After the pilot, this is perhaps my favourite episode of 'Covington Cross.' Romances that are truly romantic are hard to come by on television, and many of the best unfold over a series of episodes. However, in just one installment, the centerpiece of this offering manages to do what any good romance should: it moves, it thrills, and it leaves enough to the imagination to get one truly interested in the hearts and minds of its characters. If ever there was a mistake made by this exceptional show -- in the overall scheme of things -- then it would have to be the fact that more time wasn't devoted to this couple throughout the series.
In theory, "The Persecution" has the makings of a grand and epic love story -- isolated young woman finds a new, true friend in a gallant and steadfast young man -- and more than delivers in the area of execution. Scene after scene, I found myself increasingly fascinated as our hero and heroine grew closer, and greatly touched as they consummated their feelings. This is, at heart, a story about devotion, with a few nice moments of moral judgment and loyalty thrown in towards the end.
The conclusion is a mixed bag. It comes up a bit lacking in terms of reason in one respect, but remains pleasing enough in another. Overall, however, this episode is a series highlight, as it presents what is definitely the most touching romance of a flawed but mostly enjoyable show. 'Covington Cross' rocked, and so did Richard and Rachel.moreless
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Richard is enchanted by a lovely young woman who is being accused of witchcraft and hunted down by an evil Abbott. Meanwhile, the Friar announces that he wishes to leave Sir Thomas's service.
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Chloe AnnettRachel
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David CalderAbbott
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Andy LindenCook
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Glenn Quinn
Cedric Grey
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Nigel Terry
Sir Thomas Grey
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James Faulkner
Sir John Mullens
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Paul Brooke
Friar
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Jonathan Firth
Richard Grey
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Cherie Lunghi
Lady Elizabeth
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Richard: My father taught me to believe in the goodness of mankind not ignorance and superstition, to defend the weak and those unable to to defend themselves, to judge people not by what others might say about them but by their own deeds. My father would have chosen the valiant part no matter how difficult the journey.
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Thomas Grey: I, more than anyone have most to lose if this woman is a witch and I say she is not.
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Friar: You have confused the church with yourself Abbott. A friar I may be, with one eye crossed, but it sees most clearly what is before me -- an impostor in the clothes of the Lord.
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This Halloween episode was the last one to air in the original run of the series.
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03/30/093
Season 1 Episodes
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Brothers
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Celebration
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Revenge
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The Plague
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The Trial
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Eviction
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The Persecution
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Blinded Passions
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The Hero
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Cedric Hits the Road
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Outlaws
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Armus Returns
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