9s penultimate story is an elegant, Edwardian-set M.R.
Warning: thisInside No.
The curse of the ninth.
What could be a more fitting inspiration for one of these demonically clever stories?
If it hadnt already existed, theyd have had to invent it.
The plot was a trap, avoided.
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Justice?
Even in so few scenes, Eddie Marsan imbued Nathaniel with impressive menace.
And as for Dickey (Steve Pemberton), Lillians scheming co-conspirator got off scot-free.
Thats lawyers for you.
Stick some holly next to that Bechstein and it would have made an excellent Ghost Story for Christmas.
It had the morality of a festive parable.
What moral to take from the story itself?
Art isnt there to be monetised, is one.
Creativity eventually takes its toll is another.
9s makers areon the precipice of completing their own cursed ninth.
Endings make philosophers of us all, and the same can be said for this script.
It can be torture.
It can haunt you.
As Burnham said to Jonah, It takes an act of courage to create anything.
Well, to 54 risky, splendid acts of courage and counting, bravo.
Now tell me, how are you planning to wrap it all up next time?
The final movement mustnt be timid, after all…
