Maigret: Set 6

Firstly, this DVD set is formatted in Region 1. To all those who do not know, this means that it is meant to be played on a U.S. DVD player, or an international playerPackage and Seller: I ordered this set from I-Deals on Amazon Marketplace. To me they have the best prices on these kinds of DVDs (imports). Opening the package, what is contained is the box which you see in the picture, which holds two DVD "cases". These cases each contain three discs; Disc 1 contains First-Class Murder, Maigret Sees Double, and Maigret and the Rich. Disc 2 contains Maigret and the Fortune Hunter, My Friend Maigret, and Maigret and the Open Window. Each of these episodes are set on 1 disc each, coming to a total of 6 DVDs. In each case three DVDs are lined up in one holder, something that may or may not be okay with you. I suggest separating these discs into individual containers if you have the chance.Episodes: This will be a shallow review at first so please bear with me. Each episode depicts Maigret having to solve a case which most often then not includes a murder, and a cast of colorful characters. What makes these mysteries different from U.S. shows and crime dramas? Well, each episode is approximately 90 minutes long. This is much longer than your typical American T.V. show, which is approximately 45 minutes with commercials included in the time frame. These episodes are distributed by MHz Networks, who broadcasts a multitude of International Mysteries, and to my knowledge is a commercial free channel which relies on viewer support and DVD purchases. When you buy the DVDs, each episode will be unedited, so you will get the full story, which is cropped for audiences when it is broadcasted. I will edit this review when I have watched all 6 episodes. If you are wondering about each episode in dept; music, entertainment, depth of mystery; I can say this for certain.....these episodes will keep you entertained for a long time. The plots are very sophisticated each being a whodunit in a traditional sense, but also requiring some level of outside the box thinking required to identify the perpetrator. Keep in mind that by buying these this set, and all other sets, you have a very important tool, the pause button. What makes watching these episodes very enjoyable, (especially on a first-viewing) is that if you feel overwhelmed with something at anytime, you may stop and think about the mystery. It may sound "dumb", but to me this is what makes these mysteries fun to watch and enjoy. Nevertheless, after I have watched each episode, I will update this review on how I feel about each episode.Overall: I am certain that all of these episodes will be fantastic, and am very content with my purchase! If you are tired of shallow- typical mysteries it might be wise to give these a try.

The usual outstanding Bruno Cremer performance backed up by some very fine supporting actors. Simenon's fine characterizations and plot development.show consistently. The only disappointment came with one disc in the set that did not operate properly.

Magnificently conceived, filmed and acted. Plus, I got to refresh my every-fellow french. I watched all 54 episodes in about 4 weeks, and I'll start over again in a month or so.

pricey especially when subtitles aren't always correct - sometimes sentences are missing, are words are wrong.don't like the large hardcoded subtitles.so far DVDs seem to be ok - saw murder in first class and maigret sees double.11/09/2015use hard coded subtitles to modify french subtitles from remastered Maigret from koba.

Superb acting. We enjoy each and every title of these extraordinary works and bought the entire collection! The scenery as well as the plots are fabulous. Bruno Cremer brings Maigret to life.....Cremer IS Maigret.

We have previously purchase the earlier sets and will continue to purchase later sets if and as they become available.My wife and I always have a glass of red or white wine while viewing.

Fantastic !! I so enjoy Bruno Cremer ...saw him in the Octopus too..Love the vintage clothes, ambiance old France.. post war era. am looking forward to more Maigret..hopefully it won't be long for #7

A much needed version of Georges Simenon in the vernacular, so to speak. Subtitles are a little odd but then you'll be speaking French by the end anyway so who needs 'em?

Encore une fois ces enquêtes imaginées par Simenon sont un régal à voir avec la magistrale interprétation de Bruno Crémer !

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