There have been over 200 TV adaptations of the Georges Simenon's detective stories worldwide but this 2025 PBS Masterpiece version of "Maigret" sets the intense crime-fighter and his "To understand and not to judge" motto in the here and now...
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"Maigret" (2025) premieres on Sunday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS Masterpiece.
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“Simenon was writing about his Paris—the city he lived in, the police and criminals he knew," explains show writer and exec producer Patrick Harbinson. "I realised a contemporary Parisian setting was key to a bracing and refreshing new 'Maigret.'”
The Chief Inspector (played by Benjamin Wainwright) is in his 30s, much younger than in most adaptations, but then he has CCTV, the internet and a 21st century urban cityscape as his muse en scene.
The question is, how will Maigret's trademark sophisticated and nuanced approach to dealing with the cases in front of him cope with the problems he will face in a faster-paced, non-stop environment? Only one way to find out.
Read our guide below for how to watch "Maigret" online now, live and on-demand through PBS.org.
How to watch "Maigret" for FREE in the U.S.
"Maigret" premieres in the U.S. on Sunday, October 5 at 9 p.m. ET/ * p.m. CT on PBS Masterpiece and the PBS app.
Don’t have cable? Stream your local PBS channel through the PBS website and app.
Not in the U.S. when "Maigret" airs on PBS? Don't worry — as we explain below, you can watch it live or on-demand when you download a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to VPN 'Maigret' from anywhere
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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to PBS.org and stream "Maigret" online.
Can I watch 'Maigret' online in Canada?
In Canada, "Maigret" has not been picked up by a broadcaster as yet. If that changs you'll read about it here first.
However, it should be available on PBS Passport - in most areas. That’ll provide access to a range of the network’s channels, like PBS Life and PBS Masterpiece. Membership costs a suggested donation of CA$5 per month, although prices will alter depending on your local station.
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Can I watch 'Maigret' (2025) online in the U.K?
Unfortunately there is no confirmed release date for "Maigret" as yet but if that changes you'll read about it here first.
However, if you’re an American citizen in the U.K. right now and just can't wait that long, a VPN will allow you to stream "Maigret" online by unblocking the free PBS website. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Maigret' in Australia
As with the U.K., there is no confirmed platform or release date for "Maigret" in Australia. If that changes you'll read about it here first.
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Can I watch the new Maigret for free in any other countries?
The 6 x 60-minute series has also been acquired by Wowow in Japan, Sky Free in New Zealand, public broadcaster VRT in Belgium, HRT in Croatia, and SIA Tet in Latvia. Most of these broadcasters will offer a free Maigret stream but not yet – the series premieres for free on PBS Masterpiece in the States first and foremost.
'Maigret' need to know
'Maigret' - Cast
- Benjamin Wainwright as Jules Maigret
- Stefanie Martini as Louise Maigret (Madame Maigret)
- Nathalie Armin as Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel
- Blake Harrison as one of Maigret’s detective team
- Reda Elazouar as one of Maigret’s detective team
- Kerrie Hayes as one of Maigret’s detective team
- Shaniqua Okwok as Janvier
- Rob Kazinsky as one of Maigret’s detective team
- Katie McGrath as Rosalie Fernand
'Maigret' - Episode guide
Season 01 Episode 01: "The Lazy Burglar" - Part One - Maigret investigates Paris bank robberies. He turns his attention to the murder of a burglar, Honoré Cuendet, until the robbers strike again. (Sunday, Oct 5)
S01 E02: "The Lazy Burglar" - Part Two - Maigret anticipates the robbers’ next move and gets the chance to confront Cuendet’s killers. But, the robbers have a larger master plan. (Sun, Oct 12)
S01 E03: "Maigret's Failure" - Part One - The team is interrupted when Maigret is ordered to investigate death threats received by a billionaire businessman, Ferdinand Fumal. (Sun, Oct 19)
S01 E04: "Maigret's Failure" - Part Two - As Maigret reels from regret, he suffers a blow in his personal life. Maigret digs into Fumal’s life in order to understand him better. (Sun, Oct 26)
S01 E05: "Maigret Comes Home" - Part One - A student is stabbed to death in the street. Maigret digs into the killer’s psychology. Countess Sophie calls, fearing for her life. (Sun, Nov 2)
S01 E06: "Maigret Comes Home" - Part Two - Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre as Maigret digs into secrets. Back in Paris, Maigret’s talks with the killer have terrifying consequences. (Sun, Nov 9)
'Maigret' - Official Trailer
'Maigret' - FAQ
Where was "Maigret" filmed?
This 2025 PBS adaptation of "Maigret" was was filmed in Hungary, with Budapest doubling for Paris (as it has done for other versions in the past).
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