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.
"Reflections of the Mind" is an interesting and atmospheric episode, without being a season or show high-point. It does do a lot right, but could have been better with better acting from most of the cast. Apart from Angela Lansbury, whose portrayal of Jessica is terrific as always, and a movingly vulnerable Ann Blyth, the rest of the acting is not particularly note-worthy. The worst of it actually verges on the woeful, and Esther Rolle is pretty wasted.
However, "Reflections of the Mind" looks good. The setting is beautiful but also atmospheric, while the whole episode is very nicely shot. There are as ever some attractive and nostalgia-inducing fashions. The 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.
The writing is tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable, and the story is creepy and poignant. Melodramatic yes, but with its 'Gaslight' influence and the story the episode called for a melodramatic nature and it does it in a way that unnerves and doesn't feel too overwrought.
In conclusion, although the acting in general could have been better "Reflections of the Mind" is very good otherwise. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"Reflections of the Mind" is an interesting and atmospheric episode, without being a season or show high-point. It does do a lot right, but could have been better with better acting from most of the cast. Apart from Angela Lansbury, whose portrayal of Jessica is terrific as always, and a movingly vulnerable Ann Blyth, the rest of the acting is not particularly note-worthy. The worst of it actually verges on the woeful, and Esther Rolle is pretty wasted.
However, "Reflections of the Mind" looks good. The setting is beautiful but also atmospheric, while the whole episode is very nicely shot. There are as ever some attractive and nostalgia-inducing fashions. The 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.
The writing is tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable, and the story is creepy and poignant. Melodramatic yes, but with its 'Gaslight' influence and the story the episode called for a melodramatic nature and it does it in a way that unnerves and doesn't feel too overwrought.
In conclusion, although the acting in general could have been better "Reflections of the Mind" is very good otherwise. 8/10 Bethany Cox