Midsomer Murders writer Chris Murray is taking a pro-European approach to his latest drama – taking one of Britain’s best loved actors and turning him into a Dutch detective. Murray is remaking Dut…
Murray told Deadline, “I’ve done quite a few detective shows over the years and I always remembered the setting of the original and liked the idea that in these times [of Brexit], being relatively pro-European, of doing a detective series that reflected contemporary Europe.
Murray said that Amsterdam was a “melting pot” of culture, history and nightlife that seemed an ideal setting for the show. “It was an opportunity to create a character that was a little more lived in more than some British detective have been, not as straight laced, not black and white, slightly in there wasn’t doing murders, enjoying the city.
Police procedurals remain some of the highest rated shows on television around the world, although they are not as sexy as the fresh crop of serialized, high-concept dramas that tend to get ink. “We’re so familiar with watching distinct concepts and new genres and new approaches to TV, but I’d like to think there’s room for both. We’re keen to be aspirational, whether it’s a cop show or not, hopefully people are coming to it because of the characters and to hang with the gang.
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