Before I say anymore, I want to admit total and complete bias with the original Aurora Teagarden cast.
As far as origin stories go, this one feels like it missed the mark. I was hoping they'd explore Aurora's decision to become a librarian and possibly even the launching of the Real Murders Club. This mystery did neither of those things. Instead, Aurora is a TA and working part-time at a diner. Sally isn't a reporter yet and Aida hasn't become a real estate powerhouse yet. All of that may have been fine, but the movie doesn't really dig into that.
Although I recognize that Aurora and Arthur dated at some point, it's still a little awkward to see the longing looks between the two characters. Any romance would make me feel like they were cheating on Lynn and Nick! The movie doesn't exactly explore that piece, so, sigh of relief.
The mystery itself was okay. It gave new Aurora the opportunity to do some sleuthing. But I'm used to Aurora, Sally, and the Real Murders club putting their heads together to uncover the villain. That element was missing, but it was still okay. It didn't feel like Roe and Sally (by Samuels and Heller) were best friends either. So I think some of the chemistry was missing among the cast. I mentioned I was biased, right? I probably wouldn't have been satisfied with anyone stepping into these roles. Except maybe CCB and Lexa Doig's daughters.
Overall, not a horrible mystery. I don't know that I would watch this particular movie again. If you loved original CCB Aurora, I'd say give it a watch. But you won't learn anything new about Aurora Teagarden.
As far as origin stories go, this one feels like it missed the mark. I was hoping they'd explore Aurora's decision to become a librarian and possibly even the launching of the Real Murders Club. This mystery did neither of those things. Instead, Aurora is a TA and working part-time at a diner. Sally isn't a reporter yet and Aida hasn't become a real estate powerhouse yet. All of that may have been fine, but the movie doesn't really dig into that.
Although I recognize that Aurora and Arthur dated at some point, it's still a little awkward to see the longing looks between the two characters. Any romance would make me feel like they were cheating on Lynn and Nick! The movie doesn't exactly explore that piece, so, sigh of relief.
The mystery itself was okay. It gave new Aurora the opportunity to do some sleuthing. But I'm used to Aurora, Sally, and the Real Murders club putting their heads together to uncover the villain. That element was missing, but it was still okay. It didn't feel like Roe and Sally (by Samuels and Heller) were best friends either. So I think some of the chemistry was missing among the cast. I mentioned I was biased, right? I probably wouldn't have been satisfied with anyone stepping into these roles. Except maybe CCB and Lexa Doig's daughters.
Overall, not a horrible mystery. I don't know that I would watch this particular movie again. If you loved original CCB Aurora, I'd say give it a watch. But you won't learn anything new about Aurora Teagarden.