Plot Synopsis

Shot on-location in France, MONSIEUR SPADE is a six-episode crime drama series that centers around the infamous protagonist of American writer Dashiell Hammett. For this series, the year is 1963 -- 20 years after the events of the classic novel "The Maltese Falcon" -- and the legendary Detective Sam Spade is enjoying his retirement in the small town of Bozouls in the South of France. By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade's life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers. Episodes include:

Episode 1 (Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): Spade arrives in Bozouls. A brief trip becomes a new chapter as he falls for a local vineyard owner. Years later, Spade remains, a widower and retiree quietly living out his golden years in peace. But the return of his adversary changes everything.

Episode 2 (Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): The tragedy of the horrific murders is felt by all in the town; pulled out of retirement, Spade begins to investigate, while Teresa keeps her cards close to her chest; no one is safe, and Spade may unknowingly put himself in the crosshairs.

Episode 3 (Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): Spade searches for answers regarding the mysterious young boy that everyone seems to be looking for; Samir takes him into hiding, but no one knows what to make of his incessant writing; Spade gets a call from the elusive Philippe.

Episode 4 (Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): Spade interrogates the intruder and learns that there are people who still very much want him dead; another body is discovered, and Teresa begins her own investigation into the whereabouts of her father, Philippe Saint-Andre.

Episode 5 (Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): Spade gets more than he bargained for when he questions his eccentric neighbors, and learns more about the boy's mysterious abilities; Teresa continues her investigation alone; Jean-Pierre faces his past and confronts Philippe.

Episode 6 (Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 9pm on AMC and early morning on AMC+ and Acorn TV): Spade discovers who has been following him; Philippe sets up a deal for the boy that quickly goes sideways, leading to a dangerous confrontation on the old town bridge; a mysterious newcomer arrives, uncovering secret identities and agendas.