Lee Horsley as Archie? You've got to be kidding me. There's zero sense of Archie's intelligence or ability to shift with a situation - traits that are abundantly evident in the books. Horsley just doesn't have the depth of nuance to pull it off. Pretty much the same with Conrad's Wolfe - no sense that he's the smartest person in the room, knows it, and takes satisfaction in rubbing it in everybody's face, especially Inspector Cramer's. Pedestrian scripts, mediocre direction, and lackluster performances are the rule for this short-lived series.
Review of Nero Wolfe
