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.
Alongside "Lovers and Other Killers" and "Paint Me a Murder" (would count the pilot "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes" here too), "Murder Takes the Bus" is in the top 5 best episodes of a generally solid Season 1 (even the weakest episodes are not bad at all). Would go as far to say that it is one of the high points of the whole show.
Can't find anything to fault "Murder Takes the Bus", suspending disbelief of the distance of the bus ride is such a nit-pick and is instantly forgettable when one is enjoying the episode so much.
It's a good-looking episode as always. Nicely shot and attractive fashions that makes one nostalgic for the 80s period (even to those who weren't even alive yet). The music has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The script is often charming and amiable, while the story is hugely compelling and suspenseful with lots of twists and an ingenious ending.
Angela Lansbury is terrific in one of her best remembered roles one of the roles that is most closely associated with me at any rate). Tom Bosley is good and Linda Blair, Rue McClanahan and Michael Constantine are particularly strong in support.
Overall, wonderful and one of the best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Alongside "Lovers and Other Killers" and "Paint Me a Murder" (would count the pilot "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes" here too), "Murder Takes the Bus" is in the top 5 best episodes of a generally solid Season 1 (even the weakest episodes are not bad at all). Would go as far to say that it is one of the high points of the whole show.
Can't find anything to fault "Murder Takes the Bus", suspending disbelief of the distance of the bus ride is such a nit-pick and is instantly forgettable when one is enjoying the episode so much.
It's a good-looking episode as always. Nicely shot and attractive fashions that makes one nostalgic for the 80s period (even to those who weren't even alive yet). The music has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The script is often charming and amiable, while the story is hugely compelling and suspenseful with lots of twists and an ingenious ending.
Angela Lansbury is terrific in one of her best remembered roles one of the roles that is most closely associated with me at any rate). Tom Bosley is good and Linda Blair, Rue McClanahan and Michael Constantine are particularly strong in support.
Overall, wonderful and one of the best. 10/10 Bethany Cox