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We have great news for the many people who've been asking about when the new Rebus adaptation will premiere in the US - a premiere date has been set! Based on Sir Ian Rankin's iconic Edinburgh-based detective series, it stars Richard Rankin as a younger version of John Rebus. The series kicks off when he's drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality. Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring Michael to justice.
ViaPlay announced yesterday that the new series will premiere on November 7th on ViaPlay - and it's a binge premiere, with all six episodes available at once.
If you're not familiar with ViaPlay, you can check it out HERE. They no longer have their own standalone channel here in the US, so you have to use a service like Prime Video, Xfinity, Roku, Sling, etc. to sign up. Most of their content is Nordic in origin, so if you don't mind subtitles, it's well worth trying more than just Rebus. And of course, if you just can't handle subtitles or you just can't justify even one month of another subscription...you could always binge during a free trial, check on streaming options at your local public library, or wait for the DVD release.
What we're...
- Watching: Painted Lady - This crime series follows Helen Mirren as Maggie Sheridan, a washed-up blues singer who finds herself caught up in the world of art forgery and crime to solve her friend's murder and recover a stolen masterpiece.
- Reading: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club - It’s 1919, and Constance Haverhill, suddenly out of a job after the war, heads to a seaside hotel where she joins a group of bold women led by a baronet's daughter who runs a ladies' motorcycle club. Together, they try to hold onto the freedoms they fought for during the war.
BritBox Announces November US Lineup - New Sherwood, a new Shaun Evans series...it's going to be a good month at BritBox.
New & Upcoming
- On PBS Masterpiece, Sundays are currently bringing new episodes of a few great crime dramas - Ridley, Van der Valk, and Moonflower Murders.
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On BritBox, the 9th brought Inheritance, a four-part drama about siblings who are devastated when their father dies and they get clues it might not have been an accident. On the 11th, they'll be adding seasons 3 and 4 of the reality series Race Across the World. On the 14th, look for the docuseries Prison (seasons 1 and 2), and on the 17th you can check out Passenger, a dark comedy thriller about a former Met detective who relocates to the Northern village of Chaddar Vale, only to find herself drawn into a series of strange events.
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On Acorn TV, season 32 of the Graham Norton Show premiered October 8th. On the 14th, they'll add the finale of The Long Shadow, along with the crime drama Missing (starring Pauline Quirke). On the 17th, you can get in the Halloween mood with The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, starring Keeley Hawes.
- On Apple TV+, all episodes of season 4 of the spy thriller Slow Horses are now available (for those who've been waiting to binge). The psychological thriller Disclaimer will premiere October 11th, telling the story of an unethical journalist who's horrified when a novel shows up on her doorstep, exposing all her secrets.
- On Max (formerly HBO Max), The Franchise premiered October 6th. The series follows the crew of a big film franchise (similar to Marvel) as they struggle to produce a film.
- On Sundance Now and AMC+, look for true crime docuseries The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer on October 10th.
- On Starz, the dark comedy Sweetpea will premiere on October 10th. It follows along as a young wallflower is pushed and pushed until she loses control.
- On Netflix, the true crime documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare premieres October 16th. It follows a woman who forms a disastrous online friendship with a man she knows as "Bobby".
View all the brand-new British TV premieres in the US for October 2024 HERE
More to Read...
20 Brand New British TV Shows Premiering in the US in October - October has more new British TV shows than any month since May. In this post, we take a look at the schedule, photos, and show descriptions.
350+ British TV Show Status Updates - Need to check on the status of your favourite British TV show from the last 4-5 years? This is the place to do it (and you might just get ideas for more to watch).
17 Creepy British Books Full of Ghostly, Gothic Spookiness - When autumn rolls around, I mark the rainy days on my calendar and set aside a stack of creepy books for the best, most atmospheric days (and nights). Any of these are perfect candidates.
More to Enjoy...
- Say Your Prayers (2020) - Sir Derek Jacobi (Cadfael) and Roger Allam (Endeavour) are among the cast members of this unusual black comedy about two well-meaning but hapless brothers-turned-hitmen who've been sent to assassinate a famous atheist author at a literary festival, only to find their mission complicated by a relentless police detective.
- The Last Post (2016 Series) - This BBC One miniseries follows the lives of a group of British Army officers and their families stationed in 1960s Aden, Yemen, as they navigate the conflicts, personal struggles, and shifting loyalties amid the final years of British colonial rule. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries fans will be delighted to spot Essie Davis playing Martha Franklin.
- Bluestocking Crimes: Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) - When a friend's suspicious death on the Suffolk coast raises red flags, university lecturers Loretta Lawson and Bridget Bennet dig deeper, uncovering shocking truths that put their own lives in danger. Imelda Staunton (Finding Your Feet) and Janet McTeer (The Honourable Woman) play Bennet and Lawson, and the film also includes appearances from Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Ian McNeice (Doc Martin), and Jamie Glover (Agatha Raisin).
- Tamara Drewe (2010) - When Tamara Drewe returns to her quaint childhood village with a glamorous career and a stunning new look, she ignites passions and upends lives as the locals discover she’s far from the innocent girl they once knew. The film includes performances from Gemma Arterton (Funny Woman), Luke Evans (The Pembrokeshire Murders), Dominic Cooper (That Dirty Black Bag), Roger Allam (Endeavour), and Tamsin Greig (Friday Night Dinner).
- Peak Practice (1993) - This classic series follows the personal and professional lives of doctors in a rural Derbyshire village as they navigate the challenges of providing medical care while dealing with relationships and community dramas. Kevin Whately (Inspector Morse) stars alongside Amanda Burton (Silent Witness).
Ooh, he's got a card. He must be important.
Rory Sparrow, Sherwood
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