Greetings, dear readers. Welcome to an unexpectedly eventful afternoon at the ballet. Before we take our first steps, I recommend watching the entire episode; there will be spoilers. If you’re peckish, I recommend some coffee and pie.
There are four parts to this episode guide:
- This is Part 1, which includes the setting, characters, and context of the episode.
- Part 2 is a detailed timeline of the episode’s events. (Coming Soon!)
- Part 3 is my analysis of the episode. (Watch this space!)
- Part 4 is a collection of fun extras that I like to call Bonus Features. (ETA? TBD!)
A Deadly Dance at the Boston Ballet

Jessica attends the invitation-only U.S. premiere of a renowned Soviet ballet troupe. The delicate dance takes a deadly turn, and international intrigue pirouettes all the way from Boston to Cabot Cove. Fair warning: if you don’t like my dance puns, it’s only going to get worse from here.
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