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Mood:
- CleverOffbeatHumorous
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Plot:
- Private DetectiveInvestigationRiddles and CluesWho Done ItCrimesFeminism
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Genres:
- DramaMystery
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
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Place:
- Africa
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Style:
- Strong Female Presence
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 2008 - 2009
English, Tswana
UK, USA, South Africa, Botswana
Profile of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The mood of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is clever, offbeat, and humorous. The plot centers around riddles and clues, a private detective, and a whodunit. It is a drama and mystery TV show. Stylistically, it stars a strong female character. In approach, it is realistic. The setting is Africa. It happens in contemporary times. It is based on a book.
Summary of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Based on the novels by Alexander McCall Smith, this drama stars Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's first and only female private detective. Growing up in a rural area, Precious was destined for a life of farming until, one fateful day, her father dies. Selling off the family cows, Precious heads to the big city, determined to be a successful P.I., and become part of the ever changing African cultural landscape. And very soon, she finds herself investigating a sizzling hot case, with the help of Mr JLB Matekoni, the owner of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, and Mma Makutsi, the fastest typist in the city.
Details
| Language: | English, Tswana |
| Country: | UK, USA, South Africa, Botswana |
| Runtime: | 60 min |
| Seasons: | 1 |
Cast and Crew
as Precious Ramotswe 7 episodes, 2008-2009
as Grace Makutsi 7 episodes, 2008-2009
as JLB Matekoni 7 episodes, 2008-2009
as BK 7 episodes, 2008-2009
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