I have always loved Columbo, and while Murder Under Glass is not for me one of the very best of the series it is still a solid and worth watching episode. I do agree that a few of the scenes leading up to the murder and the murder itself feel a little rushed, and while still interesting the ending could've been more plausible. However it is strikingly filmed, with an atmospheric score, terrific direction from Jonathan Demme, a well-written and compelling story and dialogue that is as clever and as intelligent as ever. Peter Falk always embodied Columbo and here is no exception. Louis Jourdan's performance is not what I call an amazing one, with the odd moment of stiffness but it was good with his very intellectual and aloof character playing off against Columbo's more shrewd, humorous and cunning persona very well. The support cast do what they can, but I found the revelations aside from Falk to be the script and the direction here. In conclusion, not perfect and not one of the best of the series, but solid and recommended. 8/10 Bethany Cox