Ep 10. Class Act

Jessica Fletcher, a retired English teacher turned bestselling mystery writer, is back with another intriguing episode of Murder, She Wrote in season 6 episode 10, ‘Class Act’. In this episode, Jessica finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation involving a prestigious prep school in New England.

The episode begins with Jessica getting an invitation to speak at her niece Victoria’s prep school, the Grantham Academy, and she agrees to attend. But as soon as she arrives, she is caught in the middle of a heated argument between the faculty members of the school over the appointment of a new headmistress.

Soon after, a young student, who is also the daughter of one of the faculty members, is found dead in the school’s swimming pool. The initial investigation leads the police to suspect that the girl’s death was an accident, caused by a faulty pool cover. But Jessica smells foul play and starts conducting her own investigation, much to the annoyance of the local police.

As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that everyone in the school has something to hide, including the victim’s own mother, who was having a secret affair with a fellow faculty member. As Jessica uncovers more and more secrets, she becomes convinced that the accident was actually murder and sets out to find the killer.

But as she gets closer to the truth, she realizes that the killer is not who she thought it was and the motive is much more sinister than she could have ever imagined. As the suspense builds up, Jessica finds herself in grave danger and has to use all her wit and cunning to outsmart the killer and bring him to justice.

‘Class Act’ is a classic murder mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat till the very end, with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. It also explores some deeper issues of bullying, abuse of power and corruption that are often found in prestigious institutions.

Angela Lansbury gives a superb performance as the ever-curious Jessica Fletcher, who never gives up until she finds the truth. The supporting cast, which includes some familiar faces like Leslie Nielsen and Robert Vaughn, is also excellent and adds to the overall appeal of the show.

The direction and cinematography are top-notch and capture the picturesque New England landscape beautifully. The music score is also noteworthy, creating the right balance of tension and drama throughout the episode.

Overall, ‘Class Act’ is a must-watch episode for fans of Murder, She Wrote and anyone who loves a good mystery. With its well-crafted plot, engaging characters and superb performances, it’s an episode that will keep you guessing till the very end.