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ITV’s ‘gripping’ 4-part crime drama Chasing Shadows is the ultimate hidden gem – and it can be binged in an evening

ITV’s ‘gripping’ 4-part crime drama Chasing Shadows is the ultimate hidden gem – and it can be binged in an evening

A gritty crime drama is one of the best genres out there, and thanks to its popularity, there’s never a shortage of one to tune in for. So if you missed the 2014 series Chasing Shadows, now is the perfect time to indulge yourself. With only four episodes, consisting of two two-part stories, it’s the perfect binge-watch for the weekend, and for fans of the serious tones and character-driven plots of Broadchurch, you will find plenty to like. Despite airing 12 years ago, the series can still be easily watched, as it continues to be available on ITVX, with no expiration date in the offing. The synopsis of the series reads: “DS Sean Stone is intense and socially awkward, a misfit who is happier dealing with data rather than people. His lack of people skills and forthright honesty make him some powerful enemies in the force, and he finds himself exiled to missing persons. WATCH: See the trailer for Chasing Shadows Sean’s new caseload is overwhelming – up to 300,000 people go missing in the …

I Just Binged This Underhyped Hipster Comedy on Netflix. Color Me Obsessed

I Just Binged This Underhyped Hipster Comedy on Netflix. Color Me Obsessed

A couple of months ago, a TV show came up in conversation that I had absolutely no frame of reference for, which is odd, since I basically watch TV for a living. I’ll admit, the program premiered at a time when I was burned out on a certain type of comedy — the kind centered on dysfunctional 20-somethings barreling through life on clueless charm and inflated egos alone. Okay, that was a harsh statement. But the hipster comedy subgenre that brought us shows like Girls and Easy never spoke to me. That bias led me to immediately write off another show that looked cut from the same cloth. Well, egg on my face. It wasn’t.  I’m talking about Search Party. It hit Netflix (and my eyeballs) back in February, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. In fact, I may be late to the party, but I think this quirky little show is the best TV comedy I’ve seen in years. I began binging the series — which originally aired on TBS before moving to HBO …