---
title: "Agatha Raisin"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/agatha-raisin-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66671
imdb_id: "tt5015548"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 54
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Agatha Raisin (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/agatha-raisin-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Agatha Raisin is a television series that follows the life of a woman who decides to retire early from her career. Seeking a change of pace after becoming burnt out on office politics, she moves to a picturesque village located in the Cotswolds. Although she initially intends to enjoy a quiet life, her time in the region takes an unexpected turn. The protagonist soon establishes a second career as an amateur detective. In this new role, she focuses on investigating a variety of occurrences within her deceptively quaint town. The series depicts her navigating through instances of mischief, mayhem, and murder that disrupt the local community. By applying her skills to these local mysteries, she balances her new life in the countryside with the demands of her investigative work. The narrative centers on her transition from a corporate professional to a sleuth, highlighting the contrast between her previous environment and the challenges she encounters while living in the village.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired public relations professional finds a new calling solving crimes in a quiet English village."

### Why Watch
- charming rural setting
- engaging amateur detective

### Caveats & Content Note
- unpredictable local mischief
- frequent criminal activity
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of murder and mayhem presented in a light, cozy tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, cozy, mystery, whimsical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 13 (52%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 12 (48%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: M. C. Beaton
- **Networks / Studios**: Acorn TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ashley Jensen** as *Agatha Raisin*
- **Jamie Glover** as *James Lacey*
- **Lucy Liemann** as *Sarah Bloxby*
- **Mathew Horne** as *Roy Silver*
- **Matt McCooey** as *DC Bill Wong / DS Bill Wong*
- **Jason Barnett** as *DCI Wilkes / DI Wilkes*
- **Jason Merrells** as *Sir Charles Fraith*
- **Katy Wix** as *Gemma Simpson*
- **Jodie Tyack** as *Toni Gilmour*
- **Marcia Warren** as *Mrs. Boggle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Agatha Raisin retires from her office career to the Cotswolds and begins investigating crimes.

### Q: What genre is Agatha Raisin?
It is a mystery television series.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series takes place in a village in the Cotswolds.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 2016.

### Q: Is Agatha Raisin a professional detective?
No, she is an amateur detective who investigates local mischief and murder.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*