Disney/Hulu
Charles Dickens published Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, from 1837-1839. The story was an immediate hit and turned into a "burletta" upon completion. The first film adaptation was made in 1909; there have been over two dozen on-screen versions since, not counting
HBO & HBO Max
An enticing and accurate review of Our Flag Means Death could start and end with two words: gay pirates. But the genre-defying show from the mind of People of Earth showrunner David Jenkins is exactly that and so much more. It ranges from silly to serious, covering everything from
Netflix
Thus far, one might consider Netflix's purchase of the Roald Dahl universe wholesale in 2021 as a success. The first film, Matilda The Musical, though not originally commissioned as part of that deal, was a massive hit, even if it was not an awards winner. The second release,
Apple TV
Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for its forthcoming period drama The Buccaneers, a series that's "Inspired by" Pulitzer Prize winner Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel. And if this first footage is anything to go by, the series appears to be a colorful,
BritBox
As a genre, true crime is often focused on the worst of humanity. It's usually why people tune in, after all. We're both appalled and fascinated by the terrible deeds of the darkest people among us, and far too often we tell the stories of their
Apple TV
Between the return of espionage drama Slow Horses, the premiere of the buzzy Edith Wharton adaptation The Buccaneers, and the arrival of prestige films like Napoleon and Fingernails in the next few months, Apple TV+ is slowly shaping itself into a must-have platform for Anglophiles. (And that's
BBC
Sacha Dhawan recently hinted that The Master isn’t done with The Doctor in Doctor Who, and though he’s not going to be around for the 60th anniversary, fans shouldn’t count the character out. However, the chances of Dhawan returning to the series have become rather slim as
Acorn TV
Acorn TV's latest mystery, the delightful BBC 4 audio drama turned TV series Mrs. Sidhu Investigates, concludes just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving, a proper end for a show about a caterer who goes around feeding everyone as she solves the crimes at hand. The series, conceived by
The Jetty
Jenna Coleman's next role is something of a British acting rite of passage: Starring in a detective drama. Granted, the upcoming four-part series, called The Jetty, seems anything but traditional. In it, Coleman plays rookie detective Ember Manning, called in to investigate when a fire demolishes a
Apple TV
When Telly Visions initially reported on Argylle in June 2023, we noted Apple TV+'s forthcoming film, billed as a James Bond-like thriller, was "based on the debut novel by Elly Conway," a book, we should note, which was not actually on bookshelves, or available for
Comedy
Sky Studios has commissioned a new comedy-drama from Chris O’Dowd (State of the Union) called Small Town, Big Story. The Irish-set series is currently in production from Playground and FilmNation Entertainment and brings House of the Dragon’s Paddy Considine back to the small screen after his
PBS
Van der Valk's final case of the season begins in an ancient castle outside of the city, where a magic ritual takes place. Psychiatrist Nik Delacorte (Joris Smit) and brain surgeon Isaak Engelhart (Steven Pacey) set spells to summon a demon. Downstairs, their followers link hands in a