Murder Most Horrid
A comedy that started in 1991 as a pilot, Murder Most Horrid stars Dawn French as various characters, as she embarks on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another she is involved with murder - either committing the crime herself or even getting bumped off herself!
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Plot Summary
Murder Most Horrid is a British comedy series starring Dawn French as a perpetually unlucky and somewhat inept woman who, through a series of improbable circumstances, finds herself inadvertently involved in the demise of numerous people. Each episode presents a new, convoluted murder mystery with a darkly comedic twist.
Critical Reception
The show was a popular and critically acclaimed series, praised for its dark humor, Dawn French's performance, and its clever subversion of traditional mystery tropes. It was considered a highlight of British comedy programming.
What Reviewers Say
- Hilarious and uniquely dark take on the murder mystery genre.
- Dawn French shines in a role perfectly suited to her comedic talents.
- Clever plotting with satisfyingly unexpected twists.
Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with viewers appreciating the show's witty writing, the excellent comedic timing of Dawn French, and the sheer audacity of its murder scenarios.
Fun Fact
The series was intentionally designed to be a pastiche of traditional whodunit crime dramas, exaggerating common plot devices and character archetypes for comedic effect.
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