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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Mild language, little violence in cozy detective drama.
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Maigret
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What's the Story?
MAIGRET follows Chief Inspector Jules Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright) and his team, La Crim—the serious crime unit—as they solve crimes in Paris. Maigret and his wife, Louise (Stefanie Martini), are trying to have their first child, and the detective must manage his anxiety over becoming a father while pursuing justice for complex cases under the watchful eye of Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel (Nathalie Armin). Will he be able to juggle it all?
Is It Any Good?
The Masterpiece banner implies a certain level of quality in mystery series, and this entry is a reminder that a show doesn't necessarily need to be utterly unique to be satisfying. Built for both casual viewers and mystery hounds, Maigret sets itself apart in subtle ways—Maigret's healthy relationship with his wife, for example, or his empathy for the criminal class. Overall, Maigret feels expressly built to deliver a nuts-and-bolts procedural whodunnit, which it does with satisfying precision. Expecting anything more would be a stretch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about mysteries. What makes a good mystery show? When is a whodunnit most satisfying? What type of mysteries does Maigret present?
What is unique about Maigret? How does he compare to other detective characters? What are his values? How does he go about solving crimes?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 5, 2025
- Cast : Benjamin Wainwright , Stefanie Martini
- Network : PBS
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Book Characters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 27, 2025
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