#the sunday confessional

[too-antigonish]

*Adds to script*

MORSE: Um, you know what? We should really discuss all of this super-weird tension going on between us lately...maybe talk openly about our feelings? THURSDAY: Well Morse, I'm a bit reluctant because I've done some ethically questionable things and I've found myself in a bit of a pickle... MORSE: Well, you're the best man I know. I'm sure that whatever you've done, it was for the best of reasons—like protecting the people you love most in this world—perhaps even your family. THURSDAY: Well, Morse, you're right as usual—and it's funny you should bring up protecting, um, family. You see our old friend Arthur Lott is making some nasty threats against someone else I consider to be family. MORSE: Who? THURSDAY: That would be you, you idiot. MORSE: Me? THURSDAY: Yes son. MORSE: And you're only telling me now? THURSDAY: Consider yourself lucky. In canon I wouldn't tell you at all—and you certainly wouldn't figure it out on your own. MORSE: You mean we would both just keep our thoughts and feelings entirely to ourselves? Keep silent as tragedy unfolds on all sides? THURSDAY: Of course! Is there any other way? MORSE (mournfully) : No, I suppose not... ETC...

#CANON

[too-antigonish]

Update to "So this is the geekiest thing I've ever posted about Endeavour..."

So way back in February I wrote about the gunshot scene in Exeunt and some rather geeky symbolism that came out of the fact that the church was called "All Angels" in the script—short for "St. Michael and All Angels." You can go back and read about that here. 

But for a while now, I've been waiting for it to be September 29th so I can say:  Wait! There's more!

September 29th is the traditional feast day of St. Michael. It is also Colin Dexter's birthday. As it happens, it's also when the world was first introduced to Morse. The main narrative of the first Inspector Morse novel, Last Bus to Woodstock, opens with the words, "Wednesday, September 29th." 

So in a sense, Colin and Morse share a September 29th birthdate. Given Dexter's cryptic tendencies, I don't for a minute think this was accidental.

La fontaine Saint-Michel, Francisque-Joseph Duret

Now the fact that September 29th also the feast of St. Michael is something that Russell Lewis may or may not have chosen to intentionally build upon—but it's sure fun to think about--because it's another layer on top of what's already one heck of a layer cake. 

September 29th is Colin Dexter's birthday

September 29th is the date of Morse's first appearance in Last Bus to Woodstock.

The gunshot scene occurring at St. Michael's and All Angels gives it full Pagan-Endeavour-Morse symbolism (see Feb post). 

Michael is the patron saint of police officers. 

Finally, you can also throw in Michael's traditional role as guardian of the dead, a point raised by @te_angeli  on Twitter in response to the February post, where she said: 

"St Michael is, more generally, the warrior-protector of justice. He also happens to be the Christian angel of death - a psychopomp who not only walks the newly departed to their judgment, but stays to advocate for them. ...which, to think of it, had been a large part - perhaps the main part - of E.'s earthly function."

It's all more over-the-top geekiness but I find it hard to resist.

Of course I'd be negligent if I didn't include a disclaimer, courtesy of S4E1: Game:

THURSDAY: Right! Just don't go making something out of nothing, that's all. MORSE: That’s what we do, isn't it? THURSDAY: That’s what you do.

Well, it's certainly what I do. It's half the fun.

**Note: Author Mike Ripley's lovely tribute to Colin Dexter first drew my attention to the connection between Colin's birthday and the appearance of Inspector Morse.

[fanficrocks]

Morse and friends

As an accompaniment to my earlier post about Morse and loneliness, especially how he sees himself as more alone than he actually is, here are some photos of him with those who consider themselves his friends. All photos from IMdB.

[jessieren]

According to @librawritesstuff its the Sunday Confessional today and my confession revolves around a personal penchant for Evans and gum..

So, along with being handsome, talented and seemingly generally adorable, it seems our guy also likes minty fresh breath and is often spotted (by me at least) chewing gum.

Exhibit A below...

[season-77]

The Sunday Confessional

I bought a new dress, did my nails, and in excitement and anxiety, I might just carve myself a carriage out of a pumpkin because Cinderella is heading to Richmond in three days!

[shaun-evans-fanblog]

[librawritesstuff]

The Sunday Confessional: He’s got verging-on-psychopath-eyes but is insanely hot.

(Manor rehearsal/promo)

[thewatcher98]

Don't ask me why but I LOVE this gif

All his poor little meow meow energy it's showing and for some reason I'm a sucker for it (am I a bad person??)

***Okay so this belongs to a @snappyjenkins gifset and you can find the original post HERE. I'm so sorry. Didn't mean to steal or anything. Unfortunately Pinterest had no link. Thank you @phoenixflames12 so much for telling me.***

[missjuliemuc]

Interestingly, these conversations are very much about

curls and messy hair

freckles and blue eyes

hands and 'THAT' back

Not that I would disagree with that.

But I wonder if I'm the only one who wants to write a poem about the irresistible curve of his upper lip and his velvety voice that completely envelops you - especially when it comes from close range?

Tell me, am I?

[too-antigonish]

Top 10 Shaun Evans Acting Moments in Endeavour

This is quick-and-dirty, off-the-top-of-my-head sort of list—so don't hold me to it. 

Making his move on Rosalind Calloway

S1E0: Pilot

2. The death of Morse's father

S1E4: Home

3. Morse tells Thursday about prison

S3E1: Ride

4. The infamous zipper scene

S3E2: Arcadia

5. Joan leaves home

S3E4: Coda

6. Bright tells Morse that his sergeant's exam was "lost."

S4E1: Game

7. On the rooftop with Joan

S5E3: Passenger

8. Violetta comes to Morse's house

S7E2: Raga

9. Morse's showdown with Gwen

S7E2: Raga

10. The pub scene in Exeunt

S9E3: Exeunt

What did I miss?

[fanficrocks]

Morse, I I don't want your pity.

Time for the Sunday confessional... and I still cannot get over how Morse and Joan just could not communicate in Harvest! To add insult to injury, that was just the start of their inability to say what they meant.

A brief meeting and an inevitable parting...

And then she has to be sedated before he can show his feelings!

[jessieren]

The Sunday Confessional

We all regularly express our love for the S3 (and S8) curly hair of despair, but Evans has also presented us with a range of different hairstyles (and lengths) in real life too.

Here's a rundown of a few of them through the years - ranging from shortest to longest

The 'first day of school' short carefully preened cut... usually reserved for tv interviews/formal events

2. Short and styled with only a trace of curl... significant bonus points for the beard (looking at you @season-77

3. Still short but curls beginning to escape... (bonus points for post workout sweatiness)

4. Similar length but gelled into submission (I'd place bets he'd had a haircut the day of that second photo....)

5. The curls the curls the curls... extra extra bonus points for sweatiness and giggles... (this appears to be Evans default setting)

6. Early years long goldilocks curls... veering from the shampoo ad glossiness of Teacher to the questionable central parting of Gone

7. Later years long curls... big nope to the ponytail (although bonus points for snug navy shirt...)

[too-antigonish]

@jessieren I see how you just snuck in another one there!

[season-77]

The Sunday Confessional: I baked a cheesecake, a gingerbread cake, and a poppy seed torte today, so naturally, I’ve got absolutely nothing for today!

But, inspired by my recent chats with @librawritesstuff and @jessieren, I’ve spent the entire day singing while baking:

"Santa baby, just slip Evans under the tree for me Been an awful good girl"

Cheers, darlings! 🥂

[shaun-evans-fanblog]

Random shots from various plays.

[librawritesstuff]

I believe I have succumbed to the same I-Have-No-Idea-What-Day-It-Is disease that has afflicted @jessieren

Woke up thinking it’s Sunday.

So therefore, The Sunday Confessional On A Saturday

I slowed the speed on @sircolinmorgan gif to 60% and may never leave the house.

Also @season-77 may have added to that sequestration