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Oct 4, 2021 · Played by Ian McDiarmid in Inspector Morse Series 4 episode ‘Masonic Mysteries’ (1990), Hugo de Vries is a fan-favourite villain in the world of Morse. Erudite and cultured with a love of...
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Hugo De Vries is the main antagonist of Inspector Morse franchise, being the archenemy of Inspector Endeavour Morse.
He was portrayed by Ian McDiarmid, who is best known for portraying Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars film series and voiced Lord Henry Wotton in the BBC Radio adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
•Despite being a one-shot antagonist who only appeared in the television series, De Vries is the most dangerous adversary Morse had ever faced, as well as his archenemy.
•In addition, he would arguably be one the closest things to be the franchise's main antagonist (alongside another contender, Gwen Morse) if not for his limited appearances.
•De Vries is notable for being the only antagonist who nearly defeated Morse during the latter's prime, but is not chronologically the first. The first villain who defeated the Morse was Clive Deare, when Morse was still a young constable at the time.
•It remained uncertain whether he will make an appearance in Endeavour or a following series if there has one. Even though he eventually does not appear in Endeavour, it is possible for him to make an appearance if there is a future series.
•It is stated that Morse had confronted him during his sergeant career, of which Enedavour was showing. It is possible that they made their first confrontation not long after Morse being transferred to McNutt's station.
•De Vries is often considered to be Inspector Morse franchise's equaivlance of Professor James Moriarty in terms of his role as Morse's greatest adversaries.
Oct 4, 2017 · For some time I’ve been wondering if the Dr. Daniel Cronyn character (Endeavour s1 episode 2 “Fugue”) becomes Hugo de Vries (Morse s4 episode 4 “Masonic Mysteries”) who wants to destroy Morse in revenge (for what I was never quite sure) would answer my puzzle if it were so !
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Feb 27, 2020 · When Morse and he have their dramatic final encounter in Masonic Mysteries, Hugo says “I am the High Priest….I am Sarastro,” (the latter being the High Priest in The Magic Flute). There are also echoes between the two Finale scenes, with Hugo calling Morse ‘Monostatos’ from the same opera (the idiot jailer, a buffoon, an outsider) to ...
McNutt is a retired police detective who turned to the priesthood. The investigation suggests Morse is being targeted by Hugo De Vries, a convicted con man who was sent to jail in Sweden. However, the computer records show he died in prison.
Aug 21, 2017 · I personally believe that the character of Kent Finn is the future Hugo DeVries, Morse’s nemesis in the episode, ‘Masonic Mysteries. Adam James as Kent Finn. Ian McDiarmid as Hugo DeVries in Masonic Mysteries. My reasons are twofold for why I believe Kent is Hugo.
