Maigret (1992)
Michael Gambon brings Georges Simenon's legendary French detective to life in this atmospheric Granada Television crime drama series.
Maigret - Series Information
- Original Title: Maigret
- First Air Year: 1992
- Last Air Year: 1993
- Created by: Georges Simenon
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: ITV1
- Alternative Titles: Мегре (RU)
- Production Companies: Granada Television
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, Hungary
Maigret - Plot
Based on the novels by Georges Simenon, Michael Gambon plays the eponymous detective from the Sûreté in this 1992 revival of the 1960s BBC drama series. Maigret is an intuitutive detective, who investigates his cases by watching and listening, getting to know everyone on his list of suspects until someone makes a slip or breaks down and confesses.
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Maigret - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Georges Simenon
Main Cast
- Michael Gambon
- Geoffrey Hutchings
- Jack Galloway
- James Larkin
- Ciaran Madden
- John Moffatt
- Kati Marton
- Barbara Flynn
- Ann Mitchell
- Christian Rodska
Writers
- Alan Plater
Executive Producers
- Sally Head
- Arthur Weingarten
Maigret - FAQs
Is Maigret based on a true story or real detective?
Maigret is a fictional character created by Belgian author Georges Simenon. While not based on a real person, Simenon drew inspiration from real-life police figures he encountered in Paris, lending the detective an authentic, grounded quality that has made him one of crime fiction's most enduring and believable protagonists.
Why is Michael Gambon's Maigret considered memorable?
Michael Gambon brought a brooding, patient authority to Chief Inspector Maigret that felt entirely faithful to Simenon's novels. His portrayal emphasised quiet observation over action, capturing the detective's famous method of absorbing the atmosphere of a case until the truth gradually surfaces — a subtler, more psychological approach than most TV crime heroes.
Where can you stream Maigret (1992)?
The 1992 Maigret series is available to stream on BritBox and the BritBox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. It can also be streamed via the Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, episodes are available to purchase on Amazon Video.
How does Maigret solve crimes in the series?
Rather than relying on forensic evidence or dramatic confrontations, Maigret solves cases through patient observation and deep human empathy. He immerses himself in the lives of suspects and witnesses, listening carefully and watching closely until someone eventually makes a revealing slip or breaks down and confesses under the weight of his quiet scrutiny.
Who wrote the scripts for the 1992 Maigret series?
The scripts for the 1992 Maigret series were written by Alan Plater, a highly respected British television dramatist known for his skill in adapting literary works. Plater's writing captured the atmospheric, character-driven tone of Simenon's novels while making the stories accessible to a contemporary British television audience.
How many episodes does Maigret (1992) have in total?
The series ran for two seasons between 1992 and 1993, with six episodes per season for a total of 12 episodes. Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes, adapting individual Simenon novels into self-contained mysteries that showcase a different facet of Maigret's investigative character and Parisian milieu.
Is the 1992 Maigret a remake of an earlier series?
Yes — the 1992 Granada Television production is a revival of the earlier BBC Maigret series that aired in the 1960s, which starred Rupert Davies in the title role. The 1992 version brought a fresh interpretation with Michael Gambon, updated production values, and location filming in Hungary to recreate postwar Paris.
What are some shows similar to Maigret (1992)?
Fans of Maigret tend to enjoy Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) for its period detective atmosphere, DCI Banks (2011) for its character-driven British crime drama, and the 2016 Maigret revival starring Rowan Atkinson. Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Jack Irish (2016) also share that same thoughtful, observational approach to solving mysteries.
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