mellyf

Agree. It's one of the openings I never skip (along with CB Strike and Slow Horses).

When I IMDB'd him to see why he looked familiar (besides looking like his dad), I was, "of course!" And I hate to bring up another MCU reference, but while I wasn't surprised that Keiko was still alive in the Hollow Earth, it reminded me vaguely of Michelle Pfeiffer (can't remember her character's name) in the quantum realm.

I think that as much as I liked Noel and Sandy, I think I like Noel and Alison even more. She's delightful!

Market for Murder is one of my favorites! Rupert Vansittart has been in three Midsomer episodes (as well as showing up on Father Brown and Sister Boniface). I knew I'd seen the actor playing the Texan before, so I IMDB'd him, and he was in The Mummy with Brendan Fraser. But I also thought he resembled Rupert V.

I know I'm repeating myself, but Prue made it clear that Matty had the best bake on the eclairs. I've been watching the early seasons on the Roku channel, and in either the first or second season, Mary Berry was also talking about the bake of profiteroles (or at least something made with choux pastry, and made the same point that Prue was making - the exterior needs to be quite firm. Josh's and Dan's eclairs were too soft on the outside. They also loved at least one of Matty's flavors (out of two?) on the eclairs; I don't remember what they said about the other, so if nothing else, Matty and Josh were relatively even in the signature. Josh definitely won the technical, but it really did come down to the showstopper on this one. And I really thought Josh was going to have this in the bag because he's been the most consistent of the three, and I liked Josh a lot, but if the win is based on the final episode, I think Matty's win is legit.

Ha! I always have subtitles on too. Currently, I'm watching the early seasons on the Roku channel (thanks to whoever mentioned the early seasons were on there), and subtitles are not available, at least not that I can figure out. I'd like to add, I find it so refreshing that Mary Berry has an equal say to Paul. I wish Prue did.

I agree. I commented to my husband when it was over that it reminded me of classic MM episodes. Overall, I haven't loved the later seasons - the last couple of years as much, but I thought this was a good one, although I agree with the posters who commented on the horrific murder. (but again...classic Midsomer!)

I don't think it was clear that he won the signature. Prue commented at least a couple of times (and I think during their final discussion as well) that Matty was the only one who nailed the bake on the eclairs. The exteriors on Josh's and Dan's were too soft.

Even though I loved the character of Jimmy, I'm looking forward to the new season. Between Shetland and Slow Horses, both premiering Nov 29th, my husband and I feel like Christmas is coming early. :) (Not to mention Midsomer Murders on December 4!)

I do think there was an additional comment that was more like "nipping at my heels" because I'm sure I'm remembering twice when he said something that just rubbed me the wrong way when someone else won Star Baker. It definitely made an impact on me because he was one of my favorites at the beginning. It's not that he reminds me of someone. However, that said, I do not think that Dan is a jerk, and I think he just has a very broad smile, - NOT a ****-eating grin. I agree that *all* the bakers, including him, have been super supportive of each other. I think last season's bakers are still my favorites, but I really do love this season's as well. I've liked Matty since the first episode, and really didn't expect him to go this far, so I'm thrilled he has, but I also think this is Josh's to lose. In the first few episodes, maybe because there are still so many and he's so quiet, they didn't focus on him very much, but overall he's been the most consistent, and he really does meticulous work. I like him a lot.

Maybe this has been posted, but I just saw that season 24 of MM is going to premier on Acorn on December 4th!

Okay, I've never really been tempted to download Tik-Tok, but this *really* tempts me!

I knew there was a reason I stopped watching Lewis. I'm currently re-watching, but only in Season 2, and I was wondering why I ever stopped watching because I'm really enjoying it so far. But reading your comment rings a bell...like the reason I stopped watching had something to do with Laurence Fox. I actually watched 3 episodes of Morse recently, but by the third, I was over it. I just didn't like him, and it seemed like in those first three episodes, he was just really needy with regards to women. And I am definitely in for Troy or Jones coming back as DI! I like John more than I used to, but I still am not a big fan of how he is in his first season. Edited to add: I think my reasons had more to do with him (Laurence Fox) on the show...I liked him less and less, but I don't remember why.

Can't wait to see it! I was disappointed when Douglas Henshaw decided not to return, but it should be interesting to see the new dynamic with Ashley Jensen and Tosh (and the other regulars). This is starting in the U.S. on the same date (or close) as season 3 of Slow Horses...my other favorite.

I love Saku, but she's been struggling these last few episodes, more than Christy it seems like. And it's supposed to be about the food. And I like Christy too. The editors definitely focus on the bigger personalities, like Saku. There were a few episodes near the beginning, where it seemed like we rarely saw Josh except for the judging, and he's been one of the most consistent there.