After our last newsletter mentioning the upcoming premiere of Return to Paradise on BritBox (Sept 2), we received a LOT of emails asking about when we could expect the new season of Beyond Paradise.

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Unfortunately, we don't have any updates on that right now. BritBox sent over information about August and some upcoming premieres, but unfortunately, nothing about Beyond Paradise. Please remember that we're just a news site - not a production company or streaming service - so we can only pass on the information we get. As soon as we know more, we'll share!

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What we're...

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• Watching: Dope Girls - This period drama takes place in London's emerging Soho nightclub scene during the early 1900s. It's a far cry from Downton Abbey, but it's an interesting look at the time period. In the US, you can watch it on Hulu.
• Reading: A Rock & a Hard Place by JD Kirk - If you like a good Scottish mystery with fun characters, you can always count on JD Kirk - and this latest book is no exception. When an aging rock star is found dead in Smoo Cave, DCI Jack Logan will have to decide if he's ready to return to work (after the tragic events of a previous book in the series).

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​BritBox (US) August 2025 Premieres​

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BritBox: The Detection Club

Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton will be reimagined as sleuthing crime writers in The Detection Club, a new mystery-of-the-week drama from the BBC and BritBox. Inspired by the real-life society of golden age crime authors, the series follows the trio as they solve crimes mirroring those in their books. Filming is expected to begin in the UK’s West Midlands in summer 2026. No word yet on casting, and it's definitely too soon for any premiere details.

Lynley Gets US Premiere Date

Lynley, a four-part BritBox Original reboot of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, premieres in the US and Canada on September 4. Based on Elizabeth George’s bestselling novels, the series stars Leo Suter as aristocratic DI Tommy Lynley and Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers. Created by Steve Thompson (Sherlock), the new drama follows the unlikely detective duo as they solve major crimes while navigating class divides. New episodes drop weekly through September 25.

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Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for Down Cemetery Road

Apple TV+ will premiere Down Cemetery Road, a new thriller starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, on October 29 with two episodes. Based on Mick Herron’s debut novel, the eight-part series follows a suburban woman and a private investigator who uncover a deadly conspiracy after a girl vanishes in an Oxford explosion. Written by Morwenna Banks and directed by Natalie Bailey, new episodes stream Wednesdays through December 10.

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Upcoming Colin Farrell Netflix Thriller

Colin Farrell stars in Ballad of a Small Player, a new Netflix thriller premiering globally on October 29. Based on Lawrence Osborne’s acclaimed novel, the film follows Lord Doyle, a disgraced English lawyer hiding out in Macau whose gambling past catches up with him. Co-starring Fala Chen and Tilda Swinton, the film is directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) and adapted by Rowan Joffe.

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​Acorn TV August 2025 Schedule​

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"On the other hand, when nothing is certain, everything is possible."

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Christine Miller, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries​

Stream it (US): BritBox

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