A Taste For Murder: Culinary Crimes in the Heart of Capri

Name: A Taste For Murder
Description: A crime procedural using classic Italian cuisine as the basis for each episode’s murder mystery. Each episode of the series will feature a murder mystery connected in some way to Italian cuisine. DCI Joe Mottram, a star detective with the Metropolitan police, retreats to Capri in Italy with his daughter after a personal tragedy.
Genre: Series
Date Created: Q1 2025
Contact Information:
Email: drugiplan@drugiplan.hr
Phone: +385 1 6197062
Fax: +385 1 6197065
Producer: Megan Ott, Jo McGrath, Walter Iuzzolino, Carolina Giammetta, Stephen Nye, Jess O’Riordan
Writer/Producer: Matt Baker
Director: Jon Jones
Cast: Phyllis Logan, Warren Brown, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Beau Gadsdon, Urbano Barberini, Alessandro Fella, Gaia Scodellaro, Alessandro Bedetti

A Taste For Murder: A Culinary Crime Series Set Against the Backdrop of Italy

Prepare to be immersed in a thrilling blend of mystery and gastronomy with “A Taste For Murder,” a captivating new series launching in Q1 2025. This innovative crime procedural artfully intertwines the intricacies of murder with the elegance of Italian cuisine, presenting each episode as a delectable puzzle revolving around tantalizing dishes and their dark secrets. As audiences experience the enchanting landscapes of Croatia and Italy, they will also uncover layers of familial dynamics and hidden agendas that simmer beneath the surface.

Leading the star-studded ensemble is Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram, a gifted detective who seeks solace in Capri following a personal loss. Each twist and turn reveals more than just the crime at hand, as he reconnects with his Italian in-laws, including the sharp-witted matriarch Elena Da Vinale, portrayed by Phyllis Logan. Joining them is Cristiana Dell’Anna as Inspector Lara Sarrancino, an ambitious force for justice from Naples. With a talented creative team, including writer and producer Matt Baker and director Jon Jones, this series promises to be a feast for the senses, blending flavorful storytelling with captivating performances.