Hit, Run and Homicide: Analysis

Hello, and welcome to MSWSW’s analysis of “Hit, Run and Homicide.”

There are four parts to this episode guide:

  • Part 1 includes the setting, characters, and context of the episode.
  • Part 2 is a detailed timeline of the episode’s events.
  • This is Part 3, my analysis of the episode.
  • Part 4 is a collection of fun extras that I like to call Bonus Features.

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How does this episode’s mystery stack up? Is it plausible? Does it make sense? Can the audience solve the mystery by the time Jessica does?

Fair Play Pause Point

Jessica has her epiphany while playing the arcade driving game Spy Hunter. By this point in the episode, which I call the fair play pause point, can the audience solve the mystery?

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Hit, Run and Homicide: The Timeline

Hello, welcome to MSWSW’s detailed episode timeline for “Hit, Run and Homicide.”

There are four parts to this episode guide:

  • Part 1 includes the setting, characters, and context of the episode.
  • This is Part 2, a detailed timeline of the episode’s events.
  • Part 3 is my analysis of the episode.
  • Part 4 is a collection of fun extras that I like to call Bonus Features.

The Timeline

Not a lot of time or attention is given to establishing a precise timeline this episode. The plot doesn’t rely on time-specific details, so it’s not devastating, just more of a missed opportunity, imho. Here’s my take on this episode’s sequence of events:

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How to Wear a Scarf

I have a lot of admiration for people who can wear a scarf and make it seem effortless. Here is a tribute to the many ways Jessica has worn a scarf thus far on our Murder, She Wrote journey.

The Scarves of Season 1