Sheriff Metzger assumes his younger brother, the black sheep of the family, is guilty as charged, of murder.Sheriff Metzger assumes his younger brother, the black sheep of the family, is guilty as charged, of murder.Sheriff Metzger assumes his younger brother, the black sheep of the family, is guilty as charged, of murder.
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Richard Yett
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Did you know
- TriviaWhile Mort's wife Adele is never actually seen in the series, she can be heard in this episode telling him to come to bed.
- GoofsAt the end of the show, when Wayne is in the hospital, the IV in his hand is placed in the wrong direction.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Sheriff Mort Metzger: What's this?
Dr. Seth Hazlitt: Bill for my services. Wayne here took that bullet in your behalf, you know. Good Samaritan law suggests that you pay his expenses. Minus what I owe you, well, I figure, possibly, $70 from you, and we'd be dead even.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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A Tale of Two Brothers
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.
Even though the weakest Season 8 episode up to this very early point in the season, "Thicker than Water" is solid regardless. There are certainly more memorable 'Murder She Wrote' episodes, the mystery itself is a little on the bland side and plays second fiddle somewhat to the conflict between Mort and Wayne. While suitably subtle and nowhere near as dumb as the character of Floyd played by Will Nye that he replaces, Louis Herthum has little to do as Mort's new "right-hand man". And yeah, there are a couple of introduced details that is not easy at first getting your head round.
On the other, Mort getting some development is always appreciated, he always has been one of the show's better recurring characters but it is always nice when he has a situation where he is more interesting than usual. The conflict between him and Wayne has some nice tension and pathos, and Jessica's role in how it ends was really lovely in one of the later episodes where she is more likable rather than the too perfect or sanctimonious one she was sometimes in the later seasons. It is definitely more interesting than the mystery, which is competent enough but lacks spark.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as always. William Windom is reliably the charming curmudgeon that makes him a fan favourite. Ron Masak has settled in beautifully and has an easy presence and hard edge that makes him much more than a sheriff cliché that's too bumbling or too much of a pushover (he has never been any of those things).
For a latter season (relatively) younger cast guest star, younger cast members were wildly variable in later seasons (some good, some really bad), Bruce Abbott is pretty good and shares good chemistry with Masak. All the supporting cast are reliable with Pat Hingle standing out.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever. 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. The writing is thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
In conclusion, a solid effort. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Even though the weakest Season 8 episode up to this very early point in the season, "Thicker than Water" is solid regardless. There are certainly more memorable 'Murder She Wrote' episodes, the mystery itself is a little on the bland side and plays second fiddle somewhat to the conflict between Mort and Wayne. While suitably subtle and nowhere near as dumb as the character of Floyd played by Will Nye that he replaces, Louis Herthum has little to do as Mort's new "right-hand man". And yeah, there are a couple of introduced details that is not easy at first getting your head round.
On the other, Mort getting some development is always appreciated, he always has been one of the show's better recurring characters but it is always nice when he has a situation where he is more interesting than usual. The conflict between him and Wayne has some nice tension and pathos, and Jessica's role in how it ends was really lovely in one of the later episodes where she is more likable rather than the too perfect or sanctimonious one she was sometimes in the later seasons. It is definitely more interesting than the mystery, which is competent enough but lacks spark.
Angela Lansbury is terrific as always. William Windom is reliably the charming curmudgeon that makes him a fan favourite. Ron Masak has settled in beautifully and has an easy presence and hard edge that makes him much more than a sheriff cliché that's too bumbling or too much of a pushover (he has never been any of those things).
For a latter season (relatively) younger cast guest star, younger cast members were wildly variable in later seasons (some good, some really bad), Bruce Abbott is pretty good and shares good chemistry with Masak. All the supporting cast are reliable with Pat Hingle standing out.
Production values are slick and stylish as ever. 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. The writing is thoughtful, cosy and light-hearted while taking itself seriously as well.
In conclusion, a solid effort. 8/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Oct 20, 2017
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