Although the technical quality and parameters of "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" do not fit the needs of many contemporary viewers, the Series gives a versatile overview of England in the 1990ies, its daily life with major views and issues then. The cases (often emanating from social problems) are not too sophisticated, many of them being trivial, but on the other hand, one can hardly expect a senior citizen and teenager solving serial killings or industrial espionage...
All the leading performances (Patricia Routledge, Derek Benfield, Dominic Monaghan are splendid, with Monaghan having his breakthrough with his role as Geoffrey), and several actors in minor roles are active in crime series of today. Mrs. Routledge is definitely in a class of their own and although her character has features I tend to dislike generally, she did not annoy me, I quite liked her views and activities.
This Series would deserve more attention even nowadays, but for that sake, for larger audiences, it should be technically restored. Bearing in mind better background understanding, you are advised to watch all seasons and episodes in succession.
All the leading performances (Patricia Routledge, Derek Benfield, Dominic Monaghan are splendid, with Monaghan having his breakthrough with his role as Geoffrey), and several actors in minor roles are active in crime series of today. Mrs. Routledge is definitely in a class of their own and although her character has features I tend to dislike generally, she did not annoy me, I quite liked her views and activities.
This Series would deserve more attention even nowadays, but for that sake, for larger audiences, it should be technically restored. Bearing in mind better background understanding, you are advised to watch all seasons and episodes in succession.