Dagger of the Mind

'Dagger of the Mind' transplants Columbo to the foggy streets of London, pitting him against stage actors who craft a Shakespearean plot to commit murder. The novelty of seeing Columbo outside his usual Los Angeles setting adds interest, but the episode’s pace and logic can be uneven. Still, the fish-out-of-water scenario injects a bit of humor, as Columbo navigates British customs. Overall, it’s an entertaining departure, though it lacks the tightness of stronger episodes.