While stranded in a small Canadian town, Jessica helps the Mounties solve two local murders.While stranded in a small Canadian town, Jessica helps the Mounties solve two local murders.While stranded in a small Canadian town, Jessica helps the Mounties solve two local murders.
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- TriviaThe title is a play on the name of the TV show Northern Exposure (1990), in which Graham Greene (Peter Henderson) played Leonard Quinhagak.
- GoofsDuring a standoff, when Shipley tells the native protesters that they have no right to be there, he pulls out a document while explaining that there is already an "agreement between his company and the territorial government". It should be the "provincial" government because British Columbia is a province, not a territory. At the time of filming, the two territories in Canada were the Northwest Territories (NT) and Yukon. The third territory, Nunavut, only came into existence in 1999 after it separated from NT.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Sgt. Hilda Dupont: You think you can pull that off from a high-rise in Toronto?
Peter Henderson: Actually, I was thinking it might be better if I stayed on here for a while. For my client, of course.
Sgt. Hilda Dupont: Of course.
Peter Henderson: Plus, there is some old business I need to wrap up.
Sgt. Hilda Dupont: Really? Well, just keep in mind, this is my home.
Peter Henderson: Hey, it's mine, too. Well, one of them, anyway.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA
- ConnectionsReferences Northern Exposure (1990)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Murder comes to Canada
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.
"Northern Explosion" doesn't quite explode, but there is nothing that makes it crash and burn at the same time. Do think that the story, while very diverting and keeps one guessing with one of the season's cleverer denouements, could have had more surprises. It is too obvious too early who the intended target was for the first murder (due to that pretty much only one person had reason to kill the first victim which was not the case with the second), that the second death was more suspicious than initially seemed and that one of the characters was up to no good and had a shady past. All personal opinion of course.
There is not much else that's wrong, although some of the early parts of the episode could have been tightened a little and Marilyn Jones is somewhat flat as a character that isn't as interesting as the rest, underwritten one could say.
On the other hand, Angela Lansbury can't be faulted. Likewise with the lively guest turns of Jerry Hardin, Alan Fudge, Graham Greene and Ana Alicia, Ernie Lively also does well although working with an obvious character. The mystery diverts and intrigues, while the denouement is pretty neat and not one that one guesses off the bat until late.
As ever, the production values are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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.
Writing is thoughtful and amiable.
In conclusion, a pretty good episode if not a great one. 7/10 Bethany Cox
"Northern Explosion" doesn't quite explode, but there is nothing that makes it crash and burn at the same time. Do think that the story, while very diverting and keeps one guessing with one of the season's cleverer denouements, could have had more surprises. It is too obvious too early who the intended target was for the first murder (due to that pretty much only one person had reason to kill the first victim which was not the case with the second), that the second death was more suspicious than initially seemed and that one of the characters was up to no good and had a shady past. All personal opinion of course.
There is not much else that's wrong, although some of the early parts of the episode could have been tightened a little and Marilyn Jones is somewhat flat as a character that isn't as interesting as the rest, underwritten one could say.
On the other hand, Angela Lansbury can't be faulted. Likewise with the lively guest turns of Jerry Hardin, Alan Fudge, Graham Greene and Ana Alicia, Ernie Lively also does well although working with an obvious character. The mystery diverts and intrigues, while the denouement is pretty neat and not one that one guesses off the bat until late.
As ever, the production values are slick, stylish and suitably cosy. 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.
Writing is thoughtful and amiable.
In conclusion, a pretty good episode if not a great one. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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