Murder Most Puzzling

I love cosy crime shows-I don't want anything too gritty or unpleasant at my time of life.

When I began watching, I thought the beginning with the puzzle lady being a drunk driver was a bit silly-as were her exclamations to the police etc at the start.

However the character developed-and by the end I was really looking forward to the next episode. The Mayor jarred with me too-but I could see his role developing. I want my murder shows to be bonkers and puzzling-a la Midsummer Murders. Not bloody and violent on screen. I was sceptical for the first 15 minutes or so-but began to enjoy it. Miss Marple she isn't-but I think perhaps this one could stick. Certainly for me. If only there were subtitles!

The writing is just not there. I am always happy when finding series of this type, crime solving with a light heart and elements of humor makes my heart sing after I got tired of so many years of twisted plots or real life crime, these days I want light and funny, so this, especially lead by Phyllis Logan whom I love dearly, I was really looking forward to. The idea is great, the cast, or most of them at least, is great, but when the writing sticks to strict on stereotyped characters that keep falling into the same actions.... well, it REALLY, really gets on my nerves. I enjoyed the 1st episode even though it was obvious that it was falling on stereotypes, like for example the policeman reminded me of Father Brown one, sooooooo many episodes (series even!) kept repeating the same lines, same attitude..... now watching the second episode I had to stop in the first quarter of it...frustrating, so much that it makes Phyllis Logan's character irritating.... oh well.... maybe the writers will modify and not let them fall into the irritating mode they are at the moment, hope is the last thing we loose, someone said but, like another reviewer said, please PRETTY PLEASE, get Phyllis Logan a role at the level of her marvellous talent.

I enjoyed it. Cozy mysteries are meant to be low stress, easy to watch and the type of show you can be doing something else while watching. This show fits the bill. I did not think anyone was overacting. I am not sure why some people said that. I am American and only really knew Phyllis Logan, so maybe that helped. I just finished Death Valley, which is the same genre and I quite enjoyed that one as well. I am not sure why so many reviewers are being so hard on this one. There are different levels of cozy mysteries. Ludwig is not like this one, you need to really pay attention with that type, which has multiple levels going on. I watch a lot of those too.

If you are a fan of this genre, watch it and decide for yourself.

The show is well cast and beautifully acted out by Logan who seems to be really enjoying the role and the supportingcast fit the bill perfectly.

It fits perfectly in the familiar cosy crime genre as they call it but has enough madcap moments and some humor to keep the audience engaged.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to the next couple of episodes and hopefully more seasons. If one episode takes care of one book then I definitely want to see all twenty books played out as it will only get better from here as the characters grow and the puzzles progress.

A definite must watch and can't wait until next weeks episode.

Really enjoyed this.

Lighthearted and amusing. Lifted out of the humdrum by good characterization and fine acting by the ensemble cast. Phyllis Logan has a ball with the leading role but all the supporting roles have interesting back stories and play their parts with equal enthusiasm.

It's clear that trouble has been taken to make this series more than just a Sunday evening-style cliche. I find myself really looking forward to the next episode to find out more about the characters rather than just watching the next case. I hope it gets good enough viewing figures for a second series. I'm sure I'd watch it.