The 17th season is not one of "Midsomer Murders'" best, though it's still enjoyable with "A Vintage Murder" being the standout. "The Dagger Club" was decent, but underwhelming. "Murder by Magic" I found is just as good, if not
bit worse, as the previous episode.
Starting with good.
. The production values are usually great. The episode is well shot and music haunting enough.
. There are some twists and turns that work and are neat.
. The cast is also pretty good with Andrew Lee Potts being particularly great.
. Most of the time the story of "Murder by Magic" is interesting and fun with some charming subplots, dark moments.
But...(now to cons).
. There are plot points here that have been done in other murder mysteries before and with much more confidence.
. The story gets bit too silly with the second murder being quite laughable in its execution.
. The direction by Charlie Palmer is in my personal opinion bit dull(having seen his much better works).
. Also the solution isn't that satisfying as it should be with uninteresting motives and okay killer.
Overall, another fine episode of "Midsomer Murders".
6/10 HK
Starting with good.
. The production values are usually great. The episode is well shot and music haunting enough.
. There are some twists and turns that work and are neat.
. The cast is also pretty good with Andrew Lee Potts being particularly great.
. Most of the time the story of "Murder by Magic" is interesting and fun with some charming subplots, dark moments.
But...(now to cons).
. There are plot points here that have been done in other murder mysteries before and with much more confidence.
. The story gets bit too silly with the second murder being quite laughable in its execution.
. The direction by Charlie Palmer is in my personal opinion bit dull(having seen his much better works).
. Also the solution isn't that satisfying as it should be with uninteresting motives and okay killer.
Overall, another fine episode of "Midsomer Murders".
6/10 HK