#death on the vine

[missfisherandjack]

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (2012-2015) ↳ 2x10 Death On The Vine

[cassderangedinsanity]

Season 2 Episode 10

Death on the Vine

(gifs are by @missfisherandjack as indicated by the tags under the gifs)

[foxspirit1928]

Miss Fisher Snippets (157)

Hugh’s marriage proposal version 2 was much better. In fact, Dot called it “just perfect”, and I concurred. It was genuine, sweet, and delivered straight from his heart. Well done, Collins.

(Posted 13-Sep-2023)

[notwithaste]

now i know phryne did not serve him ~that wine, she’s OUTRAGEOUS 😭 there’s some symbolism in that, i know it but won’t dwell on it 😂😭

and the hat. the hat! ‘for the next woman who uses you for target practice.’ if he keeps not kissing her, that woman will be me.

(can we also talk about the way she brushes her hands down his lapels, she really takes any opportunity to touch that man!)

also, jack knowing german and poetry on TOP of shakespeare ???? no need to be this attractive ✋🏻 the fact he’s repressed and long-suffering and helplessly devoted to one woman was enough, thank you. phryne is the love of my life but jack was bringing his a game today, with the whole abandoning everything to come to her rescue and showing up at the last minute and offering understated romantic advice (he’s grumpy but he’s hopeless) and looking at phryne with those ~eyes there at the end, i know you’re an absolute sap of a man but pull yourself together (he cannot).

anyway trouble phryne and worried jack is ~that dynamic and she’ll always be trouble and he’ll always be right there to help her, despite all his talk and his better judgement, and i guess they’re back to nightcaps at her house and universe righting itself

[phrynefishersfrocks]

Phryne's third outfit of "Death on the Vine" (Season 2, Episode 10) features a gorgeous green winter coat trimmed with white fur, pants and one of her signature cloches.

Miss Fisher dons yet another fabulous example of outwear in the form of a long green and black plaid tweed coat. The wide collar is trimmed with white fur along the neckline and the cuffs of the sleeves. The coat also has white inset panel stripes, similar to the gray tweed coat worn in 1x05, stretching from underneath her arm around to the back with two bold angles marked with a pair of white buttons at the back.

The white blouse underneath has an attached tie, as seen in 2x07 "Death at the Wheel", loosely knotted above the curved neckline. She pairs this with her classic black silk faille pants, and accessorizes with black leather gloves, black and white low heels, and white frosted crystal earrings (seen on the bottom left of the exhibition photo).

Her cloche was custom-made to match her winter coat, using quality black felt. It has an upturned asymmetrical brim with green and black antique feathers, accented with a button covered in the same tweed fabric as the coat.

Season 2, Episode 10 - "Death on the Vine"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from the official Facebook and various sources (x, x) hat photo and earring photo from the official Pinterest.

[ruby-red-inky-blue]

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries really did a pretty spectacular job with their German characters - the conflict, while centred around a world war and everything, is tragic and nuanced and neither side is demonised! And the actress playing elderly Mrs. Vogt is doing a really solid accent, not at all over the top for once! And her son’s German is a valiant attempt, but miles away from a native speaker’s - and the show adresses that! He’s second-generation and “was always worse [at German] than [his] brother”! And the language is included as something not only worth learning, but in the context of poetry - love poetry at that! And Rilke! And *that* Rilke! Death on the Vine has my whole heart just for that.

But they also fall into that exact same trap that almost every anglo production falls into with German characters - the names are??? way too Scandinavian??? Like the father’s name is Michael, which is excellent! That is super common... but his wife pronounces it [ˈmîːkaɛl], “Mee-ka-ale”, which, no. No. That’s just... Swedish. Look, I get it, “ch” is hard for English speakers, but then just call him “Thomas” or “Johann” - they’re just as common, and have neither the difficult “ch” sound nor an “r” (which is usually a dead giveaway, I can count the native English speakers I know who can approximate a German “r”-sound on one hand). You can get away with “Oskar” and “Ida” just fine, they’re common enough - but also suspiciously common in Scandinavia. And then there’s “Erik”. I’d be perfectly willing to be generous and say his parents just anglicised the German variant “Erich” (which, again, would probably be a monster to pronounce for an Australian actor, even though the name would be *just* the ticket popularity-wise). They appear to have anglicised their last name from “Vogt” to “Voigt” (the mother introduces herself as “Ida Vogt”, even though she seems to be *listed* as “Ida Voigt”? Rather confusing). But then his name would be spelled “Eric”, right?

It’s not as egregious as “Dark” and “1899″ - I spent the first ep of Dark convinced the show was set in Sweden or Norway because the names were so off - but it just. It *bothers* me. (Largely because I instinctly always think that the popularity of Scandinavian names in Germany was a leftover Nazi thing - even though turns out that’s just one of those weird misconceptions that a lot of people have. There is apparently quite clear evidence that it’s not true.) But also in this case because it’s geographically off - these Nordic names are very common in *northern* Germany, but the Vogt family is from the Rhineland, which is emphatically not considered northern. It’s not impossible! But not the obvious choice nonetheless, and this keeps happening! It’s so unimaginative, we have so many stupid names to choose from! I get that “Heinrich” and “Friedrich” are dicey if you don’t have a native speaker on your hands, but... With a British accent, “Horst” seems quite doable, and it sounds kinda funny - at least a good bit more foreign than Eric. Same goes for “Dieter”, “Bernhard”, “Walther”, “Udo”, “Hermann”, “Josef”, all old-timey and strong 20th century vibes, and very common. (And honestly, just go with “Peter”, “Arnold” or “Martin”, they’re pronounced slightly differently than the English variant but you’d have absolutely no trouble teaching them to an actor.) Plus, Nathan Page did quite a beautiful job with Rilke’s first name, so for second generation, “Rainer” could be a contender! (And speaking of Rilke, if you want a northern German name so badly, go with “Malte” just once! Change it up!)

Ida doesn’t nearly grate as much - old-timey female names in German are often hard to pronounce (”Hildegard”, “Annegret”, “Margarete” etc. have the bingo of the ‘r’ sound and the consonant clusters, “Ulrike”, “Irene” etc. have that really conspicuous “r” in the middle as well, and I feel like even easier names like “Louise” can be deceptively difficult to get right). But in the first half of the 20th century, you can get away *brilliantly* with short forms! “Anni”, “Emmi”, “Leni”, “Lene”, “Lotte”, “Hilde” - feels very lived-in, and simple enough to pronounce!

tldr; I love Death on the Vine but for the love of god stop naming every German character Erik.

[bamsara]

Sleepy gods. Some stuff in the future of The Rehabilitation of Death.

POV the object of your affections nightmares presence gives you a good night's rest that you haven't had for centuries and vice versa, wyd

[zluty-spendlik]

Oliver Banks my guyyy

I didnt wanna do anything too edgy, even tho he is the death guy, he used to be an accountant, right – besides, the end is like super passive and doesnt need to bring attention to itself, so i thought "yeah nothing flashy" BUT THEN i came across this sweater online and was like nghhhhhhhh yeah i HAVE to do that

[velichorus-k]

The second installment of this comic right here. In which the gang hangs out :) pages under the cut!

[zimthandmade]

I watched some vines lately and--

----- My other socials Commission Info Let's drink some Ko-Fi! 🍵

[dayundying]

As the votes decree! Another date :) I got the inspo/idea from a post I saw abt them iceskating, I did not save it! Whoever made the post thankies

[missfisherandjack]

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (2012-2015) ↳ 2x10 Death On The Vine

[fhtagn-and-tentacles]

SANTA MUERTE

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[foxspirit1928]

Miss Fisher Snippets (156)

Hugh’s marriage proposal version 1 was comical – unintentionally, of course. The poor lad copied a verse from Twelfth Night as hinted by his boss but failed to accomplish the intended effect. His delivery was terrible to begin with, and he didn’t fully understand the context. I wonder if he later told Jack and had a laugh, or he was too embarrassed to share the episode with anyone.

(09-Sep-2023)

[vinestaffery]

On pleasing demand, I am here once more to deliver more angst. Since I love it so much and so does everyone else. some bits are written from medkit's and broker's point of view at the start, but it will slowly shift to yours!! enjoy!!!

cw/tw: character death, signs of potential abuse/neglect(?), mentions of injury from another proceed with caution and care!

Scythe wasn't taking anything okay anymore, and she's gotten rougher around Medkit and Broker.

Broker would struggle handling her tempers at points where he didn't know what to do.

Medkit suggested taking a break for Scythe.

Good grief. It was a bad take and ended up bad for Medkit.

Thrown out because he suggested it, it ended up with him now staying with Sword more than with the other three.

Broker ended up leaving himself and staying with Zuka for a bit before finding a proper area to take shelter in.

Scythe was becoming more... explosive, dangerous

She was taken out of the gang! Matches a few times because she had nearly harmed Boombox to the point of recognition.

"I'm too tired to fight anymore,"

"Broker."

"We can't do anything to help her, look at her!"

"You wouldn't understand how it's like to have someone walk out on you,"

"But it just… I just can't handle it. She's gotten more worse and we are sitting here and watching."

Broker and Medkit would have long talks with eachother at nights

Their worried, really worried

Your not there anymore to help support Scythe anymore

So what's the point?

You were the light in her world, and you walked out on it.

When Vine Staff told you about the serious injury she had gotten from Scythe

You panicked.

Was she actively looking for you?

Was she trying to harm people you loved and cherished?

Vine Staff reassured you it was nothing like that at all

Infact, it was because she was upset that you had disappeared

"Dearie, you know how much Scythe appreciates you, maybe you should try approach her this time?"

You were surprised!! To see her again?

"Are you joking?"

"[…]…"

"There is barely a person in her anymore, Vine Staff."

You were deny any chances of seeing her again, but it wasn't too long till Medkit was invited over.

God was he relieved to see you

It ended up being more of a nicer talk with him rather than a forceful one

Turns out he found it understanding and that it was okay for you to leave for your own sake

But leaving out of nowhere was a no-go, specifically for Scythe

"It wasn't suppose to go this far."

"You know how she is, especially with news such as that,"

When Vine Staff had come home that one day, with a large wound, you really wished it didn't go this far to hurting a companion

"I'm too tired of this,"

"So am I, just like how I am with Subspace's worthless attempts at capturing me and taking out 'revenge,' but we can't have everything we want."

His blunt attitude always felt like home.

"She can't keep doing this, she just can't."

"Then come home, and then maybe this all can end."

You took that hope, even though you were at your wits end.

The rough sound of sizzling coming from the home was pushed over with clashing. The tension in the air was palpable as you made your way back to the source of the conflict.

The smell of burnt food wafted through the air, adding to the chaos of the situation. You knew you had to intervene before things escalated further. As you entered the kitchen, you saw the source of the conflict - a pot left unattended on the stove, billowing smoke.

"Scythe?" You called out, hoping to get their attention before the situation got any worse. The sound of footsteps approaching indicated that they had heard you, giving you a sense of relief that the situation might be resolved before any real damage was done.

"What." Scythe turned to face you, their expression a mix of annoyance and surprise. "I just got distracted; I didn't mean for this to happen," they explained, gesturing towards the smoking pot. You could see the tension in their shoulders ease as you reassured them that everything was under control.

It had looked like she had completely forgotten who you were; did she not find your presence familiar? The sound of her tail-shaker sensed an obvious threat and danger towards you. She spat with venom in her words. Her hostility grew ever more.

"Scythe, it's me," you muttered. But she continued to glare at you, suspicion evident in her eyes. It was clear that something had changed in her demeanor towards you, and you couldn't help but wonder what had caused it.

"What do you want? I thought you wanted to never see me again." Her words cut deep, leaving you feeling bewildered and hurt. The distance between you seemed to grow wider with each passing moment. You looked away in disdain.

"What? You just going to stand 'der like a lost puppy?" There was nothing familiar about this Scythe at all. She was cold—not the kind-hearted woman you used to know before. You realized that the warmth and familiarity you once shared with her had vanished. She was replaced by a sense of hostility and indifference. It was a painful realization that left you feeling lost and alone in her presence. "Scythe? What happened to you?" Your words were hard for her to comprehend. Scythe's eyes hardened, a flicker of recognition passing through them before being replaced by a steely resolve. "I've changed," She said it simply, her voice devoid of emotion. It was clear that the person you once knew was gone, replaced by someone unrecognizable and distant.

"I've changed, and I'm not even sure who I am anymore. Broker left; Medkit left. Everyone left." She placed a cold cup of alcohol down. Taking a deep breath, you tried to find the right words to reach the person who seemed like a stranger now. But as you looked into her eyes, you realized that this was a battle she was fighting alone, and all you could do was stand by and watch.

You sat next to her on the dusty bar stool. Feeling helpless, you silently offered your support, knowing that sometimes all someone needs is a listening ear. The silence between you spoke volumes as you both navigated the uncharted territory of change and loss together. "We've both changed."

"I harmed you; I broke your promise, Angel Eyes. I broke everything." Her tone spoke of long, restless nights. "We can't change the past, but we can move forward together," you whispered softly, reaching out to hold her hand. "I forgive you, and I'm here for you now." The weight of her burdens seemed to lift slightly as she squeezed your hand in return, a glimmer of hope shining in her tear-filled eyes.

"Ya, promise? Angel Eyes?" Scythe gleamed.

"Promise, Scythe. I'll never leave your side," you vowed, feeling a sense of peace settle between you both. The bond of trust and understanding between you spoke volumes as you both navigated the uncharted territory of change and loss together.

But that was only nights ago. Scythe stared at her bloodied blade as she let out somber tears. The weight of her burdens seemed to return, heavier than before; she had killed you. All because you had decided to protect the flower demon that you considered family. Something she wished you considered her.

"Angel Eyes, oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, my angel eyes." Scythe's voice trembled as she whispered your name, regret and sorrow evident in her every word. The bond you once shared is now shattered, leaving only heartache and a painful realization of irreversible consequences.

RUNS AWAAYYYY

[phrynefishersfrocks]

The fourth and final outfit Miss Fisher wears in "Death on the Vine" (Season 2, Episode 10) is one of her comfortable home ensembles, with a red velvet jacket, textured blouse, classic black pants, and clustered jewel earrings.

This velvet jacket is a deep crimson with patterned red and gold piping in the front and back shoulder seams. It has wide cape sleeves that split at the elbow and hang down into tails with a deep purple lining fabric.

Phryne's matching red blouse is a fantastic textured lace, with open weblike red circles linked together in rows. It has a rolled cowl neckline and is over a dark camisole. She pairs this with her silk faille black pants and comfy black flats.

She accessorizes with several pieces of fabulous jewelry. There's a pair of clustered diamond earrings on long stems, and a large amethyst ring worn on her left hand.

Season 2, Episode 10 - "Death on the Vine"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from here and here.