Murder Most Puzzling

Not by any means the worst thing I've ever seen & I get it's not meant to be too serious but the pretence of a crossword puzzler solving crime is just too far fetched. Phyllis Logan as always is excellent but the basic premise of this show is lame. I tried to stick it out but boredom set in just before halfway & I switched off I no longer cared what she did. A good lead can't really lift a show if the writing & plots are poor. Tho not at the stinkbomb level of Sister Boniface & Death Valley it lacks credibility. Can't see another series of this being commissioned but please find Phyllis Logan something better to do she's wasted in this.

Cora Felton is the nation's darling when it comes to puzzles, she's famed for her cryptic clues and her biscuits, but when she moves to Bakerbury, she finds a new interest, solving murders.

It's billed as Murder, she wrote meets Marple, and I get that, there are shades of both, she's definitely something of a busybody, she's sharp and intelligent, daring, but blunt and sometimes lacking in sensitivity.

It's a lovely, light hearted series, it is perfect viewing for a Sunday evening. ITV have dropped the ball with the ninety minute one off dramas, with this and Ellis, Channel 5 are delivering, long may both continue.

Phyllis Logan is greet as Cora, she adds a lot of charisma, she brings a touch of humour, nice to see Logan leading a show. I just love that she's a bit of a fraud and loves a drink, these days it's all yoga and mineral water, it makes a nice change.

Adam Best us quality as DI Hooper, I love that he doesn't play the big man, he's just a down to earth copper.

It's mad me me want to read the books, these are lovely adaptations. Don't go expecting anything heavy or serious, it's just nice and easy, intriguing viewing.

8/10.

To everyone who says it's a rip-off or copy of some other show. There's a book series about the Puzzle Lady. First book is an adaptation of the book printed back in 2000!

I haven't read it, but loved the first episode so much that I ordered the book (author is Parnell Hall if anyone is interested).

I'd compare this to The Marlow Murder Club, but Murder Most Puzzling is much, much smarter. And less ridiculous.

It's a cute cozy mystery with fun characters and pretty solid mystery. Small town, quirky protagonist (Phyllis Logan is fantastic, so is Charlotte Hope who plays her niece), murders are not that gruesome. Just what I wanted this cold evening.

Looking forward to the next episode!

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.

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.