Queens of Mystery

Nicely done, intricate and intelligent without being smug. Great cast, engaging stories. Love Juliet Stevenson's narration, her dulcet tones set the scene of mystery and gentle comedy. Incidentally, the opening credits are really clever.

It took me a bit to get used to the narrator, but this is an enjoyable show with likable characters and stories that make sense. The show has just started, just created the characters and fleshed them out. I hope it returns.

If you like your murder mysteries "light", "rural" and tinged with comedy then Queens of Mystery will check off all of your boxes. In particular, I enjoyed the portrayal of the three aunts by Julie Graham, Siobhan Redmond, and Sarah Woodward who once again show that actresses of a certain age can still provide enjoyable performances that can compensate for deficits in other areas (see "Rosemary and Thyme, Murder She Wrote, etc.). The last character of Matilda, the police detective niece is well-portrayed by Olivia Vinall in season 1 and Florence Hall in season 2. (The two actresses look so much alike that I didn't realize they'd made a change until viewing the credits). And if you get tired of the mystery shenanigans, just focus on the beautifully photographed scenes of rural England and a really cool windmill. (Warning: those with ornithophobia should probably avoid this program.)

Reminds me of "Pushing Daisies". Insights to what the characters are thinking, fable like story telling, brilliant, saturated colors. Characters all a bob off plumb. A nice change from the gritty reality of most crime related entertainment.

Queens is just enough quirky to temp you to see more. An ongoing mystery of Matilda's parentage keeps you intrigued. Can't wait for season 2