The Definitive and Disappointing: Columbo's Characterizations Examined

What Are The Best And Worst Characterisations Of Columbo In The Series? It might seem like a bizarre question but much has been said about the occasional inconsistencies or mishandlings in the writing and directing of the character of Lt. Columbo over the years. The revival series tends to be up and down in the handling of the iconic detective with some being perfect and many being downright bizarre. What episodes would you say illustrate the detective at his most definitive and which would you say represent him at his worst?

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