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Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar (2019)
Disappointed
I had some expectations for this, largely due to Ms Marshal's presence, and it does indeed have several high values.
But it has three features which spoiled it for me: the weirdly soporific sound quality; the dismal pacing; the, let's face it, dreadful script; the cringe-inducing stabs at romance for the lead character; these four chief weapons; -- yes, after watching it, one feels one has been entertained by the Spanish Inquisition.
Perry Mason: The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma (1959)
Decent episode, but not strong
It's been pointed out by another reviewer that Thatcher's scheme to pay conscience money while maintaining anonymity wouldn't stand up to any examination at all. That is a serious problem. But the most annoying thing about this episode is that ghastly tune that kept being fed to us.
That said, it was still a good show; mighty few Perry Mason eps weren't. But it's a pity that Drake didn't get a better showcase. Gardner wrote many non-Mason detective stories; maybe one of them could have been cannibalized for that purpose.