Lacy's love of British TV primarily involves evangelizing all things Doctor Who and watching as many period dramas as possible. York apologist and Ninth Doctor enthusiast, you can find her other writing all around the entertainment web.
Netflix
For those of you who are thirsting for a proper period drama amidst the seemingly endless onslaught of Fall mysteries, mark your calendars for the premiere of the upcoming Netflix series The Empress. The latest in Netflix's line of international foreign language imports (think Dark, Money Heist, and
Sci-Fi
Since all eyes have seemingly turned to the upcoming Doctor Who 60th anniversary special —which admittedly boasts everything from the debut of a new Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) to the return of a beloved showrunner (Russell T. Davies) and a seemingly endless array of intriguing guest stars (David Tennant, Catherine Tate,
Comedy
It's official: Doc Martin is over. Or at least, it's about to be. After nearly two decades on air, ten seasons of television, over seventy-five episodes, and two made-for-TV films, Martin Ellingham is finally hanging up his proverbial stethoscope. Streamer Acorn TV has
The Wonder
Netflix has announced an official premiere date for buzzy period drama The Wonder, a psychological thriller about the tension between science and faith and what happens when desperate people are primed to believe in miracles. The film stars Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh, probably best known for her role as
Drama
Sprawling, uber-violent drama Gangs of London is finally set to return for a second season on AMC+, over two years after it first premiered. Though no specific air date has been announced officially yet, we know that Season 2 will debut in November of this year. Loosely based on
Royals
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a monumental event for the United Kingdom and the world at large. Born in 1926, she was a cultural touchstone through decades of change and uncertainty and a steadying force at the center of her own family's dramas. She reigned for
Movies
Emmy-winning actress Jodie Comer has a long history of wearing great clothes onscreen, from the opulent gowns seen in period pieces like The White Princess and The Last Duel to the outrageously colorful wardrobe sported by stylish assassin Villanelle in BBC America's hit thriller Killing Eve. (And
Drama
Though fans are still mourning the cancellation of the period drama Gentleman Jack, series' creator Sally Wainwright isn't slowing down in terms of projects she's working on. Production on the third and final season of crime drama Happy Valley is already underway, and the cast
Royals
The phrase “It’s the end of an era” is one we as a society toss around fairly liberally and about all manner of events — when a long-running television series airs a finale, a film franchise reaches its last installment, or a popular member of a sporting club departs
Drama
Streaming network Parmount+ is in the process of rapidly expanding its upcoming slate of British content, greenlighting multiple new UK-based series, including thriller The Doll Factory and a prequel series based on the cult classic film Sexy Beasts. And now, one of its very first UK commissions is finally
Drama
When we think of the phrase "period drama," our minds tend to embrace specific (and generally very British) imagery: fancy ball gowns, strict class rules, the occasional inclusion of royal or at least extremely upper class (read: rich) characters. Rarely do we consider the fact that stories set
Drama
Change is in the air for All Creatures Great and Small Season 3. Granted, some things about the drama will always be the same, from its gorgeous Yorkshire scenery and heartfelt lessons about the importance of community to the array of charming animal patients that show up needing care at