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.
Personally like the character of Dennis Stanton, if more with Jessica than on his own and mostly because his chemistry with Jessica is so great and the episodes are much better. He is a fun and compelling lead character, love how distinguished, sophisticated and suave he is, it is easy to be as charmed by me as Jessica is in her too few collaborations. Plus it is hard to not like a character who dresses dapper, drives a cool car and loves classical music and opera, sounds shallow and couldn't resist.
Can definitely understand why fans malign his solo bookend episodes, a few of them are good, others not so good to put it lightly. One of the best is the second Dennis Stanton bookend episode "See You in Court Baby".
There is very little wrong with "See You in Court Baby". Apart from her charming chemistry with Dennis, the character of the secretary Rhonda has never done much for me. Hallie Todd is annoyingly smug as a character who's dull in development and neither interesting or endearing in personality, with her line delivery of Rhonda's pretty bad dialogue grating. Occasionally, the story is overshadowed by Dennis trying to charm the suspects and everyone he meets too.
What "See You in Court Baby" does have is a mystery that is actually clever and engaging for a bookend episode, it is neither simplistic or convoluted and the intertwining of stories is very skilfully done and never comes over as confused. Nothing gets obvious either.
Keith Michell is terrific as Dennis, he oozes charm and charisma, really love his distinguished and suave air that he does better than any other bookend lead character. With the sole exception of Todd, "See You in Court Baby" is another example of one of one of the best supporting casts in a Dennis Stanton episode. Vera Miles, Nana Visitor and Judith Chapman are charmingly classy and Robert Reed plays one of the nastiest divorce attorneys you'll find anywhere (making an impression even when not in the episode for long). Ken Swofford too is great fun.
'Murder She Wrote' has always been good in the production values and gets better with each season. Here they're slick and stylish with 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. Apart from with Rhonda, the writing is amiable and thought-provoking.
Overall, one of the best Dennis Stanton episodes and one of the best bookend ones too. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Personally like the character of Dennis Stanton, if more with Jessica than on his own and mostly because his chemistry with Jessica is so great and the episodes are much better. He is a fun and compelling lead character, love how distinguished, sophisticated and suave he is, it is easy to be as charmed by me as Jessica is in her too few collaborations. Plus it is hard to not like a character who dresses dapper, drives a cool car and loves classical music and opera, sounds shallow and couldn't resist.
Can definitely understand why fans malign his solo bookend episodes, a few of them are good, others not so good to put it lightly. One of the best is the second Dennis Stanton bookend episode "See You in Court Baby".
There is very little wrong with "See You in Court Baby". Apart from her charming chemistry with Dennis, the character of the secretary Rhonda has never done much for me. Hallie Todd is annoyingly smug as a character who's dull in development and neither interesting or endearing in personality, with her line delivery of Rhonda's pretty bad dialogue grating. Occasionally, the story is overshadowed by Dennis trying to charm the suspects and everyone he meets too.
What "See You in Court Baby" does have is a mystery that is actually clever and engaging for a bookend episode, it is neither simplistic or convoluted and the intertwining of stories is very skilfully done and never comes over as confused. Nothing gets obvious either.
Keith Michell is terrific as Dennis, he oozes charm and charisma, really love his distinguished and suave air that he does better than any other bookend lead character. With the sole exception of Todd, "See You in Court Baby" is another example of one of one of the best supporting casts in a Dennis Stanton episode. Vera Miles, Nana Visitor and Judith Chapman are charmingly classy and Robert Reed plays one of the nastiest divorce attorneys you'll find anywhere (making an impression even when not in the episode for long). Ken Swofford too is great fun.
'Murder She Wrote' has always been good in the production values and gets better with each season. Here they're slick and stylish with 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. Apart from with Rhonda, the writing is amiable and thought-provoking.
Overall, one of the best Dennis Stanton episodes and one of the best bookend ones too. 8/10 Bethany Cox