Murder Most Puzzling

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.

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.

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.

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!

A gentle paced, easy going mystery. Not the biggest budget spent on it clearly but I enjoyed it anyway. The production values wasn't the normal high quality you get these days, it lacked the digital sharpness we're used to. Maybe the lighting rig and set was a bit less expensive and the colour grading seemed a bit 90's/ early 2000's. But if you added all that in, I think it would have gotten much better reviews. I think we don't realise how much the visual impact influences us also. I'm definitely giving it another go. Cup of tea, cosy mystery drama, I think all the characters will develop very nicely..