Jessica takes a trip to Egypt to finalize a cultural exchange program and ends up searching for a killer and a stolen artifact.Jessica takes a trip to Egypt to finalize a cultural exchange program and ends up searching for a killer and a stolen artifact.Jessica takes a trip to Egypt to finalize a cultural exchange program and ends up searching for a killer and a stolen artifact.
Jeri Ryan
- Laura Gibson
- (as Jeri Lynn Ryan)
Mike Saad
- Minister of Interior
- (as Michael A. Saad)
Zuhair Haddad
- Multiple Roles
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAngela Lansbury had appeared in Death on the Nile (1978). The title is a take off of that Agatha Christie work. Lansbury's character in that film was Salome Otterbourne, a name close to Sally Otterburn. Like Jessica Fletcher, Salome Otterbourne was an author.
- GoofsIn the local coffee shop, old men readily shake hands with Jessica. In reality, any sort of physical contact with a woman they are not related to is frowned upon, or considered downright sinful, as it brings one out of the state of ritual "purity". Ahead of the next prayer time, the old guys would have to perform ablution (washing of hands, face, feet etc.) all over again. Therefore it is typically only the westernized locals who will extend a handshake to someone of the opposite sex.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Naser Muhammad Hasan: And when I get to New York, I will put out a good word for you. You will never have to wait for a taxi again!
Jessica Fletcher: Insha' Allah, Naser.
- ConnectionsReferences Death on the Nile (1978)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
A death in Cairo
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.
"Death 'N' Denial" is to me among the better episodes of an inconsistent season that is one of the weaker seasons of 'Murder She Wrote' generally. It is not a 'Murder She Wrote' classic, but it is fun and keeps one guessing enough. It perhaps takes a little too long to get to the murder, most of what happens before centres around the theft and the character tensions.
The story occasionally gets a little over-complicated, the dialogue doesn't always flow and the acting is variable.
Still, as said, "Death 'N' Denial" is entertaining and compelling, with the story moving along at a good pace. Both the theft and murder intrigue (although the murder could have been focused on a touch more) and things are explained neatly with a plausible solution that isn't solved based on scant evidence, coincidental chance or hearsay. One of the pleasures of the episode actually is Jessica's motivation for eating the local specialty (evidence hunting).
Angela Lansbury is terrific, while Lee Meriweather, Steve Inwood and James Read fare best of the supporting cast.
Production values are slick and stylish with an exotic locale. 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. Script is thought-provoking and amiable, the character tensions are handled well and if the Sally Otterburn name was a nod to Lansbury's character in 1978's 'Death on the Nile' that was clever.
In short, nice episode but not a classic. 6/10 Bethany Cox
"Death 'N' Denial" is to me among the better episodes of an inconsistent season that is one of the weaker seasons of 'Murder She Wrote' generally. It is not a 'Murder She Wrote' classic, but it is fun and keeps one guessing enough. It perhaps takes a little too long to get to the murder, most of what happens before centres around the theft and the character tensions.
The story occasionally gets a little over-complicated, the dialogue doesn't always flow and the acting is variable.
Still, as said, "Death 'N' Denial" is entertaining and compelling, with the story moving along at a good pace. Both the theft and murder intrigue (although the murder could have been focused on a touch more) and things are explained neatly with a plausible solution that isn't solved based on scant evidence, coincidental chance or hearsay. One of the pleasures of the episode actually is Jessica's motivation for eating the local specialty (evidence hunting).
Angela Lansbury is terrific, while Lee Meriweather, Steve Inwood and James Read fare best of the supporting cast.
Production values are slick and stylish with an exotic locale. 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. Script is thought-provoking and amiable, the character tensions are handled well and if the Sally Otterburn name was a nod to Lansbury's character in 1978's 'Death on the Nile' that was clever.
In short, nice episode but not a classic. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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