Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble

Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.

"Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble" is an episode that's both creepy and fun and it is more than welcome to see the picturesque Cabot Cove and its close community. The mystery is an interesting and compelling one, if not the most twisty or truly special ones apart from the atmosphere. The ending is very surprising however, wasn't expecting it.

It's particularly worth seeing for the cast. Not just an always terrific Angela Lansbury, a charmingly curmudgeonly and humorous William Windom and a likable more-than-your-bumbling-sheriff cliché Ron Masak (whose Mort did become more interesting later but he's settling well).

But also a very good guest supporting cast. Particularly Roddy McDowell, Brad Dourif and Dee Wallace, Julianna Donald is solid too.

Production values as ever are slick and stylish. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.

The writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable.

In summary, creepy, intriguing and fun episode with good acting. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Actor Colin Campbell is wrong. The correct one is Colin Cambell (XI)

I have enjoyed murder she wrote since watching them with my grandparents by the fire this is a very interesting episode and as usual keeps you guessing till the end.

Angela Lansbury and the rest of the main cast are excellent as usual. The two guest stars that stand out in this entertaining episode are Roddy McDowall who is in top form as the absolutely delightful conceited author Gordon Fairchild and Brad Dourif who is as equally delightful as the outrageous church exorcist.

No one should miss Murder she wrote as the high production values and excellence of the cast makes it worthwhile. Someone said to me when I mentioned I liked this series "Oh that series where they always end up smiling" and considering nine times out of ten this happens I believe this adds to the charm and family viewing nature of this highly loved murder series.

Witch of cabot cove? Patience coincides with new book.

"Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble" is an episode set in Cabot Cove with a silly premise....that some long-dead witch has somehow come to life and is visiting the town! But that's not as bad as it sounds, as the show never really emphasizes that this really happened...but that folks CLAIM it has happened. But why?? Why create a tabloid circus in lazy little Cabot Cove??

Apart from the unbelievable fact that Cabot Cove has more murders per capita than any city in the world, this is a good episode with a unique plot. The reason for the killing (and there's ALWAYS a killing) is interesting and make for a decent episode despite the whole witch angle.

The Ghost of a witch, dead some three hundred years ago has surfaced, the same time as a descendant is set to come into an inheritance.

It's another strong episode from this wonderful fifth series, once again we see the wonderful variety in the writing. Here we see Cabot Cove plagued by witchcraft, and of course murder. Some great dialogue, and an episode that has a lot of atmosphere.

It's another of those episodes that's covered in window dressing, but strip it all back, and you're left with an imaginative, well crafted mystery.

Roddy McDowall is outrageously good here, I love his character's sarcasm, and intolerance of Jessica.

It's a very good episode, 8/10.