The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

On screen, The Little Murders of Agatha Christie reimagines the beloved detective whodunits as distinctly French affairs. Instead of a single grand manor, the stories unfold in cosmopolitan streets and intimate neighborhoods where wit and misdirection rule. Beretta, a streetwise investigator played by Arthur Dupont, teams up with Annie Greco, a quick thinking recruit played by Emilie Gavois-Kahn, and Rose Bellecour, a skeptical ally portrayed by Chloe Chaudoye, to untangle a fresh set of crimes inspired by Christie stories. Each episode riffs on a familiar puzzle, but the settings, dialogue, and social texture are redesigned for a modern French sensibility. Spoiler-free, it keeps the tension tight and the humor dry.

Released in 2009 as a French TV series, this project is created by Thierry Debroux and Sylvie Simon-Sfez. It adapts Christie material with a rotating director roster and a fresh French cast.

Critics note the show shifts Christie into a playful yet precise mood, balancing puzzle solving with character driven humor. It probes trust and deception while spotlighting social quirks, class, and city life, all carried by strong performances from the lead trio.

As an early example of Christie being retooled for a French audience, it helped demonstrate how classic plots could travel with local flavor. Its mix of wit and mystery left a mark on later French crime shows and audience expectations.