Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.
As far as Season 10 episodes go, "A Virtual Murder" is in the top half. It's not a 'Murder She Wrote' classic, but it is a lot better than the previous two episodes "The Legacy of Borbey House" (decent) and "The Phantom Killer" (fairly underwhelming). Some of the story is on the convoluted side, particularly for anybody whose technological and making-of-video-game knowledge is fairly limited, and it wouldn't have hurt to have seen more Seth (though that he appeared is a delight still).
Still it is very entertaining and engaging with a good set up/concept and the denouement is not over-obvious or confusing nor is it acted poorly, that is just one of the assets that immediately makes "A Virtual Murder" a better episode than the previous one. The technological/video gaming aspects are done very well, and it was interesting and fun to see how Jessica is faring being up to date with the times.
Angela Lansbury is terrific, and while the guest supporting cast is not an amazing one all the actors are never less than competent and often good. It was fun seeing Kevin Sorbo.
Production values are slick and stylish. music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
Writing is thoughtful and amiable.
In conclusion, well done episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox
As far as Season 10 episodes go, "A Virtual Murder" is in the top half. It's not a 'Murder She Wrote' classic, but it is a lot better than the previous two episodes "The Legacy of Borbey House" (decent) and "The Phantom Killer" (fairly underwhelming). Some of the story is on the convoluted side, particularly for anybody whose technological and making-of-video-game knowledge is fairly limited, and it wouldn't have hurt to have seen more Seth (though that he appeared is a delight still).
Still it is very entertaining and engaging with a good set up/concept and the denouement is not over-obvious or confusing nor is it acted poorly, that is just one of the assets that immediately makes "A Virtual Murder" a better episode than the previous one. The technological/video gaming aspects are done very well, and it was interesting and fun to see how Jessica is faring being up to date with the times.
Angela Lansbury is terrific, and while the guest supporting cast is not an amazing one all the actors are never less than competent and often good. It was fun seeing Kevin Sorbo.
Production values are slick and stylish. music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
Writing is thoughtful and amiable.
In conclusion, well done episode. 8/10 Bethany Cox