[Defcon]

I must say I can not compare the T.V. series to the film as I have not seen 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer "
But I have read over the years that as you mentioned it is " a great movie". I have added it to my ever growing Amazon prime watch list. I believe you will enjoy Parfum 2018 engaging writing , terrific cinematography , very solid acting. One never knows with these things as it is all very subjective .

I had no idea the movie was on Prime, I just added it to my list and will watch it again, thanks.

Prime is so weird, I see 2 listings -

Watch Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Prime Video - free with Prime

Watch Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Prime Video - not free

for the exact same movie

I'd forgotten it had Alan Rickman in it as well. Also had no idea it was directed by Tom Twyker who also made one of my favorite movies ever, Cloud Atlas.

 

[Aliens]

Prime is so weird, I see 2 listings -

Watch Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Prime Video - free with Prime

Watch Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Prime Video - not free

for the exact same movie

For whatever reason, they are inconsistent with their listings. The free Prime doesn't give you the "more purchase options" that some other Prime movies do. When that is the case, they give the Rent/Buy option for non-Prime members.

Here is another example...

Almost an Angel free with Prime. This one, like Perfume, is missing the "more purchase options". Why? Who knows.

Almost an Angel- not free

Rocketman This free with Prime gives "more purchase options" so no need for another listing.

 

[blade005]

First part of this post is the antithesis of the thread title, but I believe this is a well-rounded group of thread participants that appreciate a good international presentation.

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (2020)
Sundays, January 10 - February 21 2021 on MASTERPIECE on PBS

All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE on PBS

James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. #AllCreaturesPBS

www.pbs.org

The biggest mystery here is what is wrong with the local farmers cow, but the cast is excellent, the countryside scenery is lush and you can't help but care about all of the main characters after viewing the first episode.

@RobKnapp created a show thread here: All Creatures Great and Small 2021: MASTERPIECE on PBS

Second part of this post is more inline with the thread title.

MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE
Sundays, January 17 - February 21 2021 on MASTERPIECE on PBS

Miss Scarlet & The Duke on MASTERPIECE on PBS

Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders) and Stuart Martin (Jamestown) star in a six-part mystery about the first-ever female detective in Victorian London.

www.pbs.org

 

[blade005]

‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’ Becomes ITV’s Best New Drama Launch In Five Years

Luke Evans Series ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’ Becomes ITV’s Best New Drama Launch In Five Years

The Pembrokeshire Murders, Luke Evans’ drama on a murder investigation in Wales, has helped British broadcaster ITV to some of its best drama ratings in years. Made by Bodyguard and Line Of D…

deadline.com

 

[ianiam]

Lupin on Netflix is pretty good.

 

[Keenan]

Lupin on Netflix is pretty good.

Really short at just 5 episodes though, Part 1 apparently, and the fact that it's on Netflix makes me wonder if we'll ever see any more of it. It is really good though.

 

[blade005]

‘Miss Scarlet and the Duke’ Review: Mystery by Gaslight Makes for an Entertaining Combination

‘Miss Scarlet and the Duke’ Review: Mystery by Gaslight Makes for an Entertaining Combination

Kate Phillips' performance is so enthralling it brings thrills on its own.

www.indiewire.com

 

[blade005]

Really short at just 5 episodes though, Part 1 apparently, and the fact that it's on Netflix makes me wonder if we'll ever see any more of it. It is really good though.

I think this is one where we will likely see Part 2 of Season 1 on Netflix. Hopefully it was all shot at once. They may drop it after that if the numbers tell them no new subscribers will get pulled in. That seems to be there M.O. these days. And since it is a French production there is a greater chance we will see more. Most of these European countries make Netflix commit to a certain percentage of their content coming from local productions in order to operate in their region.

 

[Keenan]

I think this is one where we will likely see Part 2 of Season 1 on Netflix. Hopefully it was all shot at once. They may drop it after that if the numbers tell them no new subscribers will get pulled in. That seems to be there M.O. these days. And since it is a French production there is a greater chance we will see more. Most of these European countries make Netflix commit to a certain percentage of their content coming from local productions in order to operate in their region.

Yes, think we'll see more of it too but I'm less confidant of that than I was just a few years ago. The fact that it's a foreign-based series is in its favor as it seems like those shows are being picked up whereas domestics are being dropped. And it makes sense from a subscriber point of view as well as USA subscriptions have pretty much leveled off, the market is saturated while the international market is still ripe for further growth.

 

[TitusTroy]

Lupin on Netflix is pretty good.

Netflix’s Lupin is primed to set a global benchmark for a French series on the service with 70M households projected to watch the five-parter through its first 28 days...that’s bigger than other recent English-language hit series Bridgerton (projected at 63M) and The Queen’s Gambit (62M actuals)...the Omar Sy-starrer made its Netflix debut on January 8th, and quickly became the first French series to land on the streamer’s U.S. Top 10 list

It easily launched to No. 1 across in France and remains in that position today...Netflix reports it has also ranked No. 1 in Brazil, Vietnam, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Sweden and many other countries...Lupin is 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes...

Netflix’s ‘Lupin’ Topping ‘Bridgerton’ & ‘Queen’s Gambit’ With 70M Households In First 28 Days

Netflix’s Lupin is primed to set a global benchmark for a French series on the service with 70M households projected to watch the five-parter through its first 28 days. That’s bigger than oth…

deadline.com

 

[blade005]

Netflix’s Lupin is primed to set a global benchmark for a French series on the service with 70M households projected to watch the five-parter through its first 28 days...

That should get us a Part 2 and at least one follow up season. After that, who knows with Netflix.

 

[TitusTroy]

That should get us a Part 2 and at least one follow up season. After that, who knows with Netflix.

is Lupin a Netflix financed production or did they just buy the rights to air it in the USA?

 

[Keenan]

is Lupin a Netflix financed production or did they just buy the rights to air it in the USA?

Joint production with Gaumont Television. It's a Netflix Original and Netflix has worldwide rights.

 

[blade005]

C.B. Strike

First three (3) stories / books, THE CUCKOO'S CALLING, THE SILKWORM, CAREER OF EVIL are now available on HBO Max. Not sure when the fourth book, LETHAL WHITE will be added. These are short 2-3 episode stories and it looks like HBO Max has put them all under a SEASON 1 tab.

 

[Defcon]

Lupin on Netflix is pretty good.

Just started this, fantastic show. But ep4 was IMO very weak.

Spoiler

Assane/Lupin has so far been shown to be smart and 1 step ahead. Am I to believe a computer and tech expert wouldn't make a digital copy of the vhs, esp since he said he was going to post it online? Why the hell would he risk going in person to a tv show with 2million viewers when Twitter has a billion people?

Sorry but he was just stupid. But the lead actor Omar Sy is very charismatic and really carries the show.

 

[Aliens]

Just finished Tabula Rasa on Netflix tonight. This was outstanding!

 

[Plager8]

The Brokenwood Mysteries just finished filming season 7. Hopefully it will arrive on Acorn TV before the end of the year.

 

[ianiam]

C.B. Strike on HBOMax