Jessica searches for Seth when he suddenly disappears and fresh bloodstains in his office indicate foul play.Jessica searches for Seth when he suddenly disappears and fresh bloodstains in his office indicate foul play.Jessica searches for Seth when he suddenly disappears and fresh bloodstains in his office indicate foul play.
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Ron Masak
- Sheriff Mort Metzger
- (as Ron Másak)
Ethan Embry
- Jimmy Taylor
- (as Ethan Randall)
Tim Mclaughlin
- Dave Archer
- (as Tim McLaughlin)
Tony Fasce
- Dan Castino
- (as Anthony Fascé)
Bob Pepper
- Fisherman
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOne of the folders seen in Dr. Seth Hazlett's patient files was headed "D. Sharpless". Don Sharpless was the sound mixer for this and many other episodes in this series.
- GoofsAt a couple minutes in, a "CF" registration number can be seen on a boat in the Cabot Cove dock. "CF" numbers are for California. The prefix for Maine boats is "ME".
- Quotes
Sheriff Mort Metzger: [to Jessica] You get more mileage out of a blank piece of paper than almost anyone I know.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue to main story: BOSTON - 1974
Opening credits main story: PRESENT DAY
- ConnectionsReferences The Trouble with Harry (1955)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
Featured review
Not too troubling
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.
Season 10 has been mixed, for every great episode such as "The Dying Game" and "Love and Hate in Cabot Cove" there are disappointments such as "Proof in the Pudding" and "Time to Die" as far as previous episodes go. "The Trouble with Seth" fits in neither extreme and is a solid episode. The truth of Seth's disappearance is not that hard to figure out, the episode could have done with a few more twists and turns and Andy is despite Louis Herthum's best efforts the character of Andy is still very underwritten and pretty dull.
Conversely, Angela Lansbury is terrific, as are curmudgeonly William Windom, who balances comedy and drama very well, and Ron Masak's easy going and never clichéd presence as Mort. The charming and tense chemistry between Jessica and Mort is still delightful.
Ben Masters and Kim Johnson Ulrich are standouts of the solid supporting cast and they work very well together.
Production values as always 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 amiable and thoughtful, while the charm and tension of the cast's chemistry shine through greatly.
Overall, solid and not too troubling. 7/10 Bethany Cox
Season 10 has been mixed, for every great episode such as "The Dying Game" and "Love and Hate in Cabot Cove" there are disappointments such as "Proof in the Pudding" and "Time to Die" as far as previous episodes go. "The Trouble with Seth" fits in neither extreme and is a solid episode. The truth of Seth's disappearance is not that hard to figure out, the episode could have done with a few more twists and turns and Andy is despite Louis Herthum's best efforts the character of Andy is still very underwritten and pretty dull.
Conversely, Angela Lansbury is terrific, as are curmudgeonly William Windom, who balances comedy and drama very well, and Ron Masak's easy going and never clichéd presence as Mort. The charming and tense chemistry between Jessica and Mort is still delightful.
Ben Masters and Kim Johnson Ulrich are standouts of the solid supporting cast and they work very well together.
Production values as always 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 amiable and thoughtful, while the charm and tension of the cast's chemistry shine through greatly.
Overall, solid and not too troubling. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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