Ep 7. Enough Rope for Two

In the season 3 episode 7 of Alfred Hitchcock Presents titled Enough Rope for Two, viewers are taken on a thrilling ride of deceit and betrayal. The episode centers around a man named Joseph Cotten who plays the character of Fred Morgan. Fred Morgan is a sinister character who is attempting to pull off the perfect murder.

One evening, Fred Morgan runs into an old acquaintance named Harry Payne played by actor Barry Jones. Harry Payne is a gullible man who is easily manipulated by Morgan. At the bar, Morgan unfurls a sinister plan that he needs Harry’s help in executing. Morgan claims that his wife is cheating on him with one of her colleagues. He wants to kill both his wife and her lover.

Morgan convinces Payne that he is justified in doing this and that he is better off without his cheating wife. Harry Payne comes off as a man who is unable to think for himself and is manipulated by Morgan. Payne ultimately agrees to help Morgan with his plan.

Morgan lays out the groundwork for the murder to Payne. Payne is given a gun by Morgan and told to wait outside the office building where the murder is supposed to take place. Payne’s role in the murder is to shoot the lover after Morgan has killed his wife. Things take an unexpected turn, when Harry Payne points his gun at Morgan. Payne, who is portrayed as a weak and feeble character, has apparently had enough of Morgan's manipulation and decides to take matters into his own hands.

The show takes a dark and twisted turn when viewers become privy to the struggles of a weak and helpless man who is tormented by an evil and manipulative mastermind. The episode successfully creates tension between the characters as viewers witness the sinister plotting of Morgan and Payne’s inability to stand up to him.

Joseph Cotten's portrayal of Morgan is chilling and he does justice to the character's manipulative and diabolical nature. Meanwhile, Barry Jones's portrayal of Harry Payne truly captures the character’s strengths, weaknesses and journey throughout the episode.

Overall, Alfred Hitchcock Presents season 3 episode 7 titled Enough Rope for Two is an exciting and tense episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. Viewers are left wondering about how the plot will unfold and how the characters will react to the unexpected twists and turns that present themselves. The acting is excellent, and the storyline is engaging and well-thought-out. This episode is a must-watch for fans of suspense, thriller and drama.