Its funny but since re-watching Endeavour prior to the start of this season (and sorry if this is a repeat comment for some) when I realised that althought the plots were quite complicated I got caught up in the visual representation / recreation of the era, but also the rather "knowing" nods to the fact that this series only exists because of Morse.
So the whole story within a story of the tv police series being used to make points not just about the Endeavour police characters but about actors!
Sometimes it is a bit too clever by half ...
But also I am hopeless at recognising characters. On a thread about another series I said I dont need a recap at the start of each episode, I need a little bio about each character. Those of you who can not only recognise the characters and their back stories must get so much more out of it.
But I am getting really fed up with the Joan story line. Given that Morse is being so prim about her, and based on previous episodes, he would have written a well thought out note of apology and asked if they could still meet. Also of course we know from the Morse series that she is never referred to.
I dont think Thursday would have told the other police force / division. But he is very clear that given the impact of being shot on him and his family, and all their current troubles, he just wants to move on to a quiet and of service. But I am really sad we haven't had more of Win. For instance last week, she was all for staying. Why has she changed her mind. Couldn't they have had a scene between the two of them talking it over. So much of her life is being let down by her family.
Also, I dont think that Thursday would ever be bent, although we know from earlier episodes that he wasn't above use of (illegal) to get a result. And that's where he and Bright bond. And why even though for both of them they agree to share the responsibility for Morse restarting the investigation into the children's home.
By the way, given the vast area, however did they decide where to dig. Its not like they had sonar or whatever it is called.
Going back to Thursday its funny that he has never commented on the Freemasons, and their influence, or that his future son in law using that to get ahead. But maybe that's why he has a soft spot for Endeavour. As he doesn't make any effort to be part of any networks.
But I am much more detached watching this series.