Thursday's Child
- El episodio se transmitió el 7 abr 1991
- TV-PG
- 47min
CALIFICACIÓN DE IMDb
7.9/10
353
TU CALIFICACIÓN
Agrega una trama en tu idiomaJessica is pulled into a murder investigation by a woman who claims Jessica's husband fathered her son.Jessica is pulled into a murder investigation by a woman who claims Jessica's husband fathered her son.Jessica is pulled into a murder investigation by a woman who claims Jessica's husband fathered her son.
Fotos
Miki Oikawa
- The secretary
- (sin créditos)
Argumento
¿Sabías que…?
- TriviaThis is the final television role of Vera Miles.
- Citas
[first lines]
Ron Crocket: We've got five hundred yards of concrete going in the hole this morning, and the next driver that stops for coffee is gonna eat his load with cream and sugar!
- ConexionesFeatured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)
- Bandas sonorasMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Opinión destacada
Have a box of tissues at the ready before watching
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.
While not one of the very best 'Murder She Wrote' episodes, "Thursday's Child" is a standout from Season 7. It underwhelms slightly in the mystery. Not that the mystery is bad because it's not, at least it actually feels like there is one and has enough to it, unlike the disappointing previous episode "Where Have You Gone, Billy Boy?" It's compelling, isn't dull or ridiculous, has some good tension and you care about wanting it solved. On the other hand, it's also rather basic and a bit too easy to solve, with the murderer and motive being guessable and familiar.
All this considered, everything else works and brilliantly. A huge part of "Thursday's Child's" appeal is the emotional element. Not many 'Murder She Wrote' episodes up to this point in the show made me cry (apart from the ending of "The Return of Preston Giles"). "Thursday's Child" is to me the most poignant episode, tissues are needed here.
Much of it is to do with the acting of Angela Lansbury. Lansbury has never been less than very good as Jessica, one of her best remembered roles for good reason, and she gives some of her best acting in the role here. Up to this point in the show, she never reduced me to tears...she very much did here. The whole stuff with Frank sees her go through a wide ranges of emotions and expressions, Lansbury nailing them all with heart-wrenching nuance, one actually feels sorry for Jessica here.
The music score is another element. The theme tune has always been irresistible and the music has always had presence while not being over-scored, with a few exceptions, the music here with the Frank revelation induces a lot of pathos.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. 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 thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
Overall, the mystery may be basic but the emotional impact of the episode cannot be denied. 9/10 Bethany Cox
While not one of the very best 'Murder She Wrote' episodes, "Thursday's Child" is a standout from Season 7. It underwhelms slightly in the mystery. Not that the mystery is bad because it's not, at least it actually feels like there is one and has enough to it, unlike the disappointing previous episode "Where Have You Gone, Billy Boy?" It's compelling, isn't dull or ridiculous, has some good tension and you care about wanting it solved. On the other hand, it's also rather basic and a bit too easy to solve, with the murderer and motive being guessable and familiar.
All this considered, everything else works and brilliantly. A huge part of "Thursday's Child's" appeal is the emotional element. Not many 'Murder She Wrote' episodes up to this point in the show made me cry (apart from the ending of "The Return of Preston Giles"). "Thursday's Child" is to me the most poignant episode, tissues are needed here.
Much of it is to do with the acting of Angela Lansbury. Lansbury has never been less than very good as Jessica, one of her best remembered roles for good reason, and she gives some of her best acting in the role here. Up to this point in the show, she never reduced me to tears...she very much did here. The whole stuff with Frank sees her go through a wide ranges of emotions and expressions, Lansbury nailing them all with heart-wrenching nuance, one actually feels sorry for Jessica here.
The music score is another element. The theme tune has always been irresistible and the music has always had presence while not being over-scored, with a few exceptions, the music here with the Frank revelation induces a lot of pathos.
Production values as always are slick and stylish with some nostalgia induced. 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 thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
Overall, the mystery may be basic but the emotional impact of the episode cannot be denied. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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