He is subsequently revealed as being one of the main villains in the historic child abuse scandal after the case was left somewhat unresolved in the season 2 finale Neverland. In regards to Blenheim Vale, Arthur Lott (played by Danny Webb) returns to the series, having last appeared in the show's pilot episode. But in reality, Endeavour wishes her the best and gives her a long hug before Joan and Jim set off on their honeymoon.Īs is often the way of Endeavour, everything is seemingly connected and no more so than in this final episode. Instead, we're treated to a dream sequence of Endeavour attending the wedding reception and in the fantasy, Endeavour finally admits how he feels to Joan, leading to the pair sharing a passionate kiss.

And Joan and Jim's wedding only confirms that. The occasion of Joan Thursday (Sara Vickers) and DS Jim Strange's (Sean Rigby) wedding is bittersweet for many fans because although Endeavour and Joan's romance has been teased throughout the series, it seems as though it just never was meant to be for this pair. In the background of this final episode were a number of other pressing scenarios too: Blenheim Vale, Joan and Strange's wedding, Sam's defiance, Fred's changing moods and, of course, the state of Fred and Endeavour's relationship. His motivations for murder were driven by his own prejudice, homophobia and racism, not appearing remorseful at all but stating that he was doing the job that the police should be doing.

He also used his wife's floristry business to swap over the cards for his own cryptic Latin messages. He used the telephone numbers for the properties when putting out notices in the Mail and posed as the undertaker when the Mail would ring to confirm the deceased. We learn that Bingley has a contract to maintain shops and offices so he knew the ones that were unoccupied.

Thankfully, Strange comes to Endeavour's rescue as Bingley tries to strike Endeavour with a hammer. But he comes dangerously close to being a victim himself as the murderer, who we find out is local handyman John Bingley, puts out a death notice for Endeavour in the Oxford Times.

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