I have recently discovered the Father Brown series. I found the first four seasons lighthearted and endearing. The subject matter of homosexuality, tolerance, love, forgiveness, have been treated with great respect. However, I was shocked at having to forward through much of the Hand of Lucia. It was a sudden jolt to see the subject matter treated with such vileness and wickedness. I know this sort of thing exist in the world, I just don't expect to see it on Father Brown. I was horrified at the pure evil of the villain. It seems that now that Sid and Lady Felicia are no longer in the series, the writers have resorted to more shocking "plots", including witchcraft and voodoo..really? I know Father Brown is very liberal and understanding, but they seemed to be thrown in for more of a shock value. I can only hope the series finds it's way back to our lighthearted, tolerant and loving Father Brown.