Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries "Murder in the Dark" #1.12 (2012)

Phryne as Cleopatra, 10 May 2017

While preparing for her son's engagement party, one of Aunt Prudence's servants turns up dead in the pool. It's an obvious murder, but who did it? Of course, Phryne investigates and finds a series of clues that are eerily similar to her sister's disappearance. But the man responsible, Murdoch Foyle, died - didn't he? Phryne's not so sure. Before she can discover the truth, her ward, Jane, finds herself in real danger. Phryne's got to act fast.

This review will most definitely contain spoilers. There's no other way to discuss what happened in Murder in the Dark. A few episodes ago, I complained about the relative ease and little fan fair involved in Foyle's death. I hoped that something happened and he really wasn't gone. His mere presence means a lot to the Miss Fisher series. I'm relived and overjoyed to see him back. Foyle makes Murder in the Dark probably the best episode I've seen so far. I don't look ahead at episode descriptions because I want to be surprised, but I really hope this is the first of two part episode. Surely, Foyle will be back for the season finale.

Like I said, this is a top notch episode. It was edge-of-the -seat for me. Interesting murder, plenty of suspects, a couple red herrings, and the usual wonderful locations, sets, and costumes. All the regulars hare here, with Mr Butler's brownie binge being a real highlight. It's a definite winner. Normally, I would rate Murder in the Dark an 8/10, but Phryne's Cleopatra costume is worth at least one point on its own. Good stuff!

9/10