# "Three Pines" on Amazon Prime -- based on Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache Novels **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted, amazon-prime\ **Created:** [December 14, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534 "2022-12-14T21:53:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/41 "2022-12-30T00:51:27Z")
Having watched all the way thru, I give it the following ratings: Characters= 7 Setting=9 Mysteries= 5 Acting= 7. True to book= ?? It is not a police procedural, really, however. I agree- with the above- somewhat too bleak. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/42 "2022-12-31T01:42:47Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > You will know if you like it or hate it immediately. It has a unique rhythm that you will either enjoy or never want to see again. - Can concur! ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/43 "2022-12-31T03:51:45Z")
I liked the show very much. But what is odd is that I wasn’t able to binge it. I had to watch it in small doses. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/44 "2023-01-01T22:40:43Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I rarely try to figure out mysteries. If I think I have figured out whodunnit, I lose interest. I like surprises. I can’t NOT try to figure out mysteries. It’s how my brain works. If the solution is clever and I guessed it, I don’t mind that I guessed it. I’m only annoyed if the solution came out of left field with no hints at all. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/45 "2023-01-08T20:46:24Z")
I read the first book in the series. Nicely done, but too many characters. I think I prefer the TV series a bit. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/46 "2023-01-08T22:05:12Z")
I enjoyed the first season but I have to say the conclusion of the murder of Blue storyline was very weak. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/47 "2023-01-08T23:43:32Z")
The mysteries are not the best. BTW- I want to live in Three Pines. A great bistro, a small town bookstore, etc. ---
**Author:** ![cormac262](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@cormac262](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cormac262)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/48 "2023-01-11T21:40:44Z")
I have not read the books (nor had even heard of them until this series), and am enjoying the series. I have only watched the first 4 episodes (first 2 mysteries). It is a bit of “Bosch” meets “Northern Exposure”, but I like the characters. And though it is kind of “in your face” in every episode, I like the First Peoples angle, and the injustices they were subjected to. (is this also present in the books ?) One thing that really struck my in the first episode was seeing the Montreal policeman manhandling the mother, Missy. And even cursing at her while doing so. I’ve always had this (naïve) perception that Canadian law enforcement were always much more civil than American. Maybe this is what I’ve typically seen in other shows. So it was kind of a shock to see such behavior. I’ll refrain from judgement until I finish the rest of the series, but from the first 2 mysteries it seems a pattern is kind of emerging with the murders. Something similar occurred in the early series of “Castle”. So we’ll see if it continues. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/49 "2023-01-11T22:13:35Z")
> [@cormac262](#): > > It is a bit of “Bosch” meets “Northern Exposure” I agree completely! > [@cormac262](#): > > I’ve always had this (naïve) perception that Canadian law enforcement were always much more civil than American. Check out the series **[19-2.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340712/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** 😲 I haven’t read the Three Pines books either. I’m on a waiting list for the eBooks at the library. There are something like 30 people ahead of me. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Banquet\_Bear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banquet_bear/32/373_2.png) [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/50 "2023-01-11T22:33:33Z")
> [@cormac262](#): > > I’ve always had this (naïve) perception that Canadian law enforcement were always much more civil than American. …Canadian Police has a long, disgusting, sickening relationship with indigenous people. Look up “Starlight Tours.” Here for starters: > **[The Indigenous people killed by Canada’s police](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/3/24/the-indigenous-people-killed-by-canadas-police)** > > The stories of Indigenous people who died in police encounters in Canada and the loved ones they left behind. [Saskatoon freezing deaths - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon_freezing_deaths#:~:text=The%20Saskatoon%20freezing%20deaths%20were,of%20the%20Saskatoon%20Police%20Service). [https://gladue.usask.ca/node/2860](https://gladue.usask.ca/node/2860) ---
**Author:** ![crazyjoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/51 "2023-01-11T22:35:14Z")
> [@cormac262](#): > > And though it is kind of “in your face” in every episode, I like the First Peoples angle, and the injustices they were subjected to. (is this also present in the books ?) Not as much, but it’s definitely there. And yes, the problems with law enforcement, excessive use of force, etc, is also a theme that runs through the books. One of the defining characteristics about Gamache is that he’s supposed to look like a college professor – which Molina does very well — but also be able to become very intimidating and stern when needed, which I do not think Molina is able to pull off (at least under the direction of the current directors/producers). His ability to be a tough but fair mentor and leader is a defining characteristic of the books. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534/52 "2023-01-13T14:26:45Z")
Welcome to the club. I’ve had a thing about him for years… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-pines-on-amazon-prime-based-on-louise-pennys-inspector-gamache-novels/976534.md?page=2)