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I loved this character when she appeared in Father Brown so I was delighted to see this spin-off. It is wonderful light, amusing British TV. Some of the dialogue makes you giggle. Occasionally you laugh out loud: "We took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They never said anything about sobriety." Looking forward to each week's episode.

As we wait for news on a new series of Father Brown, we're given a very unusual spinoff series. Having appeared and impressed in just one episode, the bespectacled, enthusiastic Sister Boniface gets her own series.

It is definitely worth a watch, don't go expecting anything too serious, or heavy, it's arguably lighter than even Father Brown.

It's light, it's funny, it looks beautiful, some wonderful guest actors, and a nice regular cast. I was particularly happy to see Belinda Lang, what a class act she is, the prickly housekeeper is as far from Bill Porter as you can get.

It really does develop as it progresses, I enjoyed the first episode very much, and the last few in particular.

I would have loved it if Mark Williams had appeared in a couple of episodes, that would have been a nice touch. His presence was very much welcome.

Roll on Series 2.

Charming, 8/10.

I was disappointed with the sterile portrayal of Sister Boniface in the first episode. But the character is developing more with each episode. The support characters are wonderfully cliched. Theres a ruggedly boyish detective, a liberated, feminist reporter, a tough, no-nonsense Mother Superior,a super cockney nun and the priggish land lady (can't believe it's Belinda Lang!). Rounding out the cast is a very pleasant Caribbean detective and a lovable junior policewoman. Is it intense highbrow drama? Not by a long shot. It is fun, silly, lighthearted entertainment and I look forward to the next episode!!

We have so many tropes here in this unexpectedly-spirited new arrival on BBC in early 2022.

We have the knowledgeable religious person (a nun who originated in series one of "Father Brown")

We have some kind of reverse Windrush Generation for 1960 - a detective from the West Indies, transferring in to Scotland Yard in London, who arrives on a (nicely-preserved) steam train in the west country village of Lower Slaughter (don't ask!) and settles into the ranks of the local constabulary.

The village detective depends upon the nun (who has a chemistry PhD and worked in Bletchley park during World War 2 (did I mention this is set in 1960?) Giving us some kind of reverse "death in paradise" homage to "In the heat of the night" (which would be filmed five years later...

And yet - it works!. Intellectually un-taxing, this is material and storylines which would probably pop up in the 8PM Sunday "Heartbeat" slot on British TV a decade back.

The early 1960s scene is beautifully crafted and, with a ten-episode first season (and confirmation in Q1-2022 that a series two will be commissioned) I predict that we shall be enjoying this 2020s creation for some time to come.

I wonder who will start the fanfiction storylines?

As with Father Brown, a constant stream of anachronistic political correctness injected into a mystery set in the 1950s quickly becomes irritating.

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Father Brown has matured after multiple series and based on a famous book by a famous author. Sister Boniface is a breath of fresh air. It's not brow beating your idea of religion or Catholicism. Great script, swift and solid plots keep the story driving along smoothly. The characters are great as are the actors. Always good to have period dramas, they seem to pluck at peoples nostalgic heartstrings like FB . Unlike Agatha Raisin or Shakespeare & Hathaway it deals with back stories lightly and concentrates on the plot. The main point is that Sister Boniface is a likeable character. Do not review this after one episode. It's unfair. It's a great tonic. Highly recommend!

Yes, it's pretty, yes the costumes instil Sunday evening style swooning nostalgia, however, the acting and plot lines are appalling. Think Father Brown with less credulous storylines, complete with wooden acting and a direct attempt to entertain that falls totally from the mark. I have never ever left a review, but this is absolutely awful. So bad it lets down the pretty sets and nostalgic costumes. Such a shame, I was looking forward to this!

Unlike Father Brown, Sister Boniface is not the center of the show. The center of gravity is the on the two detectives. I loved her character in Father Brown, with lots of charm and wit, but here she's more one dimensional. They need to make her the center of the show, and with more depth of character. Sister Boniface was colorful in Father Brown, and flat in this show. I've given it five stars, because it has potential. If the creators are reading this, please do better!

In shows like these, I think it is reasonable that there should be a lot of leeway given in terms of criticism as to how realistic the show is, which is of course, not very. However, that said, I would suggest, the episode where it is presented in a positive light to stand around and pray ( because of the power of prayer ) rather than leave the building with the ticking bomb seems rather ill advised.

Lorna Watson is fun as Sister Boniface and seems to have charisma to spare. The other cast members are fine as well and the production values are good. But something just doesn't work here. I think there are three problems. One, the writing just isn't as good as it could be. Mysteries shouldn't be boring but when you find yourself fast forwarding through a mystery, something is amiss. Second, there is nothing "nun like" in the character of Sister Boniface (aside from wearing a habit). She could be a librarian, a housewife or a pharmacist and it wouldn't change the plot lines one bit. In Father Brown, his Catholicism is regularly invoked so that (most of the time) you know it's a priest solving the mystery. Third, and most oddly, Sister Boniface doesn't seem to be the focus of the series. She plays pathologist, yes, and is ever present but she feels a bit sidelined at times. But it's a nice little time waster if you've nothing better to do.

Five episodes in, and I'm liking this spin-off of Father Brown. They've given Sister Boniface credibility with a PhD and an official capacity as a consultant to the police. Where Father Brown is encumbered with a tiring and self-important (buffoonish) police inspector who resents and rejects input, Sister Boniface has a DI that appreciates her input yet exudes confidence in his own investigative work while appreciating input from his "staff." So far, so good... and enjoyable!

Entertaining show, though the simplistic plots aren't as gripping as I'd like. More to the point though, the show is called "Sister Boniface Mysteries," but she's merely a secondary character responding to or in the service of others. It's really about the tension between the detective inspector and the reporter.

The stories are light bordering on boring. Even "cozy crime" should have some suspense. "Father Brown" stories manage the balance well.

As the title says, the vibe of the show is pretty light hearted and the setting is quite idyllic and sort of alt-historical (early 20th century England). So, there is an appealing escapism aspect to this show that keeps bringing me back.

That said, how the stories play out, the way they investigate and figure out who did it, etc. Has gotten quite repetitive. It's identical in every episode so far. This is not Sherlock or Poirot level. It can also come off as too light hearted, well goofy, sometimes, think they could dial that back some but it varies by episode.

Like many mystery shows, Sister Boniface doesn't solve the mysteries on her own, there are 2 official detectives plus a tabloid news reporter who all play parts gathering clues. Sister Boniface just always plays the most important part piecing everything together towards the end. Most of the acting is pretty good given the nature of the show.

First point, this is not an Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, nor Colin Dexter mystery series. Don't go into watching expecting Poirot, Holmes, or Morse. Much more like a Father Brown mystery. Sit back, enjoy the light comedy and watching how the cast figure out whodunit.

Lorna Watson brings a nice bit of humor to the good Sister, who manages to crack the case each episode using whatever is on hand. Max Brown as Sam GIllespie provides the requisite slightly inept Police Inspector. Ami Metcalf is slowly maturing into the role as Peggy Button adding a nice touch as she doesn't always get what is going on at first, but is becoming a good officer with the help of the Sister and Inspector. Jerry Iwu hopefully gets more opportunities to take a lead as DS Felix Livingston.

Overall a nice light-hearted detective series. Just don't go in expecting a mystery worthy of one of the great authors. It is fun in its own right.

I was excited and looking forward to see this spinoff from Father Brown. I gave it a 5 out of 10. The cast is boring, Im sorry to say. The setting is beautiful. There really is no lead, but an ensemble cast. Disappointed.

Update: I've watched all 10 episodes. It is still not Father Brown and really holds only hints of that show. The settings are beautiful, cast still for me is o.k.

Have no idea if more episodes will come out or for that matter if Father Brown is dropping new episodes. My only reason for Brit Box.

I enjoy watching these, my only criticism is Sister Boniface is part of an ensemble cast and not really a lead. It is a nice change from the heavy drama of other crime shows, I appreciate the humor and plot lines, 45 minutes well spent!

After watching all the "Father Brown" episodes, I tried watching this series a few times; but was unable to make it through even one episode, until I saw the Christmas episode in Season 3. That was a captivating story and it motivated me to watch Seasons 1 & 2, before there were finally seven more episodes of Season 3. (Still with me here?)

If you develop a liking to the main charcters in the series, you can make it through all of the stories, regardless of how dull or weird. There are definitely some very dull stories, as well as some very weird ones. I found the doll episode in Season 3 so strange I had to turn on the captions to understand what was going on and what was being said!

The scriptwriters also have Sister Boniface fantasize wacko things, which makes the series seem "psychedelic" at times. (Trying to capture the '60s?) This may be a Father Brown spin-off, but don't expect any spiritual words or actions from Sister Boniface. Unlike the Father, she is way more interested in solving crimes than saving souls. Little attention is given to the other nuns, too, most of the time.

In addition, like "Father Brown", this series tries to make the viewer believe there was no prejudice against blacks in England in the 1960s, not even in small villages. What an outrageous fantasy! That's even more outrageous than Sister Boniface's fantasies. So, once again, you should be able to make it through all the episodes and fantasies if you grow to like the Sister, Sam, Felix, Peggy, Mrs. Clam*, Miss Thimble, Tom, the Chief Constable, Sister Peter, Sister Reginald . . . .

*Mrs. Clam was a standout in Season 3.

It took me 5 episode to figure out who Mrs. Clam was. I couldn't believe it! She usually does more elegant parts. Bravo for pulling a fast one. Sister Boniface is brilliant in the role. The whole cast is just brilliant and always leaves a smile on my face. The characters are all unique and a character unto themselves. Love British mysteries and this one is sheer delight. I can't wait for season 2 and hopefully, more to come. Love the retro style and shows the UK as it was back them. One series to not miss if you're looking for something funny and delightful. Hight recommended. Love all the cast members!

If one doesn't think everything has to be super accurate and serious, this series is fun. Yes, it's not Father Brown caliber, as some commenters have stated, but why does everything have to be that or better. Chill and enjoy it for what it is, a lighthearted spoof.

There are many examples of modern movies or TV shows that are set at some period in the past. The 20's, the 40's, and so forth. Almost all of them insist on cramming 21st century principles and prejudices down our throats. One episode of this series shows a city twinning (in U. S. a sister city) event; the German delegation includes a Luftwaffe GENERAL in full dress uniform, accompanied by heel-clicking lackeys, also in German army uniform. Utterly preposterous. Another episode features the nun lovingly encouraging a homosexual couple in their romance; I don't think nuns are supposed to do that even today, much less in the 50's. Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. If the plot and the acting were interesting, the program would be tolerable. They aren't and it isn't.

Picked up right were the Father Brown episode left off. Enjoy Lorna Watsons performance. Supporting cast is equally as good. Perfect fit. Scenic locale.

Keeps with the technology of the time. Look forward to more episodes.

Sister Boniface is coming into its own. Lorna Watson's character has much more personality this year, and exhibits charm as well as overt intellectuality. She was a bit of a cipher last year, and was somewhat disappointing. This year's plots are lively and humorous, referencing more interesting pop phenomena of the era than last year's offerings, and finally including some pagan rituals in one episode. One character has been eliminated, and others have been added who improve the unlikely camaraderie between Sister Boniface and the police. The countryside is beautiful, and the series' production values continue to be good.

I like anything british with a murder mystery. Father Brown is one of my favorites among others. This isn't comparable to Father Brown in my opinion. Sister Boniface is so bland with nothing keeping my interest. And no interesting characters to keep me interested. A murder is a murder when it comes to these shows but it's the characters that keep me coming back. This ain't got it. And I'm genuinely disappointed. Develop some characters please.

Poorly written, poorly acted, and really quite charmless. It's strange that there are credits because I can't believe that anyone would want to put their name to this dreadful, boring tripe.

Despite an overly fast pace to the plot development, these mysteries are tedious. The dialogue is drivel designed merely to race the plot along. It's very cheap to assume that throwing in some nuns (all wearing too much make-up) will make a mystery interesting or enjoyable; it doesn't.

This sham of a TV show has all the charm of diphtheria and I feel that someone should be locked up for this shameful garbage.