Jessica attends the opening of a new restaurant. But when the chef is killed, Jessica is the only one who can find the real killer.Jessica attends the opening of a new restaurant. But when the chef is killed, Jessica is the only one who can find the real killer.Jessica attends the opening of a new restaurant. But when the chef is killed, Jessica is the only one who can find the real killer.
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Jsu Garcia
- Manuel Ramirez
- (as Nick Corri)
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Did you know
- TriviaJohn Saxon and Jsu Garcia also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). John Saxon as Nancy's father and Jsu Garcia as Rod Lane (Tina's boyfriend)
- GoofsManuel says that turmeric and saffron have "about the same flavor". This is incorrect. Saffron has a more refined, savory flavor, while turmeric is very pungent and odorous, and it can repeat afterwards, where one can taste it again in a most unpleasant fashion. Saffron is as delicate as it is rare, and for discerning palates. Turmeric is as overpowering a flavor as it is common, and anyone can afford it, therefore it shows up in many dishes. Saffron is dainty and elegant, turmeric is odoriferous and lacking in sophistication. A professionally trained chef like Manuel should know there is no commonality in taste between the two.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Lorna Thompson: And second thing was you're looking at the new co-producer of the 6:00 news.
Jessica Fletcher: Oh, that is wonderful, Lorna! Congratulations!
Lorna Thompson: Oh, I haven't told you the best part. I'm doing a segment on crime and how the average citizen participates in solving cases... and I would like you to be our first guest.
- ConnectionsReferences The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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A severely under-cooked pudding
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.
Season 10 has seen some good episodes, of the previous episodes from the season even underwhelming episodes like "The Phantom Killer" were still watchable. "Proof in the Pudding" is sadly to me closer to a clunker than to a winner. It's not awful and it certainly has good things, but a lot works against it. For an episode centred around murder and tensions in food and a restaurant this felt underdone, and one does expect much more tension in portraying an industry that while exciting and very rewarding is also very competitive and stressful.
The mystery is really not one of Season 10's, or the show's in general, better or most engaging mysteries. The atmosphere lacks tension and urgency, it takes rather too long to get to the mystery with one having to wade through under-cooked melodrama and less than lively pacing to get there and it's both formulaic and not that hard to figure out. Providing one still sticks with the episode, once we do find out who the killer is it's hard not to care. Especially when the reveal itself is ridiculous, not that shocking or clever and has one of the season's and show's stupidest killers.
Not to mention the aforementioned head-scratcher regarding the knife and not only how Jessica got to the conclusion but also how she proved the innocence of the accused (the latter was not easy to swallow). Dialogue-wise, some of it has the amiable lightness one associates with the show, other parts are contrived.
For all those weaknesses, there are good points. The acting is good. Angela Lansbury successfully rises above her material, as do particularly John Saxon and Tony Lo Bianco of a game supporting cast.
As ever, the production values 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. A few good moments in the writing.
In summation, has its moments but severely under-cooked. 4/10 Bethany Cox
Season 10 has seen some good episodes, of the previous episodes from the season even underwhelming episodes like "The Phantom Killer" were still watchable. "Proof in the Pudding" is sadly to me closer to a clunker than to a winner. It's not awful and it certainly has good things, but a lot works against it. For an episode centred around murder and tensions in food and a restaurant this felt underdone, and one does expect much more tension in portraying an industry that while exciting and very rewarding is also very competitive and stressful.
The mystery is really not one of Season 10's, or the show's in general, better or most engaging mysteries. The atmosphere lacks tension and urgency, it takes rather too long to get to the mystery with one having to wade through under-cooked melodrama and less than lively pacing to get there and it's both formulaic and not that hard to figure out. Providing one still sticks with the episode, once we do find out who the killer is it's hard not to care. Especially when the reveal itself is ridiculous, not that shocking or clever and has one of the season's and show's stupidest killers.
Not to mention the aforementioned head-scratcher regarding the knife and not only how Jessica got to the conclusion but also how she proved the innocence of the accused (the latter was not easy to swallow). Dialogue-wise, some of it has the amiable lightness one associates with the show, other parts are contrived.
For all those weaknesses, there are good points. The acting is good. Angela Lansbury successfully rises above her material, as do particularly John Saxon and Tony Lo Bianco of a game supporting cast.
As ever, the production values 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. A few good moments in the writing.
In summation, has its moments but severely under-cooked. 4/10 Bethany Cox
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