I am probably the biggest fan of Father Brown in all of America. I have made all my millennial and GenZ friends watch it. We all love it, and gathered around during the pandemic to enjoy this show over and over again.
It always makes me happy. The recipe for Seasons 1-9 was unstoppable and just perfect.
With Miss McCarthy missing, the show seems to lack the gravitas that also made it hilarious. She seemed to elevate the stakes in a way that the new characters don't. I find myself missing Malory as well, mostly because he added a bit of friction to father brown's investigations that was funny. Of course, Bunty is a real treat, and I seriously miss her antics. I see that Emer Kenny has moved to other shows, though these shows IMO are the same dark rubbish that is all over Netflix and the internet. Why not be a part of a show that brings genuine joy into the world? ... and what happened to Sydney?
I'm hoping for a reunion of some of the old characters in future seasons.
Regarless - I will continue to watch this show and look forward to the release of new episodes.
I just adore Father Brown - so a HUGE thank you to everyone involved in this project - the cast, production, and entire team. Thank you.