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I guess it shouldn't matter but I am used to French speaking people speaking English with a French accent a la Poirot. But here, they all speak with all Tyler's of strong British accents. Yet, an Italian dude in the first episode spoke English with a heavy Italian accent. Maybe just slightly bothersome.?

As for the rest of the show, the storyline is entertaining. The location shots make you want to go to Provence! I thought it was well acted. Personally, I always enjoy watching Nancy Carroll. Patricia Hodge is also entertaining. In the first episode, I kept being reminded of Miranda's mother. I also liked the tough lady approach of the Helene character.

It's not a gritty drama filled with blood and cool characters dropping F-bombs all over the place. Let's call it sophisticated and upscale. I was just a little disappointed that this had to have the obligatory backstory tragedies of the lead character and his girl friend.

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!!