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  1. Season 17 Episode 22 Why is Everybody Singing March 25, 2024 I enjoyed it, especially the back and forth between reality and inside Murdoch's mind. As others have said, everyone looked like they were having fun, and the plot was interesting. Also, the singing and dancing were well done with a very ethereal quality reflecting the coma. It is always great to have Sharron Matthews on my screen and while I truly like Colin Mochrie, I don't need to see Ralph Fellows again (I missed seeing his name in the credits so was not expecting him but did recognize him onscreen). I do like that when the show brings back characters, it usually remembers the past history and ties up loose ends - in this case, who was the body that was mistaken for Ralph? I hope the series continues for many more years but appreciate every moment we get in case it doesn't. After giving my heart to Frankie Drake (and many other shows), I don't count on anything until there is an official announcement.
  2. Somehow, I managed to get 2/5. For Monday, I never flew out of Yerevan, but I did visit it on a long-ago student trip (Soviet era). It popped into my brain with the category and the letters. For Friday, Rosetta Stone seemed likely although I was totally unaware of when it was discovered. Ironically, I probably visited it at the British Museum on the same trip as Yerevan since London was departure/reentry point for flights to the USSR and we spent at least a week to ten days there.
  3. Season 17, Ep. 21 - Engaged to be Murdered Mar. 18, 2024 I also enjoyed it and only noticed what characters were missing from the episode in retrospect so that is probably a sign of a well-done episode. I liked that Ms. Hart is continuing to be an important part of the team. I also like the friendship as well as the working relationship between George and Llewelyn - especially the side eye George was giving when Llewelyn was trying to pretend there was no flirting going on. I was a bit disappointed with the identity of the killer, but it made sense within the context of the plot.
  4. 1/5 with no *. My college self is angry at my nearing seniority self because my college self was majoring in government and history and taking German for my language requirement. Realpolitik was right there for the taking but could current Grundoon pull up the answer in her brain? Oh, heckie no! Thank goodness for my theater going self who sat through a long-ago production of Peer Gynt which somehow bubbled back into my consciousness!
  5. Season 17, Ep. 18 - Spirits in the Night Feb. 26, 2024 I liked the premise and all the Effie/Julia interactions. George as always was wonderful. I figured out the guilty party fairly quickly but still enjoyed the ride in getting to the conclusion. Not totally my cup of tea as I remember but I can't remember why. Was this the tango episode? My brain is a bit muddled these days. Season 17, Ep. 19 - A Most Surprising Bond March 4, 2024 I liked this one more than the previous week. Strong female roles but plenty for the dudes to do as well. Good to see the female friendships continuing and I was genuinely worried about Miss Cherry (couldn't possibly have imagined that when she was originally introduced but good character development and strong work by the actress have won me over). I wondered about the young officer as well - this is the second time he has acted inappropriately and if/when it is revealed, I don't think his future looks bright. But in an odd way, it might be a good plot point to have such a character in Stationhouse 4. Season 17, Ep. 20- Rhapsody in Blood March 11, 2024 I enjoyed all the elements of the episode and the whole musicality of it. Ordinary sounds inspiring the composers and musicians appearing in their imagination was great. I also liked that the search for the killer went in so many directions and the wide range of possible motives. I was disappointed by who turned out to be the murderer, even with an understandable motive. I think it adds different shades to Brackenreid that he loves to paint and wanted desperately to be musical. George is a more interesting character because of his writing. Murdoch has more of a scientific mind so wanted to understand the music from that point of view and solved the piano problem. Julia's reaction after hours of Susannah's playing was a delight. It was also a great theme of what it means to be creative and how important the arts are in all their variations. As someone whose main talent is as an audience member, I appreciate all those who try even if I don't always love the results.
  6. 2/5 with no * - Both lucky guesses for 1963 and Ephesus (for this one, I am grateful to the Stratford, Ontario Shakespeare Festival for memorable productions of both Comedy of Errors and Boys from Syracuse). I don't have much imagination for food - still recovering from the bug I picked up so I will save any food donations for a later date.
  7. 2/5 with no * for a week with a very tired, congested brain. I was doing a lot of "oh, you know...." without getting to the answers. I did get U2 & Eurostar (wonderful memories of a trip with Mother Grundoon from Paris to London as we compared stories of prior crossings of the Channel taking all day to cover the same territory). Came close on Friday but could only get to Dutch Guiana which I knew was not correct, but no amount of urging moved me toward Suriname. Oh well, feeling better this week so onward and upward!
  8. 3/5 with one *. Thanks to fellow W&Mer, Thomas Jefferson, Monticello popped into my head as a lucky guess. I also got cough (probably because I stopped on the way home Monday to buy some cough syrup) and Gore. I went with Doc Holliday instead of Wyatt Earp and couldn't wrap my very congested head around Friday's clue enough to form an answer. I have an earworm too @Good Queen Jane but mine is "Pick a little, talk a little" from Music Man - Chaucer, Rabelais, Balzac.......
  9. Season 17, Ep. 16 - The Preacher Jimmy Wilde Feb. 12 2024 I agree with your assessment @Trey although I was not as familiar with the actor as you were - he and the others involved in the tent revival plot did a very good job with it. One interesting note for me was hearing the various hymns being sung, including Nearer My God to Thee. Although I was raised as a Unitarian-Universalist, both Grundoon parents came from more traditional religious backgrounds and did sing hymns on occasion. Season 17, Ep. 17 - The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes Feb. 19 2024 Also, I am totally in agreement with you @Trey about Terrence Meyers and wife. Nothing against the actress playing her (and I did really enjoy the episode where her double life was revealed) but I didn't need to see her again. I actually liked the sort of spark between Meyers and Louise Cherry but as long as he is so hung up on the superspy, nothing will come of it. I spent some time Monday night learning more about the relevant period of Canadian electoral history. I had heard of the names before but didn't know details. As a history/politics nerd, it was good to read more. Also, Father Grundoon's family in Nova Scotia was deeply impacted by WWI so I am enjoying doses of history about the period leading up to it in Canada.
  10. 5/5 with one * - Somehow my theater/history/politics loving self got the other four and a "hail mary cause I can't think of anything else" guess got me the Arch for the full week. Can't quite believe it. I will bring iced tea - sweetened, unsweetened and Long Island to complement the food and hopefully suit the taste of any non beer drinkers.
  11. I can't make up my mind if I would be mad about a fake out or not. Part of me says no way, but another part of me trusts the team behind this show to do it right. It was a lovely tribute to Flower, especially the remarks from the downstairs ghosts. Jay was the star of the episode for me - trying to help everyone cope, finally realizing Sam needed his help most of all and taking all the bird abuse for the team. So glad the show is back and will enjoy every minute of even an abbreviated season.
  12. 4/5 with 2 * - I think this week just fell into my oddly shaped wheelhouse. I swear I only got the Lighthouse at Alexandria because of a time management computer game I play once in a while. On the other hand, I read Heart of Darkness & studied German in college - still missed Kurtz. 🤣 Hope everyone feels better soon - the creeping crud is going around everywhere near me with wild weather swings not helping a bit. Would a round of hot toddies for all help a bit?
  13. Season 17, Ep. 14 - The Smell of Alarm Jan. 29 2024 I agree @Trey, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode even as I got creeped out by the bees. Missed George, but loved the Higgins moments - he has always been good but this season (at least for me) he has been knocking it out of the park with his material. I agree also that I feel like I am missing some comments I meant to make but maybe a rewatch will spark a memory. Season 17, Ep. 15 - Murdoch and the Treasure of Lima Feb. 5 2024 This was probably my favorite episode of the season with the wild plot and the pairings of Murdoch and Watts as well as Brackenreid and Miss Hart (I liked the callbacks to her prior actions). All the cast is talented but as I have said before, for me Watts is the one who is fantastic with whomever he is paired with and is always interesting to watch even as a background player. He was so funny with being eager for the idea of a treasure hunt but not being as thrilled about the practical details of accomplishing it. I too wondered if Leopold will be returning - the way they used him throughout the plot was an interesting take. Thank you @Trey for the Margaret Atwood info - I missed the opening credits due to an ill-timed but important phone call and couldn't place her even though it was clear that I should be figuring out who she was. Good use of her in a limited but vital role.
  14. Missed everyone desperately - kept checking the site to see if the countdown clock to restoration was replaced by the normal site. Sometimes I worry about my sanity, other times I just go with the flow. 3/5 with no * for me this week - Pimpernel, Buffet and Adelaide.
  15. 4/5 with one * - couldn't decipher the Scarface clue in my brain. I also have fond memories of Freeport/LL Bean/Lobster Rolls. So, I will offer up another Maine treat - Whoopie Pies for dessert!
  16. Thanks for the reminder @Trey - I should have checked out the Wiki Fan page myself. I do look at it from time to time. Reading the info did ring some bells which I guess the later focus on the "aunts" had silenced for me. Maybe after this season is over, I will start a rewatch of the early years. Mother Grundoon and I had started at the beginning when we were first watching but I really haven't been back to revisit since then.
  17. Season 17, Ep. 13 - Train to Nowhere Jan. 22 2024 I enjoyed the episode - great to see George of course and I would cheerfully watch Colm Feore read a phone book (showing my age with that reference I know). My memory of George and his father meeting was his father was doing an investors' presentation in Toronto and someone was murdered so George showed up with Murdoch. Did we meet George's mother or just the aunts? If we did, I may have to do some rewatching. The actress who plays Dorothy is excellent, but I am not a fan of her story line. They had to abandon her - other Nowhere residents became aware of what was going on and were approaching so they skedaddled. I agree that the Toronto part of the plot was not a highlight although any Watts sightings are always a plus. Thanks for the Lions shoutout @Trey - as I said in the Jeopardy forum, I have definitely caught the fever sweeping Metro Detroit.
  18. 2/5 with one * - got the bookends of Monday and Friday, mainly thanks to my parents. Robeson was one of Father Grundoon's favorite performers. Both of them liked Calder's work and took me to several exhibits of his works, including to the Whitney to see the circus. For the rest of week, I plead the fifth or maybe Lions fever which is sweeping its way through Metro Detroit. 🤣
  19. Season 17, Ep 11 - A Heavy Event Jan. 8 2024 I enjoyed it but was getting all the characters mixed up apart from R.H. Thomson. I did feel sorry for poor Higgins having to attempt the caber toss. Season 17, Ep. 12 - Wheel of Bad Fortune Jan. 15 2024 I thought the various characters' reactions to the folks at the psychic fair were interesting - some being more receptive than others. I liked that Ms. Hart was able to impress Murdoch during the autopsy - they finally seem to be back on a more even keel after the events regarding her family. Margaret was wonderful with her reactions as always - her vision at the end was painful but would sadly be a redemption of Bobby in a way. I continue to miss Crabtree but am really enjoying the "Higginsness" of these episodes.
  20. 3/5 - Got Boston/Providence (thanks to many NE visits to Father Grundoon's side of the family); Bermuda Triangle - lucky guess and Pop Tarts (I am a child of the 60s and 70s). When I saw the other two answers, I said of course but my mind did not make inroads anywhere towards them. I am lacking any imagination for food this week but I would like to sit with @30 Helensand drink cocktails - Mother Grundoon raised me to be "rummy". I will work on a dish for next week.
  21. Good idea - thanks for creating this (although I am lucky to be able to watch on CBC from the States).
  22. 4/5 with one * - I missed on Monday - my brain was in Merrie Olde England looking for an answer instead of Berlin. And I swear, the only reason I got Secret Garden on Friday was because it was a very busy week at work and I kept singing "Hold On" from the musical version in my head to keep myself from lashing out at a few people. 🤣 Broadway knowledge strikes again.
  23. Season 17, Ep 10 - Mrs. Crabtree's Neighbourhood Jan. 1, 2024 I agree @Trey, it was similar to a cozy mystery novel for me (which is one of my favorite genres). Nice to see all the clues come together. Clearly the powers that be know we all miss Crabtree (I watched a couple of DVR episodes of Still Standing to get my fix) from all the references to him - I found the newsboy thinking Henry was George the funniest.
  24. 4/5 - I couldn't come up with Algernon. It was a very popular book (and movie) in my young years but I must confess I never read/watched it. Answer made perfect sense when I saw it but I got nowhere near it. Sounds like all the yummy parts of the meal are covered so I will bring a green salad with my my favorite creamy vidalia onion dressing (I promise it is not too oniony).
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