Jessica and her Publisher's Assistant Reuben Stoltz are run of the road, and taken in to recuperate by members of The Amish Community, it isn't long before Reuben is caught up in murder.
Series seven is proving to be one of the most consistent, strongest runs of the show, every episode is offering up something very different. Murder, Plain and Simple, is yet another excellent episode.
It's very serious in tone, there is no nonsense, no silliness, this is a straight up whodunnit. The Amish Community provide something a little different, they're well realised and interesting. I like the mystery itself, and the character play, it packs an emotional punch, several scenes are so good.
There was definitely an upgrade in terms of production values, in not sure how or why, but visually this looks so good. The colour are so bright and vivid, you could swear it was in HD.
Lansbury once again delivers a first class performance, what a fantastic talent she was, much missed.
9/10.