Fans of detective dramas and mystery series are being urged to watch 'one of the best' detective shows around. Premiering on Prime Video in 2022 with four murder mysteries, the miniseries stars Alfred Molina as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec police force.
Comparisons to Midsomer Murders
The series has been compared to the hit detective series Midsomer Murders. One fan wrote: 'Very well done, not overdone. One of those great shows like Midsomer Murders. You can't stop watching, addictive for the binge watcher.' Another added: 'I hope the show will continue as long as Midsomer Murders has.'
Plot and Adaptation
The mystery series, titled Three Pines, is based on the novels by Louise Penny. It follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as he investigates a spate of murders in a seemingly idyllic village in Canada, discovering long-buried secrets and facing ghosts from his own past. The series was adapted from the 18-book novel series, with fans praising Molina for his embodiment of the fictional detective.
Critical Acclaim and Awards
Three Pines was nominated for two Directors Guild of Canada awards. Fans have taken to IMDb to share their thoughts. One fan hailed it 'magnificent', adding: 'Oh my goodness, what a treat! After five minutes, I was totally enthralled and in love with the adorable Gamache. Beautifully filmed and performed.' Another commented: 'Amazing on all fronts. This show is truly one of the best I have ever seen.'
Alfred Molina on His Character
Molina previously spoke about what made his character special, sharing: 'I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but his superpower is empathy. Not just his willingness to empathise, but his desire to empathise, his need to understand and see a point of view that may not be his own. I think that's what makes him kind of special as a detective, he has a moral standard about how he won't carry a gun, even though it's standard issue for Canadian police.'
Availability
Three Pines is available to stream on Prime Video. TV lovers can get 30 days' free access to Prime Video by signing up to Amazon Prime. Variety said the TV adaptation did 'justice to the best-selling novels on which they're based'.
