Nestled along the misty shores of Brittany and the quiet streets of Normandy, French villages seem peaceful… but appearances can be deceiving. On MHz Choice, series like Murder In…, The Island of 30 Coffins, and Perfect Murders invite you to explore these towns and islands, where secrets hide behind every door and every corner could hold a clue.
From a chilling mystery on a remote Breton island to a small-town murder in Rouen, each story blends suspense with the intimate charm of northern France. Cozy yet captivating, these dramas pull you in, making you feel like part of the investigation — if you dare to look a little closer.
See below for episodes set in and inspired by the
stunning regions of Normandy and Brittany.
MYSTERY | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Rouen (S3, E1): A police captain learns that his ailing father could be connected to a murder at Rouen Abbey.
Omaha Beach (S5, E7): A 91-year-old former GI is found in his uniform tied to a pole, apparently executed.
Le Havre (S6, 3): Apartment renovations reveal a mummified corpse inside a wall.
Cotentin (S6, E7): Sprigs of broom around a murder victim suggest an ancient legend.
Normandy (S13, E3): Clement Royan is called to a murder case that turns into an unwanted family reunion.
Bayeux (S13, E9): The body of an English nobleman is found with an arrow through his eye.
MYSTERY | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
A mother journeys to a remote island off the coast of Brittany to uncover the truth about her son’s death in this gripping thriller based on the classic novel by Lupin creator Maurice Le Blanc.
MYSTERY | GERMANY | GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
The rugged landscapes of Brittany provide a stunning backdrop for the adventures of transplanted Parisian cop, Georges Dupin.
MYSTERY | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Dire Straits (S1, E3): Inspector Delaunay faces a killer who uses a hunting party to mask a murder.
In The Frame (S1, E4): Delaunay and Mizon have to trap a particularly tough and manipulative killer.
A Dish Best Served Cold (S1, E13): Delaunay and Mizon investigate when a man is killed after eating the wrong meal.
No Smoke Without Fire (S1, E14): An alarm company is the scene for a seemingly flawless murder.
