Mystery 101: Dead Talk

Amy heads to Seattle to give a TEDTalk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out who-did it.

Very enjoyable series, mainly due to the characters of Travis and Amy, their chemistry is great - the way their work together is smooth as the pace of this above average Hallmark series. It's got a light touch, but the mystery is intricate enough and engaging. There are a few suspects - the victim's cheating wife, his best friend who is having an affair with his wife and Amy's former beau. The fact that Amy and Travis have their former partners featuring is interesting. Starts with the death of a lawyer, which is linked to the mystery.

Dead Talk makes the fifth Hallmark mystery movie I've watched recently. In Dead Talk Professor Amy Winslow (Jill Wagner) is invited to speak at a TED Talk like event. But when one of the other participants, a software developer, falls from the roof of the event building, Winslow's focus switches to solving a murder.

Thus far, Dead Talk is easily my favorite movie in the Mystery 101 series. The writing here is the star. Dead Talk features a wonderfully convoluted story. What starts out as a fairly straightforward mystery with a few obvious suspects transforms into something completely different. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep things interesting. I was guessing (wrong) until the very end. Watching the plot unfold to a nice conclusion was incredibly entertaining. I was also impressed that the plot was fairly straightforward in presenting clues to the viewer. It's a fun one to play along with.

Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha continue to shine. And I really like the continuing storyline involving Winslow and Burke's evolving relationship. It's a small moment, but I really enjoyed the scene where Burke is doing everything he can to be invited to go to Seattle with Winslow's father. Polaha does a particularly nice job of acting.

Overall, no real complaints from me. A nice story, some good acting, and a satisfactory conclusion to the mystery. Dead Talk is solid entertainment.

8/10.

Professor Amy Winslow (Jill Wagner) heads to Seattle to present at Teachable Talks which is founded by her ex-flame Tim Bishop. A jealous detective Travis Burke (Kristoffer Polaha) joins Amy's dad Graham on his drive to attend the Talk. A murder happens and Travis' old acquaintance Rachel Knox leads the police investigation. Amy and Travis decide to investigate it themselves.

As Hallmark franchises go, this is one of their better ones. Wagner and Polaha have good easy chemistry. This one has their past relationships pop up for added spice. The mysteries are functional although they are never that intense. This one has a compelling reveal. It's fine.

The actors in this series are the best collection I've seen in any Hallmark production. Not just the main actors, but the supporting cast as well. I missed Dead Talk when it aired--but was SO happy I was able to wath on the Ha;;mark app via my internet provider. I never watch movies on my phone--but watched this one straight through. Just great story, well written, and superb casting!

This is the best of all Myster 101 series. Great story, characters and I found the typical mystery twist awesome in this movie!