The Quiche of Death

Absolutely love this show.

So lighthearted and comedic.

If the producers of this show are reading this we want more!

The cast is incredible.

Have to say I love a Blonde Agatha what a fun change!

Thank you MC Beaton for the stories and thank you to the producers for finally putting this on screen.

The story lines keep in line with books with slight alterations that make the screen adaption refreshing.

Ashley Jensen as Agatha is an absolute delight.

Truly can't wait for the next season!

Obviously the formulaic MC Beaton AG lovers will be disappointed but I don't really care because I never liked the book version of AG...just too unlovely and simply unlikable a character never mind the repetitive plots. Well this version looks the formula right in the eye and switches it into a different combo and up-dates it all into this century. Along with a lot of character chess pieces being rearranged, it also drops the late Mr Raisin's-questionable past which might have been fun but maybe not suited for today's audience. Could always be drawn in later I suppose to spice flagging plot lines I suppose. As to why MC Beaton let this go? Come on people! Don't be so naive!! Her empire never stops churning out pages of semi-dreck for the undying fans, ( I suspect her publishers now use simple algorithms to keep up with the demand) so why would she mind just another exploitation of her 'art'?

This is meant to be a light hearted comedy crime caper set in the Cotswolds with the city girl - Agatha Raisin - trying to give up the rat-race and retire gracefully to the country cottage of her childhood dreams.

I agree with the reviewer who likened it to Midsomer Murders - it's Midsomer Lite and would make a fantastic series to replace the new dull Midsomer series, since John Nettles left.

Murders happen - but like Midsomer they usually happen to nasty types in eccentric ways.

If you've read the books I believe you will find that Ashley Jensen is a fantastic Agatha - despite being blonde.

Some slight changes to the book characters jarred at first - but were ultimately much more interesting.

I look forward to more in the form of a series. It's a crime series that can be enjoyed without any grimness or pain.

Gently dark and gently humorous.

I haven't read any of M. C. Beaton's books, but I found this a fun start to a fine series that I've recently discovered thanks to the pandemic. After watching the season 2 finale, I decided to go straight to this pilot. The scenery is gorgeous, and the writing is deft and sublime at times.

Matt McCooey shines as DC Wong, and he should have a spin-off series.

Having read and loved all the Agatha Raisin books to date, I had several misgivings about the cast; especially Ashley Jensen in the lead role. The casting was superb!

Yes, the TV adaptation changed several of the character traits and yes, the plot line didn't follow the book to the letter; but it was both entertaining for those new to Agatha and a perfect accompaniment to the book. It will hopefully introduce a whole new audience to M. C. Beaton and the rest of the series will be given the same treatment in the near future.

Although there were parts of the written story missed out or altered, the changes made the interaction of the characters and interwoven stories interesting and amusing; as did changing the circumstances of some of the main players (Gemma Simpson springs to mind)

I'll always be an advocate of "book is better than screen" – but Agatha Raisin and The Quiche of Death as shown on TV was an absolute treasure; one I have watched five times in two weeks.