Written by John Edward Betancourt![]()
Caution: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of ‘Recipes for Love and Murder’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
It is definitely safe to say, that the Acorn TV series, Recipes for Love and Murder, found a unique and satisfying storytelling routine over the course of its inaugural season. Wherein the beginning and end of the story would focus upon the case revolving around Martine, and the meat and potatoes of the story (pun intended) would offer up wondrous insight on the characters and their lives. Giving us balance and growth for the good people of this story, and some amazing food that reminded us to have snacks when watching or go hungry. But there comes a point in every story, where what works and what is comfortable is no longer sustainable, mainly because the story requires resolution and denouement and well… that moment arrived for this series during its season finale. For with Jessie missing, no one was really concerned about a hot meal and a letter for help. Everyone just wanted her home as quickly as possible. Which allowed for ‘Scrambled Eggs’ and ‘I Only Wanted advice, Tannie’… to bring forth resolution on all the matters we’ve been concerned with this season. Specifically, who committed all the murders and who kidnapped Jessie and well… thanks to Maria’s digging… the truth was finally revealed. In that, Cornel Van Wyk was the man responsible for bringing harm to so many. Simply because… Martine saw an opportunity to take advantage of his own illegal actions and shift some money around her in favor in a great time of need and well, to maintain agency and ego, Van Wyk took vengeance upon her and began his murdering spree. Plus, he kidnapped Jessie when she got too close to the truth and of course, he kidnapped Maria as well for the same reason, and since he was a total buffoon… he confessed all those facts aloud while demanding that Maria make him a steak… because that’s the kind of man, he was. And the past tense is used there… simply because Maria was able to escape his clutches just as the police arrived, which in turn allowed for her to get hold of Khary’s pistol when Van Wyk injured the seasoned detective and well… put him down for good. Ending his reign of terror and bringing justice to the fallen at last. But alas, Jessie still was nowhere to be found. A reality that mobilized the entire town to search for her post haste and thankfully, it was Regardt that found her at last. Which allowed for her to get proper medical care and recover slowly but surely. Bringing a beautiful end to a powerful season of storytelling. One that informed us that once again, money and power and ego… influenced horrible crimes. Because sadly, that is often the way of things in our world. But having Van Wyk go down early so the story could focus on the good of the world and the community we build, and the kindness we express… served as a fine reminder that good always wins and that regardless of the trouble and pain that evil inflicts, eventually… we will heal, and we will get to go on and honor those we lost. As evidenced by how everyone here worked to make sure that their actions paid tribute to the fallen and what’s amazing… this ending also featured the start of the healing journey for Maria. Because we also came to learn how her husband passed, and just how horrible and abusive he was to her and how leaving Scotland to come here… was her first shot at healing. But with old memories showing up on her doorstep, the time has indeed come for her to complete the healing process and find closure and well… hopefully we get to see that process continue in a second season of this show. Which as of press time, isn’t a go just yet. But hopefully Acorn TV flips the switch for the ol’ green light. Because this really is a special series that deserves to take Maria’s journey to its wondrous conclusion, whatever that may be. But while we wait to see if that good news comes forth, we can bask in the wonder of this delightful finale. One that brought everything together in a powerful manner and left us satisfied and happy… in the same way a good meal does, courtesy of a grand desire from everyone behind the scenes to offer us a murder mystery, unlike any other.
2 Comments
Rosemary Mary Vizcaino
6/17/2023 02:48:01 am
The movie was intriguing. I forgot to tape episodes 5 & 6 and missed that Friday. When I went to see the episodes on Sat the tv said not available, must upgrade. Thus I don't know what happened in the story. I also would like to know what Tannie cooked in all the episodes. Is there a list of recipes used in this series? All the food looked so good!
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Victoria Marks
8/6/2023 06:51:09 pm
Such a charming story. Will there be more in this venue. I hope so as it is a refreshing story and production.
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