Should you watch Murder, She Wrote?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
The sides of Murder, She Wrote
- A mystery writer from Cabot Cove
- A murder solved every episode
- Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher
Murder, She Wrote is good for you if…
- you like guessing the killer before Jessica Fletcher does.
- you want a cosy whodunit you can watch any evening.
- you like murder mysteries without gore.
Murder, She Wrote is bad for you if…
- you won't commit to a series that runs twelve seasons.
- you find 1980s television dated.
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