Despite a promising first episode with some nice French flavour, it went sour on me after that. Although the relationship between the two main cops started off nicely and with authentic, it veered off in the next episodes into a weird mix of yelling, disrespectful behaviour and totally craziness that just didn't fit this show. Despite some great period details like the cars, certain costumes and certain 'types', far too many modern bits were present and spoiled the look and feel overall. There was, too often, far too much silliness, farce and scenarios that were more suited to pantomime or Jerry Lewis-type films. I enjoy subtle and seamless wit and humour like in the excellent Poirot/Suchet productions of Christie's stories, but these just went over-the-top. It's candy for the eyes and senses, but the characters overwhelming music and unbelievable things that occurred just don't do this writer justice. Agatha Christie's stories are for thinkers but this series appeals more to those who like physical 'comedy' more than real crime stories. A shame really, as there is wasted talent here and high production value but little of real substance or depth, especially of the characters, who became evermore schizophrenic.
Les petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie
(2009–2024)
Was hoping for more substance and less 'farce'
29 November 2023