Show Notes
In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss reverse mysteries, or "how catch 'ems," where the audience knows who the culprit is from the beginning.
Discussed and mentioned
Columbo (1971–2003) Television series
Malice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox)
The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts
Mr. Pottermack's Oversight (1930) R. Austin Freeman
Dial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1952 play
How to Kill Your Employer (2022) Rupert Holmes
Dexter (TV Series: 2006-2013)
Midsomer Murders (TV series: 1997-present)
Catch Me If You Can (2002 film)
You (2014) Caroline Kepnes (Netflix adaptation: 2018-2025)
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