The episode provides rare professional consequences for Father Brown, as the Bishop threatens to remove his parish if the cross is lost.
Critics and viewers generally consider this a standout "10-star" episode that effectively uses its cramped train setting to build tension. Father Brown 1x10
The introduction of Flambeau (played by John Light) is the episode's greatest success. The verbal sparring between him and Father Brown reveals a mutual, albeit begrudging, respect. Father Brown 1x10