Anyone can pirate digital content; that’s no longer limited to criminals. (Though one could argue that those who do pirate it are by definition criminals.)
Recently I re-watched some old Columbo episodes, and I’d forgotten the odd way they were written (at least, the 3 episodes I watched). The killer is actually sort of the protagonist: we, the audience, see the crime take place and observe the killer’s efforts to hide what he’s done. Then, we watch Columbo show up and gradually pick it all apart. Each time Columbo and the killer part company, the script mostly sticks with the killer and his ever-more desperate efforts to avoid exposure; Columbo almost seems like a guest star. They’re kind of the opposite of a “whodunnit” – we know who dunnit before Columbo even appears on screen.
Rhetorical_Question 9 days ago
A narrow niche like historical documents thief?
Rhetorical_Question 9 days ago
I still remember the historical baseball memorabilia thievery.
GirlGeek Premium Member 9 days ago
Well, nice to meet you Mr. Blancherd. You just gave Peterson his first well done from, Captain.
crookedwolf Premium Member 9 days ago
Last panel: “just one more thing…”!
Just_Karl 9 days ago
I’ve never seen Columbo, but I’ve seen so many references, parodies and tributes over the years that I don’t think I really need to watch the show.
lunatics_fringe Premium Member 9 days ago
Hold on, the crook was White in Friday’s strip. O_o
Old Tarf Premium Member 9 days ago
Peterson pulled his weight. Good man.
Ellis97 9 days ago
That’s very observant, Peterson.
joeboronat 9 days ago
I don’t think that’s the thief. When Peterson apprehended him, he wore a purple jacket and a wool watch cap. Also, where are the handcuffs?
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 days ago
The thief isn’t in today’s strip—that’s “Columbo” and another officer.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 8 days ago
Just follow the cable…
cafed00d Premium Member 8 days ago
Anyone can pirate digital content; that’s no longer limited to criminals. (Though one could argue that those who do pirate it are by definition criminals.)
Ron Bauerle 8 days ago
How’d Todd know what was in the safe? Just a hunch because of the building it was in?
beady.el 8 days ago
Recently I re-watched some old Columbo episodes, and I’d forgotten the odd way they were written (at least, the 3 episodes I watched). The killer is actually sort of the protagonist: we, the audience, see the crime take place and observe the killer’s efforts to hide what he’s done. Then, we watch Columbo show up and gradually pick it all apart. Each time Columbo and the killer part company, the script mostly sticks with the killer and his ever-more desperate efforts to avoid exposure; Columbo almost seems like a guest star. They’re kind of the opposite of a “whodunnit” – we know who dunnit before Columbo even appears on screen.