Murder in a Small Town

I found this show going down the rabbit hole on hulu because of sonething I watched. I absolutely loved the oddity of first episode which had a great storyline. I'm loving the non traditional sorta handsome, awkward sad sac in turmoil main character. Crazy thing is that all I'm seeing is his dad Donald. He looks like him, sounds like him, walks, talks, entire demeanor is his dad...t's kinda freaky! I'm in episode 3, and its getting a little boring but I'm committed.im not sure how I feel about the love interest, seems awkward but may grow on ne. Time will definately tell since I'm only 3 episodes in.

Murder in a Small Town piqued my interest due to Kristin Kreuk, and lo and behold, she is paired with another Sutherland lad. I love small-town settings, and a murder mystery makes for a great combination. The first episode started out nicely: there's a murder, and the next-door elderly neighbor seems to be the culprit, but how and why? I liked that they elaborated on the characters and gave them a good backstory. I also liked that the show doesn't feel like the usual flashy, slick murder-mystery theme. But what intrigued me the most is the chemistry of the two leads: two 40-somethings with past experiences and baggage, trying love for the second time. Kreuk's Cassandra is feisty and bubbly, while Sutherland's Karl is this two-shirt type of detective. Together, they turn this small-town mystery into a slow-burn romance that's worth every twist.

Kristin Kreuk not only has a wishy washy character but she makes it worse with her feeble acting and overuse of her eyes widening or batting her eyelashes. Her character needs a rewrite and recast. Please keep Rossif Sutherland is an accomplished and skilled actor but give his character a bit more of a backbone when it comes to his love interest. On the other hand, Rossif Sutherland is a talented and accomplished actor, bringing skill and presence to his role. However, his character could use some adjustments to make him more assertive, particularly in his interactions with his love interest, allowing for a more balanced and compelling dynamic.

I liked it as I like the hallmark mysteries and this reminded me of one of those - a romance battling with a murder to be the top story. The sets even reminded me of hallmark movies - very folksy. No, it's not going to be a critic darling show, one that gets the attention of the critics, but I like murder mysteries of all kinds so if you do too, you might like this. It has the vibes of a small town, if the small town was Cabot Cove. I find pilots to not always be the best and I do think there are things that can be improved but will let the first few episodes cook to give them a chance to develop.

At first, I thought this was a tad too gentle with a PBS kind of flavor or a better produced Hallmark flair. But after completing the first episode I was hooked and began to appreciate the characters. It is a procedural crime drama but not overbearing, or tasteless. I find the stories hold my interest and the relationship pieces are developing. I really was unfamiliar with the work of Rossif Sutherland ( Karl) or Kristen Kreuk (Cassandra) but they have good chemistry. This is a Canadian production so I am getting introduced to some good Canadian actors. In my opinion this show is definitely a win for Fox.