alling all detective mystery fans! The gripping crime drama, Monsieur Spade, is coming to U&Drama in May – and fans of Poirot won’t want to miss it.

The 1963-set drama centres around Sam Spade, the iconic fictional private detective from author Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 novel, The Maltese Falcon. The action takes place in the quiet town of Bozouls in the South of France, where Detective Sam Spade (Clive Owen) is enjoying a peaceful life of retirement. But when six nuns are found brutally murdered, Sam is drawn back into a world of mystery and danger.

Clive OWEN as Sam Spade in Monsieur Spade © Jean-Claude Lother/AMC
Clive Owen stars as Sam Spade in Monsieur Spade

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As a big Agatha Christie fan, I love watching mysteries full of hidden secrets and complex character motivations – and it sounds like Monsieur Spade delivers exactly that. While slightly darker in tone and slower in pace than Poirot, Monsieur Spade is set to be a must-watch for fans of classic detective dramas.

Keep reading to find out more…

What is Monsieur Spade about?

Set in the sun-soaked South of France, the series follows iconic detective Sam Spade, who has abandoned the grit and danger of San Francisco for a quiet life of retirement in the town of Bozouls.

But when six beloved nuns are discovered brutally murdered at their convent, Spade steps in to assist the investigation.

Clive OWEN as Sam Spade in Monsieur Spade© AMC
The series follows Detective Sam Spade, who is pulled out of his peaceful life of retirement after a brutal murder

“Unsettling secrets begin to surface, suggesting that the past he hoped to escape may be closing in on him once more,” read the synopsis.

“Following a trail of elusive clues, Spade uncovers a disturbing link between the killings and a mysterious child rumoured to possess extraordinary powers. With powerful forces — both local and distant — vying to find the boy, Spade is drawn into a tense, atmospheric investigation that tests his resolve, his instincts, and his sense of justice.”

Who stars in Monsieur Spade?

Clive Owen (Closer, Sin City) leads the cast as Detective Sam Spade. He’s joined by Cara Bossom (Deep State) as Teresa, Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds) as Chief of Police Patrice Michard and Louise Bourgoin (The Girl from Monaco) as Marguerite Devereaux.

Clive OWEN as Sam Spade, Cara BOSSOM as Teresa in Monsieur Spade © Jean-Claude Lother/AMC
Cara Bossom plays Teresa in the crime drama

Other cast members include Chiara Mastroianni (The Girl with a Bracelet) as Gabrielle, Stanley Weber (Black Mirror) as Jean-Pierre Devereaux and Matthew Beard (Magpie Murders) as George Fitzsimmons.

What have viewers said about the show?

The series has been hailed as “excellent” by viewers, with many praising leading star Clive Owen’s performance.

Clotilde MOLLET as Helena, Clive OWEN as Sam Spade in Monsieur Spade © Black Bear/AMC
The series premieres on U&Drama on Saturday 9 May

Taking to social media, one person wrote: “Not sure how I missed it this long but I’m 3 episodes into #MonsieurSpade on @PrimeVideo and it’s fantastic. Clive Owens is phenomenal as the timeless Sam Spade,” while another added: “Just finished watching #MonsieurSpade and it was marvellous. Not only a very well told story, superbly acted, and brilliantly directed.”

How to watch Monsieur Spade

Monsieur Spade premieres on U&Drama on Saturday 9 May. All episodes will be available on U.