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mokryna Sat 02-Jul-22 18:44:28

BBC 4 Tonight 9pm Something good to watch.

mokryna Wed 06-Jul-22 20:57:07

I am going to wait on what Deedaa reports back on the last two books, after she has read them as I feel so let down. The blurb doesn’t seem that bright.

nadateturbe Wed 06-Jul-22 14:39:12

Just watched. Very disappointing last episode and I don't think I like him any more. What a way to behave.

MrsKen33 Mon 04-Jul-22 04:56:23

Well shall I bother to watch it now I know the end, probably. But I liked ‘The Young Montalbano’ better. I find them all just a touch juvenile with that slap stick stuff. The policeman who can never get in the door properly. Best bit is the scenery.

Floradora9 Sun 03-Jul-22 21:30:45

Do read the books they are so much better than the TV version.

sandy2 Sun 03-Jul-22 08:02:37

I love Montalbano normally but what a stupid story line to finish on nd so out of character for Salvo

Marydoll Sun 03-Jul-22 07:37:45

I was going to post a reminder at the beginning, No spoilers, please, since we planned to tape it.
However, I couldn't wait to watch it! ?.

I have to say, I always had a soft spot for Ingrid, and her car even more so!

Esspee Sun 03-Jul-22 07:26:59

tidyskatemum

So disappointing! I never liked Livia - thought life for Montalbano would have been much more fun with Ingrid - but to dump her with a phone call for someone he'd hardly met who was almost young enough to be his granddaughter???? Ruined the whole thing for me.

FGS tidyskatemum why spoil it for everyone? Absolutely appalling manners.

tidyskatemum Sat 02-Jul-22 23:39:53

So disappointing! I never liked Livia - thought life for Montalbano would have been much more fun with Ingrid - but to dump her with a phone call for someone he'd hardly met who was almost young enough to be his granddaughter???? Ruined the whole thing for me.

Deedaa Sat 02-Jul-22 23:33:41

Well now I'm going to have to read the final two books to find out if this is really the end for Salvo and Livia.

Marydoll Sat 02-Jul-22 23:12:09

I think it may have been a different scriptwriter.
Salvo, certainly wasn't his usual self.

Witzend Sat 02-Jul-22 23:08:06

Poor Livia! ?

Deedaa Sat 02-Jul-22 23:02:58

There are two more books after this one but apparently there are no plans to film them.

mokryna Sat 02-Jul-22 23:02:41

So disappointed after 20 years just dumped on a phone call. It didn’t portray the strong character I used to liked.

nadateturbe Sat 02-Jul-22 23:01:37

Final episode.

Esspee Sat 02-Jul-22 22:55:00

Final series or final episode?

silverlining48 Sat 02-Jul-22 21:31:02

Oh yes I am afraid so, that’s what I read.

mokryna Sat 02-Jul-22 21:02:28

Oh no!

mokryna Sat 02-Jul-22 21:00:55

* silverlining48*
Final one ?

nadateturbe Sat 02-Jul-22 19:51:34

Me too Grandmabatty. I miss him.

Marydoll Sat 02-Jul-22 19:48:01

Grandmabatty

Marydoll ???. I actually find Inspector Montalbano very attractive for a wee bald Sicilian with bandy legs.

So does my friend. I can't understand it, to be honest. ?

Grandmabatty Sat 02-Jul-22 19:26:17

Marydoll ???. I actually find Inspector Montalbano very attractive for a wee bald Sicilian with bandy legs.

Margiknot Sat 02-Jul-22 19:15:34

Oh- thanks mokryna for the heads up-I’m reading some of the books ( translated into English) at present.

Marydoll Sat 02-Jul-22 19:05:24

Grandmabatty

I love Inspector Montalbano. Marydoll it's isn't Korean ?

So funny!!! I of course do not need subtitles for this! wink

Anyway Grandmabatty, I have moved on to Turkish dramas and am almost fluent in Turkish! I only watch them to develop my foreign language skills.
If you believe that, you will believe anything! ?

silverlining48 Sat 02-Jul-22 19:02:05

Final one I think.

Grandmabatty Sat 02-Jul-22 19:00:21

I love Inspector Montalbano. Marydoll it's isn't Korean ?