Murder in a Small Town

I heard it was renewed for at least a second season, but I think I'll stop after one!

I really hate reviewing without watching everything, but it just didn't have much going for me. That in itself is a bit weird... I absolutely LOVE the whole "small town Sherriff" mystery thing.

I also think Sutherland is actually nailing his part... unfortunately the stories are pretty poorly written.

This isn't even approaching Agatha Christie territory! There are some major "derf" moments all over the place. And, I'm not a fan of the love interest or the actress playing her (Kreuk) for some reason. I loved her in Smallville... but not here! I think it's just her character... I just don't like the "love interest" inclusion.

I can live with "suspension of disbelief" but not poor writing. I think I'm One season and done.

At first, I thought this was a tad too gentle with a PBS kind of flavor or a better produced Hallmark flair. But after completing the first episode I was hooked and began to appreciate the characters. It is a procedural crime drama but not overbearing, or tasteless. I find the stories hold my interest and the relationship pieces are developing. I really was unfamiliar with the work of Rossif Sutherland ( Karl) or Kristen Kreuk (Cassandra) but they have good chemistry. This is a Canadian production so I am getting introduced to some good Canadian actors. In my opinion this show is definitely a win for Fox.

I don't give any real consideration to the notion that "sleepy" when it comes to TV and movies means "boring". Yes there's a small town slow moving vibe to the pilot but what's wrong with that? American TV and films are often frenetic and loud. That also doesn't mean "exciting" or even good. I never pass up a slow moving film, it's gotta brew so the nuances rise to the top. I'm certainly happy to give this one some time. A nice blend of Canadian actors and a somewhat typical plot but I'm intrigued. The Sutherland progeny, well he has the perfect demeanor for this. I knew he was related just from the voice. If you like sleepy at its finest, check out the Jesse Stone films with Selleck. Those are the gold standard.

Review: Murder in a Small Town - A Missed Opportunity

I wanted Murder in a Small Town to be a great series. The premise had so much potential-a gripping murder mystery set in a quiet town where nothing ever happens, until it does. But after watching it, I couldn't help but feel that the writers missed a crucial opportunity to make this show truly engaging.

The biggest flaw? The pacing and believability of the murders. Instead of crafting a season-long, intricate mystery that keeps viewers hooked, the show opts for a new murder every other week. The result? A small town with an absurdly high crime rate that completely undermines the show's realism. How can we be invested in a "small-town murder mystery" when bodies are dropping at an unnatural rate? It starts feeling more like Murder, She Wrote on steroids rather than a compelling, believable drama.

What Murder in a Small Town should have done is build a single, well-developed murder case over the entire season. This would have allowed for deeper character development, better suspense, and a more immersive storytelling experience. Imagine the tension of slowly uncovering layers of a mystery, the red herrings, the twists, and the final shocking reveal-all building to something truly satisfying. Instead, we get a new case wrapped up every other episode, which makes it hard to care about any of them.

The show has potential, and it could be so much better. The writers need to step back and rethink their approach. A great mystery isn't just about the number of dead bodies-it's about making the audience care about solving the crime. Hopefully, they course-correct in the future, because there's a great show hidden somewhere in here.

I found this show going down the rabbit hole on hulu because of sonething I watched. I absolutely loved the oddity of first episode which had a great storyline. I'm loving the non traditional sorta handsome, awkward sad sac in turmoil main character. Crazy thing is that all I'm seeing is his dad Donald. He looks like him, sounds like him, walks, talks, entire demeanor is his dad...t's kinda freaky! I'm in episode 3, and its getting a little boring but I'm committed.im not sure how I feel about the love interest, seems awkward but may grow on ne. Time will definately tell since I'm only 3 episodes in.