An archaeological dig, potentially the site of Coronado's City of Gold, does not please everyone as a new corpse is discovered.An archaeological dig, potentially the site of Coronado's City of Gold, does not please everyone as a new corpse is discovered.An archaeological dig, potentially the site of Coronado's City of Gold, does not please everyone as a new corpse is discovered.
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- Trivia"Anasazi" actually means "ancient enemies" or "ancestors of my enemies." (In fact, many names of Indian tribes are a neighboring tribe's word for "enemy.") This may not be a Goof, because the Indian guide may have intentionally misled Dr Hazlett.
- GoofsJessica and the students are doing the archaeology dig entirely incorrectly. Artifacts are never removed from their location until they are measured, sketched, and photographed.
- Quotes
Dr. Aubrey Benton: Mmm. Archaeology is a harsh mistress, Mrs. Fletcher. I remember an expedition in the wilds of Kenya that was positiviely life-threating. Weeks of incredible rain. I lost two Louis Vuitton bags.
Dr. Aubrey Benton: You must've been devastated.
- ConnectionsReferences Red Dust (1932)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Murder on an archaeological dig
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.
"Murder Digs Deep" is another very nicely done episode of Season 2, if not quite one of my favourites of the season like "Murder in the Afternoon", "Jessica Behind Bars", "Sticks and Stones" (as far as previous episodes go). Of Season 2 up to this point, the only ones that don't quite do it for me are "Joshua Peabody Died Here...Possibly" and "Dead Heat".
Back to "Murder Digs Deep" it may be silly (in a way where it's part of the episode's charm and fun) but a lot of fun with a mystery that is not what it seems. There are enough twists to keep one guessing, with the victim and cause of death especially, and the final solution is a surprising one (though no other Season 2 episode has as shocking a reveal as "Sticks and Stones"). The very end is a little abrupt and pat, and the southwestern clothes don't have the charming 80s nostalgic value, instead some are pretty howlingly bad.
However, the production values as ever are high, with some quite striking scenery and everything being very nicely shot. 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 tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable, while the story is fun and suitably complicated without being convoluted.
As always in 'Murder She Wrote', Angela Lansbury is terrific, as is William Windom. All the cast perform well, with the most inspired performances coming from George Grizzard and especially Connie Stevens.
In conclusion, very nicely done and fun episode if not quite a season or show high-point. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"Murder Digs Deep" is another very nicely done episode of Season 2, if not quite one of my favourites of the season like "Murder in the Afternoon", "Jessica Behind Bars", "Sticks and Stones" (as far as previous episodes go). Of Season 2 up to this point, the only ones that don't quite do it for me are "Joshua Peabody Died Here...Possibly" and "Dead Heat".
Back to "Murder Digs Deep" it may be silly (in a way where it's part of the episode's charm and fun) but a lot of fun with a mystery that is not what it seems. There are enough twists to keep one guessing, with the victim and cause of death especially, and the final solution is a surprising one (though no other Season 2 episode has as shocking a reveal as "Sticks and Stones"). The very end is a little abrupt and pat, and the southwestern clothes don't have the charming 80s nostalgic value, instead some are pretty howlingly bad.
However, the production values as ever are high, with some quite striking scenery and everything being very nicely shot. 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 tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable, while the story is fun and suitably complicated without being convoluted.
As always in 'Murder She Wrote', Angela Lansbury is terrific, as is William Windom. All the cast perform well, with the most inspired performances coming from George Grizzard and especially Connie Stevens.
In conclusion, very nicely done and fun episode if not quite a season or show high-point. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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