Ep 7. The Dirty House

Maigret season 3 episode 7, titled "The Dirty House," follows Detective Jules Maigret as he investigates the murder of a wealthy and reclusive widow, Mrs. Crossfield, in her dilapidated and neglected mansion. The episode opens with Mrs. Crossfield's maid reporting her employer's death to the police, leading Maigret and his team to the run-down house.

As they begin to investigate, Maigret discovers that the house is full of secrets. The victim had lived in extreme isolation for years, with no visitors save for her housekeeper and a mysterious man who occasionally stopped by to deliver food and supplies. The detectives also learn that Mrs. Crossfield had formerly been in a relationship with a man named Leonard, who is now living abroad.

Despite the lack of obvious suspects and evidence, Maigret remains determined to solve the case. Along the way, he must navigate the eccentricities of Mrs. Crossfield's former neighbors and acquaintances, including a wealthy businessman who was vying to buy her property, as well as members of her extended family who all had financial motives for her death.

The investigation leads Maigret to explore the darker corners of human nature, as he uncovers long-held secrets and hidden desires. Throughout the episode, the detective must juggle his personal life, including his wife's health concerns, with the demands of the case.

As the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together, Maigret confronts the killer in a tense and dramatic climax that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. "The Dirty House" is a gripping and complex mystery that showcases the talents of Maigret as a detective and highlights the complexities of human nature.