Summary

Monsieur Spade, now streaming on Netflix, is a fresh take on a classic character, connecting back to Humphrey Bogart's iconic portrayal of Sam Spade.
With a strong cast led by Clive Owen and references to the original 1941 film, Monsieur Spade is a fitting successor to The Maltese Falcon.
After 83 years, Monsieur Spade finally reveals what happens to Sam Spade after the events of The Maltese Falcon, providing some closure.

Arriving nearly a century after Humphrey Bogart’s classic noir The Maltese Falcon, Netflix is the new streaming home for AMC’s among the greatest movies of all time, having been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar while currently holding a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The 1941 noir stars Bogart as Sam Spade, a private investigator caught in a search for the titular jewel-encrusted statue. Though Bogart never reprised his role as Sam Spade, several other actors have taken up the mantle over the years.

Sam Spade’s story has finally been adapted for TV in AMC’s miniseries Monsieur Spade, starring Clive Owen as the titular character. The TV show sadly went primarily under the radar following its January 2024 premiere on AMC, but I'm hoping Monsieur Spade will enjoy a new life and appreciation after being added to Netflix’s library on August 19. Considering Monsieur Spade boasts critical acclaim with a 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes and praise for Owen’s take on the detective famously played by Humphrey Bogart, I find that AMC’s drama has proven itself a worthy successor to 1941’s The Maltese Falcon.

AMC's Monsieur Spade Is Now Streaming On Netflix – How The Show Connects To Humphrey Bogart's The Maltese Falcon

Monsieur Spade Takes Place After The Maltese Falcon's Events

Humphrey Bogart from The Maltese Falcon with Clive Owen's Sam Spade in Monsieur Spade

All six episodes of the AMC miniseries Monsieur Spade are now streaming on Netflix, alongside various other AMC originals like Fear the Walking Dead and Interview with the Vampire. Monsieur Spade’s cast is led by Clive Owen as Sam Spade, a character who originated in Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 detective book The Maltese Falcon. Humphrey Bogart portrayed Spade in the direct adaptation of the 1930 novel, whereas Clive Owen’s iteration of the detective is adapted for an original mystery. With both portraying Sam Spade at different points in time, Monsieur Spade is an indirect sequel to Bogart’s The Maltese Falcon.

After 83 years, Monsieur Spade reveals what happens after The Maltese Falcon, giving some closure to the more open-ended nature of the 1941 film’s conclusion.

Monsieur Spade takes place in 1963, following a relatively older Spade approximately 15 years after the events depicted in The Maltese Falcon. With Owen now playing the detective, there’s no direct inclusion of Humphrey Bogart’s iteration of the character, but I'm ecstatic that AMC’s TV show makes sure to include plenty of homages to the 1941 film and references to its story. After 83 years, Monsieur Spade reveals what happens after The Maltese Falcon, giving some closure to the more open-ended nature of the 1941 film’s conclusion.

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Will Monsieur Spade Season 2 Happen?

Will Clive Owen Reprise His Role?

Despite critical acclaim for the show and enduring interest in the character of Sam Spade, AMC’s show is only a six-episode miniseries. It’s been over six months since Monsieur Spade’s ending, so I'm surprised there’s been no news about another installment of episodes from AMC. Although Spade could potentially return with Clive Owen’s iteration tackling yet another criminal mystery in Monsieur Spade season 2, AMC may simply be content with keeping it as a successful miniseries. However, depending on the popularity of Monsieur Spade when streaming on Netflix, I have hope for a change regarding the show’s unclear future.