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Stephen Tompkinson reveals all about his new detective role

Stephen Tompkinson reveals all about his new detective role

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stephen Tompkinson has played plenty of detectives in his time on our screens, but his latest take on the murder mystery genre takes us into an entirely new realm for him – the surrealist art movement. This is Not a Murder Mystery, a series filmed in Ireland and Belgium which is now coming to U and U&Drama, is set at a lavish English estate in the 1930s. The series sees a group of guests at a private art exhibition shocked to learn that one of their number has been murdered. It just so happens that all of these guests – and suspects – are also rising stars of the surrealist movement, including René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Lee Miller, Man Ray and Max Ernst. Into the mix comes Scotland Yard DCI Thistlethwaite (Tompkinson), who is called to the estate to investigate the murder. He is joined by a new detective partner in the form of DC Mary Quant, played by Donna Banya. Describing his new character, Tompkinson told Radio Times in an exclusive interview: “He’s had …

A Black Detective in the White House: The Residence

A Black Detective in the White House: The Residence

Published by Jenni Sidey

Courtesy of Eagle Eye Drama and Huge Designs (UK) [Spoiler alert: Netflix’s The Residence is, in one respect, a mystery about a murderer. Toward the end of this post, the murderer is revealed.] For Bob Grunst, the only twitcher I know “Unpredictable recurrence is not a sign of language’s ambiguity but is a fact: of language, as such, that there are words.”– Stanley Cavell, “Macbeth Appalled” “Words can be like tiny doses of arsenic: they are swallowed unnoticed, appear to have no effect, and then after a little time the toxic reaction sets in after all.”– Victor Klemperer, The Language of the Third Reich “Would you show me this house? One doesn’t often get the chance.”– Dr. Jacquith to Miss Vale in Now, Voyager Much as Icarus owes his reputation to imitating a bird, so the ordinary language philosopher J. L. Austin could attribute his ascent to fame to a goldfinch. The goldfinch appears in Austin’s “most Wittgensteinian piece of writing in terms of method and literary format,” according to Austin’s biographer M. W. Rowe. …

“Quirky” and cosy ‘odd pairing’ detective drama drops new-series episodes to UK streaming

“Quirky” and cosy ‘odd pairing’ detective drama drops new-series episodes to UK streaming

Published by Sam Flores

All episodes of the new series of Harry Wild, the “quirky” detective drama starring Jane Seymour and Rohan Nedd, have been released on a UK streaming service. Created by David Logan, the series follows Seymour as a retired English professor named Harry Wild who frequently involves herself in the police investigations handled by her detective son, Fergus Reid. The synopsis reads: “A recently retired English professor discovers a knack for investigation and interferes with the cases assigned to her police detective son.” UKTV Related: Best streaming services All six episodes of season four have now been added to U, meaning viewers in the UK can stream them for free. As well as the fourth season, an additional two-part special, titled ‘You Are Cordially Invited to an Assassination’ has been added to the streamer. Rounding out the cast on the series are Kevin Ryan, Paul Tylak, Rose O’Neill, Danielle Ryan and Anthony Delaney. On IMDb, Harry Wild has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on over 5,000 reviews, with viewers praising Seymour’s character. …

Lesser-known 8-part detective drama Criminal Record is perfect for The Capture fans

Lesser-known 8-part detective drama Criminal Record is perfect for The Capture fans

Published by Daniella Wilson

Calling all detective drama fans! Apple TV has released the trailer for Criminal Record season two, and it’s the perfect show to binge-watch after you’ve finished The Capture. Starring Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, The Thick of It) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight, Vera), Criminal Record first landed in 2024 and follows two London-based detectives: June Lenker, a young officer in the early stages of her career, and Daniel Hegarty, a well-connected senior figure determined to protect his legacy. Together, they are drawn into a tense tug-of-war over a high-profile murder case. © Apple TVPeter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo reprise their roles While it remains one of the lesser-known crime series on TV, the first season was a hit with critics, earning a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. With a second season on the way, it’s set to fill the gap for viewers once The Capture wraps on the BBC on Sunday 12 April. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Criminal Record season two.  What happens in the new trailer? The clip …

‘Phenomenal’ detective series Miss Scarlet is your crime drama binge this weekend

‘Phenomenal’ detective series Miss Scarlet is your crime drama binge this weekend

Published by Daniella Wilson

Looking for a crime drama to binge-watch this weekend? The popular period detective series, Miss Scarlet, returned with its sixth season this week – and if you love twisty mysteries, slow-burn romance and a stylish and moody London setting, then it could be worth putting on your watchlist.  The series, which first premiered in 2020, follows the titular investigator (played by Kate Phillips), who takes over her father’s detective business to crack puzzling cases in Victorian London.  © Sever ZolakKate Phillips stars as Eliza Scarlet in the drama In early seasons of the show, Scarlet worked alongside childhood friend, Scotland Yard detective William ‘The Duke’ Wellington (Stuart Martin), before police inspector Alexander Blake (Tom Durant-Pritchard) took over as her detective partner in season five.  The series, which holds an impressive 88 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been hailed as “phenomenal” and is hugely popular amongst fans of cosy crime. Keep reading to find out all about the new season.  WATCH: The trailer for season one of Miss Scarlet What happens in season six?  …

Joel Kinnaman breaks down his conflicted character in Detective Hole

Joel Kinnaman breaks down his conflicted character in Detective Hole

Published by Daniella Wilson

Netflix subscribers tuning in to watch new Norwegian crime drama Detective Hole may be surprised by the presence of Hollywood star Joel Kinnaman in the cast. Although he has acted entirely in the US and in the English language for a long time now, Kinnaman is Swedish-American, and grew up in Sweden. He is now playing Tom Waaler, the corrupt Swedish cop who is the arch nemesis of Harry Hole, his colleague and the detective at the centre of the drama. Kinnaman sat down with Radio Times exclusively to speak about the “conflicted” character, who gets up to plenty of devious deed across the series and is never anything less than compelling to watch. When asked to describe Waaler, Kinnaman said with a heavy dose of sarcasm: “He’s just warm, kind, and he’s a good friend. He’s a good friend, he takes his job very seriously, and he cares a lot about his society. And even though he doesn’t have any empathy and he cuts off an occasional penis, he’s a good guy. He’s a …

Will there be Detective Hole season 2? | Release date speculation

Will there be Detective Hole season 2? | Release date speculation

Published by Daniella Wilson

*Warning – contains full spoilers for Detective Hole season 1.* All nine episodes of Detective Hole, the new Netflix adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole books, are now available, with fans no doubt bingeing their way through them at rapid speed. The series stars Tobias Santelmann in the title role, while Joel Kinnaman plays his colleague and nemesis, corrupt cop Tom Waaler. They spar across the episodes, while also trying to bring down a serial killer on the loose in Oslo. But, given Nesbø has written plenty of books from which the series can draw inspiration, will there be a second season on the way? Read on for everything you need to know about the potential for a Detective Hole season 2. Will there be Detective Hole season 2? Tobias Santelmann as Harry Hole in Detective Hole. Netflix We don’t yet know whether there will be a Detective Hole season 2, as it will likely depend on viewing figures for the show’s first run. However, the team behind the show, including Nesbø and Tobias Santelmann, have …

‘One of TV’s best detective’ series renewed for season three

‘One of TV’s best detective’ series renewed for season three

Published by Sam Flores

Cross has been renewed for a third season by Prime Video. The police drama, which stars Aldis Hodge as titular detective Alex Cross, climbed the UK streaming chart earlier this year after the release of its second season. Debuting in November 2024, Cross racked up 40 million viewers globally in is first 20 days, according to Prime Video, and reached number one on the streamer in more than 100 countries. Based on the series of novels by James Patterson, Cross co-stars Isaiah Mustafa, and Juanita Jennings. The show’s supporting cast includes Scream‘s Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, Wes Chatham and Alona Tal. Prime Video Related: Best streaming services The logline for season 3 (via Variety) says it will “continue to expand the high-stakes world of the iconic character, building on the show’s gripping storytelling and powerful performances.” Speaking about the renewal, Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, said: “From the beginning, Cross has captivated audiences with its layered characters, pulse-pounding suspense, and emotionally grounded storytelling. “Aldis has delivered a definitive portrayal of …

Here’s how Dutch art detective Arthur Brand tracks down stolen masterpieces : NPR

Here’s how Dutch art detective Arthur Brand tracks down stolen masterpieces : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. Rebecca Rosman for NPR hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Rosman for NPR AMSTERDAM – In his modest IKEA-furnished apartment, Arthur Brand paces to distract himself. “I’m nervous,” he says, with the honesty of a man who has learned that bravado is useless in his line of work. He lights a cigarette, leans out the window, and scans the street below. “The waiting is the hardest part.” Brand, 56, has made a career out of waiting: for a phone call, a knock at the door, and, every once in a blue moon, a Picasso or a Van Gogh left discreetly on his doorstep. “Those are the moments you realize it’s worth it,” he says. Until, of course, everything resets, and the waiting game begins again. In another life, Brand says, he’ll take his mother’s advice and “find a normal job.” But in this one, he’s helped recover stolen art for …

Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole review | Nordic noir series plays the hits

Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole review | Nordic noir series plays the hits

Published by Daniella Wilson

A star rating of 3 out of 5. In the early 2010s, the entire world saw a Nordic noir boom, as the incredibly popular Scandinavian literary trend came to screens around the globe. The distinctive traits of the crime fiction sub-genre are as follows – each entry into it tends to follow a morally complex, troubled protagonist, who has a distinct knack for solving crimes amid a Scandinavian backdrop. They are also known for their presentation of particularly brutal violence and for their bleak, dark tone. With shows like The Killing and The Bridge dominating conversation, it wasn’t long before America and the UK tried to get on board the trend. A US adaptation of one of Jo Nesbø’s acclaimed Harry Hole books, The Snowman, was released in 2017 and was resoundingly panned. Now, almost 10 years on, comes a second attempt to bring Harry, one of Nordic noir’s most famous figures, to the screen. This time around, the adaptation is from Netflix, and they’re going right back to the source. A nine-part series, Detective …