Airing on France 3 from 2009-2021, this charm-leavened procedural starred Jacques Spiesser as aging, divorced-dad Commissaire Simon Magellan, whose good nature, keen mind and dogged determination allowed him to navigate the endless supply of strange homicides that plagued his picturesque village off the Belgian border. Selma Kouchy, Nathalie Besançon, Lou Howard, Marie de Stefano, Bernard Alane also star.40 episodes on 20 discs. 58 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack; French; Subtitles: English. In French with English subtitles.
Magellan: The Complete Series on DVD brings together all gripping episodes of the acclaimed French crime drama, following Inspector Simon Magellan as he unravels complex mysteries in a picturesque provincial town. Produced by MHZ Networks Home, renowned for delivering high-quality international television to English-speaking audiences, this collection is perfect for fans of intelligent detective stories and European TV. Jacques Spiesser stars as the charismatic and insightful Inspector Magellan, whose career spans decades across film and television; his notable works include "The Da Vinci Code" and collaborations with directors like Claude Lelouch. The series also features Selma Kouchy (known from "Les Petits Meurtres d'Agatha Christie") as Lieutenant Selma Berrayah-Mazari, adding depth to the investigative team. Directed primarily by Étienne Dhaene?an experienced director recognized for his work on popular French series such as "Navarro"?the show boasts strong writing and atmospheric cinematography that have captivated viewers worldwide.