Ashes to Ashes

'Ashes to Ashes' welcomes Patrick McGoohan back as an egotistical mortician, complete with hidden motives and dark humor. The funeral industry setting provides a macabre yet intriguing backdrop, contrasting with Columbo’s unpretentious style. McGoohan’s performance is gripping, and his banter with Falk is a highlight. The final confrontation is classic Columbo, proving that no matter how elaborate the cover-up, the lieutenant’s calm perseverance wins.