Recipes for Love and Murder

A small South African town is rocked by a murder, a crime that The Police struggle to solve. On the case is cook come writer Tannie Maria, a Scottish woman with a backstory of her own.

This delicious first series is truly a mystery and culinary joy fest, combining recipes, humour, intrigue and murder. It truly has such a broad appeal, a show that fans of both lighter, teatime mysteries and the more heavy duty crime thrillers will enjoy.

Early on it's quite light, whimsical almost, but as it progresses, it becomes more and more serious, the final two episodes from the first series are actually very gritty. The change up is honestly quite impressive.

I love the recipes angle, and that food looks epic, especially that curry on episode one, it gives the show a very unique flavour.

I can't remember a ten part series which is so well paced, so evenly balanced, there's never a lull. I honestly didn't want this wonderful series to end.

Every single character is meaningful and important, I just adore Hattie, she's quite something. Tannie Maria is wonderful, and I adored her backstory, you always have a nagging feeling in the back of your mind, did she do something?

Al I can say is roll on 2025, and series 2, personally I cannot wait.

9.5/10.

This series is charming in many ways. Like other cozy mysteries there is a cast of characters, most of whom are enjoyable company, and some of whom have quirks that you may find annoying. Personally, I enjoyed all the characters and some I found very pleasant company. The location is another plus for the series. South Africa is certainly a different setting and one I'd like to see more often.

From the trailer I'd expected a new mystery with each episode but there is basically one case for the whole ten episodes. That was okay with me, especially as there is more than one mystery to be unraveled in that time. I do hope there's a second season in which we can get to know more about the main character, played by Maria Doyle Kennedy (excellent) and the other characters.

I really enjoyed the storyline, writing, the location, characters and acting...even the music was great and offered something distinctly unique to this show. I want to learn more about the characters and I'm hopeful that there will be more seasons to come. Very charming show in spite of the fact that it's an intriguing murder mystery!

The photography is beautiful and I enjoyed the look of the scenes, like stage settings, with thoughtful color schemes...the setting in South Africa is also appreciated by this viewer as we rarely see shows depicting African countries.

Please continue with this creative and worthwhile series...I never write reviews so with luck, it will be received well!

Beautifully filmed. Proudly south african moment........ makes you want to eat all the time lol......... Beautifully filmed. Proudly south african moment........ makes you want to eat all the time lol.........

Acorn has the first 6 episodes, but there are 10 in the season. And it looks like they aired earlier this year. So will we be getting the rest?

I've given it 10/10 because I love what I've seen so far: Fun and intriguing mystery, quirky characters, entertaining script, and great performances. But I'm a lot disappointed that we don't have the other 4 episodes.

Maria Coyle Kennedy (Tannie Maria) reminds me a lot of American actress Mary McDonnell, who I also love. Kylie Fisher is brilliant asJessie, and Arno Grieff's Regardt is clueless, sweet, and adorable. I've fallen in love with those three characters.