Agatha Raisin on Acorn TV - Miss Marple for the 21st Century If you are a Brit telly addict like me, you’ll know full well that sleepy, picturesque English villages are a veritable hot hub of mystery and murder. Given that Midsomer has a higher homicide rate than downtown Chicago, it’s no surprise to discover that another fictional hamlet, Carsley, is the new crime capital of the Cotswolds. But only since Agatha Raisin set up shop, of course. As a fan of detective shows, I must admit to really enjoying the wonderful Ashley Jensen in this quirky crime series, which has a refreshing dash of comedy too. With a subtle nod to the queen of mystery Agatha Christie, Ms Raisin is a bit of a modern-day Miss Marple, twenty-something years younger with fab hair, fab lipstick, fab outfits, fab shoes and even more fab handbags. Agatha Raisin is a PR exec who, in true Escape to the Country style, quits her high-flying career and glam London lifestyle for early retirement and relocation to rural bliss. Once amongst the cute cottages, country pubs, cream teas and church fetes, Agatha befriends an eclectic collection of characters including eccentric villagers, the vicar and his wife and a rather charming aristocratic lord of the manor. She soon becomes an amateur sleuth solving murder mysteries that unfold around the annual quiche-making contest, rambler associations, bell-ringing groups and of course the WI, to name just a few. The gentle humor, occasional slapstick and gorgeous scenery reminds me of Death in Paradise (minus the sun, sand and Caribbean Sea, of course). It’s all a bit camp, as sassy Aggie and her chums investigate mischief, mayhem and murder in a street-wise-savvy sort of way.
Agatha Raisin is a contemporary, witty whodunnit series that doesn’t take itself too seriously. And that’s probably why I like it. Agatha Raisin (series 1-3) is streaming exclusively on Acorn TV.
5 Comments
8/3/2020 03:25:09 pm
Great review one of my favorite British shows based on the series of books by Mk Beacon .
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Angie Smythe
8/3/2020 06:47:07 pm
Totally agree - Agatha is fabulous!! Loved your review too - spot on.
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John B
8/7/2020 08:55:15 am
Been thinking of getting Acorn - now we know that Agatha is on, my wife will make me sign up for sure! We both love Aggie. Thanks for letting us know.
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Sue Jones
8/7/2020 09:04:22 am
I really enjoyed the first 2 seasons of this on PBS. I didn't even know there was a season 3. Thanks for the heads up. i will look for it on acorn.
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Trudy
8/30/2020 09:45:38 am
I love Agatha. Didn't know there was another series. Thnaks for the heads up.
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