Jessica helps a Russian police officer capture the elusive mastermind behind the theft of a Faberge egg.Jessica helps a Russian police officer capture the elusive mastermind behind the theft of a Faberge egg.Jessica helps a Russian police officer capture the elusive mastermind behind the theft of a Faberge egg.
Peter J. Lucas
- Russian Thief
- (as Peter Lucas)
Storyline
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- TriviaAlthough set in Miami, no scenes were filmed there.
- GoofsIn most episodes (including the pilot) J. B. Fletcher's first novel is referred to as "The Corpse Danced at Midnight", in this episode it is referred to as "The Corpse Danced Alone". Jessica even calls it "The Corpse at Midnight".
- Quotes
[last lines]
Sergei Nemiroff: Jessica! Uh, sign it for me, please, book? "From Jessica, with love." It's for my mother.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Murder, theft and a Faberge egg
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 a step up somewhat from the previous episode "Murder of the Month Club", "An Egg to Die For" is still not a particularly great episode. Watchable and has some intrigue (especially with the egg, but there is more focus on the murders and the quest for exoneration), but the mystery is not one of the show's most memorable or involving. On top of too much of it being easily forgettable, and that it has dull stretches, it also takes itself too seriously for a show that despite being a detective/mystery series has a generally amiable and light-hearted tone.
The script has its thought-provoking moments but it also is a bit dreary and talky, and although one does relate to the reasoning for the crimes to be solved it is laid on too thick. With the exception of a moving David Ogden Stiers, even if his Russian accent is a bit of a stretch, and a suitably loathsome Andrew Robinson the supporting cast doesn't really stand out.
Angela Lansbury however is terrific, and her, Ogden Stiers and their chemistry together are the driving forces of "An Egg to Die For" and the reasons to see it.
Mystery-wise, the opening scene, the Faberge egg significance, the clever way of how Jessica gets to the truth and solves the crime and the denouement hold the most intrigue and all are well done.
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. Some thoughtful moments.
In short, watchable and mildly interesting but somewhat forgettable, dull and too serious in tone. 5/10 Bethany Cox
While a step up somewhat from the previous episode "Murder of the Month Club", "An Egg to Die For" is still not a particularly great episode. Watchable and has some intrigue (especially with the egg, but there is more focus on the murders and the quest for exoneration), but the mystery is not one of the show's most memorable or involving. On top of too much of it being easily forgettable, and that it has dull stretches, it also takes itself too seriously for a show that despite being a detective/mystery series has a generally amiable and light-hearted tone.
The script has its thought-provoking moments but it also is a bit dreary and talky, and although one does relate to the reasoning for the crimes to be solved it is laid on too thick. With the exception of a moving David Ogden Stiers, even if his Russian accent is a bit of a stretch, and a suitably loathsome Andrew Robinson the supporting cast doesn't really stand out.
Angela Lansbury however is terrific, and her, Ogden Stiers and their chemistry together are the driving forces of "An Egg to Die For" and the reasons to see it.
Mystery-wise, the opening scene, the Faberge egg significance, the clever way of how Jessica gets to the truth and solves the crime and the denouement hold the most intrigue and all are well done.
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. Some thoughtful moments.
In short, watchable and mildly interesting but somewhat forgettable, dull and too serious in tone. 5/10 Bethany Cox
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