Many of us understand that through the 'Inquisitorial System' of justice in France, the investigating judge (juge d'instruction) works closely with the police in examining evidence. We also understand that 'inquisitorial' is not the same as The Spanish Inquisition. But NOBODY EXPECTS the judge to be going up on a high roof parapet, nor indeed to be anywhere near as 'hands on' as good old Fred Thursday was in this one. Maybe he simply can't help himself. They really do need Mister Bright in there to keep him on the straight and narrow.
It is probably as well that they do not put on silly French accents, and this benefits the acting, but the plot appeared subsidiary to the provençale scenery, architecture and gastronomy.
I expect that I will watch number 2, and hope for better.
4/10.