Saint-Pierre is finally coming to UK screens on U&Alibi this April, a year after its Canadian debut, and fans are already ‘obsessed’
Saint Pierre stars Joséphine Jobert and Allan Hawco(Image: CBC)
Death in Paradise actress Joséphine Jobert’s crime thriller Saint-Pierre is set to finally arrive on British screens a full year after its debut on Canadian broadcaster CBC.
The show, which also features Allan Hawco, known for his role in the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan, will launch on U&Alibi on Thursday, 23 April at 8pm.
While Saint-Pierre has already completed two seasons in Canada, UK audiences will be starting from scratch, with the opening episode introducing viewers to the lead characters, Donny ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick, portrayed by Hawco, and Deputy Chief Geneviève ‘Arch’ Archambault, portrayed by Jobert.
The crime series has already been hailed by audiences on IMDb as a “must-watch” show, with the episode entitled ‘Kill Lil’ receiving particular acclaim as one that “hits all the right notes”.
One devoted fan confirmed they are “Obsessed” with the series, while another enthused: “We love this show so much!”, reports the Express.
The official synopsis for Saint-Pierre reveals: “After the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector, Donny Fitzpatrick (Fitz), digs too deeply into a local politician’s nefarious activity, he is exiled to work in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon – the French Territory nestled in the Atlantic Ocean.
“Fitz’s arrival disrupts the life of Deputy Chief Genevieve Archambault (Arch), a Parisian transplant who is in Saint-Pierre for her own intriguing reasons.”
It goes on: “As if by fate, these two seasoned officers – with very different policing skills and approaches – are forced together to solve unique and exciting crimes.
“Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic facade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity, which tends to wash up on beautiful shores. At first, at odds and suspicious of each other, Arch and Fitz soon discover that they are better together.”
The Saint-Pierre ensemble also features Benz Antoine, Erika Prevost, Jean-Michel Le Gal, Tamara Podemski, James Purefoy, Maxim Roy, and Tim Rozon.
While lead star Joséphine Jobert originally appeared in Death in Paradise as Detective Sergeant Florence Cassell from 2015 to 2019, before making a comeback to the BBC program for series 10 and 11, spanning 2021 to 2022.
The performer returned in 2024 for series 13, with her character Florence last glimpsed departing into the sunset alongside Neville, portrayed by Ralf Little, who similarly left the show.
Saint-Pierre airs on U&Alibi from 9pm on Thursday, 23 April 2026