Jessica's investigation of a novelist's kidnapping leads her into the dark world of diamond smuggling and murder.Jessica's investigation of a novelist's kidnapping leads her into the dark world of diamond smuggling and murder.Jessica's investigation of a novelist's kidnapping leads her into the dark world of diamond smuggling and murder.
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Camilla Søeberg
- Monika Vidal
- (as Camilla Soeberg)
Andreas Reinl
- Hendrik Kuyper
- (as Andreas Renell)
Bob Harks
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe last of four appearances by the late Theodore Bikel. He died on the 21st July 2015 (age 91)
- Quotes
[last lines]
Inspector Van Horn: Speaking of thank you, I have a gift. For you Mrs. Fletcher. A keepsake of you visit of Amsterdam.
Jessica Fletcher: Ooh. I wonder if I can guess what it is.
[Jessica opens the package to find a portrait of herself that Van Horm painted]
Jessica Fletcher: Oh!
Nigel Allison: You really captured her, Inspector.
Inspector Van Horn: Almost... Unfortunately, I had to let her go.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Murder comes to Amsterdam
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.
"Amsterdam Kill" is another one of the very much watchable but nothing special episodes. It's fun and intriguing enough with a very clever scheme and the ending was a surprising one, one really does not guess who it is responsible. As a result of having a lot of (perhaps too many) elements, it's also somewhat convoluted and slightly bloated. There is tension and urgency, but the duller stretches at times makes it not come quite consistently.
The dialogue does have its contrivances and dreariness again and for such a brilliant criminal and clever scheming the killer's acting was bland, not just in the denouement but throughout. There wasn't much difference to their acting in the denouement, which wasn't particularly ruthless which didn't match their actions, than in the rest of the episode.
On the other hand, Angela Lansbury seems incapable of giving a bad performance and Theodore Bikel really is a comfort in his role. The tension between the two is great and gives the episode the urgency needed. In fact much of the acting is good, Richard Lynch in his second 'Murder She Wrote' (the first being the victim in Season 8's "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee") appearance is another standout.
While the mystery is not mind-blowing, it does maintain attention and is never obvious. A very good job is done giving a sense of not being able to trust anybody.
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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 patchy but has enough thought-provoking moments to intrigue.
In summary, watchable but not much special. 5/10 Bethany Cox
"Amsterdam Kill" is another one of the very much watchable but nothing special episodes. It's fun and intriguing enough with a very clever scheme and the ending was a surprising one, one really does not guess who it is responsible. As a result of having a lot of (perhaps too many) elements, it's also somewhat convoluted and slightly bloated. There is tension and urgency, but the duller stretches at times makes it not come quite consistently.
The dialogue does have its contrivances and dreariness again and for such a brilliant criminal and clever scheming the killer's acting was bland, not just in the denouement but throughout. There wasn't much difference to their acting in the denouement, which wasn't particularly ruthless which didn't match their actions, than in the rest of the episode.
On the other hand, Angela Lansbury seems incapable of giving a bad performance and Theodore Bikel really is a comfort in his role. The tension between the two is great and gives the episode the urgency needed. In fact much of the acting is good, Richard Lynch in his second 'Murder She Wrote' (the first being the victim in Season 8's "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee") appearance is another standout.
While the mystery is not mind-blowing, it does maintain attention and is never obvious. A very good job is done giving a sense of not being able to trust anybody.
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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 patchy but has enough thought-provoking moments to intrigue.
In summary, watchable but not much special. 5/10 Bethany Cox
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