
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con A Con
2021

Representation Score
Fair
2021
PGDirector
Catherine Cyran
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill is a conventional mystery-drama that leans heavily on established genre clichés. While it provides a strong female lead in Angie Dove, the narrative remains within traditional boundaries of social and cultural norms. The film offers meaningful ability to act to its female protagonist, but the lack of layered exploration or diverse thematic elements keeps the overall score low. It functions as a standard procedural rather than a subversive piece of storytelling. Ultimately, the production prioritizes character-driven mystery over the deconstruction of systemic hierarchies or the exploration of diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that explore non-straight relationships. The main focus is on the relationship between Angie Dove and Detective Carter, following typical social patterns.
Angie Dove plays a central role in the story, taking control and driving the investigation. She avoids the cliché of the passive female character and instead acts as a proactive investigator.
The film includes actors of different races such as Alisha Ahamed and Aliyah O'Brien, adding some diversity. However, the narrative does not center around race or challenge societal norms related to race.
The plot follows a traditional Western mystery format focused on restoring social order. It relies on cooperation between civilians and law enforcement, without delving into moral relativism.
There is no visible representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. No characters are identified as having disabilities within the provided details.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Angie Dove gets Det. Carter's attention by stumbling on a murder at an art museum. Angie's father Nick is on his own case, trying to solve a series of petty thefts at the museum.

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