & Pascoe: Season 2

The screenplay faithfully reflects the author’s writings, and the acting is superb. The cinematics are beautiful. The dialogue is realistic, although it would help most American viewers to turn on subtitles, and learn a little about the slang terminology used in the vicinity of Yorkshire. Still, I had little trouble understanding what was taking place.The first episode (Ruling Passion) is very close to the book, even though the plot is very complex. In it, Pascoe and his very pregnant wife, Ellie, travel to Oxfordshire to celebrate with friends. When the Pascoes arrive, they find three of them horribly murdered after being shot with a shotgun. The plot was complicated, but very well executed by the cast and crew. In this episode, we a I purchased this DVD used from Amazon.com. It is a faithful presentation of author Reginald Hill’s police procedural novels set in Yorkshire, England in the modern era. This set of two discs consists of four episodes representing four of the author’s novels: “Ruling Passion,” “A Killing Kindness,” “Deadheads,” and “Exit Lines.” I have read all of the author’s Dalziel & Pascoe novels, and I have reviewed all of them. The actors who played the starring roles in the TV series are: Warren Clarke as Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel, Colin Buchanan as Detective Inspector Peter Pascoe, and Susannah Corbett as Pascoe’s wife Ellie. I found that, so far, my reviews and ratings of the TV episodes closely matches my reviews and ratings of the novels.re introduced to the new police cadet graduate, Police Constable (PC) Singh (Dalziel calls him Gunga). We have already met Detective Sergeant Wield (Wieldy). who is played very well by David Royle, in Season 1. Although I did not like the book, awarding it only two stars, I liked the TV episode better, and would easily award it three stars. In this episode the Pascoe family receives a new addition as Ellie gives birth to a baby girl who they name Rose. Andy Dalziel becomes her godfather. The reason for not awarding a higher rating is the complexity of the plot. It is too difficult to easily follow.The second episode (A Killing Kindness) also follows the book closely. In it, women, and especially young women, are being strangled, and their bodies are being posed by a serial killer who calls the local newspaper after each murder. Using different voices, he quotes from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Coincidentally, that play is being presented by students at a local school, the ”Bishop Crump Comprehensive,” at the time, and rehearsals are under way. Some of the victims are members of the cast. At the center of the investigation is a band of gypsies who are camped alongside a local glider club. The gypsies’ horses occasionally escape and run out onto the airfield, endangering the glider pilots who are attempting to land. The gypsies, of course, are feared and resented by the locals, so they become the primary suspects in the minds of the citizenry. Dalziel and Pascoe are not so sure, but one of the victims is found in the tent of a gypsy fortune teller at the site of a horse fair. That increases the focus on the gypsies. Dalziel and Pascoe follow different leads to come to the same conclusion: the real killer is somebody not suspected at all. In the end, they identify the killer, and determine his motive for what the press has been calling the “Hamlet Murders.” This one is a little better than the first episode, so I award it three stars. It does, however, have a complex plot.The third episode (Deadheads) is, again, faithful to the book. When I read the original novel, I awarded it four stars. This time, however, the TV episode is not as clear in its portrayal of the plot, the characters and the relationship between them. Some viewers who had not read the novel might have difficulty following the story. The title comes from the practice of deadheading roses, and roses seem to be a central theme in the plot. Unfortunately, the author (Reginald Hill) left his readers with unanswered questions, and the TV episode did not answer them. Only three stars for this episode.The fourth episode is titled “Exit Lines.” In this episode, we are introduced the Police Constable (PC) Hector, a character who will appear again in future episodes. This story involves a ring that is smuggling heroin into England using a helicopter that ferries European guests to an exclusive hunting club, where they come to shoot pheasants. Andy Dalziel is investigating that crime, while Peter Pascoe is investigating the brutal murder of an old man during a burglary that nets the criminal nothing more than a watch and some medals he received during WWII. The two cases become linked, and both are solved by the intrepid Yorkshire detectives. This was a four-star production, in my estimation.These are really well done TV shows. They are highly entertaining, and represent some of the highest quality video produced by the BBC. I highly recommend Season 2 of the “Dalziel & Pascoe” TV Series DVDs. I award the episode three stars of a total of five. Excellent television with high entertainment values. Stay tuned for Season 3.

Had heard about this show but never seen it. So far have watched 3 episodes and will soon order more.

Dalziel and Pascoe season 2 is well worth ownimg,it has 4 shows 90 minutes each and who done it type stories.Warren Clarke as Dalziel is very good and the last story in the set is Exit Lines which it looks like he may have killed someone in a hit and run accident,but never fear the real case will be solved,the other three stories are good too so check it out you might become a fan of D AND P.

I have both season 1 and season 2 and shout to the heavens, "when is season 3 coming out?" I love these coppers singularly, but, even more so together. Well-rounded and educated Inspector Pascoe makes a great and dignified straight man to, his boss, Detective Dalziel, who is either scratching his boccies in public, or swilling whiskey as if the Scots were going to lose the recipe sometime soon. This series is very well written, produced, and acted. Maybe it's not quite the most fun you can have with your clothes on, but, hey, you're home, clothing is optional.

Great series. Detective Andy Dalziel is an idiosyncratic, no-nonsense copper with a penetrating wit and questionable personal habits. Inspector Peter Pascoe is his cultured sidekick -- a thoughtful man with a degree in Social Scienced, a caring attitude, and a sharp brain. These two contrasting characters who share a passionate commitment to justice, forge an impressive crime-solving partnership and a tentative friendship. There are four episodes with lots of twist and turns. Subtitles help the deaf and hearing impaired. I actually use it because of the accents.

Great combination of Brit humor and gritty detective work. Fat Andy (Dalziel..pronounced Dee-ehl) is rude, crude and attentive to small detail. Pascoe can be a bit of twit for a partner at times but works well with Dalziel. Great entertainment if you can understand some of the various dialects from the north of England.

enjoyed ~ not the best I've seen but decent enough !

Good series, interesting and entertaining.

Series Two is just as good as the first Series of Dalziel and Pascoe. The actors are terrific and the stories continue to be well developed and interesting. If you enjoy British detective drama - this is the series for you. Some wonderful British locales add to the flavour of everything and overall make watching pure enjoyment. One note: Occasionally the British accents against the background 'noise' make it hard to clearly understand the dialogue. But this is not frequent nor does it detract from the positive experience of the Series.

Outstanding series - good pairing of curmudgeonly old school Dalziel with modern yuppie assistant Pascoe. Tight & witty writing, good acting from lead characters & supporting cast. Every episode keeps viewers locked in suspense. Highly recommend it, you won't easily find quality like this today.

Really enjoyed this video. I like most British police drama and this did not disappoint. I would definately recommend this video series

Loved the gritty detective series

Brilliant series!