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Miss Austen comes to a close in a two-part finale airing back-to-back this Sunday, May 18, on PBS. The Masterpiece adaptation of the novel of the same name tells the story of what led Cassandra Austen to burn the letters of her sister, beloved author Jane Austen — an act that has left Cassy often painted as a villain in history books. But the true “soulmate” relationship between these two sisters, as star Keeley Hawes describes it to TV Insider, is at the root of everything in this tale, and Hawes says the central conflict of the show’s present-day timeline is going to reach a surprisingly “gentle” conclusion. Set many years after the death of Jane, Miss Austen shows Hawes as Cassandra, a woman who never married out of a commitment to her fiancé who tragically died before they could wed and to her sister, the closest relationship of her life.

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Writing great sister acts came naturally to Jane Austen. Or so we gather from Miss Austen, a poignant four-part Masterpiece drama adapted from Gill Hornby’s novel. Set in 1830, more than a decade after Jane’s untimely passing at 41, the story focuses on her surviving sister and dearest friend, the loyal and adoring Cassandra, who is determined to protect Jane’s privacy upon discovering a cache of her private letters written to her close friend, Eliza Fowle (Madeline Walker), also now deceased. (The series is unflinching in depicting the era’s shorter life spans.) Through these missives, the past comes vividly to life, spinning a fable of unrequited love and undying sibling devotion worthy of Jane’s own fictions. Cassandra’s younger self, called Cassy (a radiant Synnøve Karlsen), is described in Jane’s letters as “the calm at the ...

Beating Netflix’s (entirely unnecessary) remake of “Pride and Prejudice,” the BBC’s spinoff “The Other Bennet Sister” and French rom-com “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” to the proverbial punch, the 250th birthday celebrations of arguably Britain’s most cherished novelist begins with a four-part drama focusing on her elder sister.

For many literary scholars, Cassandra Austen is a villainess of Miss Norris-esque proportions. After all, her deliberate burning of her sibling’s vast personal correspondence — only 160 of her approximately 3,000 letters are still intact — largely thwarted any attempt to further understand the famously elusive author. However, “Miss Austen,” itself based on Gill Hornby’s same-named piece of historical fiction, does its best to exonerate her reputation as a cultural vandal.

The BBC original certainly comes with an impressive period drama pedigree. Director Aisling Walsh won a BAFTA for her post-war miniseries “Room at the Top,” while leading lady Keeley Hawes...

The Marlow Murder Clubis coming back to PBS Masterpiece. The sophomore season of the murder-mystery show will hit PBS Masterpiece later this year. The Marlow Murder Club, along with Season 6 of Unforgotten will premiere on August 24. The Marlow Murder Club will premiere at 9 Pm Et, with Unforgotten following. The Marlow Murder Club stars Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) as Judith Potts, Jo Martin (Doctor Who) as Suzie Harris, Cara Horgan (The Sandman) as Becks Starling, and Natalie Dew (Sandylands) as DS Tanika Malik. The series is based on the Robert Thorogood novel of the same name. The series as a whole consists of The Marlow Murder Club, Death Comes to Marlow, and The Queen of Poisons.

According to PBS, there will be six episodes for the sophomore season of the cozy murder mystery show as retired archaeologist Judith Potts and her friends are pulled back in to solve new crimes after...

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Channel 4 has cast the leads for its upcoming remake of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman Of Substance.

Double Oscar-nominee Brenda Blethyn will play the older Emma Harte and Jessica Reynolds is the younger version of the iconic character.

The remake of the rags-to-riches tale comes 40 years after the first Channel 4 version of A Woman of Substance, which starred Jenny Seagrove and remains its most watched drama of all time. Taylor Bradford died last November aged 91.

Joining the cast are Emmett J Scanlan (Kin, Mobland) as Adam Fairley, Lydia Leonard (The Mirror and The Light, Gentleman Jack) as Olivia Wainwright, Leanne Best (This City Is Ours, Line of Duty) as Adele Fairley, Ewan Horrocks (The Last Kingdom, Domina) as Edwin Fairley, Harry Cadby (In Flight, Everything Now) as Gerald Fairley, Will Mellor (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Line of Duty) as Jack Harte, BAFTA-winning Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable,...

Channel 4 has begun production on “Falling,” a new drama penned by Jack Thorne, the acclaimed writer behind “His Dark Materials” and “Help.” This time, Thorne turns his attention to a love story, albeit one with a distinctly Thorne-esque twist. The series, set to film in Wales and Bristol, stars Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu […]

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Like London buses, it seems as if two castings have come at once for Paapa Essiedu after months of fans waiting for news. Ten days on from the exciting, albeit expected, confirmation that the actor would be starring as Professor Snape in the new HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter TV series, Essidou is back in the headlines for a new casting announcement, this time teaming up with Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes to star in a brand-new drama for Channel 4, Falling. Speaking of his casting, as cited via Variety, Essidou said, "Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne’s singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can’t wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life."

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Paapa Essiedu may soon be set to don the dark robes of Severus Snape in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, but the British actor will first be getting into the black cloth of the clergy.

The “I May Destroy You” and “Black Mirror” star will play a Catholic priest alongside Keeley Hawes as a devoted nun in the Channel 4 drama “Falling,” which marks the first ever love story from BAFTA-winning “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne. The Forge Entertainment, a Banijay U.K. company, produces.

In “Falling,” Essiedu’s priest and Hawes’ nun are both deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. The drama is described as a “witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest...

Paapa Essiedu, who has just landed the role of Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series, is leading Channel 4 drama series Falling from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and It’s a Sin director Peter Hoar.

Hot property Essiedu will play Catholic priest David opposite Keeley Hawes, who is devoted nun Anna. Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love. But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God.

Also joining the cast of Falling from Banijay-backed The Forge are Rakie Ayola (The Pact, Kaos), Jason Watkins (Coma, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies), Niamh Cusack (The Virtues, Heartbeat), Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The Chelsea Detective), David Dawson (My Policeman, The Last Kingdom), Susan Brown (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, It’s A Sin), Sandra Voe (Howards End,...

Last November, we learned that Game of Thrones and Dark Phoenix star Sophie Turner had been tapped to play the new Lara Croft in Prime Video's planned Tomb Raider reboot.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) had been announced as the show's writer several months before, and the TV series looked to be a major priority for Amazon. Now, as a new James Bond movie takes shape, it sounds like it won't be happening after all.

According to Mail Online (via GameFragger.com), plans to start shooting Tomb Raider "in early 2025" have been scrapped. Waller-Bridge's scripts appear to be taking longer than expected, and according to inside sources, the show is considered "dead."

Turner is also thought to be busy with other projects, prompting one person to say, "I hear that it is not going ahead."

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Geordie and Alphie are officially back on the case! The first images are here from the upcoming tenth season of Grantchester on PBS Masterpiece, and they offer an early look at a new mystery unfolding for the new detective and pastor combo. Season 9 saw the departure of star Tom Brittney as vicar William Davenport after six series on the long-running British mystery show, paving the way for Rishi Nair's Reverend Alphy Kottaram to step in and enjoy his first full season as Robson Green's main partner this time around. New episodes will pick back up for viewers in the U.S. on Sunday, June 15 at 9 p.m. Et.

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Exclusive: Monica Dolan, the double-bafta-nominated star of Mr Bates vs the Post Office, has raised concerns that the TV industry is “plagued by fear” due to the drama funding crisis.

Dolan, who last Thursday became the first actress this decade to be nominated for two TV BAFTAs in one year, said “creativity has to come from risk, belief and bravery” as she reflected on the outsized success of local stories like ITV’s six-time BAFTA-nommed Mr Bates.

“I think really what we are plagued by is fear and unfortunately in a lot of rooms that are supposed to be creative there’s talk that we’re scared of it being this or that or don’t want it to be X, Y or Z,” she told Deadline. “But if you are starting from a place of fear then you might as well forget about it really.”

Dolan stressed that the...

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Banijay U.K. has signed a development deal with award-winning producer Ellie Wood and her company Clearwood Films and, as the first project, acquired rights to Barbara Pym’s classic 1953 novel “Excellent Women” with an option to develop further Pym books.

Under the terms of the deal, Clearwood will have access to funding to develop ideas and treatments as well as support from central Banijay U.K. resources including finance, legal and business affairs. Once greenlit, Clearwood has the option to partner with Banijay U.K. companies to co-produce. It follows on from a first look deal between Banijay Rights, Banijay’s distribution arm, and Clearwood Films, which ran from 2019. Banijay Rights will continue to distribute Clearwood projects.

“Ellie is a brilliant producer with an established reputation for creating standout, high quality drama,” said Banijay U.K. CEO Patrick Holland. “Banijay Rights have had a successful first look deal in place with Clearwood,...

Ellie Wood, the producer behind Netflix film The Dig, has struck a development deal with Banijay UK and is working an adaptation of Barbara Pym’s ‘Excellent Women’ novels.

Under terms of the agreement with Banijay Entertainment’s British arm, Wood’s Clearwood Films will get access to funding to develop ideas and treatments and support from centralized resources including finance, legal and business affairs.

First up from the partnership is the ‘Excellent Women’ adaptation, based on the novel from much-loved author Pym, whose novels are compared to those of Jane Austen. The book follows the story of a self-depreciating young women living in post-World War II London.

Should Clearwood land greenlights for the likes of ‘Excellent Women’, the producer will have the option to partner with Banijay UK production companies to co-produce.

Clearwood’s upcoming projects include an as-yet unannounced single scripted project for a linear broadcaster and 49 Days,...

The London TV Screenings has confirmed its 2026 edition following a strong year. Organizers reported that the 2025 event brought in 850 buyers from around the world, marking the highest attendance since the showcase began.

Founded by All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle, and ITV Studios, the event has developed into a key platform for distributors and studios. The next edition is set for the final week of February 2026.

More than 35 companies participated in 2025, including Warner Bros. International Television Production, Disney, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, and StudioCanal. The event took place during the same week as Mip London, a new market from the organizers of MIPCOM.

A London TV Screenings representative noted its role in bringing together industry decision-makers. “The showcase is now a go-to destination for unparalleled insights into the latest premium shows and formats,” they said. “We look forward to planning...

The London TV Screenings isn’t going anywhere.

The content and sales market, launched five years ago by independent distribution giants All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios, is coming off a banner 2025, with a record 850 buyers worldwide attending last week’s event.

The founders confirmed plans are already underway for next year’s edition, which will be held in the final week of February 2026.

London has quickly established itself as the must-attend spring market for the international TV industry and slipped nicely into the gap left by the demise of long-running Cannes-based event MIPTV. The 2025 lineup included more than 35 distributors and studios running independent events. Alongside the four organizers, London featured a who’s who of studio and independents including Warner Bros. International Television Production, Disney, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Lionsgate Television, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, Cineflix Rights, Fifth Season, StudioCanal and Beta Film.

Needing tissues and a Masterpiece miniseries is pretty standard at this point. Now they've unveiled a new trailer for Miss Austen. The four-part miniseries is based on the novel by Gill Hornby and follows Cassandra Austen (Keeley Hawes), sister to famous Regency-era author Jane Austen. Cassandra's claim to fame instead is the fact that after Jane died in 1817, it was found out that Cassandra burned some of Jane's letters. Most of the ones that survived remained heavily redacted. Now, in this series,Hawes plays an older Cassandra Austen, heading back to her childhood estate in order to retrieve the letters and eventually commit the deed that shrouded her in infamy. The new trailer takes a much more emotional and dark tone than the previous trailer, released back in January.

Updated: Masterpiece on PBS has released a new trailer for Miss Austen, its four-part miniseries based on Gil Hornby’s novel, which takes a deeper look at Cassandra Austin’s (Keeley Hawes) bond and loyalty with her late sister, famous author Jane Austen.

The miniseries premieres May 4. Watch the new trailer above.

Previous, Jan. 21: Masterpiece on PBS has released the first trailer for Miss Austen, ahead of its May 4 premiere.

“I am not ready to let my beloved sister, Cassie, go,” begins the trailer for the television adaptation of Gill Hornby’s bestselling novel, starring Keeley Hawes and Rose Leslie.

Set in 1830, Miss Austen takes a literary mystery — Cassandra Austen (Hawes) notoriously burning her famous sister Jane’s letters — and reimagines it as a heart-breaking story of sisterly love.

“There is no greater comfort in this world than a sister,” concludes the trailer.

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On Sunday 9 February 2025, BBC One broadcasts Miss Austen!

Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Miss Austen” promises to be filled with tension and emotion as it dives deeper into the lives of the Austen sisters. Titled “Secrets and Homes,” this episode will air soon on BBC One.

In this episode, Cassandra Austen faces a significant challenge after discovering that Mary Austen has been hiding the truth. This revelation strengthens Cassandra’s resolve to protect Jane’s letters, which hold great value and significance. She understands the importance of keeping these letters private, and her determination to safeguard them becomes a central focus of her mission.

Alongside her efforts to protect Jane’s legacy, Cassandra also takes on another important task. She is dedicated to finding a suitable home for Isabella. This dual mission highlights Cassandra’s loyalty to her family and her commitment to ensuring their well-being. As she navigates these challenges,...

In the dim light of 1830, thirteen years after Jane Austen’s death, literary history reveals a complex narrative. Cassandra’s search for her late sister’s letters becomes a delicate mission balanced between preservation and destruction.

The letters represent more than paper—they are potential harbingers of scandal that could alter Jane’s carefully constructed public image. The mystery behind Cassandra’s choice to burn these documents carries deep emotional weight, exploring the intricate dynamics of familial bonds and their hidden tensions.

The narrative moves beyond linear storytelling, weaving through time with intricate flashbacks. Scenes of Jane and Cassandra’s youth emerge, displaying their profound connection through moments of shared emotion and fleeting struggles. These recollections illuminate Cassandra’s present-day actions, revealing her destruction of letters as an act of profound, silent devotion. The sisters’ connection becomes visible—a relationship so intense it transcends written communication, leaving only memories and ashes.

On Sunday 2 February 2025, BBC One broadcasts Miss Austen!

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The upcoming episode of “Miss Austen,” titled “A Letter from Kintbury,” promises to be an emotional journey set in the year 1830. The story unfolds at Chawton Cottage, where Cassandra Austen has spent her days alone since the passing of her beloved sister, Jane. This episode delves into the themes of friendship, memory, and the lingering impact of loss.

A letter arrives at Chawton Cottage, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia and reflection. The letter is from Kintbury, a place that holds cherished memories for both Jane and Cassandra. It was once the home of their dear friend, Eliza, and the arrival of this letter stirs deep emotions within Cassandra. The episode explores how the past continues to shape the present, as Cassandra grapples with her memories of Jane and the bonds they shared with Eliza.

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The drama series Miss Austen, which explores why Jane Austen letters were burned after her death by her sister Cassandra, is ready for its debut on the BBC this coming Sunday, and it features some big British names. The cast of the show, launching in the year marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, includes Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Line of Duty, It’s a Sin) as Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra or Cassy, Synnøve Karlsen (Last Night in Soho, Clique) as young Cassy, Patsy Ferran (Living, Hot Milk) as young Jane, Liv Hill (The Serpent Queen, Elizabeth Is Missing) as young Mary Austen, Madeleine Walker as young Eliza Fowle, Jessica Hynes (Life After Life, Years and Years) as Mary Austen, Rose Leslie as Isabella Fowle (The Good Fight, Downton Abbey, Death on the Nile, Vigil), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Shetland) as Mrs. Austen, Max Irons (Condor, The Wife) as...

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Period piece TV show viewers are going to love what PBS Masterpiece and the BBC have in store: a four part new series titled Miss Austen!

The series stars Rose Leslie as Isabella, Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen, Mirren Mack as Dinah and Jessica Hynes as Mary Austen.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s the show’s logline: Miss Austen, based on Gill Hornby’s acclaimed novel, takes a real-life literary mystery – Cassandra Austen (Hawes) burning her sister Jane’s letters – and reimagines it as a fascinating, heartbreaking story of love, sacrifice, and loss. Max Irons, Phyllis Logan, and Kevin McNally also star.

The show will premiere for US viewers on Sunday (May 4) at 9pm Et on PBS. If you’re in the UK, the show will air on the BBC on Sunday (February 2).

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The BBC released a trailer for upcoming drama series Miss Austen, with Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Line of Duty, It’s A Sin) starring as Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra, on Tuesday and unveiled a Sunday, Feb. 2 launch date.

In the U.S., the series will air on Masterpiece on PBS from Sunday, May 4.

All four episodes will become available on its BBC iPlayer streaming service from 6 a.m. London time that day, and the series will begin airing weekly episodes on BBC One that evening. Adapted from Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel of the same name, the drama is produced by Bonnie Productions for Masterpiece, in association with the BBC.

Miss Austen has been adapted for television by BAFTA-winning writer Andrea Gibb (Elizabeth Is Missing, Mayflies). It “takes a literary mystery – Cassandra Austen notoriously burning her famous sister Jane’s letters – and reimagines it as a fascinating, witty and heart-breaking story of sisterly love,...

The Regency period drama genre continues to have a chokehold on viewers in the year 2025. Between anxiously waiting for more news from Bridgerton Season 4 to the availability of period pieces being available on streaming, fans have an endless stream of the genre at their fingertips through their preferred streaming providers. Now, based on the novel by Gill Hornby, we're getting a fresh entry into the genre: Miss Austen. The Masterpiece on PBS miniseries stars Keeley Hawes as Cassandra Austen, older sister to the famous author, Jane Austen who gave us famous works: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and more. The trailer seems to follow dual timelines, one of Cassandra in the present, played by Hawes, sometime after Jane Austen's death in 1817 and also when Jane was still alive, and the sisters were young women. Patsy Ferran plays Jane and Synnøve Karlsen plays a young Cassandra. The logline is...

“Prepare yourself for a house full of Austens,” says a newly released trailer for Masterpiece on PBS’ Miss Austen, premiering Sunday, May 4 at 9/8c.

Fittingly, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

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Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard) stars as Cassandra, the sister of literary great Jane Austen, who infamously burned Jane’s letters after her death.

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As always, it’ll be a busy year for the BBC. The corporation has released a partial TV slate for 2025.

A list of 28 shows — some new, and some more familiar — premiering next year are detailed below, including the return of Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager, Ncuti Gatwa in the 15th series of Doctor Who, an Austen-themed period piece with Keeley Hawes and Rose Leslie and the season two of Sas Rogue Heroes following season one’s cliffhanger ending.

A program on the Pan Am flight bombing in Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as a sparkling new Agatha Christie adaptation and the latest material from BAFTA-winning Sally Wainwright, are also included.

Read below The Hollywood Reporter‘s list of 28 shows coming to the BBC next year. Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.

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Acclaimed horror author Stephen King has shared a new recommendation for a TV series. This one takes inspiration from a sci-fi/horror story that's nearly five decades old.

On the social media platform Threads, King praised the limited series The Midwich Cuckoos. The series was previously released on Sky Max in the UK in 2022, though it's currently streaming on AMC+ in the U.S. King noted his surprise that the series did not get more attention, describing the adaptation as putting a "brilliant" on the original tale by author John Wyndham.

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As King wrote, "The Midwich Cuckoos (Amazon): Surprised there hasn't been more talk about this. It's a brilliant re-imagining of John Wyndham's classic sci-fi/horror novel."

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If you're looking for a high-concept, mysterious sci-fi show in the vein of "Under the Dome," "From," or "Manifest," Stephen King has a recommendation for you. The master of horror has always loved sharing recommendations for spooky genre offerings on social media, and this week he took to Threads (he left the cesspool formerly known as Twitter in November) to highlight the UK-made series "The Midwich Cuckoos."

"The Midwich Cuckoos (Amazon): Surprised there hasn't been more talk about this," King recently posted on Threads. "It's a brilliant re-imagining of John Wyndham's classic sci-fi/horror novel." The title of one of Wyndam's best-known novels may not sound familiar to you, but the name of its earlier film adaptation might: "The Midwich Cuckoos" became "Village of the Damned" when Wolf Rilla adapted it in 1960. That version of the story is considered an all-time-great horror movie, alternately dubbed as an "excellent...

Stephen King praises a sci-fi adaptation of a classic sci-fi horror, which flew under the radar when it was first released. As the year comes to a close, the seminal author has shared some of his TV favorites. They've varied from the Jamie Dornan crime thriller The Tourist to the short-lived Apple TV+ series Constellation. But several of his recommendations tended to have one thing in common.

Whether it was the straightforward horrors of shows like Evil or Teacup or the more subdued unease of a drama like the Billy Crystal-led Before, several of King's TV notables tend to revolve around unsettling situations that would not seem at all out of place in some of his most famous novels. The author's latest recommendation follows along those lines.

King Highlights The Midwich Cuckoos The Series Is Adapted From John Wyndham's 1957 Novel

A British sci-fi series, based on the 1957 novel of the same name,...

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Netflix is home to millions of hours of content, and something new is added to Netflix’s content library every day. 2024 has been a great year for Netflix as many of the great original movies and TV shows, including shows like Baby Reindeer and Hit Man, came out this year. So, we compiled a list of the best Netflix original movies in 2024.

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Society of the Snow is a Spanish survival drama film directed by J.A. Bayona, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bernat Vilaplana, Jaime Marques, and Nicolás Casariego. Based on the 2009 non-fiction book of the same name by Pablo Vierci, the 2024 film is set in 1972, and it follows a Uruguayan rugby team after their flight crashes in the Andes Mountains. Society of the Snow stars Enzo Vogrincic, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella,...

Joe Barton, the mind behind Giri/Haji, returns with Black Doves—a spy series that boldly merges the high-stakes intensity of espionage drama with the warmth and sentimentality of a holiday movie. This unique tonal blend sets Netflix’s Black Doves apart, carving a place for itself alongside modern espionage hits like Slow Horses and The Agency. With its emotionally complex characters and intrigue-laden narrative, the series signals a renaissance of the spy thriller genre in television. Set against the shimmering backdrop of a Christmastime London, Black Doves follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a former honeytrap operative turned housewife, whose life unravels when her lover is assassinated. Her thirst for revenge draws her back into the shadowy world of international espionage, putting her at odds with her handler, Mrs. Reed (Sarah Lancashire), and entangling her with Sam (Ben Whishaw), a morally ambiguous triggerman haunted by a failed mission from his past.

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Black Doves is a British spy action thriller drama series created by Joe Barton. The Netflix series follows Helen Webb, an undercover spy for a private organization who learns that her secret identity is in danger of being exposed after her lover is killed by London’s underworld. She goes on a quest for vengeance with the help of an old friend while keeping up appearances as her cover identity of the wife of the Secretary of State for Defence. Black Doves stars Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Koji, Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, and Kathryn Hunter. So, if you loved the spy thriller element, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Black Doves, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Agency is a spy thriller drama series created by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. Based on the French series The Bureau by Eric Rochant, the Showtime series follows Martian, a covert CIA agent who had been undercover for six years but is suddenly ordered to abandon his cover and return to London station to continue his work. When the love he left behind with his cover reappears in London, suspicions arise. The Agency stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, Harriet Sansom Harris, Richard Gere, and John Magaro. So, if you love the intensely thrilling plot, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Agency, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Game is a Cold War spy thriller drama series created by Toby Whithouse.

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The Madness is a conspiracy crime thriller drama series created by Stephen Belber. The Netflix series follows Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who gets embroiled in a vast conspiracy after he gets wrongfully accused of murdering a white supremacist leader. Now, he must fight to clear his name while also trying to reconnect with his estranged family and lost ideals. The Madness stars Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, and Thaddeus J. Mixson. So, if you loved the thrilling conspiracy story, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Madness, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Capture is a British conspiracy mystery thriller drama series created by Ben Chanan. The BBC One series follows a young detective tasked with investigating...

Airborne, a new four-part wildlife documentary that delves into the extraordinary lives of animals that fly, glide, or leap, will be narrated by award-nominated actress Keeley Hawes. Humble Bee Films’ Love Nature and Sky Nature series will premiere on December 22 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Italy, followed by a global release.

The hour-long episodes provide a comprehensive look at the many adaptations of airborne species. From condors’ soaring flights to lemurs’ acrobatic leaps, the program also features gliding squirrels and orchid bees with delicate movements. Each episode promises to reveal new details about how these animals survive in the skies.

Stephen Dunleavy, CEO of Humble Bee Films, lauded Hawes’ engagement, adding, “We are delighted to collaborate with Keeley Hawes. Her voice lends warmth and wonder to the fascinating story of these flying creatures, making the series a more uplifting experience.”

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Exclusive: Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes is set to lend her voice to narrate Airborne, a four-part tentpole series from UK-based Humble Bee Films, for Love Nature and Sky Nature.

The hourlong series promises “an astonishing and revelatory adventure into the wonderfully diverse world of creatures that fly, glide and leap through the air.” It follows a diverse array of charismatic creatures through their trials and triumphs. From great soaring condors to leaping lemurs, and from gliding squirrels to beautifully buzzing orchid bees —the series reveals unexpected and fascinating stories of animals who defy gravity and master the air around them in extraordinary ways.

Airborne, produced by Humble Bee Films, premieres soon on Sky Nature in the UK, Ireland and Italy and will roll out on Love Nature around the world.

“We’re thrilled to have Keeley Hawes on board to add her voice to the beautiful cinematography in Airborne.” says Alison Barrat,...

“The Diplomat” fans are surely eager for Season 3 of the Netflix series after the cliffhanger ending of the shortened Season 2, but while we wait, there are a number of other great, thrilling shows to watch that scratch that “Diplomat” itch. From series that the writers, producers and directors of “The Diplomat” made before to other shows that left our jaws on the floor with their shocking twists, this list has something for everybody.

Keep on reading for the lowdown on seven shows you should watch that will fill that “Diplomat”-shaped hole in your life.

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The writing, producing and directing staff of “The Diplomat” is full of veterans from “The West Wing,” so the Emmy-dominating political drama series is a must-watch for fans of the Netflix show. While a bit dated in its romanticization of American politics given, well, the last decade,...