I really enjoy Father Brown. It is a fun series with some good actors and interesting stories. The only negatives are Bunty and Inspector Mallory.
When Inspector Mallory (Jack Deam) replaced Tom Chambers as the main law enforcement, it was like replacing a diet of filet mignon with McDonalds. Just horrible. Jack Deam is not capable of acting or character development. He throws the same hissy fits in every episode, makes the same nasty comments towards Father Brown, and is just plain repulsive.
After several years on this series, Jack Deam has not added any nuances or evolution to his character. He could say the lines slightly differently to show some appreciation for Father Brown, or that he has compassion for people, but he never does.
Bunty is another incredibly annoying character. Her arrogant personality and sarcastic remarks are not something that I have ever seen from a woman character who is set in the 1950s. Bunty ruins every episode as soon as she starts picking on Mrs. McCarthy with her rudeness and arrogance towards her.
Bunty also happens to be several inches taller than literally every character who appears on this show. She hulks over people, and yet her character is written as if she is a dainty little teenager. It makes many scenes with Bunty just totally ridiculous.
I wish that Bunty and Inspector Mallory would both move on. This show needs an inspector who can be professional and treat people with respect, and a supporting character who is written for the 1950s time period that the series is set in. Sid and Lady Felicia were both great when they were on this show.
When Inspector Mallory (Jack Deam) replaced Tom Chambers as the main law enforcement, it was like replacing a diet of filet mignon with McDonalds. Just horrible. Jack Deam is not capable of acting or character development. He throws the same hissy fits in every episode, makes the same nasty comments towards Father Brown, and is just plain repulsive.
After several years on this series, Jack Deam has not added any nuances or evolution to his character. He could say the lines slightly differently to show some appreciation for Father Brown, or that he has compassion for people, but he never does.
Bunty is another incredibly annoying character. Her arrogant personality and sarcastic remarks are not something that I have ever seen from a woman character who is set in the 1950s. Bunty ruins every episode as soon as she starts picking on Mrs. McCarthy with her rudeness and arrogance towards her.
Bunty also happens to be several inches taller than literally every character who appears on this show. She hulks over people, and yet her character is written as if she is a dainty little teenager. It makes many scenes with Bunty just totally ridiculous.
I wish that Bunty and Inspector Mallory would both move on. This show needs an inspector who can be professional and treat people with respect, and a supporting character who is written for the 1950s time period that the series is set in. Sid and Lady Felicia were both great when they were on this show.