This week on Cozy Comfort Club, I’ve got a quick bonus episode because I just finished binging all six episodes of Bergerac on PBS, and I really, really liked this one!
The 2025 reimagining stars Damien Molony as Detective Jim Bergerac, a grieving father trying to rebuild his life while investigating a murder on the beautiful island of Jersey.
We’re talking about why this was such a great binge, the gorgeous Jersey setting, Jim Bergerac being an absolute mess, the strong cast including Zoë Wanamaker and Philip Glenister, and a surprise appearance from Patience star Ella Maisy Purvis.
We also have two mysteries unfolding, plenty of red herrings, and a final twist that I absolutely DID NOT see coming.
And, of course, I have to answer the most important Cozy Comfort Club question: Is Bergerac actually cozy?
Don’t worry, this bonus episode is spoiler-free!
In This Episode
We chat about:
* Why Bergerac turned into such a great binge
* Coming into this reboot without having watched the original John Nettles series
* Damien Molony winning me over as Jim Bergerac
* Why Jim reminded me a little of A Taste for Murder
* The gorgeous island of Jersey and its mix of British and French culture
* The two mysteries that kept me guessing
* All those red herrings
* Philip Glenister being fantastic, as always
* Zoë Wanamaker as Jim’s wealthy mother-in-law, Charlie
* Spotting Ella Maisy Purvis from Patience
* Jim’s raspy voice...because we need to talk about it
* Why I definitely would NOT call this a cozy mystery
* Why it still earns a spot in my cozy-adjacent category
* My spoiler-free Watch It or Skip It verdict
CCC Verdict: WATCH IT
Cozy Level: ☕ Cozy-adjacent
Where to Watch: PBS Masterpiece or PBS Passport
Season 1: 6 episodes
And good news for my fellow Bergerac fans: the series is continuing, with even more Jim Bergerac to come!
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And apparently, every once in a while, I’ll also find a not-so-cozy crime drama like Bergerac that I just have to talk about.
Until next time, stay cozy!
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