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Call the Midwife
Here in America, we’re a little over halfway through watching Season 7 of the popular period drama Call the Midwife. But over in the U.K., production on the series’ eighth season has already begun! The series has already been renewed through Season 9, so its future won’t
Jamestown
Previously on Jamestown: Some of the men in Jamestown – namely the generally terrible Redwick and Farlowe – decide that the women of the settlement are getting too uppity for their own good, a problem they decide to handle by demonstrating how easily they could have one of them accused of witchcraft.
Unforgotten
The second episode of Unforgotten sees all our suspects rattled, even if no one will talk yet. DCI Cassie Stuart: Would be nice, wouldn't it if just one of the bastards wouldn't lie through their teeth DI Sunny Khan: Bah. He's a priest, what
Call the Midwife
When we last visited Poplar, Sister Monica Joan’s sight was finally restored, the Ganis were emerging from their struggles to work towards becoming a cohesive family and Trixie made a tough decision in order to halt her downward spiral. The complete breakdown of last week's Call the
Endeavour
It’s finally official: Endeavour Season 5 is headed to America! Of course, this is in no way surprising, given that the drama has already been renewed for a sixth season and PBS’ Masterpiece has aired every previous outing of the mystery series to date. But, we now know the
Grantchester
Masterpiece officially announces that Grantchester will return to PBS for Season 4. There's just one catch, however. It's been nearly a year since Grantchester Season 3 aired on ITV, followed by a run on PBS' Masterpiece last summer. ITV usually announces that the next season
Jamestown
Previously on Jamestown: After over a decade of rough living, the men of the Jamestown settlement send off to England for the 17th century version of mail order brides. Three of these women – posh Jocelyn, spunky Verity and sweet Alice – arrive in Virginia, looking to start over and leave their
Unforgotten
PBS' newest series, Unforgotten, starts out with the slow drudge of police work. Sir Philip Cross: I've had a very bad day. Don't make it worse. The newest series from ITV to come over to PBS, Unforgotten's first season was originally 6 episodes.
Call the Midwife
I think we can all agree last week’s episode of Call the Midwife left everyone rather gloomy and depressed. The Lunt family suffered devasting illness and loss, Magda’s desperate actions resulted in her departure from the Turners’ employ and a sacrificial breakup with Christopher left Trixie vulnerable enough
Unforgotten
This April, PBS' Masterpiece debuts Unforgotten, ITV's star-studded cold-case mystery series. The cast alone makes it worth tuning in. DCI Cassie Stuart: There's no statute of limitations on murder. Many people consider PBS and its Masterpiece series to be the U.S. equivalent
Jamestown
Get ready everybody, our new period drama obsession is here. Welcome to Jamestown. For those of you who don’t know, Jamestown is a period drama from the producers of Downton Abbey. It’s set in the 17th century Virginia colony of the same name, and follows the story of
Call the Midwife
Thank you for joining us for another episode recap of Call the Midwife. Last time we met the Turners’ chic and confident new au pair, Magda, who was not what Shelagh had in mind at all. Sister Winifred tried to get new fathers more involved in the care of their