The Most Crucial Game

Robert Culp's second of several appearances as the antagonist in the Columbo oeuvre, an honor well-earned, he makes an excellent suspected killer. Overall this is a satisfying entry in the series.

I used to have a prejudice against Columbo for a reason that I don't know. My wife pushed me for years and I gave it a try and I must say that it is a pretty clever set-up, his nagging way of inquiry is pretty interesting and overall it was very watchable (except fake American football sequences, they botched those).

A case with a bit too many coincidences to make up for the weak evidence Columbo has. If the secretary doesn't talk, Hanlon walks with the only evidence being a lack of a clock chime.

One of those Columbos where he gets tough and nasty - in this case with the poor PI.

A brilliant crime, brilliant conclusion.

Another enjoyable outing, a good baddie and Falks character always entertains. V. good.