A Case of Immunity

I may be biased as I am a huge fan of Columbo and always have been. A Case of Immunity is not one of my favourites but it like a vast majority of the Columbo episodes is very solid. The ending is rather predictable and I didn't entirely buy how Columbo's trick worked as well as it did, but overall the story was clever and interesting with the scenes between Falk and Elizondo really shining and a nice offbeat briskly paced feel to it, and the writing is intelligent and sometimes amusing. The episode looks great, slickly shot and with beautiful scenery, and the music is as haunting and as fitting as ever. Of the support cast, Sal Mineo comes off best. But it is the two leads that captivates, Peter Falk continues to embody the character of Columbo and Hector Elizondo is oily and intelligent with wonderful eyes, among the best of any Columbo villain I'd say. Overall, a solid and entertaining mystery with an interesting story and two great leads. 8/10 Bethany Cox