We thoroughly enjoyed all the episodes.
The 'patron', César Wagner, is weirdly hypochondriac but eminently humane and, often, very amusing. His relationship with the female pathologist, who appears in every episode, closely resembles that of Det. Mike Shepherd and pathologist Gina in the NZ drama, Brokenwood: in each, he wants friendship, she wants more.
The detective apparently carries an illustrious surname in Strasbourg, his ancestors being well-known in several domains, while his mother is the current mayor. She plots to advance her son's career, often to his annoyance. The city looks attractive. One episode involves the Europena Court Of Human Rights, another Strasbourg's Nazi-entangled role in the 1939-45 war.
The subordinate characters are all well portrayed and memorable. I can't agree the plots are complicated; a French speaker, I still run back over any point I don't twig at first.
I hope C4 will buy all subsequent series: they have a habit of disappointing in that regard.
The 'patron', César Wagner, is weirdly hypochondriac but eminently humane and, often, very amusing. His relationship with the female pathologist, who appears in every episode, closely resembles that of Det. Mike Shepherd and pathologist Gina in the NZ drama, Brokenwood: in each, he wants friendship, she wants more.
The detective apparently carries an illustrious surname in Strasbourg, his ancestors being well-known in several domains, while his mother is the current mayor. She plots to advance her son's career, often to his annoyance. The city looks attractive. One episode involves the Europena Court Of Human Rights, another Strasbourg's Nazi-entangled role in the 1939-45 war.
The subordinate characters are all well portrayed and memorable. I can't agree the plots are complicated; a French speaker, I still run back over any point I don't twig at first.
I hope C4 will buy all subsequent series: they have a habit of disappointing in that regard.
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