Fans of gripping crime dramas like Vera and Death in Paradise are in for a treat. A beloved series hailed as 'the best series ever' is now streaming free on ITVX, and viewers are calling it 'addicting'.
What is Rosemary & Thyme?
Rosemary & Thyme is a cosy crime series starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris. Originally airing over 20 years ago, the show has found new life on ITVX, captivating a fresh audience. The programme centres on two passionate gardeners: Laura Thyme (Pam Ferris), a former police officer, and Rosemary Boxer (Felicity Kendal), a plant pathology doctor and former horticulture lecturer. Their first meeting occurs while investigating diseased trees, leading them to uncover something far more sinister. After solving the case together, they form a friendship and continue to solve mysteries linked to their horticultural work.
Why Fans Love It
The series launched in 2003, with a second series in 2004 and a third in 2005. Although it was cancelled, remaining episodes aired in 2006 and 2007. Fans have been effusive in their praise. One viewer on IMDb.com called it 'the best series ever', adding, 'I wish there were 100 more episodes.' Another described it as 'just plain fun', while a different fan said they were 'devastated' by its cancellation, pleading for more episodes.
A viewer remarked: 'If you enjoy good murder mysteries with a dash of clever fun, then this is a must for you to check out.' Another impressed fan said: 'This show is addicting. It's got everything you could possibly want: good scripts, drama, adventure, comedy, top notch guest stars, eccentric characters, beautiful locations, and great acting.'
One fan compared it to classics: 'Of course I have grown up on Inspector Morse, Touch of Frost and Midsummer Murders, but Rosemary and Thyme so deserves to be up there with them.' Another noted: 'I was highly entertained by this programme... the fact that they were gardeners was a unique hook that gave them reasonable access to the nooks and crannies of the parks and residences they were investigating, as well as a somewhat plausible excuse for stumbling over so many bodies.'
Rosemary & Thyme is available to stream now on ITVX.
