When a defense contractor is found murdered, Jessica must prove her nephew-in-law is innocent.When a defense contractor is found murdered, Jessica must prove her nephew-in-law is innocent.When a defense contractor is found murdered, Jessica must prove her nephew-in-law is innocent.
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- TriviaJessica's niece Carrie and her husband, Leonard Palmer, are introduced.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Leonard Palmer: Jessica. Jessica, we've had so little time to visit.
Carrie Palmer: Why don't you reconsider and stay for a few more days.
Jessica Fletcher: Not a chance. Please, get me to the station before Sergeant Kettler changes his mind.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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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 still a pretty decent episode, "Harbinger of Death" is a lesser episode of Season 4 ("It Runs in the Family" being the weakest of the season). It doesn't have the most consistently compelling of stories, with a few dull stretches and being a victim of too much tell and not enough show, where it's said whether anybody's good, bad or powerful but not being able to see it for ourselves, which doesn't let us get to know the characters properly.
The supporting cast are a mixed bag. Kate McNeil and Dean Jones are good as characters we're not sure who to trust (something that was done well in the episode), while Jeffrey Tambor and Robin Gammell make the most of theirs. Karen Grassle, Marcia Rodd and particularly Steven Ford however are wasted, as is Kirk Thornton in a nothing part.
Angela Lansbury as usual is terrific in one of her justifiably best-remembered roles, no complaints here.
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.
Writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable and enough of the story is intriguing with a good denouement.
In conclusion, pretty decent but not Season 4 or 'Murder She Wrote' at its best. 7/10 Bethany Cox
While still a pretty decent episode, "Harbinger of Death" is a lesser episode of Season 4 ("It Runs in the Family" being the weakest of the season). It doesn't have the most consistently compelling of stories, with a few dull stretches and being a victim of too much tell and not enough show, where it's said whether anybody's good, bad or powerful but not being able to see it for ourselves, which doesn't let us get to know the characters properly.
The supporting cast are a mixed bag. Kate McNeil and Dean Jones are good as characters we're not sure who to trust (something that was done well in the episode), while Jeffrey Tambor and Robin Gammell make the most of theirs. Karen Grassle, Marcia Rodd and particularly Steven Ford however are wasted, as is Kirk Thornton in a nothing part.
Angela Lansbury as usual is terrific in one of her justifiably best-remembered roles, no complaints here.
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.
Writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable and enough of the story is intriguing with a good denouement.
In conclusion, pretty decent but not Season 4 or 'Murder She Wrote' at its best. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- Aug 23, 2017
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