PBS
The problem with World on Fire — and it isn’t really a problem — is that we know what’s going to happen. The Second World War has been covered many times in documentaries, notably the BBC documentary series World at War, which served as an inspiration to writer Peter Bowker
Drama
This week’s episode of Call the Midwife is framed around the periods of Lent and Mothering Sunday, and its story conveniently focuses on both sacrifice and motherhood. As people all across Poplar are denying themselves the simple pleasures of sugar and cigarettes, Sister Julienne tries to prepare a young
Mystery
The second season of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries begins with multiple bodies in a locked room, discovered by the housekeeper, Mrs. Blunt (Jan Friedl) when she returns from her evening off at the pictures. It interrupts Phryne's evening of flamenco lessons with Carlos (Fabio Robles) and
Comedy
AppleTV+ will launch its first British comedy this Spring, from the creators of the popular (and hilarious) Amazon Prime Video series Catastrophe. Entitled Trying, the series will star Rafe Spall, Esther Smith and Imelda Staunton and tell the story of a young couple who are trying to adopt, including all
Culture
Given everything that's going on in the world, lots of things are more than a little bit scary right now. We're all social distancing, staying at home and doing our best to help and look out for one another. Just what the Doctor ordered - whether
Culture
It's official. The COVID-19 social distancing guidelines remain in place until April 30. Since the next time life will be normal won't be until (at least) May, we're all going to need more TV to keep us sane. From Netflix to PBS Passport, there
Drama
Buzzy female assassin drama Killing Eve is headed back to televisions everywhere this spring - and sooner than anyone thought. The critical darling that's helped its stars win Golden Globes (Sandra Oh) and Emmys (Jodie Comer) will premiere its third season on Sunday, April 12 at 10pm. This
Drama
Spring has arrived and that means the return of Call the Midwife on PBS! I’d like to welcome you back to another round of episode recaps in which we highlight the often poignant, but mainly uplifting, stories of Poplar residents and their steadfast caregivers, the sisters and nurses of
Mystery
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries usually starts with a cold open, but an embalming tool up the nose of a man to pull out his brain while still alive is extreme. But these are extreme times, as Phryne is unable to calm down after Foyle gaining entry into her
Mystery
Good news, mystery fans! Baptiste, the spin-off of popular series The Missing that's slated to debut on PBS' Masterpiece this month has already been given the greenlight for a second season by the BBC. The series features Turkish-born French actor Tchéky Karyo reprising his role as as
Sci-Fi
During these dark and uncertain times, as the world struggles to contain the coronavirus pandemic - it's easy to wonder: What would the Doctor do? Wouldn't we all feel better if the TARDIS just materialized somewhere? After all, if anyone is qualified to advise us on
Drama
Oscar-winning film The Favourite turned the concept of the period drama film on its head, introducing a sly, hilarious take on the genre that still managed to use its period story to convey a worthwhile message to modern audiences. (Also, it was just fun as heck to watch.) Now upcoming