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[Cohiba]

I thought that after Granada TV's "Sherlock Holmes" that
mysteries would cease to be entertaining. I was wrong.

If you like quality mysteries you will definately like "Foyle's War"

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[neandergirl]

Foyle's War is indeed marvelous. Then again there are quite a few good'un's out there. Like the oldish Inspector Morse series (God rest John Thaw). Not that I'm a particularly worthy arbiter or anything

edited to add Midsomer Murders is a nice light series as well.

edited a second time <in best French soldier voice> on account of is doesn't look right; but are looks even worse.

[Cohiba]

Actually I never got off on Inspector Morse. I know that many
people said it was a thinking person's show, but I always thought
they paid to much attention to his personal life. I tried Poirot, but
I didn't like that either. I'm sure the books are better. I am actually
reading all of Doyle's work now. Great. Unfortunately I know the
outcomes.

Morse had a nice car though.

[neandergirl]

What about the A Touch of Frost series then? or the Last Dective, Jericho or Inspector Lynley? Prime Suspect was fab but is old. Rosemary and Thyme? Or the very delish John Hannah <sigh,drool, sigh> in MaCallum? Not to forget Taggart (also old). Then there are the period pieces like Brother Caedfael or the historical true-crime tack of Julian Fellowes Investigates.

Haven't managed to track it down yet but I hear good things about Murder in Suburbia. I'm also looking for Inspector Lewis but I'd guess if you didn't like Inspector Morse you'd not be much into that.

Personally, I like Poirot and Miss Marple as nostalgia trips - just watched Hickory-Dickory Dock with David Suchet* last night.

edited to add: I can't believe they *beep*ed a nursery rhyme!
*edited again on account of I didn't actually watch it with him.

[Ya-ta Boy]

If you like mysteries and some interesting culture with it, try Tony Hillerman:

[neandergirl]

Over the years I've collected most of Tony Hillerman and for the most part enjoyed them but have to say that they don't have the 'repeatability' other books do. Clearly it's an idiosyncrasy but I can read Ruth Rendell or Elizabeth George, say, over and over where I can't Tony Hillerman ('cepting maybe for Dancehall of the Dead and Finding Moon - not a mystery). Can't fault his ability to bring Four Corners and Window Rock etc all to my mind's eye tho'.

Btw - which ones have been made into movies? I saw something about a movie called Skinwalkers being made but it turned out to be unrelated to Hillerman.

[neandergirl]

Can't believe I forgot to include Cracker!

[eamo]

All you need is the complete collection of the Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone films.

I'm seeding them on demonoid.com right now. Nearly 6gb's though. But worth it.

[ThePoet]

I really liked the Morse series. I've enjoyed the books and the shows. I have heard about the Inspector Lewis series and I would love to see it, but I haven't found it yet.

Poirot is not so good with David Suchet, but I once saw a pilot with Peter Ustinov and it was really well done.

Poet

[neandergirl]

I think there's a fair few made for TV Poirots with Peter - Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun , Appointment with Death, and 13 at Dinner for sure; possibly more.

I like David Suchet - he brings the rigidness (okay anal-ness) the character shows in the books to the fore. I like Peter Ustinov (rest his soul) he displayed the sharp observation and amiability (amiableness?) that made it convincing that people would open up to him.

There's a similar arguement over whether Joan Hickson or Geraldine McEwan were better Jane Marples - I think they were each good but highlighted different character traits. The one I didn't like was Margaret Rutherford and neither Angela Lansbury nor Helen Hayes were convincing - mileage, of course, varies.

Apparently there's an anime series based on Poirot and Miss Marple but that might be a step too far.