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Balthazar is tall, athletic, really fit- I mean a real 6 pack- slim and compact muscles. Ruggedly Handsome, in that Alpha Male way; not cookie cutter. Reminds me of young Jean-Paul Belmondo , which is the best. Not a baby boy. Yes, I am very taken with him. The woman Chief Inspector, good at her job, works well with B., is married, some sexual tension.

Balthazar is a Paris Coroner and is out in the field with Police Detectives investing crimes, confronting criminals. The French have their own way of doing things- but I doubt this is realistic. when there is a crime investigation a Judge Magistrate is assigned to run the case; including evaluating evidence. It is rather efficient because the case is set up for prosecution, and all Court Orders originate from the supervising Judge. He doesn't take it to court- and is neutral like a Judge. Occasionally, more in S#2 the Captain is speaking to M. Prosecuteur, informing or getting permission, like warrant to search Magistrates from what I see in other French Police, like Spirals, are much more hands on.

The other thing is, that Balthazar's wife was murdered, 12 years earlier- not a spoiler, and the killer is never found. He talks to the dead (he knows, it's a conscious dialogue) . Is obsessed with his wife, and finding her killer- O.K. but they spend too much screen time on this; the 2 of them chatting, yes, it's him talking to himself, so it says what he is thinking, but still. He knows it's he who is creating her. it get's tiresome. We know, we get it. This is a drama after all. BTW- B. is very lively and has many girlfriends. season 2- I think they went off the rails the last 4 episode (10 in all); He is speaking more to dead victims, yes he knows it's his imagination, at first. I won't say, but I don't like it. A cliff hanger-

There is a season 3- Sometimes they do stupid things, which ruins the reality. small- it's action in a scene. B. grabs a crowbar to open a car trunk (a victim might be in it) the front driver's side door is open; this car is one that the lift up back is not separate from the back seat Hello, there is an open trunk switch. I don't like their choice of music most of the time, and often it's too loud. not always.

Great series.Good cases.This serie focus not only on the cases but in the personal life of the characters.That was intresting in the fisrt season.It keeps you in the second season mostly because cause the flirt of baltha and helene but the 3 season is a joke.This season is a mess.Seems like they had preassure to write new episodes or they care about something else.Baltha personal(erotic) life is a joke the cases have not the same interest and our big case that last 3 seasons finaly has no intrerest at all...So season1 its 9 season2 its 9+ and season3 is 6.At this point i don't understand why i have to watch season4... Too bad it start so well...

Our whole family of mystery buffs voted the French production Balthazar to have the finest quality writing, production values, acting, and each mystery construction, to be the finest on American TV even though we need to use subtitles. We are glued to the episodes for the full hour (approx) it is on. Clever, intelligent, no police woman needing to prove herself, no plots that anybody can figure out in their sleep, and a Holmes-Like doctor who doesn't play stupid or obvious. The surprise twists within each episode are smooth and so superior to the U.S.detective / forensic adventure shows on our networks, we can't wait for more episodes to appear on the Acorn Service.

Sub titles have never bothered me so there was nothing stopping me from pursuing this series to its' current, and hopefully, temporary conclusion. The main character is witty, intelligent, charming and at times can be a bit jarring but his relationships with others are unique, complex, intriguing and charming. His evolution from being a victim from his wife's murder to his supposed liberation is a challenging if not a painful one. The supporting cast is also quite special. Captain Bach, the police detective who tries her best to be professional and serious is no match for Balthazars charm and wit. His forensic assistants are entertaining with their love/hate relationship and the popping in and out of his dead wife is an endearing and sometimes pleasant appearance. I hope that a fourth and even a fifth season are added.

Engaging French who-done-it with intelligent plot twists & dialog. Setting & cinematography add to the watch ability not far down the list below the main characters. Subtitles couldn't scare me away!

We watched both series on Acorn TV and its probably the best show we have watched over the lockdown. At first it was hard to watch the forensic and mortuary scenes, but the clever, quick paced stories, Balthazar's character, and the french themes, lifestyles and scenery grew on us. (We love France, Paris, etc so that helps too). There certainly were a few bizarre murders and some weaker moments, but in the end I would say it's a favorite of ours and we can't wait for Season 3.

It would be nice if writers could actually present forensics as intelligent without having to rely on the usual hooks such as a not legal romance with a detective tainting his independent evidentiary role. Usual added hooks of bizarre behavior, and/or personal issues.

The open chest prosthetic with the spewing of a list of medical terms like an auctioneer - all very fake. Joins Bäckström, Brokenwood, The Night, Professor T, The Alienist, Shakespeare & Hathaway all with poor, improbable forensics. More believable forensics to be found in Wisting, Bloodlands, Halifax: Retribution, Spiral season 7, and Traces.

I gave season 1 a 2 rating; season 2 a 1 rating, and this season a 3 rating because the ending (although very improbable) has hopefully brought it all to a close.

This is among the best ACORN has to offer. Clever, suspenseful, funny and with just the right amount of sexual tension. Balthazar kinda reminds me of Kramer from Seinfeld....haha

Very unrealistic & fake observational & deductive conclusions. Very verbatim reciting of script. Seems to be a pattern recently in new series trying to outdo Sherlock. Half of the time is spent on self promoting narcissism based on physical looks & subsequent romantic trysts. Also bizarre hallucinations of the dead talking to him. Huh!

Murders are by the usual least expected.

Doctor Balthazar is quite a self-absorbed man, but not without charm. His companion Capitain Bach is sexy and lovely and smart woman. Often they have problem working together. And the best thing about this series is that they dont fall in love with each other. Not yet. It can be a bit sentimental even in the medical examiners room among the dead corpses, but the writers and the directing never let it be too long. The backstory with Balthazars dead wife and him talking to her is flawless, and that actress is rally good.

Positive: Extra star for repeated scenes sticking a metal thermometer tube probe though a corpse's ear into brain to measure temperature & therefore approximate time of death. Negatives: The use of prosthetics was the main drama event, and they were so cheaply made it bordered on laughable, e.g. neck slash prosthetic looked fake & obviously placed over neck. The other three hooks were our pathologist's supposed joking behavior at murder scenes; his not very believable pulling crime scene details out of nowhere, and his imaginary talking to the dead which came across as bizarre. Very predictable plot of least expected (usually seen early on) is the guilty one. Quick, cheap confessional denouement at the end. Oh, and his egocentric driven desire to talk about & show off his body.

...am now well into Season 3 The humor is terrific, characters superb, forensics quite interesting. A very entertaining 50minutes or so each time.

France enjoyed so much the TV series "Forever" (2014) that they wanted to make their own version - enter "Balthazar".

I loved everything about this series but the main character. Balthazar (Tomer Sisley) is great at the technical aspects of his work but his oversized ego is a bit TOO much for me. I mean asking your partner to compliment your work and sharing your fountain of useless (to the average person) knowledge instead of just saying what needs to be said. Yeah, the guy has some serious emotional problems but his partner, Police Inspector Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles) has personal problems of her own but she doesn't need to draw attention to herself by showing off a new pair of shoes or driving an airboat to a crime scene. The stories are interesting and timely and the conversations with the dead in the morgue offer insight and backstory into both the crimes and Balthazar himself. Of course, Balthazar's ego won't allow him to listen to the advice he's receiving regarding his own personal relationship with the smart and funny Lise (Pauline Cheviller). I'm not sure if there will be a series 3 so I may never know if my understanding of the ending of Episode 16 is saying what I think it is.

"Balthazar" is instantly likeable and engaging because it takes serious, sometimes depressing material and treats it in a down to earth, humanistic manner.

This is embodied in the lager than life figure of Raphaël Balthazar (Tomer Sisley) a charming, eccentric, lead forensic pathologist with a broken heart. A man who has a murder mystery of his own to solve, in addition to those that come up each episode.

Its an intelligently written, well acted series, with a real depth of characterisation that I don't see often. These are real people who use humour to lighten the grim work they face, who have character quirks, flaws and not always perfect relationships.

Definitely one to watch if you like "quality" European crime drama.

Note: season two is not as good as season one and regrettably there's a dash of woke nonsense I personally could have done without.

7/10.

I should listen to other reviews and quit before season 4 of this otherwise great crime show. I miss the other head of police and the season 4 one is just a little girl carrying no authority who should not have been cast. Nonetheless I am going to try and muddle through the season. The stories are still suspenseful whodunits. It was a find to get this show overall because the stories are interesting some unique and I liked all the characters until this new police chief - she is an incompetent young girl not deserving of her excellent woman predecessor characters chair. Unlike others, I like the main character. I do recommend this to those who check reviews before watching.

A must watch. Be patient since you have to read the subtitles but the characters and acting are amazing. I hear Season 2 is airing in France. Can't wait until it hits the U.S.

Horrible! Where was the funny, energetic Balthazar? Here we have a loser, crybaby.character. What a disappointment!!! Why didn't you continue with smiling, adventurous Balthazar. If you don't have more ideas you must.stop, you cannot.overturn a winning series...

There better be a 4th season. I'd actually watch it just to admire the beautiful Philypa Phoenix. Simply gorgeous!