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Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 3 Recap: birds of a feather
This week’s episode kicks off in what I can only describe as a gorgeous museum/art gallery with the kind of giant windows that people love and birds just hate. The irony of this description will become apparent soon. -
A Very Royal Scandal Executive Producer Karen Thrussell on journalism, Poldark, and more
A Very Royal Scandal, starring Ruth Wilson (Mrs. Wilson) and Michael Sheen, (Gallowglass, Good Omens) is a dramatization of Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. -
Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 2 Recap: Mandy
Last week we learned that evil drug queenpin BiBi Franken, fresh off of blowing up her own son for daring to defy her, was waiting to meet Piet in whatever location would mess with him the most. So it’s not SUPER surprising that this week we’re heading right over to the crew’s beloved bar. -
Van der Valk Season 4 Episode 1 Recap: family ties
Ah fall. The perfect season to return to Van Der Valk, everyone’s favorite cocktail of grumpy emo detectives, esoteric crimes, and the always gorgeous setting that is Amsterdam. We’ve got three delightful cases coming our way, and if you need a refresher on what happened previously, recaps for all the previous season are here. -
New seasons of Grantchester and DI Ray bring the copaganda conversation to PBS
Reverend Alphy Kotteram — like his Grantchester predecessors — did not see solving crimes with Inspector Keating as part of his official job description. The main difference? Alphy in Season 9 is way more skeptical of the police than Will or Sidney until Geordie makes a good impression. DI Rachita Ray has the benefits of modern technology, but she still has to navigate working for a majority-white police department. D.I. Ray Season 2 continues to show how racial bias plays a role in hindering active investigations and relations between police personnel. -
Ken Leung on 'Industry,' the finance show for everyone
The actor, who has been known for decades for his roles in programs like "Lost," "Star Wars," and "X-Men," joins The Culture Show to preview the third season of HBO's "Industry." -
Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia unpack the mysteries of McDonald & Dodds Season 4
McDonald & Dodds is a gem offering the best of both the cozy and gritty facets of UK mystery and police procedural series. -
Drama deep dive: Bridgerton season 3 part 2 review
Bridgerton Season 3 is officially finished, and boy howdy is there a lot to discuss. Amanda-Rae and Jackie talked about the first half of the season here, and are back to discuss casting reveals, their favorite moments, and more. Note: there are spoilers for all of season three, plus some speculation on future seasons. -
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Recaps
Well, reader, we’re back for the remainder of Bridgerton season three here at GBH Drama, and let us just say: it’s about to get MESSY. Read on for a brief recap of each episode, a list of other shows you may like to watch to fill the void until next season (apparently production may take about two years), and a spice score so you can plan your viewing accordingly. There will, naturally, be spoilers. -
Ship-wars, new storylines, and giant sleeves: GBH Drama discusses Bridgerton season 3 part 1
The drama world is abuzz with Bridgerton chatter right now, and the GBH Drama team is no exception. Jackie and Amanda-Rae dish on the latest installment, disability representation on the show, and how fandom reactions may be telling us more about the fans than the show itself. Obviously, there will be spoilers.