France 3 is broadcasting “Meurtres à Porquerolles” tonight, with Charlie Bruneau (“En Famille”), François Vincentelli, Nicole Calfan, and Chrystelle Labaude (“Un Si Grand Soleil”). Is this new opus of the successful detective collection worth the detour?
What is it about ?
The lifeless body of a 60-year-old woman is discovered on the Alycastre beach in Porquerolles. Elisabeth Carlson was a painter and a figure on the island. Her body lying at the foot of the cliff evokes the Lycaster, the famous legendary dragon that gave its name to the bay.
Arnaud Taillard, the very serious deputy prosecutor, himself a native of the country, will have to lead the investigation with Charlie Buczkowski, a whimsical police commander recently transferred from Seine Saint-Denis.
Murders in Porquerollesdirected by Delphine Lemoine and written by Pierre Lacan and Anne-Charlotte Kassab.
With Charlie Bruneau, François Vincentelli, Nicole Calfan, Didier Flamand, Chrystelle Labaude, …
Saturday May 7 at 9:10 p.m. on France 3
What the press think…
According to Tele Z:
“The Bruneau/Vincentelli duo seduces from the start in this island, dark and moving camera, which is based on a quality cast.” 3.5/5
According to Le Parisien:
“Vincentelli and Bruneau form a tandem matching the idyllic setting. (…) A quiet story like a sea breeze with expected or heard developments, unexpected turns, and a mystery fortunately preserved until the end of the investigations.” 3.5/5
According to Télé 7 Jours:
“Charlie Bruneau and François Vincentelli play the commander and judge with credibility for the purposes of the investigation… The tandem, as original as it is surprising, hits the mark! And what a pleasure to find the actors Nicole Calfan and Didier Flamand.” 3/5
According to TV Cable Sat:
“The investigation is captivating and entertaining. The cast is impeccable. The superb natural settings are very well showcased. A good vintage from this collection!” 3/5
According to Telerama:
“Sewn with white thread, the criminal intrigue takes place on automatic pilot, and it is rather in its societal connotations that the television film finds a tenuous interest.” 2/5
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