Caïn

I admitt , I was seduced by this series. It reminds a crime version of Doctor House , it has something from detectives of policiers from 1970 decade, it is not easy to prefer Bruno Debrandt or Julien Baumgartner and, I suppose, not the cases are the pillar of series but the dialogue, humor and a presumed Marseille.

No doubts, it is far to be the best crime series but it is one of charming ones and this, for me, it is just enough.

Sure, many absurd situations and many unplausible solutions.

But the sparkles of dialogues are just fair and beautiful, bitter - sweet and childish in some measure. And few episodes are nice for few drops of well used emotions. So, I like it. Maybe too much.

I loved this show and want to see the other episodes. I would love to see episodes 5 to 8

Cain is based on a wheelchair bound police detective with more than a few skeletons in his closet. Cain is one part Chief Ironside, one part Doctor House, one part Sherlock Holmes, and one part Dirty Harry. In short, he is cynical, deductive, tough-as-nails, and dangerous, breaking every rule in the book. He is brilliant and flawed, consistent and unpredictable, caring and ruthless. If you watch one episode, you cannot wait to see the next, and the next, and the next. I am surprised HBO hasn't yet bought the rights to make an American version.

This program is one of the best crime/drama series on TV, with a subtle humour woven through imaginative plots. It also showcases the coastal area of France around Marseilles. The characters are very believable, and generally likable but very human. I'm in awe of Bruno Debrandt's ability to play a wheelchair bound character.

I just wish that I could purchase this show on DVD with English subtitles. I watch it on TV5 where it is subtitled, but like many French series it isn't available to purchase with the subtitles.

The plots move at a good clip in every episode, not too much soapiness in the personal lives of characters, and the acting is good all around. The actor who plays Cain does a great job, and it's forward thinking of the show creators to feature characters of different abilities in prominent roles and demanding occupations. The gritty and beautiful landscape geo setting in and around Marseille makes it très interesting as well.