I have not seen any other Maigret's before but was curious. I have also not read the book this was based on so I can't judge if the wife was of the "wrong" temperament or if Maigret wasn't tall enough, of which others seem to be bothered. I would like to know how closely the plot sticks to original story, because it is *very* mid-century, Freudian, clichéd stereotypes, which had me rolling my eyes a bit in 2022. Perhaps pick a book that is not so dated if you are doing a remake?
I never had any doubt Rowan Atkinson would be capable of a serious role. He is well supported by the rest of the cast. However I couldn't help thinking about half an hour could be cut out. At this point, the slow, quiet, melancholy detective show trope is so overdone. It really requires a script that is a little smarter with the details to be excellent. I'll definitely watch another episode. I'm just not sure I'm seeing the real Maigret. Everything was so restrained and stoic, I can't help but feel the character of the show is far more British than French.
I never had any doubt Rowan Atkinson would be capable of a serious role. He is well supported by the rest of the cast. However I couldn't help thinking about half an hour could be cut out. At this point, the slow, quiet, melancholy detective show trope is so overdone. It really requires a script that is a little smarter with the details to be excellent. I'll definitely watch another episode. I'm just not sure I'm seeing the real Maigret. Everything was so restrained and stoic, I can't help but feel the character of the show is far more British than French.