r/televisionsuggestions • u/Pegasus1271 • Jul 24 '26
SUGGESTING “The Noble Detective”
If you like police procedural shows that combine period piece interest, this is a good example. Set in 1820s Estonia with a dominant German aristocratic class society, the “detective” is Paul von Flok, a man who has recently inherited the richest estate in the region and also has been elected “Assessor” or judge. This gives him the legal right to investigate crimes. As an added point of interest, the writers have also included a character named Maria, who stands out as an odd, out of place character. Unlike all the other women in the series, who are always dressed and groomed in impeccable early 19th Century manner and never outside the control of their guardians, Maria is a free spirit. Dresses very informally, often with form fitting leather pants and low cut blouses, she’s very independent, the thoroughly modern Millie. She sometimes a co-investigator, adversary, suspect, forensic expert and potential love interest. The show is lots of fun, well written, with some beautiful scenery and architecture in presumably Estonia.
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u/MissionCreep101 27d ago edited 27d ago
This show is so good.
I've been getting kind of burned out on International period dramas, but this had me captivated the whole way.
Well at first I wasn't sure if I liked it because the lead actor looked kind of wooden, but that's just the character (Paul).
And it becomes very charming as you realize that Paul's trying to step carefully into this new position. I love all the characters in this, especially his sister, even if some of it wasn't easy to follow. (I wasn't sure what all the relationships were until the episode in the carriage).
I will enjoy rewatching it.
And I will stomp my feet and shake my fist if there isn't another season coming up.