There was an strong screenplay in a crackling good story of "The Kept Mistress Killer" with lively twists and a clever ending.

The film had a dynamic lead in Catherine, who accepts a new job, receives some perks, then is accused of murder while sleeping in her boss' home. She's not really a kept woman, but a pawn in the world of the greedy.

The production values were solid with interesting locations, colorful costumes, oblique camera angles, and effective lighting. The houses were a visual feast. And the film included intriguing uses of technology with Catherine's wizard-like friend Sol.

The characters included a set of women who thought of themselves as individuals. One of the better Lifetime detectives was Det. Barr, who was spirited and sassy. Jackie and Zoey were quite a pair in their on-again-off-again relationship. Skye and Jackie were unstinting in their abilities to assert themselves, often to their own detriment. One character spoke for them all when she asserted, "It's every woman for herself, now"!!!