Columbo

An orchestra conductor kills his mistress after she threatens to expose their affair, only to find himself outwitted by a detective. The detective drama features Peter Falk, John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy, who pursue the case with relentless determination throughout the story.

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the detective‑drama genre, offering a compact, self‑contained story that follows the conventions of a classic mystery. The narrative centres on an orchestra conductor who, when his mistress threatens to expose their illicit relationship, decides to murder her. His plan, however, unravels when the seasoned detective Columbo becomes involved, ultimately outwitting the conductor and bringing the crime to light. The tension pivots on the conductor’s desperate attempt to silence his lover and the methodical investigation that follows. The episode is anchored by a notable cast, featuring Peter Falk in the role of the relentless investigator, alongside John Cassavetes and Myrna Loy. Their performances drive the story forward, delivering the procedural elements and character interactions that define the piece. As a detective drama, the programme relies on dialogue, deduction and the classic cat‑and‑mouse dynamic that fans of the genre expect.