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What did you think about Murder in Provence?

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mokryna Mon 18-Jul-22 16:37:23

New drama series last night. I quiet enjoyed its setting in France. In the beginning I half expected Endeavor to pop up but that soon left me when I got involved in the story.

Callistemon21 Tue 26-Jul-22 11:38:19

I don't think it's anywhere near as good as Midsomer Murderers - the relationship between the two main characters does not seem plausible, holds no interest whereas the relationship between the Barnaby cousins and their wives was more engaging and amusing.

It lacks any spark or humour.

Prentice Tue 26-Jul-22 12:20:19

I found it very boring indeed, perhaps it needed to be a real French crime show.
I enjoy Montalbano as a more gentle tv cop drama also Midsomer Murders.
Roger Allam is wasted in this.

merlotgran Tue 26-Jul-22 16:49:40

Midsomer Murders sent itself up in such a subtle way it became a necessary part of its appeal. Joyce’s terrible cooking and Cully turning up when least expected didn’t contribute to the plots but in no way detracted from them either. That it was able to evolve with different lead characters would never have worked if it hadn’t had a cast iron formula.

I was hoping Murder in Provence would grow on me but I doubt it will.

I wonder if Roger Allam will come to regret the role?

Joseanne Tue 26-Jul-22 17:46:47

Juste ciel!
They've got their own version too. It all happens down there in Aix.

Callistemon21 Tue 26-Jul-22 23:32:17

merlotgran

Midsomer Murders sent itself up in such a subtle way it became a necessary part of its appeal. Joyce’s terrible cooking and Cully turning up when least expected didn’t contribute to the plots but in no way detracted from them either. That it was able to evolve with different lead characters would never have worked if it hadn’t had a cast iron formula.

I was hoping Murder in Provence would grow on me but I doubt it will.

I wonder if Roger Allam will come to regret the role?

And the dog!

dahlia Wed 27-Jul-22 19:54:57

We just about lasted through the second instalment, which was so formulaic and we could see this was the shape of all future instalments. A waste of good actors and lovely scenery. Do police really discuss cases in loud voices in restaurants, and why is the female lead involved in the investigation, especially as she appears to have known everyone in the case and doesn't seem to be using her psychologist skills? Don't know, don't care - give me Maigret with Rowan Atkinson every time!

Calendargirl Sun 31-Jul-22 21:37:32

Well, I didn’t trust that doctor as soon as I saw him!

Calendargirl Sun 31-Jul-22 21:56:58

Another load of tosh!

BigBertha1 Sun 31-Jul-22 22:07:15

I enjoyed tonight's load of tosh just what I needed. Nice and relaxing.

Pudding123 Sun 31-Jul-22 22:20:40

Stylish frivolous tosh,just right for Sunday evening .
So much better than the usual child murders or wife abuse .

nadateturbe Sun 31-Jul-22 22:21:12

Calendargirl

Well, I didn’t trust that doctor as soon as I saw him!

My husband said the same.

Not a patch on MM or my favourite Montalbano.
Don't think we would watch another series.

MiniMoon Sun 31-Jul-22 23:48:05

Wasn't that Flambeau, Father Brown's nemesis posing as a French doctor?
And why is Lady Felicia living with Inspector Thursday?

DH and I have rather enjoyed them. Just right for a Sunday evening.

Glorianny Mon 01-Aug-22 09:29:56

I thought the setting was lovely, but the whole French speaking English thing was confusing. Whenever a new character arrived I would think of them as English living in France and then realise they were French! I do wonder what will happen if they get an English ex-pat/tourist who can't speak English. The policeman from "Allo,Allo" comes to mind.
Roger Allam was better as Thursday. Couldn't we have his earlier career?

VB000 Mon 01-Aug-22 10:54:20

Couldn't be bothered to watch it last night, having seen the first few episodes. It's not as enjoyable as Death in Paradise - which manages to wrap up the story in an hour, instead of 2 hours. If I'm going to commit to a 2 hour drama, I would generally prefer to watch a film!

Esmay Mon 01-Aug-22 11:15:42

Unable to anorexic through another episode I watched The Birds instead .

A very creepy film with crude sixties effects and a strange ending that just fizzles out - I was riveted to the end .

Esmay Mon 01-Aug-22 11:17:16

Oops
Read snore for anorexic !!!
Where did that one come from ?!

Calendargirl Tue 09-Aug-22 19:13:22

Witzend

*Callistemon*, ditto to Allam for Maigret! Perfect.
I’ve just read a couple of Maigrets on my Kindle - now wondering whether the old B&W TV series is available anywhere - with that memorably haunting signature tune.
Netflix hardly ever seems to have anything I want to watch but I’ll try anyway.

The old ‘Maigret’ with Rupert Davies is on Talking Pictures at 8 o’clock tonight, Tuesday.

sodapop Tue 09-Aug-22 19:22:15

In a word rubbish

Auntieflo Tue 09-Aug-22 19:57:56

We enjoyed them. DH surprised me when he asked if they were being recorded. Nice easy viewing. Loved the scenery, sorry it has finished.

RichmondPark1 Tue 09-Aug-22 20:22:25

I really disliked the first episode, warmed to the second and really enjoyed the last.
I didn't drink during the first episode, had a small sherry during the second and a large glass of wine during the last episode.

This I believe is the secret to enjoying Murder in Provence.