Maigret on Prime Video
Maigret on Prime Video – In Maigret, George Simenon’s intrepid Inspector is reimagined for a new era, setting this series and its leading detective apart from its many, many predecessors.
An admittedly bold but understandable choice, PBS Masterpiece’s six-episode Maigret pushes Patrick Harbinson’s interpretation of Inspector Jules Maigret into the 21st century for the first time, complete with cell phones, influencers, and YouTube amid the usual murders, robberies, and arrests.
Storyline for Maigret on Prime Video
Based on the character created by Georges Seminole in 1931, Jules Maigret is a fictional Parisian chief inspector.
And throughout Seminole’s life, about 75 books were written with multiple short stories, selling more than 800 million copies in more than 50 languages.
To give you some context, that makes it the second best-selling detective series ever, behind Sherlock Holmes.
Maigret is gentler in its approach to detective work.
But it doesn’t hide away from the dark nature of said crimes that Jules and the gang are investigating.
Those are still present and guild the cases this police department gets.
But the lack of this persistent sense of urgency, as if they don’t solve the case now everything will collapse, allows Maigret to have his humanity explored in a way that feels compassionate and understanding while still getting the job done.
Episodes of Maigret on Prime Video
S1.E1
The Lazy Burglar – Part One
Maigret investigates Paris bank robberies. He turns his attention to the murder of a burglar, Honoré Cuendet, until the robbers strike again.
Episodes of Maigret on Prime Video S1.E2
The Lazy Burglar – Part Two
Maigret anticipates the robbers’ next move and gets the chance to confront Cuendet’s killers. But, the robbers have a larger master plan.
S1.E3
Maigret’s Failure – Part One
The team is interrupted when Maigret is ordered to investigate death threats received by a billionaire businessman, Ferdinand Fumal.
Episodes of Maigret on Prime Video S1.E4
Maigret’s Failure – Part Two
As Maigret reels from regret, he suffers a blow in his personal life. Maigret digs into Fumal’s life in order to understand him better.
S1.E5
Maigret Comes Home – Part One
A student is stabbed to death in the street. Maigret digs into the killer’s psychology. Countess Sophie calls, fearing for her life.
Episodes of Maigret on Prime Video S1.E6
Maigret Comes Home – Part Two
Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre as Maigret digs into secrets. Back in Paris, Maigret’s talks with the killer have terrifying consequences.
