The Murder She Wrote script formula

murder-she-wont

Game developer Tom Francis has distilled the essence of this marvelous show into something that covers 70% of all episodes: "the exceptions are kind of nuts."

Car, day

JESSICA:

I'm so glad you invited me to Place Where You Live.

JESSICA'S LOVELY FRIEND:

It's so lovely to see you Jessica! How is your book tour going?

JESSICA:

Very well, thank you. I am a literary titan known to over 75% of humanity and my work is to everyone's taste.

JESSICA'S LOVELY FRIEND:

That's great. I just hope you don't get wrapped up in the FLASHPOINT OF LOCAL TENSIONS going on while you're here.

JESSICA:

(Raises quizzical eyebrow)