Ep 2. If Music Be the Food of Love

If Music Be the Food of Love is the second episode of the fourth season of Shakespeare and Hathaway – Private Investigators. The show follows the cases solved by two unlikely detectives, private investigator Frank Hathaway and his partner Luella Shakespeare, who run their own private investigation agency in Stratford-upon-Avon.

In this episode, Frank and Lu investigate the death of a popular local musician, Michael Devlin, who collapsed and died during a performance at a music festival. The case soon becomes more complicated as the investigation reveals that Michael's saxophone was sabotaged, leading to his untimely death. As they delve deeper into the case, Frank and Lu discover the victim had many enemies, including his own bandmates, bitter music rivals, and his estranged wife.

The detectives explore all leads, but the clues seem to point to a jazz club owner, Cherry Rocket, who the duo find to be oddly obsessed with Michael, her former flame. She also has a history of dubious activities and seems to be hiding something. However, as Frank and Lu investigate Cherry further, they uncover a twisted affair that could reveal a different motive for Michael's murder.

Throughout the investigation, Frank and Lu also deal with their personal lives. Lu continues to handle issues with her ex-husband who wants to get back together, while Frank's daughter sets out to confront him about his parenting habits and the way he is running the business.

As the investigation heats up, the duo discovers that the motives of those around Michael are more intricate and interconnected than they expected. They become increasingly determined to solve the case and find the killer. Will the detectives be able to connect the dots and uncover the truth, or will Michael's killer remain at large?

If Music Be the Food of Love is an engaging and thrilling episode that showcases the show's trademark mix of mystery, humor, and drama. With its intriguing storyline and dynamic characters, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series, and a fantastic addition for anyone who appreciates a good murder-mystery.