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 11 has been one of the weaker and more inconsistent 'Murder She Wrote' seasons. "Twice Dead", like the unintentionally camp previous episode "Murder in High C", is one of its weakest episodes, it had an intriguing idea but the execution just didn't work. Not an awful episode by all means. Just not a great, or even particularly good, one either.
Lets start with the high points. Angela Lansbury as ever can do no wrong and Herb Edelman in sadly his final 'Murder She Wrote' appearance is both amusing and charming. Likewise with their chemistry. Bradford Dillman, Sam Anderson and Annie Corley are solid.
Production values are slick and stylish as always. 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.
On the other hand, the rest of the cast fail to make much of an impression, saddled with thinly sketched characters are an all round dreary and corny script.
The mystery is not particularly engaging, and has moments where it is both obvious (didn't find the murderer's identity a surprise) and confused as a result of trying to stuff too much in.
In conclusion, has its moments but underwhelming. 4/10 Bethany Cox