Mr Blake at Your Service differs from other dramedies because there’s something the lead (wonderfully played by John Malkovich) is trying to get away from. Not even I’m aware of what that is until the plot unravels itself to explain why he’s looking for comfort. After his wife passed away, he travels to France to find solace. However, at the manor where they first met, he gets mistaken for the hired help who would come knocking any day now. As soon becomes the household’s butler!
Although the story is a lot more serious, the odd humour sprinkled in keeps the story moving. Nathalie Beauvillier (Fanny Ardant), who lost her husband, is now the head, and paying the bills has been tough! Even the staff has problems, which Mr. Blake recognises, and he does his best to help.
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