Diagnosis Murder

Dr Stewart is chosen to join a circle of men billed as Los Angeles’ most eligible bachelors, a status that brings prestige and attention. He soon realises that the select few are being murdered methodically, turning the glamorous label into a deadly trap.

The Bela Lugosi Blues is a programme presented as a single episode, falling squarely within the episode genre. It offers a concise, self‑contained story that unfolds over the course of its runtime, delivering a focused narrative without the need for additional installments. At the centre of the plot is Dr Stewart, who finds himself hand‑picked to join a select circle of men billed as Los Angeles’s most eligible bachelors. The invitation places him among a handful of individuals who have been singled out for their desirability and social standing, setting the stage for the events that follow. Soon after his inclusion, Dr Stewart uncovers a disturbing pattern: the men who have been chosen are being eliminated one after another in a systematic fashion. The revelation that the seemingly glamorous roster is, in fact, a list of victims drives the story forward, turning what begins as a light‑hearted selection into a perilous investigation. The episode tracks Dr Stewart’s growing awareness of the danger surrounding the group and his attempts to piece together why these particular bachelors are being targeted. As the mystery deepens, the narrative maintains a tight focus on his discovery and the looming threat that hangs over the chosen few.