Maigret

Police procedurals from England are in a completely different universe from those made by US producers. These shows are cerebral, gripping, original, have brilliant dialog, impeccable acting, and are gorgeously filmed. Shows like this period piece manage to capture the atmosphere and times they're portraying with amazing precision. And Maigret as portrayed by the brilliant Rowan Atkinson, is a tour de force. We know Atkinson from his bumbling, hilarious Mr. Bean. The sensitivity and gravitas Atkinson displays is a testament to his amazing range as an actor and I'm thrilled to see him playing 180 degrees opposite Mr. Bean.

Why is it that we continue to see the same recycled crap from US producers. Not even the endless regurgitation from the Law and Order and NCIS franchises can hold a candle to any number of English police shows. Go back to Prime Suspect up to Vera and Shetland and you wonder how it is US producers can't create such shows despite their exaggerated plots and gratuitous violence.

Web Series Review: Maigret ( pronounced May-Gray) streaming on BBC Player!!

Set in the 1950s , this series tells us about the adventures of Inspector Maigret, a famous French Detective & his extraordinary ( sometimes off the book) crime solving methods.

Rowan Atkinson as the calm and sombre protagonist... I couldn't believe it at first!! But trust me , he gets into the skin of the character so seamlessly that u will forget for a moment , that he is the same guy who has played the character of the bumbling Mr Bean in the past . Hats off to him for his brilliant portrayal of the legendary sleuth !!

This is a period crime drama and great care has been taken to recreate the ambience of France in the 50's. Well done indeed 👍!! As for Maigret, apart from his crime solving skills his soft , emotional and caring personality stands out the most setting him apart from most of the detectives of that era.

This series has 2 seasons with 2 episodes with each ep having a runtime of 1.5 hrs. Grt watch !! Highly recommended!! 👌👌

Going with 4/5 for this one .. Adios 🙂!!

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Thanks to Britbox, I just discovered this fabulous series. I've only been familiar with Rowan Atkinson's comedic roles until his interesting turn in Love Actually. While I'm sad to know there were only 4 episodes of this incarnation of Maigret it is so worth the time. Amazing cast! And the phenomenal Lucy Cohu is such a perfect counterpoint to Atkinson as his wife. I know television in the UK will frequently continue shows after several years hiatus; this one deserves such a chance.

To see Rowan Atkinson in a serious role was welcomed & this show was perfect to display his talents aside from comedy. I just wish there was more episodes or some specials. I put off the last episode just because I didn't want it to end. I'm not a huge fan of crime dramas but this one takes you in & grab your attention till the very end.

Perfect cast. Great Stories. Great novels. Like David Suchet is Poirot, Rowan Atkinson is Maigret ... This must be renewed. If it isn't it's a crime. The production is excellent ...