Ep 1. The Coroner

Alexandra Ehle is a French crime procedural series with a twist of comedy that centers around Alexandra Ehle, a forensic doctor who helps the police in solving murder cases. In season 1 episode 1, The Coroner, we are introduced to the titular character, Alexandra Ehle, who inherits her father's forensic clinic after his sudden death. Alexandra moves back to Lyon and tries to take over the clinic, which has been closed for months. Her first day is not easy, as she discovers that there are some unexpected surprises waiting for her.

We first see Alexandra, that day, trying to sell the clinic to some passersby, who are not interested in buying it. After that, we see her getting to know her father's former employees, who are resistant to her because they blame her for her father's death. The tension is palpable, and it is clear that Alexandra has a long way to go before she can earn their trust and respect.

As Alexandra starts to go through her father's belongings, an unknown man comes to the clinic looking for her father, claiming that he needs his help. The man is the owner of a small funeral home and is concerned about one of his clients who died of natural causes. However, according to the funeral home owner, the woman's death seems suspision to him. Despite having no practical experience, Alexandra agrees to offer her expertise and to assist the police with any investigation that might need her help.

Alexandra takes the case of the woman who died as suspicious and begins to investigate the circumstances of the death. She looks through the autopsy report and finds that the person responsible for performing the examination was not her father, but a coroner. She realizes that there might be a conflict of interest and that the coroner might have overlooked some clues that could have helped to solve the crime.

As Alexandra delves deeper into the case, she discovers that there might be more than just one person involved in the death. She starts to put the pieces of the puzzle together with the help of her father's former colleagues, who start to warm up to her after seeing her dedication in helping to bring the truth to light and solve the murder. With her tenacity and intelligence, Alexandra Ehle makes some progress in an intriguing case and saves her father's legacy while creating her place in a new environment and profession.

Season 1 episode 1, The Coroner, showcases the show's unique premise blended with a defiant spirit. It introduces us to a character who is smart, funny, and quirky, with a great ensemble cast. We follow Alexandra's journey from underdog to crime-solving heroine, and we can't help but root for her every step of the way. The Coroner is a great introduction to the series, and we are looking forward to seeing how the rest of the episodes unfold.