Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh

Dalgliesh

2024TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

A recent widower and acclaimed poet, enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users92%
Director: Andy HayGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in the 1970s, the series follows Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, a poet and an investigator, as he solves complex murder cases. Each case unravels not only the crime but also Dalgliesh's own personal history and inner life. The narrative blends intricate mysteries with atmospheric character studies.

Critical Reception

The 2024 season of Dalgliesh has been met with positive reviews, with critics praising its sophisticated storytelling, strong performances, and atmospheric period detail. Audiences have also responded well to the faithful adaptation of P.D. James' novels.

What Reviewers Say

  • Intelligent and atmospheric crime drama with a compelling lead performance.
  • Faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of P.D. James' novels.
  • Visually stunning and meticulously crafted period mystery series.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciate the show's suspenseful plots, the nuanced portrayal of Detective Dalgliesh, and the authentic 1970s setting. Some find the pacing a bit deliberate, but generally praise its sophisticated mystery elements.

Fun Fact

The character of Adam Dalgliesh was first introduced in P.D. James' novel 'Cover Her Face' in 1962, making the television adaptation a long-awaited portrayal for many fans.

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MovieGuys

"Dalgliesh" cosplay's a 1970's British detective drama. Whilst all the trappings of a 70's detective drama are on show from bell bottoms to collars you could serve a modest meal off of, the attitudes displayed, are very 21st century lib...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I tend to give British mystery series a try just because so many of them are excellent. So I gave Dalgliesh a look. It is a fine show. The lead character is quiet and somewhat withdrawn due to a tragedy in his life a year earlier. I didn’t ...