Maigret is currently streaming in the US on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. The 4-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 15 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Rupert Davies work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on MZ Choice Amazon Channel.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Maigret is worth clearing space for. The plotting in Maigret is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. BBC series based on the novels by Georges Simenon which starred Rupert Davies as Inspector Maigret, a French police detective who preferred to watch and listen in order to solve crimes. The series ran from 1960-63 on British television. Credit to Rupert Davies and Ewen Solon for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. 4 seasons (1960–1963) gave the story room most shows never get. What makes Maigret hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Maigret proves them wrong. Fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot will recognise the sensibility here immediately. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Rupert Davies work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Maigret wrapped up in 1963 — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.