Episode 3 (The Casual Vacancy)

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"Episode 3"
The Casual Vacancy episode
Episode no.Episode 3
Directed by Jonny Campbell
Written by Sarah Phelps
Produced byRuth Kenley-Letts
Featured musicSolomon Grey
Cinematography byTony Slater
Editing byTom Hemmings
Original air date1 March 2015 (2015-03-01)
Running time60 minutes
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"Episode 3" is the third and final episode of the British miniseries The Casual Vacancy based on the novel of the same title by J. K. Rowling. [1]

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Synopsis

With the parish council election imminent, tensions rise in Pagford as each side steps up their campaign. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations? The battle lines are drawn, and the fate of Sweetlove House hangs in the balance. [2]

Reception

The episode received positive reviews from critics. Michael Hogan of The Telegraph gave the episode 3 out of 5 stars, despite some reservations about the digressions, saying: [3]

Beautifully shot and gorgeously soundtracked, it did get a happy coda of sorts, as the flames of young love flickered into life, while Miles grew a backbone and was reunited with wife Samantha (the brilliantly brittle Keeley Hawes). Bittersweet but bravo.

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References

  1. Munn, Patrick (28 January 2015). "BBC One Sets Premiere Date For 'The Casual Vacancy'". TV Wise. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  2. "The Casual Vacancy Episode 3". BBC. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  3. Hogan, Michael (1 March 2015). "The Casual Vacancy, episode 3, review: 'Bittersweet but bravo'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 March 2015.