Peter Falk was unforgettable as the beloved fictional detective, Columbo.

The typical design for a television procedural is that an event – most often a crime – occurs. A detective, mystery writer or snoopy neighbor then follows the clues to a solution. “Elsbeth,” a new CBS ...

There’s something I’ve never loved about the way shows like Columbo, Elsbeth, and Poker Face are structured. We know who did it before the detective even walks into the room. The body’s still warm, ...

Mickey Haller, and Sam Spade, and John Sugar — oh my! If you’re craving a modernized old-school detective series in 2024, you don’t need to hire a private eye to find one. Mysteries with protagonists ...

While not the first to do it, Columbo is the best-known example of the "howcatchem" mystery series, inspiring series like Elsbeth or Poker Face, where an eccentric character pieces together the clues ...

The lead character in PowPAC’s first show of its 44th season, “Prescription: Murder,” will be familiar to those who watched “Columbo” on TV. The 1962 play was the basis for the two-hour movie that ...