Reverse Mysteries

2026-02-24

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In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss reverse mysteries, or "how catch 'ems," where the audience knows who the culprit is from the beginning.Discussed and mentionedColumbo (1971–2003) Television seriesMalice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox)The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills CroftsMr. Pottermack’s Oversight (1930) R. Austin FreemanDial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frederick Knott’s 1952 playHow to Kill Your Employer (2022) ...

In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss reverse mysteries, or "how catch 'ems," where the audience knows who the culprit is from the beginning.

Discussed and mentioned

Columbo (1971–2003) Television series

Malice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox)

The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts

Mr. Pottermack’s Oversight (1930) R. Austin Freeman

Dial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frederick Knott’s 1952 play

How to Kill Your Employer (2022) Rupert Holmes

Dexter (TV Series: 2006-2013)

Midsomer Murders (TV series: 1997-present)

Catch Me If You Can (2002 film)

You (2014) Caroline Kepnes (Netflix adaptation: 2018-2025)

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