该剧集于1950年代在虚构的Kembleford村庄中，跟随罗马天主教神父布朗神父，他有解决犯罪的诀窍。 他得到教区书记布里奇特·麦卡锡（Bridgette McCarthy）的协助，常常使当地警察感到沮丧。Set in the 1950s in the fictional village of Kembleford, the series follows Roman Catholic priest Father Brown who has a knack for solving crimes. He is assisted by parish secretary Bridgette McCarthy and is often a source of frustration for the local police.
