If you loved the charming and quirky Italian mystery series 'Murders at Barlume' (2013), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same blend of humor, small-town intrigue, and clever detective work. Whether you're a fan of cozy mysteries or lighthearted crime-solving, these picks will keep you entertained.
Midsomer Murders (1997)
Description: A long-running detective series featuring quaint English villages with a surprisingly high murder rate, combining dark humor with classic mystery-solving.
Fact: The fictional county of Midsomer is said to have the highest murder rate per capita in the world, far exceeding real-life crime statistics.
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Vera (2011)
Description: A character-driven detective series set in Northeast England, featuring a no-nonsense female detective solving crimes against dramatic coastal landscapes.
Fact: The series is filmed in Northumberland, with many locations becoming tourist attractions for fans of the show.
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Death in Paradise (2011)
Description: A cozy murder mystery series set in a picturesque tropical location, blending light-hearted humor with intricate whodunit plots.
Fact: The show was originally intended to be set in the Maldives but was later changed to the fictional island of Saint Marie in the Caribbean.
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012)
Description: A stylish historical mystery series featuring a glamorous female detective solving crimes in 1920s Melbourne with wit and panache.
Fact: The show's popularity led to a successful crowdfunding campaign for a feature film sequel, which became the most successful crowdfunded film project in Australian history.
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Father Brown (2013)
Description: A gentle period detective series with a clerical sleuth who uses wisdom and intuition to solve crimes in a small English community.
Fact: Based on G.K. Chesterton's short stories, the character of Father Brown has been portrayed by five different actors in various adaptations since
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Shetland (2013)
Description: A moody crime drama set in the remote Scottish islands, blending police procedural elements with strong local atmosphere and community dynamics.
Fact: The show is based on Ann Cleeves' novels and has significantly boosted tourism to the Shetland Islands since its premiere.
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The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014)
Description: A New Zealand-set detective series that mixes quirky small-town characters with clever murder mysteries and dry humor.
Fact: Despite being set in a fictional town, the series is filmed in real locations around Auckland and the surrounding rural areas.
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Grantchester (2014)
Description: A post-war English mystery series combining clerical life with detective work, featuring beautiful countryside settings and complex human relationships.
Fact: The series is based on The Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie, whose father was the former Archbishop of Canterbury.
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The Coroner (2015)
Description: A lighthearted mystery series set in a coastal English town, featuring a coroner who teams up with a childhood friend to solve unusual deaths.
Fact: The show was filmed in the picturesque South Devon area, with many scenes shot in the historic town of Dartmouth.
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The Mallorca Files (2019)
Description: A sun-drenched detective series pairing two mismatched investigators solving crimes on the beautiful Spanish island, mixing mystery with scenic locations.
Fact: The show was created by the same team behind Death in Paradise and follows a similar formula of exotic location meets crime-solving.
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