Agatha Christie's Marple
Seen it?2004 | 6 seasons | 88 min | Drama, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Alfred Hitchcock Presents or Agatha Christie's Poirot, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 23 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 34 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages, Miss Marple often stumbles upon mysterious murders which she helps solve. Although the police are sometimes reluctant to accept Miss Marple's help, her reputation and unparalleled powers of observation eventually win them over.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 249K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 2 is the high point.
- Series 12004 · 4 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Series 22006 · 4 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Series 32007 · 4 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Series 42009 · 4 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Series 52010 · 4 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Series 62013 · 3 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Julia McKenzieMiss Marple
- Emilia FoxJoanna Burton