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‘Gritty’ 13-part crime thriller Crusade now available to stream for free – and it has viewers ‘glued to the screen’

‘Gritty’ 13-part crime thriller Crusade now available to stream for free – and it has viewers ‘glued to the screen’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Channel 4 is generally the best place for foreign-language dramas thanks to its Walter Presents series, which brings the best of Europe’s dramas over to British audiences. The platform, which is available for free, recently acquired Polish-language crime thriller Crusade, which was known as Krucjata when it aired in Poland. The synopsis reads: “Detective Manjaro and his team in Warsaw investigate celebrity murders, uncovering a larger conspiracy by an anti-system terrorist group.” The 13-part drama follows a group of detectives as they attempt to solve a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. However, as the drama progresses, it becomes clear that a city-wide conspiracy could be behind the bizarre murders. WATCH: See the trailer for Crusade Speaking about why he brought the drama into his collection, curator Walter Iuzzolino said: “I have always been a fan of Polish drama, and Crusade is a perfect addition to our substantial and ever-expanding slate of the best Eastern European titles on the market. It is an intoxicating cocktail of gritty and glamorous, fast pace and twisted – a brilliant …

Shetland fans will be obsessed with these gritty crime dramas

Shetland fans will be obsessed with these gritty crime dramas

Published by Daniella Wilson

If, like us, you’re still looking for a gripping crime drama to fill the Shetland-shaped hole left in your viewing schedule after the tenth season came to an end in December last year, then we’ve got you covered.  The Scottish BBC drama, based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, stars Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Pérez from seasons one to seven, and Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder from season eight. The popular series, which first aired in 2013, has amassed a legion of dedicated viewers over the years. Loved for its breathtaking scenery and compelling, character-driven mysteries, the show offers a gritty, Scandi-Noir feel and remains a staple in the BBC’s drama schedule. If you’re looking for a compelling crime drama to watch while you wait for season 11, here are our top detective series that are available to binge-watch now. © Stuart Wood/ITV Brenda Blethyn stars in the crime drama Vera Another series based on novels by Ann Cleeves, the series follows a sharp and determined detective solving crimes for the Northumberland & …

The gritty, chart-topping (and sexy) reinvention of Mumford & Sons

The gritty, chart-topping (and sexy) reinvention of Mumford & Sons

Published by Sam Flores

Away from music, the band are family men. Dwane lives with partner Milli Proust in Sussex, where they pursue their “twin passions of floristry and cider making”, according to a recent House & Garden profile. Lovett lives with clothing designer Molly Howard, while Mumford is, famously, married to actor Carey Mulligan. Children abound. The band shun the trappings of celebrity. “I try not to do too much that isn’t associated with my work or the charity stuff we do. You won’t see me falling out of a nightclub in London,” says Mumford. And what about the child-work juggle? I mention Benedict Cumberbatch’s “two-week rule” under which he tries to spend no longer than a fortnight away from his family. “He nicked that from me, the bastard! My rule,” says Mumford. “Yeah. We try not to normalise distance.” Source link

Netflix’s gritty new psychological thriller Firebreak is your weekend watch

Netflix’s gritty new psychological thriller Firebreak is your weekend watch

Published by Daniella Wilson

Looking for a gripping psychological thriller film to enjoy over the weekend? Well you’re in luck, because Netflix’s new Spanish language movie, Firebreak, has just landed on the streaming platform. The thriller, directed by David Victori (Sky Rojo) and starring Money Heist’s Diana Gómez, follows a mother’s desperate attempts to find her eight-year-old daughter after she goes missing in the woods on a fractious family trip. Meanwhile, an uncontrollable wildfire breaks out nearby. Will she find her daughter before it’s too late?  © Niete/NetflixBelén Cuesta stars as Mara in Firebreak Netflix has an ever-expanding list of gripping international thrillers on offer, from the South Korean dystopian survival hit Squid Game, which became a global phenomenon in 2021, to the 2019 Spanish dystopian thriller, The Platform, which boasts an impressive 81 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes.  Firebreak is the latest addition to the streaming platform’s slate. Keep reading to find out more… WATCH: The trailer for Firebreak What to expect from Firebreak The story centres around Mara (Belén Cuesta), who after the death of her …