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This English version lacked poignant moments that could have been developed with the lead character, Patience.

The French / Belgian version; Astrid et Raphaëlle (Astrid on C4 UK) the lead character Astrid was played with more depth, and where you could feel her struggles.

All in all this is watchable and it was good to see the relationship develop between Patience and Detective Bea. This also showed how the main characters learned how to be understanding of Patience and tolerant towards Patience's difficulties, but also becoming more respectful of the skills that Patience could bring to the team.

Some really good casting in this version and I hope to see a second series, to see how all these characters evolve.

It's was great to see a location that was filmed outside of London.

While Patience is pretty good in itself I have given it just six stars as it really doesn't hold a light to the french version, Astrid: Murder In Paris.

The acting is fine but Astrid (played by Sara Mortensen) takes it to awhole new level with the idiosyncrasies and details.

The stories are the same as those from the first series of the french version but just felt a little flat with the interaction between the main characters with the Astrid cast being more connected and their humour adding a bit of fun to the whole thing.

If you haven't seen the french series I implore you to give it a try (if you can stand reading subtitles) as Sara Mortensen is an absolute joy to behold.

I am told by a friend that the French/Belgian series on which this is based is a superior watch. However, as I have yet to see that original I cannot compare, and can only judge Patience on it's own merits. So, I enjoyed it. It was a little different from the run of the mill detective series, and the better for it in my humble opinion. I thought the two leads were very good indeed, and were backed by a decent supporting cast. I thought that Patience's autism was handled with sensitivity although one or two elements of her condition seemed to be magically resolved by single incidents. That didn't, for me, take anything away from my overall enjoyment. I'll watch Astrid soon so I can make the comparison.

My mother showed me this series because I am a young woman with autism and representation in the media for autistic females is next to none. Many people seem to dispute the accuracy and consistency of the symptoms she displays, but they're criticism comes from misunderstanding autism in females. You see Sherlock and the good doctor and see autistic people as one consistent stereotype, when its a spectrum disorder and people are filled with contradictions. The one consistency that exists in all autistics though is superior pattern recognition skills and that's why crime shows have these characters but rarely female ones and the difference between patience and those other characters is accurate to the disorder looking different in males versus female.

I want to dispute some peoples objections to the accuracy of Patience, as an autistic woman (diagnosed). Someone said she couldn't do hugs and touch but was fine when a child did that, as if that's proof she's making up the symptom or that its an error in the writing. That's not the case, people touching her triggers her as an autistic pers but my guess would be that when a young girl hugged her it was different because she saw herself in that girl and it was a child. Just a guess but the point is the "rules" of someones autism are not cut and dry and contain a lot of inconsistencies. For me I hate loud noises and crowded settings but love going to concerts, why that is isn't something I can clearly explain but its just different. As for the pediatric schizophrenia diagnosis I will say that specific disorder isn't the typical misdiagnosis for autistic girls, its usually borderline personality disorder or bipolar, but its more common then not that female autistics were diagnosed with a personality disorder before anyone thought to consider autism. That's the issue and I appreciate that they cover that in this show. I haven't watched everything and maybe there are flaws to Patiences character, but her autism is portrayed accurately and given how rare that is I'm rating this highly and think people should watch this as a representation of what female autism is.

As a person with autism, I enjoyed this show very much. The way Patience is portrayed as someone on the spectrum is so well done. It made me shed some tears, which is rare for me. Her emotions and reactions are very recognizable for me, but of course not all. Every person with ASD is different.

Laura Fraser shines as well, making me feel as if I could seek comfort with her character. Great casting, all of them.

The music is fantastic as well, the intro theme keeps lingering in my head. The melodies are so bittersweet, complementary to the story and the main character's arc. I can't wait for the next season!

Whilst investigating a case, DI Metcalf encounters Patience, a young employee who works at records, an autistic young woman, with a razor sharp brain and a skill for spotting patterns, Metcalf persuades Patience to join her team.

I haven't seen the original series, so I can't compare, so my words are based purely on Channel 4's series.

I was honestly blown away by the quality of this series, I genuinely wasn't expecting it to be as good as this, what a tremendous first run, my only hope is that more follow.

The best thing Channel Four have done for quite some time, it truly is a cut above.

Every single episode is beautifully crafted, clever and intriguing, what a totally refreshing series, unlike anything else on the box right now.

I've always been a fan of Laura Fraser, and she is excellent, but this series is stolen by the sublime performance of Ella Maisy Purvis, who is genuinely sensational as Patience, acting of the highest order.

I love seeing Patience developing, and seeing an increase in her confidence as the series develops, if you have anyone close to you, who is autistic, you'll see some indicators, I certainly do.

Please Channel four, we need more.

9/10.

In a world where the superb Franco-Belgian series "Astrid et Raphaelle" (2019; IMDb ID tt11950864) wouldn't exist, Patience would be a decent effort, meriting perhaps 6/10 or 7/10. However, we live in a world where (thankfully) the original series "Astrid et Raphaelle" does exist. I would strongly recommend anyone who plans to watch Patience to watch "Astrid et Raphaelle" instead.

In "Astrid et Raphaelle", Astrid is the main character and her autism and journey to interacting more easily with "normies" is the red thread through the (40+ so far) episodes. This is a slow process for which we get a first-row seat. Also, the actress playing Astrid is absolutely outstanding and you really feel empathy towards her, you root for her and are occasionally left with a lump in your throat.

By contrast, in Patience everything feels hurried. In only six episodes Patience/Astrid starts to smile, hugs a kid and kisses a man, more or less "just like that". No slow, shared journey with insights into Astrid's inner being. Patience/Astrid is barely the main character, which is odd since the series is named after her. It feels that the rush causes Patience/Astrid to be used as a deus ex machina more than a character - the bringer of missing links just in time to catch the culprit. On top of that, the story lines are recycled from the original series as well. All in all, Patience feels like a rushed and lazy series.

PS: One of the episodes of Patience features a character called Peter Venkman. Surely, this must be a conscious reference to Bill Murray's character in Ghostbusters... :-)

A good series but the episodes are a copy of the original series Astrid et Raphaele making impossible to not compare. Astrid et Raphaele are in the fifth season of a very sucessful series so will be very hard to equal it. The very obvious difference is in the visual of the main character Astrid, more young with a better appearence but I will not like to be in the place of the actor because the actor who plays the French Astrid is superb in the role. So to the people who like this series don't watch the original and have a enjoyable time. The main theme of the series is Autism and is very well portrait here.

This has to be one of the best detective shows I have seen in years , story line catches you and pulls you in. I have watched all 6 episodes and am now sitting praying for more . So prepare to be begging for more.

As the father of a son on the spectrum I found this show in most spot on. One or two peace's of it were a bit unbelievable of which were the flashbacks otherwise it was spot on. Where she obsessed over items and doesn't like being touched but yet hugs the DI B'a son is very plausible as someone on the spectrum can feel accepting of one person but not another. As for the premise of the show I can really see it with the obsessions that a person on the spectrum can have they don't give up until they have learned or finished what thier doing. My son learned 4 languages 2 of which he did in 7 months.and sat his final exams in secondary school (high school) and passed with honors.

On its own this is a reasonable television series but unfortunately it has to bear comparison with the original Franco Belgian series from which it is derived. At the time of writing (March 2025) Astrid et Raphaelle is available on ITVx and is the superior watch.

Maybe Patience will develop the supporting characters if it gets a second series, in A&R the support group have a far greater part to play, the backstory of the lead character is far more fleshed out and she is more socially awkward and remains so for most of the five series so far shown.

The parent version seems to have better pacing despite taking far more time to show the lives of the characters away from the investigations, maybe having to follow the story via subtitles makes me more invested in A&R than in Patience.

For those who haven't seen Astrid et Raphaelle the made for UK version, Patience, is a perfectly adequate "police procedural with a twist" and has the bonus of being set in York, a location not often appearing in crime dramas.

For those of us who have seen A&R there is a sense of disappointment with this version, none of the first six episodes differ in plot from the first six of the original and the characters don't seem to have the same chemistry between them.

Let's hope that a second series, if made, addresses some of the shortcomings.

I loved the French Series-Astrid in Paris- that this series is based on.

I watched this with some preconceived ideas-and expected it not to measure up to the Quality of the Parisienne version.

This one is different-but within 20 minutes I was enthralled- and look forward to the next series eagerly.

That will teach me to judge anything without trying it first.

All of the cast are perfect- without trying to copy the original cast.

I've binge watched the series- and look forward to binging it again.

There are fewer and fewer new series with the pull this one has for me.

All I can say is 'vive la difference!)

As a French I watched Astrid et Raphaëlle since it started and I love it. I was wondering how this adaptation would turn out. I think if you haven't watch the original one, you will probably like it better.

In the French/Belgium version, there is an authenticity in the character of Astrid (Patience), which I haven't found here.

The show does not go deep and shows the real difficulty she is facing. It stays at the surface.

Same with the relationship between the 2 characters.

I'm half Irish so I'm able to understand correctly and the culture difference is not the issue. It's really a different atmosphere.

Laura Fraser's wasted in this - in its favour it does show York (my hometown) beautifully but beyond that...

I am autistic (low support needs) and while the struggle is real, Patience's only role is to manipulate the most stereotypical autistic traits into the most otherwise unfathomable dumps of flatly-delivered exposition. It's a plot convenience to save the effort of good writing. The actress however illustrates dysregulation and meltdowns quite efficiently.

Patience's support needs are clearly high as a child - this is not the type of autism that so frequently goes undiagnosed (particularly in women) and certainly not as schizophrenia. This idea is ludicrous and that they would have condemned her as unable to function in society "ever, ever, ever" is again a very transparent device.

Within minutes of appearing on screen Bea's son proved disruptive, unable to control his impulses and demonstrated his "special interests". I wonder if he might possibly be autistic as well... "quelle surprise".

This portrayal of autism is the sort that leaves me feeling I disappoint so many - no I can't learn a language in a day, I can't count toothpicks dropped on the floor and I don't have an inexplicable knowledge of everything in the world leading me to solve murder.

Lest you should be in any doubt I did not enjoy this.

I love it. I don't care if it is, as reported, a rip-off of 'Astrid'. I haven't seen - and am unlikely ever to see - 'Astrid'. I think this show has great stories, is well-acted and gives some insight into what it might be like to be autistic. As autism is a much-misunderstood condition, I think any show that helps neurologically 'normal' ("what's so great about normal, anyway?") people to get even a small insight into autism is a good thing. But mainly, I like it because the show is entertaining! And there are not nearly enough well-made, entertaining shows being made these days. Ludwig being a notable exception. I'd put 'Patience' up there with Ludwig, personally.

I always find it interesting when new actors and actresses come to the screen and how the audience react. I am a big fan of who dunnit mystery shows and I guess that I am slightly bias to this genre.

However this series is good, so good its a shame there are only 6 episodes.

Laura Fraser, brilliant, Ella Maisy Purvis, wonderful.

The story leads with Patience, an autistic young lady who works in a criminal files room, who one day happens to get involved in a case being led by DI B Metcalf.

For me, the different episodes are easy viewing, dont drag on, even enjoyed the theme music to the series, Hope there is another series in the making.

Patience is an extremely poor remake of Astrid and Raphael, a long running French / Belgian production that has just ended its fifth series. Unlike its far superior portrayal of Astrid and her neurotypical difficulties, which are explored in much greater detail and far more sympathetically, Patience falls short of the mark in so many areas. As a person who has raised foster children who were on the autistic spectrum, Patience simply doesn't do justice to their trials and tribulations. Those wishing to watch a far more intelligent and extremely empathetic portrayal of the autistic spectrum, should search for Astrid and Raphael, as it is readily available for download or streaming, and is a sumptuous feast by comparison.

Perhaps it's unfair to compare, but I'm going to anyway. Had I not already watched all five seasons of the French series "Astrid", I may have liked this better. Sadly, this English version falls flat.

Character development is weak, and the dynamics between the main characters falls short of expectations. Patience and Astrid are both autistic, but that's as far as the comparison goes. They are on different parts of the spectrum.

Patience is high functioning, and would not attract much notice in ordinary situations. With the exception of recognizing Patience as an asset for detective work, DI Metcalf is unremarkable. There aren't the dramatic differences between the two characters that make "Astrid" amazing.

Astrid, on the other hand, is highly intelligent but social interactions and changes in routine are extremely difficult for her, and can result in excessive stimming and panic attacks. Her behaviors are glaringly atypical and attract a great deal of attention. In contrast, Raphaelle is quite boisterous. She is able to help Astrid adapt and grow, giving her the confidence to try things outside her comfort zone. Astrid is also a positive influence in Raphaelle's life.

Watching Astrid's transformation is as much a part of the story as crime solving. I can't say the same for Patience.

I've heard critics (guardian) bemoaning the preposterous storyline ...erm no one as preposterous as Agatha C and she did ok. I found it totally engaging and I've also watched the French version and this compares favourably. The first two episodes are one complete mystery and also serve to build the back stories for the major characters. This is a promising opening and I hope the show is given time to develop as the actors involved are top drawer.. It also makes a very pleasant change to get a chance to see the beautiful city of York in all its glory . Make your own mind up people and give this a watch think you will be happy you did.

After watching the first episode of the pair I was in two minds whether to bother with the second. Fair enough in one way since it was supposed to be a scene-setter, but I could have managed without five minutes of an AA session (not Alcoholics Anonymous). I did feel some sympathy for the lead character, probably having some slight autism tendences myself. But there are degrees of it, and what is autism or simply shyness and a sense of becoming overwhelmed or suffering from actute stress with physical illness are often become blurred. At least all the lead actress had to do was look inscrutable for most of the time. I suppose in essence for puzzle solving it's like Ludwig without the laughs. I too found all the smoothy sootherunner accents wildly out of place; only the chief copper made any attempt to sound at all Yorkshire. Presumably the Chief Librarian's previous posting had been in Surrey. Obviously being made after the 2020 watershed it suffers from the usual distortions. The drone shots were good, and will perhaps help bring in a few bob for the local tourist industry. As a historical aside, the luxury hotel used (for exteriors only) is exactly thus, but also the former headquarters building for the North Eastern Railway, and later British Railways (North Eastern/Eastern Region) But on the plus side, apart from the initial graphic death, the level of needless gratuitous violence was low, and an absence of swearing appreciated. Strange though how defenestration is suddenly popular with crime-writers ....or scriptwriters. So I'll persevere with it after all.

I love a crime series & having the main character as someone who's autistic is not only rare in tv & film, but it was portrayed very well & her autism was a positive characteristic. I thought the actress who played Patience was a really likeable character.

I really enjoyed the series albeit short, and showing neuro diversity in a positive light is refreshing to see & something that tv & film makers should do more.

I've not seen the original so have nothing to compare it to, but for me this was a great series - something a bit different, but a positive step for people who are neuro diverse.

I've recommened this to my autistic daughter, but let's have another series of Patience please!

Definitely watchable, mostly competent remake of Astrid, and on the balance of things (including mostly positive reactions from neurodivergent viewers) this show doesn't fall under court-martialable offense (unlike, say, Art Detectives). Cast is solid, and copy-pasting - sorry, writing - is adequate. So if you object to subtitles, this show is quite good.

My biggest peeve with this attempt is the amount of work put in by the actor playing Patience. Astrid is a fully fleshed out character, with a lot of physical acting put in place for us, the neurotypical viewers, as a hyper-realistic performance - so that the word "autistic" doesn't have to be banged around constantly, or the struggles perpetually verbalized. Patience is a sketch, at the level of off-off-off Broadway throwaway actor, cosplaying patient symptoms for medical students.

"Patience" is a nice addition to Britains many great crime dramas. Set in beautiful York with the magnificent York Minster in North Yorkshire, England and in Antwerp, Belgium. The 6 episodes are good original stories, not rehashed plots from other crime dramas.

The cast is great from Mark Benton, Adrian Rawlins and Laura Fraser to the youngest cast members Laura Purvis as Patience and Maxwell Whitelock as Alfie. The dialog is natural and believable.

"Patience" was taken from the French-Belgian TV series "Astrid et Raphaelle". The new American series "High Potential" is also taken from a French TV series "HPI". It's common for producers to steal or franchise series from Europe or America or Asia... The recently ended series "The Good Doctor" was originally a South Korean series.

I watched this without the benefit of having watched a French production, which many reviewers refer to and employ to lessen the quality of this series. In my view this production or reproduction stands on its own feet. The plots are not exactly credible, whether in French or English, but I particularly enjoyed seeing York townhood streets lanes and minster. Filming acting and characterisation were all good enough, not great but very acceptable. The autistic behavioural characterisation was ok, but slightly lacking in conviction from my experience.

In summary the plots were the weak point, but the series was agreeable overall - a 7+ but by no means and 8.

Unfortunately this show just does not live up to expectations.

The British scrpit writers, in thier adaptation, have completely missed the mark. They have just copied the original story line, but dumbed down the title roles character leaving poor newcomer Ella Maisy Purvis with nothing meaty or interesting to offer.

Sara Mortensen who plays Astrid in the original French version of this show is exceptional in her take on high functioning autism, the lead characters are fascinating and draw you in with their onscreen chemistry.

Laura Fraser is no Ralphaelle and this show had me switching off after 10 minutes.

I am writing this after Bingewatching the first series over 2 days.

I knew it was coming and bingewatched the first 3 series of the original show last week which might not have been the right thing to do as a great deal of this has been copied but I then felt angry when things weren't the same.

I have watched a lot of Walter Presents shows that have been translated by Eagle Eye Drama and, all too often, the translated versions are poor substitutes (Before We Die, Suspect) but there have been exceptions where the original was so good they couldn't cock it up (Professor T, The Couple Next Door) and, on the whole, despite the limited budget and filming in Belgium, this falls into that category.

6*46 minute episodes just weren't enough.

Season 2 soon please.