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That was my initial impression too -- especially in season 1. As the seasons progressed, though, I came to absolutely love their relationship. Tattoo was always comic relief but their relationship became one of deep respect, friendship, and love. Honestly, it was very touching and sweet.

I've grown to like this show, but when I compare it to the original show, this one still makes my heart hurt. OG Roarke was well established to be an immortal. We never saw or heard about family, and so I just can't buy Elena as a relative. I have no trouble making the island a sentient... partner, but Roarke had his own power. We watched him use it. I adored and miss Ricardo Montalban (not just on Fantasy Island), and I wish this were slightly more faithful to the original. Maybe they did the best they could, since clearly they couldn't bring Ricardo back for any kind of transition, LOL. I want Elena to be more MYSTERIOUS. Also -- I don't love the name "Elena" since Roarke's wife was named Helena. I dunno. Just too close with no explanation.

Yeah, I'm not interested in these either -- and I don't watch the reruns anymore either. I LOVED their mysteries, but I can't tell you the last time I turned this channel on. Looks like I won't have to ever again.

When I first caught this show... season 2 or 3?... the first thing I noticed was the dearth of people of color, particularly among their work crew and artisans. NOW I fully recognize that my initial impression was wrong. There are very definitely people of color on this show, and I've seen nothing that makes me think that Ben and Erin have issues with people of color -- NOTHING. I just wish the people on camera were more representative of the area. I vaguely recall that the population of Laurel is something like 2/3 black. The show is more like 10-20%. (Percentages may be way off!

Soooo... is this channel releasing anymore mysteries anytime soon? Specifically, I'm curious about new movies of existing series.

Ugh. I hate the schlock. Hate it. I'm here for the mysteries -- even the ones that aren't my favorite. But otherwise, I don't even flip past this channel.

Awww, I liked this one a lot! I adore ghosts and haunted houses. It was predictable that Ezra's ghost was real -- they set that up very clearly -- but I found the murder mystery fun. I really hope Nick shaves and cuts his hair before the next movie. The pandemic look is not good on him. I thought both the teenage girls did passable imitations of their mothers. Are they terrific actresses? Nah, but I wasn't expecting them to be. They were stunt casting, and it was all in fun. Only the house itself bugged me. It was a Victorian that had had MASSIVE remodeling done, but the mirror and the furniture with the trigger for the secret door were there and the electrical hadn't been updated. The timeline for the restoration didn't work either. I'd put it... late 90s? Tile countertops, but walls removed to make a more open main floor. That 1990s kitchen is what blew it for me believing the renovation was done after the teens found the body. I know. I'm overthinking. Other than that I loved the movie. I've missed this channel!

Really dusty in here today.

Absolutely delightful! I'm sorry it was cut. It deserves to be seen.

Snort. All I could see was one of the kids falling out of that tree house in the middle of the night when they're half asleep and getting up to pee.

I think that would be a very smart thing to do. When Delilah started talking about reaching out to a bail bondsman, I almost had a heart attack. Talk about blowing her cover! Robyn definitely needs to have a planning session with her family, so they aren't left hanging.

The Atticus pillow killed me.

It wasn't the show -- it was the painfully repetitive ad breaks.

Jump, yes. Be thrown off, no.

Thanks to you both! I had read that post but had completely forgotten that part of it. Bummer. Maybe. Depends on how they actually resolve that cliffhanger. Haven't watched the one that aired last night yet. Hopefully can do so tonight!

Wait, I'm confused. I thought we were getting the new Mystery 101. No? Not this year?

God, me too! Those movies will rot your teeth and give you a tummy ache. I feel the same about their romances. Blech. Some reality and fewer clichés (and YES, I mean clichés, not tropes) would make for MUCH better movies in this day and age.

Sigh. I've seen all the movies so many times that, at this point, I don't watch the channel except for the new mysteries. I'll miss it during the next four or five months. I LOVED that they tried to show two new movies per month this year. I hope they expand more movies and more months. I really, really, like the cozies. Why don't they do a weekly mystery series? If they can afford a period piece like WCTH, they can afford a contemporary mystery.

That was probably a decade or more ago. Maybe even 20 years ago. Her YouTube channel is filled with clips. Go to the beginning and ENJOY!

I really liked that Lynn said straight out that Roe was not only good at what she does, but was the best. And then she made a SOLID point about why she can't just jump in and follow her. I liked it!!

Ha! Me too. First scene she was in, I said, "She did it." My husband asked, "How do you know?", and I replied, "Because she's unnecessary. Too much dialogue on a character that didn't have to be there." Later, when she said something about love hadn't been kind to her either, I said, "And there's the motive."

Mystery 101 is -- was? -- my favorite of the currently airing mystery series. The leads have great chemistry. and I like the supporting cast, the setup, etc. It's not perfect. Last night's mystery had a few holes in it. (The cops missed that the closet had been cleaned out??? And that the one table had been cleared?) I called the killer as soon as he showed on screen and mentioned the fraternity. BUT I still enjoyed it, and I loved it when he told her he loved her. Then the cliffhanger ruined it. Completely. Killed all my happy vibes from the previous scene. Yes, I think it's probably an undercover thing -- but I don't think I care. At best, I'll come here and see your reviews before I watch the next one. I might, however, just delete it off the DVR and give up on the series.

Me too! I was excited to catch a couple of Jane Doe movies this weekend, though. Honestly, during the Christmas months I don't even check out the channel to see what's on. Looks like I might have missed some good mysteries at not-prime-time. Can't wait until August, though!!

I agree -- Tim should never have been out there! 35% heart function? I feel bad for the person who didn't get a spot because of him. I hope the bloodthirsty big game hunting woman taps early and hard. Not a fan at ALL. Wasn't fond of the other big game hunter either. Could he have legally killed that cat? Am impressed by his skills, but come on. Biko didn't bother me. He's entertaining, and I love his knife. The bone through the piercing didn't even bug me. Why, oh why, don't these people practice fasting? Fasting is a mental game, not a physical one. If they had learned to do it, they wouldn't be so "ravenous" just a few days in. (I say this from experience. I'll admit, I haven't gone longer than two weeks, but I do 5-7 days routinely, and it's just not a big deal.) I haven't watched the show since the stupid season where they had pairs. I got about halfway through that one and gave up. Seems like they have a LOT more supplies now. Real bows? Wow. I hope no one actually hurts one of these bears.

I don't think that's a makeup thing. I'm seriously wondering if she's anorexic.