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Mediterranean Murders: A Detective's Tuscan Troubles
28 Apr
Summary
- A British detective takes a sabbatical in Italy after his wife's death.
- He becomes involved in a local murder investigation, clashing with Italian police.
- The detective discovers a passion for food while uncovering island deception.

A new British crime drama, adapted from Matt Baker's novel, unfolds against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. DCI Joe Mottram, a detective on sabbatical in Italy following his wife's passing, aims to reconnect with his daughter. His plans for a peaceful break are disrupted when a family member is accused of murder, pulling him into the investigation.
Reluctantly, Mottram forms an unlikely partnership with local Inspector Lara Sarrancino. Together, they tackle various crimes on their sun-drenched island. Mottram's immersion in Italian culture, particularly its cuisine, inadvertently provides crucial insights into the cases he investigates.
As Mottram delves deeper into the island's mysteries, the idyllic facade begins to crumble. He uncovers a complex web of deceit that challenges his perception of paradise and threatens to upend his life entirely.