Murder Most Puzzling.

Watched the first part and dozed off through the remainder .
It's dire.

Curlywhirly

"Oh, I bit like Madame Blanc then 😁"

Allira yes, Madame Blanc is very similar, but I don't mind watching that, as I love the scenery and setting.

I quite like Madame Blanc. The characters are so OTT they’re almost believable. There’s also a definite spark between Jean and Caron but they don’t seem to have noticed it. 😂

Oh dear, it was no better this week, so unconvincing…

It's on again at 8.00 pm on channel five .
Last week -
I felt as though I'd wasted my time watching it -perhaps I'll give it another go.
Some murder mysteries really grab my attention .
Even though Jonathan Creek was rather far fetched -I loved it .

I didn't think Ludwig tried as hard to be amusing as MMP did. Is that why it worked better?
I started with Madame Blanc, and just got into the habit of watching it. Love Sally Lindsey, and her sidekick, Dom, is entertaining. But find several other characters irritating and irrelevant to the plots.

Betty18

Isn’t Ludwig with David Mitchell also about a detective who’s a crossword compiler ?

I was about to write the same thing when I saw your post.
I really enjoyed Ludwig and I believe there is to be another series.

I think I shall give MMP a miss in view of the poor reviews by GNs.

Incidentally, I read the first Thursday Murder Club book and I have no intention of reading any more or watching TV adaptations. I do like Richard Osman as a presenter though.

We were looking forward to Murder Most Puzzling as we generally like this type of programme (although we gave up with the Madame Blanc series a long time ago). We both found it very disappointing but will watch the second episode just to give it a chance. We like a light hearted murder whilst eating our evening meal!

I yawned my way through Murder Most Puzzling .
It just didn't work .
There aren't any more of them , I hope.

It didn’t appeal to me, so won’t watch. Too many of these amateur sleuth dramas for my liking. I watched Madame Blanc once, but didn’t bother with any more.

Calendargirl

Glad it wasn’t just me.

Why did Mrs Hughes agree to be in such tripe?

Did she and Mr Carter need a new kitchen or something?

Made me laugh so much

"Oh, I bit like Madame Blanc then 😁"

Allira yes, Madame Blanc is very similar, but I don't mind watching that, as I love the scenery and setting.

Betty18

Isn’t Ludwig with David Mitchell also about a detective who’s a crossword compiler ?

I loved Ludwig. I don’t think I’ll bother with Murder Most Puzzling though, after reading this thread.

Loved the first Osman book, enjoyed the second, gradually they seemed to tail off until I wasn't sure who was flying to and from where, and why, in the last one. Perhaps it is me!

I loved it and found it hilarious

Isn’t Ludwig with David Mitchell also about a detective who’s a crossword compiler ?

Oh dear, 10 mins, switched off.

Chardy - you are wrong. Was totally disappointed by Osman's first book, which I had been looking forward to reading and was given as a Christmas present. His style is childish and the plot was boring. No more thanks.

and now I can echo a similar reaction to the Murder Most Puzzling episode on the TV yesterday. It was rubbish.

Absolutely hammy acting from everyone, and gratuitous,swearing which sounded so forced, shame because the plot was good

I too tried an Osman book and found it unconvincing and boring so did not finish it. I know others do like his books, but they are not for me.

Chardy

I seem to be the only person in UK who doesn't like the Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club, though I do find Osman himself entertaining. I like Richard Coles Canon Clement Mystery series.

Both are being filmed currently. Will they be like the books? Do I see Pierce Brosnan in Thursday Murder Club?

I seem to be in good company here! I don't like the Thursday Murder club books either!! However, I have to contend with family and friends telling me enthusiastically how good and entertaining they are. Each to their own.....

Totally agree with Visgirl re Prue Leith style clone and liked some of the jewellery but probably that's the best I can say about the programme.
I was hoping for something along the lines of the Ludwig series but far from it! Unbelievable characters especially the mayor and the policemen. Watched it to the end but will not be doing so again.

I don't mind a blatantly concocted formula. I mind how well it's carried off. Can't say I'm impressed with this one.

Well I did it I gave it a try and watched it, all of it, where’s my medal 🥉I thought it would have been worth watching with such a good actress taking the lead role, what a disappointment, it was silly and I still haven’t worked out what was what or who was who. Just my opinion for what its worth.

Like you I fell asleep. Not one of her best

I don't like the Osman books either. I didn't bother reading last two as they bored me.