Mystery Summer: Week 2

 Ideally, we would carefully select the order of our choices by careful analysis and theme. ;) In fact, we've already talked about how we would order the different mysteries by setting, theme, style etc. But we would really like some of you to watch with us, so we're going to let PBS and it's programming schedule have a little say. This month on most PBS stations, Masterpiece Mystery presents ZEN starring Rufus Sewell. If, like us, you don't have a TV, you can watch episodes the day after they air online at PBS. This was already on our list, so thanks to PBS, we're just featuring him a little earlier than planned.

Aurelio Zen is a detective with the famously corrupt Italian state police in Rome. He has a reputation for unflinching honesty--a trait difficult to maintain amidst the politicking and underhanded maneuvering of his colleagues and the government officials above him. But somehow, with the tools of a brilliant investigative mind, saavy diplomacy and talent for getting people exactly where he wants them, he always manages to get the right results and keep his integrity.

We've already said how much we love Rufus Sewell and he certainly doesn't disappoint here. He can communicate more in a little nod or an eye twitch than some big stars get across in an entire movie. So thanks to PBS for making Zen available again (some of you may have seen this when it aired last summer). Watch it this weekend and let us know what you think.