Emma Fielding Mysteries More Bitter Than Death

Okay, hear me out. I know, I know. Everyone loves Emma Fielding Mysteries. They’re cozy, they’re charming, and Emma’s got that cool archaeology thing going on. But am I the only one who thinks that “More Bitter Than Death” is... well, a little bit much?

A Sugar Rush Gone Sour?

The first few Emma Fielding Mysteries were delightful. You had the mysteries. You had the history. And of course, you had the developing (slow, very slow) romance between Emma and FBI Agent Jim Conner.

Then "More Bitter Than Death" came along. And suddenly, everything felt... different.

The Villain Problem

Let's be honest, sometimes the villains in these movies can be a bit, uh, predictable. But this one? This one felt like they pulled a name out of a hat, threw in a motive involving old grudges, and hoped for the best.

Did anyone else find themselves saying, "Wait, *that's* the bad guy?"

The Emma & Jim Dance: More Like a Forced March

The slow burn romance is part of the appeal, right? But in "More Bitter Than Death," it felt less like a gentle simmer and more like a pot left on the stove way too long.

The tension was there, sure. But it was the kind of tension that makes you want to yell, "Just talk to each other already!" at the screen.

Archaeology Takes a Backseat

I watch these movies for the historical puzzles! I’m here for the ancient artifacts and the thrill of the dig site!

But in this installment, the archaeology felt a little... like an afterthought. More set dressing than a central plot point.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Maybe I'm being too harsh. Maybe I just wasn't in the right mood when I watched it. But "More Bitter Than Death" just didn't hit the same sweet spot as the earlier movies.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Emma Fielding. I’m rooting for her to solve mysteries and find happiness (preferably with Jim Conner, eventually).

It just felt this particular movie, well, wasn't the best chapter in Emma’s saga.