10.060 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestMaigret investigates the murder of Peg Leg, who has been shot in his room. He appears to have been entertaining a guest, but the housekeeper denies that anyone else was there.
Based on the novels by Georges Simenon, Michael Gambon plays the eponymous detective from the Sûreté in this 1992 revival of the 1960s BBC drama series. Maigret is an intuitutive detective, who investigates his cases by watching and listening, getting to know everyone on his list of suspects until someone makes a slip or breaks down and confesses.
Acting
Gambon's silences speak entire monologues.
Production
Period Paris so authentic you can smell the Gauloises.
Writing
Simenon's economical character studies, no filler.
Creator
Georges Simenon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Simenon wrote 75 Maigret novels in 40 years; this 1992 revival was the BBC's third attempt after 1960s and 1980s versions.
Gambon took the role specifically to avoid typecasting after his flamboyant 'Singing Detective' — he wanted stillness.
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