Agatha Raisin (TV series)
Agatha Raisin is a British comedy-drama television program, based on M. C. Beaton's book series of the same name about a former PR agent who solves crime mysteries in the Cotswolds village of Carsely. The program was broadcast as a pilot titled "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death" on 26 December 2014, followed by an eight-part series that first aired on Sky One on 7 June 2016. A second season was ordered by Acorn TV on 15 January 2018. On 27 February 2019, the show was commissioned for a third season. A  fourth season started filming in March 2021. Production. On 22 August 2014, Sky announced that it had commissioned the adaptation for Sky One. It was commissioned by Cameron Roach. Sky One chief Adam MacDonald said, "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death is a contemporary, sharp and witty crime drama offering for the upcoming festive season." "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death" began filming in September 2014. The main filming location is Biddestone, Wiltshire. On her role in the film, Ashley Jensen said, "I am absolutely delighted to be on board! It's not often a part like this  comes along for a woman. Agatha Raisin is a strong forthright, independent, driven, successful woman, who is both funny and flawed, a real woman of our time." Series two was ordered by Acorn TV, with a change to three 90-minute films as opposed to 45-minute episodes. On 27 February 2019, the show was commissioned for series 3, which consists of four 90-minute episodes. It premiered on 28 October 2019. Reception. Reviewing the first series, "The Independent" was critical of the writing, but praised Jensen. On the other hand, "The New York Times" called the series 'Delightful'. "The  Guardian" described the second series as "Campy, kitsch, silly and very fun". Home release. Region 1: Acorn Media- "Agatha Raisin, Series 1" DVD was released on 25 October 2016. "Agatha Raisin, Series 2" DVD and Blu-ray were released on 7 May 2019. "Agatha Raisin, Series 3" DVD was released on 26 May 2020. Region 2: In the UK, Acorn released "Series 1" on DVD on 1 August 2016. "Series 2" DVD was released on 29 July 2019.