Straight from the first episode, it was made clear that the peculiarity-trademark of ITV's "Agatha Christie's Marple" series was going to be small but significant plot and denouement changes to the original novels. Throughout the whole first season, these changes didn't bother me one bit. "Sleeping Murder" kicks off season two, and I must say the changes in the script versus the original book are suddenly becoming very plentiful and big. It's still a respectable adaptation, no worries, but a bunch of supportive characters undergo a metamorphosis, or are simply being replaced, and the final twist - albeit admirably shocking - isn't half as plausible and impactful as in the book. I sincerely hope the writers didn't attempt to improve Agatha Christie's writings, because...well, that just isn't possible. The fundaments of the intriguing whodunit story are luckily still intact. It's an engaging mystery, with lovely English seaside locations and a good pacing. For the second time, though, the performance of the great Geraldine McEwan as Miss Marple is only secondary to that of another strong woman. After the ravishing Amanda Holden in "4:50 from Paddington", it's the stunningly gorgeous Sophie Myles who steals the show here. What an angel.
Review of Sleeping Murder
