I love MSW, and this review does not reflect my usual adoration for the star, Dame Lansbury.
As a younger person, I never took interest in this show; thanks to syndication, I really enjoy watching and trying to pay close attention to the subtle clues of each murder.
As much as I wanted to love this episode, it was just not very captivating. The motive of the murder was not very clear, and it was an implausible clue (why I titled my review 'ridiculous') that preceded the solution of the murder.
In addition, Elia Thompson exuded annoyance and a smug expression the entire episode. Also, she was a poor choice for a high-fashion runway model, and the whole runway portion was a little embarrassing to watch.
The inclusion of the smuggling, and Huan's character, made it all seem like too much to squeeze into one episode. There was enough potential material within the "fashion" triangle of characters, as I saw it.
The unlikable characters were too many for me to enjoy watching this episode, in addition to the silly plot and embarrassing fashion details. 4 Stars are for our mystery heroine, who never fails to deliver.