Murder in Provence is another terrific Cozy Mystery television series. The series is being broadcast on BritBox, and stars Endeavor‘s Roger Allam and Father Brown‘s Nancy Carroll. They are terrific together – he’s a sort of investigating judge (Chief Magistrate) and she’s a police consultant. They are partners – both in solving crimes and in love. Keala Settle stars as a detective, and Rumpole of the Bailey‘s Phyllida Erskine-Brown as Carroll’s very opinionated mom. All of them are terrific!
This is another series with beautiful scenery. We get to enjoy “city architecture” and lovely countryside. I enjoyed both the plots and writing, and am already awaiting the second season.
Some people may object to very-British actors with very-British accents playing very-French characters. That does not bother me at all. (Murder in Provence is, after all, a fictitious television mystery show, not a documentary!) Another thing that I can overlook is some of the language… The mystery plots unfold at a leisurely, enjoyable pace, with two over-fifty sleuths. As I said it’s a Cozy Mystery Series.
Murder in Provence is based on the Verlague and Bonnet Provencal Mystery Series by M.L. Longworth. The first book in that series is Death at the Chateau Bremont. I haven’t tried this series, but the shows sure do make me want to try it! The shows are a great introduction to Longworth’s series.
The TV series is available on Britbox.
I recommend this Cozy Mystery television series.
Also, if you’re interested in taking a look at some other good mystery shows, make sure to go to my Cozy Mystery TV and Movies page.
Patti Berg says
My husband and I fell in love with Murder in Provence. What a wonderful show, made even better by Roger Allam’s presence. We had just finished binge-watching Endeavour and were thrilled to see more of Inspector Thursday. The acting is spot-on, the scenery beautiful, the architecture divine, the mystery perfect, and the romance between the two main characters just the right touch! I just wish there were more than 3 episodes! Looking forward to another season!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Patti, I certainly hope there will be more eventually!
Marcia says
Book are great. Take the time to read them
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Marcie, I certainly hope to do so at some point!
Judith says
Waiting for Season 2!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Judith, I certainly hope we get another!
Susan Reis says
I love the Murder on Provence series both on TV and the audio version of the books. I am waiting not-so-patiently for the second TV season. The audio books are much more French than the TV and it makes listening wonderful. It’s still in English, but lots of French accents.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan, it sounds like the audio books might be a great way to try the books out!
Nancy says
Thanks for the info. I look forward to watching this series. I enjoyed Nancy Carroll’s acting in Father Brown. I like British mystery series in books and on TV.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Nancy, I love British TV series as well!
Christina Pereira says
I loved the series. But Nancy Carroll is only 48!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Christina, well, ok, fair enough!
Susan Surles says
Actually the books and the TV show are very different. I actually have read them and the one isn’t really a good introduction to the other. But I do like them both.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan, well, different could still be good, so I’ll try to find the time to squeeze them into my schedule at some point!
Susan Kimmet says
I agree, we have been enjoying this series! It’s fun to travel while enjoying the show, and we appreciate the quality of the acting.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan, it’s definitely great!
Abbi Williams says
Please tell me Season 2 is in the works!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Abbi, unfortunately, I haven’t seen any news of a second season.
Ron M. says
As you wrote, Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll are terrific together in this series. It’s very well written with great production. The show is not cheesy. I’m always hoping they’ll make more.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ron, I hope so as well!
Trish says
I have Brit Box, and have seen this series , it is great.
Just wish they would do more.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Trish, I hope so as well!
SJ says
We binge-watched the series and are eagerly awaiting more episodes.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
SJ, I certainly hope they make more!
LynnK says
I LOVE Murder In Provence! Great acting and beautiful scenery, along with interesting storylines.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lynn, it’s definitely great!
CJL says
I love these shows too! Seeing the towns, countryside, and architecture from different places has inspired another overseas trip for me.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
CJL, I’d certainly love to see Europe as well, some time…
M l Morrison says
Love the series!! Can’t wait for another season
Danna - cozy mystery list says
M I, I hope that we get one eventually!
Trish Castro says
I LOVE this series! An excellent recommendation. I’m hoping for a second season, soon! Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll are so *good* together.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Trish, I hope for another season as well!
Janer says
I also love this show when it first came out. Highly recommend it.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Janet, it’s definitely worth watching!
Kathy says
Wish there could be more than one season
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kathy, I hope we get another at some point!
Lisa says
I absolutely adored this series. The scenery is stunning, the music and obviously the entire cast and mysteries are fun. I wish the powers that be had ordered season 2.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lisa, I hope another season gets put out sooner or later as well!
Crystal says
I love this show. Both lead actors are terrific. I enjoy Nancy Carroll in Father Brown, too.
Am awaiting season 2!!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Crystal, I’m hopeful we get one as well!
Valerie Nae Johnson says
This is a beautifully portrayed and very well acted series! I am still ANXIOUSLY awaiting season 2! Any idea when a season 2 will be available in the States?
THE PROGRAM IS FANTASTIC!!!!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Valerie, unfortunately, I have no idea! I certainly hope for a season 2 as well, though.
Peggy says
I have not seen the series but I have read all the books and highly recommend them. There are 10 so far. Each is well written with interesting and well structured murder solving story. The main character, Verlaque, is likable. The setting in Aix-en-Provence is described so vividly I feel as though I have visited there. Great series!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Peggy, thanks for the recommendation! I do really need to get around to trying this book series.
Lynnt says
I was in Aix-en-Provence last September. It was a beautiful city. I recognize some of the buildings in the downtown area from the tv show. One of their opening photos of the city almost matches one I took on the phone. It seemed a different way of life with the cafes grouped outside in centers. If you hadn’t eaten by 2:30 PM, you had to wait for evening for dinner. Restaurants closed. It is an University town and is vibrant. My mind goes back their often , thinking about my visit to the town with my sister last year.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lynnt, that definitely sounds like a very different way of life than I’m used to here in the States!
Suzanne J Rogers says
Oh my gosh, I love the series! Roger Allam has become a favorite for me and of course Nancy Carroll…LOVED her in Father Brown and those clothes! Yummy!
So hoping for a season 2.