Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead

Crossword-maker Tess Harper (Lacey Chabert) reconnects with former boyfriend Hunter Hall, a producer on the popular game show Riddle Me This. He invites her onto the show. When the host is murdered, detective Logan O'Connor is the first cop on the scene. He had gone to the studio to surprise Tess with flowers.

This is a Hallmark Mysteries series. The franchise noticed its building problem with its lead couple's faltering chemistry. This is their best movie so far. In this one, their lukewarm relationship gets some heating up by entangling Tess' ex into the mystery. There is real tension. The stakes are raised in more ways than one. It introduces a real conflict between Tess and Logan. This time, it's personal.

Crossword-maker Tess Harper (Lacey Chabert) reconnects with former boyfriend Hunter Hall, a producer on the popular game show Riddle Me This. He invites her onto the show. When the host is murdered, detective Logan O'Connor is the first cop on the scene. He had gone to the studio to surprise Tess with flower.

On the road trip to Connecticut to look for evidence, Tess talks about vows and the idea of a wedding in the country. Explaining to Logan that she was raised on a farm and could milk a goat.

6/10 - game show set is a good addition to the Crossword Mysteries series, but is not the best it has to offer.

Story was good and kept you guessing. The cast did a great job. Loved the Tess/Logan story.