Premieres Sundays, Oct. 5 - 26, 2025 on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+
Meet Chief Inspector Maigret as he solves Paris’s most complex crimes using unorthodox methods and a fierce sense of justice. To prevail, he must outwit the city’s most ruthless criminals while confronting his own troubled past.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: "Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Part 1" Premieres Sunday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Follow Maigret as he investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris. Ignoring his superior’s orders, he turns his attention to the brutal murder of a burglar, but Maigret’s choice to juggle both cases puts his career in jeopardy.
Episode 2: "Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Part 2" Premieres Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Despite being demoted, Maigret continues to pursue justice for Honoré Cuendet.
Episode 3: "Maigret’s Failure – Part 1" Premieres Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Maigret’s search for a missing social media influencer is derailed when he’s ordered to investigate death threats against billionaire Ferdinand Fumal. As he handles both cases, Fumal’s bullying pushes Maigret toward a decision he will regret.
Episode 4: "Maigret’s Failure – Part 2" Premieres Sunday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - As Maigret reels from his failure to protect Fumal, he also suffers a personal blow. With pressure mounting to solve the missing influencer's case, Maigret uncovers an unexpected side to Fumal, prompting him to reassess their shared history.
Episode 5: "Maigret Comes Home – Part 1" premieres Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - A student is stabbed to death in the street. As Maigret and Cavre disagree over the killer’s motives, Maigret digs into the killer’s psychology and tries to provoke him into making contact. But a sudden call leaves him facing an impossible decision.
Episode 6: "Maigret Comes Home – Part 2" Premieres Sunday, Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre, shocking Maigret to the core and driving him to uncover the deceit that ruined Sophie’s life. Back in Paris, his conversations with the killer lead to terrifying consequences, putting Madame Maigret in grave danger.
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Credits: Patrick Harbinson (HOMELAND, 24, THE TOWER) serves as lead writer, executive producer on behalf of Windhover Films, and will direct the first two episodes of the series with Faye Gilbert (THE TOWER, THE BAY) directing episodes 3 & 4 and David Evans (DOMINA, Django) directing episodes 5 & 6. Susanne Simpson serves as the executive producer on behalf of MASTERPIECE, the lead commissioning broadcaster. International distribution will be handled by Banijay Rights, the global sales arm of Banijay Entertainment.
