The mysterious deaths of a winery matriarch's son and a rival vintner lead Jessica into a world of greed and betrayal.The mysterious deaths of a winery matriarch's son and a rival vintner lead Jessica into a world of greed and betrayal.The mysterious deaths of a winery matriarch's son and a rival vintner lead Jessica into a world of greed and betrayal.
Ismael 'East' Carlo
- Sheriff Serafio Zuniga
- (as Ismael East Carlo)
Diane DiLascio
- Alicia Grimaldi
- (as Diane Dilascio)
León Singer
- Felipe Paez
- (as Leon Singer)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhile set in the Sonoma Valley, California, it was actually filmed in Piru, California, over 600 km away.
- GoofsWhile Jessica is touring the winery, the film crew is reflected in the glass enclosure.
- Quotes
Anna Grimaldi: Well, you must be ready for bed.
Jessica Fletcher: Soon. I was hoping maybe I'd find a book in there to help the process along.
Anna Grimaldi: Well, uh, why don't you look through one of Silvio's leather-bounds?
Jessica Fletcher: Mmm-hmm.
Anna Grimaldi: But, an-and if you want to stay up all night, try a J.B. Fletcher.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: SONOMA VALLEY ONE WEEK LATER
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
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.
"Crimson Harvest" does suffer in comparison to Season 4's "A Very Good Year for Murder", also set in a winery. Although the killer in that episode was not surprising (this aspect is an improvement here, with a case where there are more suspects and one where any one of them could have done it and had reason to), it was more twisty, had a more intriguing mystery, a better cast (nobody here is on the same level as Eli Wallach) and more visually striking. The mystery here is certainly fun and intriguing, if containing fewer surprises and not having much originality.
Most of the supporting cast are hardly amateurish but are pretty standard and get the job done without much spark. The episode is marred a little by the whole business with the dog being on the silly side and only serving a point towards the end, even then the dog in Season 1's "It's a Dog's Life" was used more cleverly.
On the other hand, cannot fault Angela Lansbury and Robert Pine, Gregg Henry, Elizabeth Gracen and particularly Lainie Kazan lend charming support. Really enjoy Lansbury and Kazan together.
As said, the mystery is fun and intriguing enough with an ending that ties things up nicely.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever with 'Murder She Wrote'. 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 thought-provoking, amiable and has an endearing cosiness.
In short, nicely done if not blowing the mind. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"Crimson Harvest" does suffer in comparison to Season 4's "A Very Good Year for Murder", also set in a winery. Although the killer in that episode was not surprising (this aspect is an improvement here, with a case where there are more suspects and one where any one of them could have done it and had reason to), it was more twisty, had a more intriguing mystery, a better cast (nobody here is on the same level as Eli Wallach) and more visually striking. The mystery here is certainly fun and intriguing, if containing fewer surprises and not having much originality.
Most of the supporting cast are hardly amateurish but are pretty standard and get the job done without much spark. The episode is marred a little by the whole business with the dog being on the silly side and only serving a point towards the end, even then the dog in Season 1's "It's a Dog's Life" was used more cleverly.
On the other hand, cannot fault Angela Lansbury and Robert Pine, Gregg Henry, Elizabeth Gracen and particularly Lainie Kazan lend charming support. Really enjoy Lansbury and Kazan together.
As said, the mystery is fun and intriguing enough with an ending that ties things up nicely.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever with 'Murder She Wrote'. 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 thought-provoking, amiable and has an endearing cosiness.
In short, nicely done if not blowing the mind. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Nov 28, 2017
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