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Monk: Mr. Monk and the End: Part 2 (2009)
One of the most satisfying series endings ever
After grieving for the entire series, having Monk finally be able to solve his wife's murder, amazingly with her help, closed off all loose threads from the past. The closing montage of the principal characters also brought closure, and Randy Newman's new closing song brought home how much we will miss them all. The final twists of the dual gifts were poignant-that it was Adrian's own mental insecurities that kept him from solving the crime for a decade, and that Trudy unknowingly left him a gift that gave him a reason for living for the future.
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
Miraculous
This might as well have been a Deadpool movie, because only someone who cannot be killed could possibly have survived all the deadly situations Bryce got himself into.
General Electric Theater: The Incredible Jewel Robbery (1959)
Silen Film
I saw this show when it was first broadcast and never since. But my recollection is that it was performed entirely in pantomime, with no dialog at all until Groucho's quip at the end.
Burke's Law: Who Killed the Card? (1965)
Pretty good last show
This was the last episode of the police detective series before it morphed into a spy show. The performances by guest stars were very good, and the murder mystery was legitimately solvable from clues and motives revealed during the course of the show. Nevertheless the suspense of who was the killer was kept up until the end, with all candidates in the running. A big plus was the method of murder itself, which was wholly original. And Tim finally gets a girlfriend. If only Gene Barry didn't insist on doing literal song and dance routines this would be a 10.
Burke's Law: Who Killed the Rabbit's Husband? (1965)
One of the better shows from Season Two
Superior line up of guest stars and the mystery was played straight, without the slapstick that was all too common in Season Two of the series.
Burke's Law: Who Killed the Richest Man in the World? (1964)
Excellent episode
Really stellar guest star performances, with Ricardo Montalban and Diana Lynn doing superb jobs, and even George Hamilton doing well. The Smothers Brothers basically did their act without instruments. Clues to the mystery were fairly presented and the audience can puzzle out the solution without the fairly common last minute lab results that too often solve the crime for Burke.
Burke's Law: Who Killed Mr. Cartwheel? (1964)
Disappoints
Condescending treatment of Indians (native Americans) and descent into Keystone Kops slapstick at the end. The mystery was weak as well. But it's a rare opportunity for coin collectors to see a show about their hobby.
Burke's Law: Who Killed the Horne of Plenty? (1964)
Disappointing
The police do too many stupid things to make this a believable episode.
Burke's Law: Who Killed 1/2 of Glory Lee? (1964)
Good Final Episode for Season One
A good mystery with fairly presented clues, a legitimate motive, and good comic moments. Plus, the guest star list is phenomenal, even including Dawn Wells showing a sexiness she never portrayed on Gilligan's Island!
Burke's Law: Who Killed Annie Foran? (1964)
Excellent Acting
Method actor John Cassavetes gave a really excellent performance, and Wendell Corey and Don Ameche weren't far behind. The acting puts this episode a notch higher than the average Burke's Law. And anything with Winnie the Pooh in it can't be all bad!
Burke's Law: Who Killed the Paper Dragon? (1964)
A Real Mystery for Once.
Though a bit condescending, this episode was quite respectful of Oriental customs for its time. It was great to see James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki reunited from "Flower Drum Song", and quite amusing to see Captain Burke led around by the nose by a little girl. There was a real whodunit flavor to the mystery as well, with fairly placed clues along the way instead of a last minute magical result from the lab that solved the crime.
Burke's Law: Who Killed April? (1964)
A Real Detective Episode
Superior episode with witty lines but without the campiness that many have. There is real detective work done here, by Sergeant Ames in particular. A whodunit with realistic motives and a mystery to solve.