The One Time Columbo Became The Villain

Lieutenant Columbo let a killer go free… AGAIN!? Following up on the Grace Wheeler case, we look at the only OTHER time Columbo may have betrayed his own code... 🔍🧥 In this deep dive into "It’s All in the Game," we analyze the shocking moment Columbo (seemingly) cheats on Mrs. Columbo and strikes a high-stakes deal with killer Lauren Staton (Faye Dunaway). In this video, we discuss: 🕵️‍♂️The Faye Dunaway Connection: Why this is the only episode Peter Falk wrote himself. 🕵️‍♂️The "Cheating" Controversy: Did he actually break his vows to Mrs. Columbo? 🕵️‍♂️The Mother-Daughter Twist: Analyzing the visual clues hiding in plain sight. 🕵️‍♂️Moral Ambiguity: How this case compares to "Forgotten Lady" and Grace Wheeler. Welcome to One More Thing, a channel dedicated to Columbo—the iconic mystery detective series starring Peter Falk. We deep dive into the craft that makes this classic show so engaging and enduring, offering fresh perspectives on why it still holds up 50 years later🔍 Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering the Lieutenant for the first time, you’re very welcome here! New uploads every other week :) 💌 Timestamps⏱️ 00:00 = Intro 00:06 = Context and recap 2:06 = The Romance Dynamic 5:01 = Mother Daughter dynamic 6:01 = The Deal 8:59= Mrs Columbo…? 10:53 = Conclusion 👍 Like if you enjoyed this investigation 💬 Comment with your favourite Columbo moment 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into TV’s greatest detective ☕Support the channel: buymeacoffee.com/Onemorethingtv 🌠If you’re watching this vid within the first 7 days of uploading, hit that hype button! Shout out to today’s community detectives! @fobwatchful @Michaeljefferson9000 @kylecruel @milabirch7356 @dino_j @justlisten203 @AL Bundy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FAQ's ❓What’s your favourite Columbo episode? I have several -- but 'How to Dial A Murder' has a special place in my heart. ROSEBUD! ❓ How often do you upload? Every other week! ❓ How did you get into Columbo? My mum and grandma used to watch it every Sunday, I used to think it was so boring… Thank goodness I have sense now. ❓Is your voice AI? No, just better voice editing! ❓Do you cover every episode or just themes? Mostly themes, scenarios, and patterns across the series — but I may also break down individual episodes when the idea fits. ❓ Do you take video requests? Absolutely — leave your suggestions in the comments! 🧥🧥🧥 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Socials 📱 Reddit: @OneMoreThing_tv Email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *I do not own any rights to the clips of Columbo used, included only for entertainment purposes under the 'Fair Dealing' section of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sub count: 9841 (thank you!) #columbo #characterstudy #detective Old detective TV shows, Columbo Video Essay #videoessay #columbovideoessay #columboanalysis #gotcha #peterfalk #williamlink Lauren Staton Columbo Columbo romance Faye Dunaway Columbo Columbo just one more thing its all in the game Columbo