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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New (2023)
Not the same
Always loved the series. But this is not even close to what we have grown to love. The characters are recast, the locations are redone and previous connections are lost. This Sally is not the same personality as the original. The casting of Ro's and Sally's daughters in the final episode is much closer than these actors. Glad that Aida brings some familiarity, but that is all. Probably won't watch any more episodes. I am only an hour in and waiting only for the solution.
The young actors did a very admirable job. So hard to play a prequel to an established character. But did they even try to emulate the previous characters?
Haunted by Murder (2022)
Quik-clean?
Movies often take license with police procedures and laws and instant DNA results but when the 'haunted house' is suddenly cleaned and filled with fresh furnishings and linens, groceries and clean windows--all within hours it's just a bit difficult to grasp. So I watched it a second time. It could be my imagination, but there has to be a bit of reality thrown in. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it, especially with the young daughters in the cast.
Midsomer Murders: Murder of Innocence (2012)
Comparing apples to oranges
My frustration with various reviews is the idea that we have to compare John Barnaby to Tom Barnaby, Joyce Barnaby to Sarah Barnaby and investigation styles from one detective to another. Poor Ben, single and available dares to have a girlfriend, and John is suddenly complacent and slow. Ben has lived there for a longer time and knows the people. John is getting his bearings.
Joyce was a stay-at-home mom, Sarah a working professional. Nothing wrong with either. Before the arrival of John, Joyce was criticized as a bit of a 'ditzy' blonde. But she often contributed to the investigations.
This episode is full of red herrings, but woven into an interesting and thoughtful story.