"Dead Beat" is the second episode of Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries' first season and the 2nd episode overall.
Synopsis[]
When a pop star and his backup singer are electrocuted during their surfing-inspired segment on a TV music show, Peregrine's ex-boyfriend Eric comes under suspicion for their deaths. Unexpectedly, Peregrine is employed by Edwina Maddox, owner of the network and an old foe of Birdie's, to investigate the crime.[1]
Plot[]
Quotes[]
Sparrow: Carlo Liotti's made a complaint about you harassing him at the TV station.
James: I've done nothing of the sort, sir.
Sparrow: There will be no questioning, no interrupting, n-not even any smiling in his direction! You understand what I'm saying, son?
James: Y-yeah I do, but...
Sparrow: No, no buts. Out.
Cast[]
- Geraldine Hakewill as Peregrine Fisher
- Joel Jackson as James Steed
- Catherine McClements as Birdie Birnside
- Toby Truslove as Samuel Birnside
- Louisa Mignone as Violetta Fellini
- Greg Stone as Percy Sparrow
- Katie Robertson as Fleur Connor
Notes[]
The roof damaged by Peregrine in the previous episode is still damaged, and will be expensive to repair: 768 pounds, 4 shillings, and thrupence.
Detective Steed saved Peregrine when she was being threatened by a man in this episode, something that never happened to Phryne. Peregrine was in her car cowering as someone approached with a gun, ready to shoot her. Detective Steed showed up and scared him off.