The charming, clever local detective who challenges Poole’s methods.

: When a British police officer is found murdered inside a locked panic room on the tropical island of Saint Marie, London Detective Inspector Richard Poole is dispatched to solve the crime.

It’s a masterclass in setting up a long-running detective series: memorable characters, a gorgeous but treacherous location, and a puzzle that respects the viewer’s intelligence. Watching Poole sweat through his suit jacket while logically dismantling an impossible murder is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved cozy crime shows of the modern era.

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