Honestly, I didn’t think a show about a woman looking at old vases and solving murders would become my entire personality, but here we are. The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4 has officially landed, and it’s basically the television equivalent of a warm croissant and a glass of chilled rosé. If you’ve been following Jean White’s journey from a heartbroken widow in Cheshire to the unofficial queen of a fictional French village, you know the vibes are immaculate.
There is something deeply soothing about Sally Lindsay’s Jean. She isn’t some gritty, tortured detective with a dark past and a drinking problem. She’s an antiques dealer. She notices the brushstrokes on a fake oil painting or the patina on a Roman coin. That’s her "superpower," and it’s surprisingly effective for catching killers.
What really happened in the premiere?
Season 4 didn't waste any time getting weird. The premiere episode, titled "Beach Club," kicked off with Judith and Jeremy—the eccentric chateau owners we all secretly want to be when we grow up—jet-skiing.
They’re out there, 75-year-olds living their best lives, when they stumble upon a dinghy containing a dead businessman. He has a plastic bag on his head and rare coins covering his eyes. It’s grisly, sure, but in that specific Madame Blanc way that feels more like a puzzle than a horror movie.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4 cast: Who’s back?
The gang is all here. It wouldn't work without the core ensemble, and the chemistry this year feels like they’ve been filming together for decades.
- Sally Lindsay as Jean White: Still the heart of the show.
- Steve Edge as Dom Hayes: Our favorite taxi driver who is finally, finally navigating a real romance with Jean.
- Sue Holderness and Robin Askwith: As Judith and Jeremy, they provide the high-society chaos we crave.
- Tony Robinson: Returning as Uncle Patrick. He’s gone from petty thief to pub landlord, and his administrative battles with the local police are comedy gold.
- Alex Gaumond: As Chief of Police André Caron, who has basically accepted that Jean is better at his job than he is.
We also got a massive influx of guest stars this year. You’ve probably spotted Samantha Power from Brassic and Richard Blackwood from EastEnders. Seeing Danny Hatchard and Lorraine Burroughs pop up in Sainte Victoire feels like a "who’s who" of British telly took a summer holiday together.
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That "secret" romance everyone is talking about
Can we talk about Jean and Dom? The end of Season 3 gave us that "heartfelt confession," and The Madame Blanc Mysteries Season 4 is dealing with the aftermath. They’re trying to keep it a secret, which is hilarious because Sainte Victoire is about the size of a postage stamp.
Everyone knows. Or at least, everyone suspects.
Watching them try to be "professional" while investigating a murdered puppeteer or a stolen bronze statue is half the fun. It adds a layer of "will they/won't they" tension that hasn't quite dissipated just because they’ve admitted they like each other.
The Malta connection (and why it’s not actually France)
Here is a bit of trivia that usually shocks people: Sainte Victoire isn’t real. Worse? It’s not even filmed in France.
While the show is set in the South of France (inspired by the village of Vauvenargues), most of it is filmed on the island of Gozo in Malta. The production team uses the village of Għarb to stand in for the French square.
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In Season 4, the show actually leaned into its filming location by sending Jean and Dom to Malta for an episode called "The Blueprint." They were supposed to authenticate some old plans for the city of Valletta. Naturally, someone got hit over the head, and a romantic getaway turned into a crime scene. It’s the Jean White way.
Why this season feels different
There’s a bit more "teeth" to the mysteries this time around. Episode 2, "Inheritance," was actually pretty dark. Charlie’s Aunt Fifi dies because someone swapped her cleaning products, creating a toxic gas. It felt personal. When the mystery hits Jean’s inner circle—like her business partner Charlie—the stakes feel significantly higher than just finding a lost ring.
The show also continues to use the "antiques of the week" as a clever narrative device. We’ve seen:
- Rare coins found on a corpse.
- A stolen statue of the Goddess Hathor.
- Original city blueprints.
- Fake paintings that lead to a violent scam.
It’s educational, sort of. I now know more about the Goddess of Intoxication than I ever thought I would.
Is there more coming?
If you’ve already binged the seven episodes of Season 4, don't panic. The 2025 Christmas Special has already set the stage for what’s next. We saw Jean, Dom, and the crew trapped in a museum lockdown with a bomb timer ticking down. It was probably the most high-octane episode the series has ever done.
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Sally Lindsay has been busy—she’s actually starring in a new thriller called Number One Fan with Jill Halfpenny in 2026—but she’s made it clear that Jean White isn't going anywhere. The show is a massive hit in the US, Canada, and Australia now, not just the UK.
How to watch and what to do next
If you’re in the US or Canada, Acorn TV is your home for all things Jean White. In the UK, it’s still a staple on Channel 5.
If you want to get the "Madame Blanc look" for your own home, start scouring local flea markets for "objéts d'art." Just maybe check that they aren't cursed or connected to a local murder mystery first.
- Check the credits: Look for the music by Steve White (Sally’s real-life husband). The "Hawaii Five-O" riff in the Season 4 premiere was his work.
- Visit the "Square": If you're ever in Gozo, look for the village of Għarb. You can actually visit the exterior of "La Couronne," though it’s a folklore museum in real life.
- Rewatch for clues: The show loves to hide hints about the killer in the background of the antique shop scenes.
The beauty of this series isn't just the mystery; it's the escape. In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, spending an hour in a sun-drenched village where the biggest problem is a poisoned TV presenter and a stolen blueprint is exactly what we need.