Jessica probes a Monte Carlo murder for which her hotelier friend is a suspect.Jessica probes a Monte Carlo murder for which her hotelier friend is a suspect.Jessica probes a Monte Carlo murder for which her hotelier friend is a suspect.
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Maryam d'Abo
- Barbara Calloway
- (as Maryam D'Abo)
Scott James
- Henry
- (as Scott Strohmyer)
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Did you know
- GoofsThe "bug" Jessica found in the phone is simply a potentiometer (variable resistor) commonly used as a volume control. It is a passive component which would have no transmitting characteristics.
- Quotes
Inspector Morel: Well, after 30 years of police work, I can safely tell you that greed has trapped more criminals than all the fingerprints in the world.
- ConnectionsReferences Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Whoever knew Monte Carlo could be so deadly?
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.
Season 8 is back on track after stumbling a little with "Incident in Lot 7" (a good episode but just a little disappointing after three wonderful episodes in a row) with one of its better episodes "The Monte Carlo Murders". There is just so much that it benefits from, including the splendidly exotic Monte Carlo itself that looks gorgeous and the ever slick and stylish production values, one of the most visually beautiful later episodes.
The mystery always holds one's attention and is intriguing without being too simplistic or convoluted. The ending is simply terrific, one that one does not see coming at all and one that actually has proper evidence to back it up rather than being overly reliant on coincidence or accidental slip ups, and there is a very clever clue concerning the dying words.
Angela Lansbury is spot on and she has one of Season 8's best guest supporting casts to support her. Standouts include a resplendent Dina Merrill, Patrick Bauchau at his classiest, a suitably repellent David Birney and Ian Ogilvy and Maryam D'Abo managing to make criminals charming and likable. Agree that Lise Hilboldt makes for a splendid scream queen, a contender for the best since Emma Samms in "Snow White, Blood Red".
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 tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable and the characters and chemistry.
Overall, wonderful episode and sees Season 8 on track. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Season 8 is back on track after stumbling a little with "Incident in Lot 7" (a good episode but just a little disappointing after three wonderful episodes in a row) with one of its better episodes "The Monte Carlo Murders". There is just so much that it benefits from, including the splendidly exotic Monte Carlo itself that looks gorgeous and the ever slick and stylish production values, one of the most visually beautiful later episodes.
The mystery always holds one's attention and is intriguing without being too simplistic or convoluted. The ending is simply terrific, one that one does not see coming at all and one that actually has proper evidence to back it up rather than being overly reliant on coincidence or accidental slip ups, and there is a very clever clue concerning the dying words.
Angela Lansbury is spot on and she has one of Season 8's best guest supporting casts to support her. Standouts include a resplendent Dina Merrill, Patrick Bauchau at his classiest, a suitably repellent David Birney and Ian Ogilvy and Maryam D'Abo managing to make criminals charming and likable. Agree that Lise Hilboldt makes for a splendid scream queen, a contender for the best since Emma Samms in "Snow White, Blood Red".
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 tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable and the characters and chemistry.
Overall, wonderful episode and sees Season 8 on track. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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