Ep 8. The Crystal Ball

Maigret is a British television drama series based on Georges Simenon's novels featuring detective Jules Maigret. In the third season's eighth episode, titled "The Crystal Ball," The story follows a man called Philippe Jave, who believes that his wife's brother, Lucien Sabatier, is a dangerous man. Philippe hires private detectives to follow Lucien, convinced that he is involved in criminal activities. However, when a body is found in Lucien's apartment, the case becomes a murder investigation.

Maigret and his team find a crystal ball in the apartment, which they believe is linked to the crime. Meanwhile, Philippe's wife, Isabelle, has a premonition that something terrible has happened to Lucien. Her psychic friend, Madame Rigaud, confirms that something bad has happened to him.

The investigation leads Maigret to a seedy underworld of criminals and gamblers. Maigret is convinced that Sabatier's murder is linked to a group of people who are involved in a gambling ring. As the investigation progresses, Maigret uncovers more evidence that points to the involvement of Madame Rigaud and her gang.

The detectives must piece together the evidence before the gang strikes again. With their reputations on the line, Maigret and his team work around the clock to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.

The episode is full of suspense, drama, and intriguing plot twists. The detectives often encounter dead ends, leading them nowhere, but they stay persistent and eventually uncover the truth. Fans of crime-drama and mystery-thrillers will enjoy this episode's engaging narrative and suspenseful atmosphere. It is a gripping story full of twists and turns that keep the viewers engaged until the very end.