Jessica tries to exonerate a temporary employee accused of her husband's murder.Jessica tries to exonerate a temporary employee accused of her husband's murder.Jessica tries to exonerate a temporary employee accused of her husband's murder.
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Ron Masak
- Sheriff Mort Metzger
- (as Ron Másak)
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- TriviaThis was Janet Margolin's final acting role before her death on December 17, 1993 at the age of 50.
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[first lines]
Jeff Ogden: Maybe we should have gone for bigger lettering, Mr. Devlin.
Bennett J. Devlin: No, I think it's adequate for the purpose, Jeff.
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Written by John Addison
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Misunderstanding at its deadliest
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.
Don't agree personally with the high rating here for "Deadly Misunderstanding", while it's still a decent episode and far better than the disappointing Season 7 opener "Trials and Tribulations" there are lower rated episodes that to me are much better. It is far from being one of the worst episodes of Season 7 or the show, but better episodes followed in the season.
There is a good deal to like. The production values are slick and stylish and the setting as ever is wonderful. 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. Some of the writing provokes thought and has the right lightness of touch, other parts feel a bit strained.
When it comes to the mystery, it's never too obvious (apart from who is going to get killed) and it's engaging enough. The denouement ties things up neatly. It's my feeling however that some of the events surrounding the mystery veer on the too soap-operatic, more so than any of 'Murder She Wrote's' previous episodes and it takes away from the mystery somewhat. A shame because as said the mystery is quite good.
Acting is a mixed bag. Angela Lansbury is faultless as usual, while Ron Masak has settled in very well and is never one of those bumbling sheriffs who's easily fooled or an idiot. Will Nye plays his dumb character with subtlety, and some of the support acting is not bad. Janet Margolin, Cliff Potts, David McCallum and Geoffrey Lewis give the best performances.
However, David Oliver and particularly Lise Cutter are a bit too pallid. Even more problematic is Joe Dorsey, who is annoying with a capital A and nothing is done to make one invest in his character, a better job is done than his other two appearances in evaluating him but it all feels a bit of a waste.
Overall, decent but there are far better episodes before and since (as well as worse). 7/10 Bethany Cox
Don't agree personally with the high rating here for "Deadly Misunderstanding", while it's still a decent episode and far better than the disappointing Season 7 opener "Trials and Tribulations" there are lower rated episodes that to me are much better. It is far from being one of the worst episodes of Season 7 or the show, but better episodes followed in the season.
There is a good deal to like. The production values are slick and stylish and the setting as ever is wonderful. 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. Some of the writing provokes thought and has the right lightness of touch, other parts feel a bit strained.
When it comes to the mystery, it's never too obvious (apart from who is going to get killed) and it's engaging enough. The denouement ties things up neatly. It's my feeling however that some of the events surrounding the mystery veer on the too soap-operatic, more so than any of 'Murder She Wrote's' previous episodes and it takes away from the mystery somewhat. A shame because as said the mystery is quite good.
Acting is a mixed bag. Angela Lansbury is faultless as usual, while Ron Masak has settled in very well and is never one of those bumbling sheriffs who's easily fooled or an idiot. Will Nye plays his dumb character with subtlety, and some of the support acting is not bad. Janet Margolin, Cliff Potts, David McCallum and Geoffrey Lewis give the best performances.
However, David Oliver and particularly Lise Cutter are a bit too pallid. Even more problematic is Joe Dorsey, who is annoying with a capital A and nothing is done to make one invest in his character, a better job is done than his other two appearances in evaluating him but it all feels a bit of a waste.
Overall, decent but there are far better episodes before and since (as well as worse). 7/10 Bethany Cox
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