Father Brown: Season One

The Father Brown series, inspired by G.K. Chesterton's amateur sleuth stories, consistently delivers intriguing narratives that are sure to satisfy mystery lovers and anglophiles alike. Each episode bursts with lush photography of English country sides and art direction that faithfully recreates the post-war period of World War II. The characters are rife with personality thanks to strong writing and performances, and the classic who-done-it setup never grows stale, always allowing one to uncover clues with the priest-detective without feeling duped by the climatic reveal towards the end. The show's creators politely wink at the audience with Father Brown's frequent run ins with criminal varieties and their schemes, yet the situations keep the suspense moving forward against the backdrop of seemingly quiet parish life, and above all the material remains respectful to the integrity of the main character's first vocation, the priesthood, which is sure to please viewers of faith. Catholic viewers in particular will be satisfied to find their Faith portrayed accurately for the most part and woven into the thematic development of each plot. Not only does the gentle, mild-mannered Father Brown possess a reputable acumen for solving difficult cases, but his motivation for justice is also grounded in his merciful concern for the salvation of souls, including those of the villains. It's great entertainment surprisingly invested with moral and spiritual value made accessible by a warm and compassionate character.

The DVDs are well-made, they come in a sturdy case, they are not difficult to remove or reinstall in the case, and they have the option of English subtitles which is wonderful for those of us that can't always follow the English accents. The videos are much more a matter of taste and interest so I will let the reader read about those on the IMDB website or to stream a couple episodes through Amazon Prime or BritBox.

We LOVE this series. It is honest in its portrayal of the Catholic Church, the character development is excellent and the stories always have a peaceful ending, even with the murders and mishaps. Great writing!

Found this show on Netflix, became addicted and had to own it. The characters are fun, and the mysteries are interesting.

This version adds smut and depravity to the Father Brown stories and doesn't follow the original stories at all. Get the older versions. This series is absolute garbage.