Jessica searches for the truth when a legendary maestro is found murdered and an innocent man is charged with the crime.Jessica searches for the truth when a legendary maestro is found murdered and an innocent man is charged with the crime.Jessica searches for the truth when a legendary maestro is found murdered and an innocent man is charged with the crime.
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Lynda Robertson
- Waitress
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJenny Lewis, who portrays pianist Leslie, went on in 1999 to form the band Rilo Kiley with friends Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Dave Rock.
- GoofsThere are no blood stains on the piano keys.
- Quotes
[first lines]
Byron Tokofsky: You should be asleep by now. You record tomorrow at 9:00.
Leslie Walden: It's him, isn't it?
Leslie Walden: Your imagination, Leslie. To to bed.
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
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Shooting the pianist
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.
"A Murderous Muse" is a decent episode but not a great one. There are far better 'Murder She Wrote' episodes and also far worse. Not everybody will connect with it, the subject matter and central relationship between the victim and his protégé makes the episode not the most comfortable of watches, especially when the victim is one of the show's sleaziest ever. How Jessica gets involved is a head-scratcher too.
In terms of the mystery however, even though it's formulaic, "A Murderous Muse" is entertaining and with enough turns to keep one engrossed. The denouement is well executed, although the identity of the murderer was not really a shock, and the murder method is pretty ingenious.
The cast elevates things to a greater level too. Can't say anything bad about Angela Lansbury, while Ronald Guttman is a suitably loathsome sleazebag and Jenny Lewis is charming and touching. Craig Wasson, Joseph Kell and Robert Knepper are also solid as rocks, Wasson especially makes one care about his predicament as one of the episode's more sympathetic characters.
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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.
Writing is amiable and thoughtful, while the charm and tension of the cast's chemistry shine through greatly.
On the whole, decent but not great. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"A Murderous Muse" is a decent episode but not a great one. There are far better 'Murder She Wrote' episodes and also far worse. Not everybody will connect with it, the subject matter and central relationship between the victim and his protégé makes the episode not the most comfortable of watches, especially when the victim is one of the show's sleaziest ever. How Jessica gets involved is a head-scratcher too.
In terms of the mystery however, even though it's formulaic, "A Murderous Muse" is entertaining and with enough turns to keep one engrossed. The denouement is well executed, although the identity of the murderer was not really a shock, and the murder method is pretty ingenious.
The cast elevates things to a greater level too. Can't say anything bad about Angela Lansbury, while Ronald Guttman is a suitably loathsome sleazebag and Jenny Lewis is charming and touching. Craig Wasson, Joseph Kell and Robert Knepper are also solid as rocks, Wasson especially makes one care about his predicament as one of the episode's more sympathetic characters.
Production values as always are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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.
Writing is amiable and thoughtful, while the charm and tension of the cast's chemistry shine through greatly.
On the whole, decent but not great. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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