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Netflix’s 6-part drama Lead Children hailed as a ‘must-watch’ – and it’s based on harrowing true story

Netflix’s 6-part drama Lead Children hailed as a ‘must-watch’ – and it’s based on harrowing true story

Published by Daniella Wilson

Netflix has produced plenty of historical dramas over the years, from The Crown to When They See Us, and many fans have been tuning in to the streaming giant’s latest story, Lead Children. The drama was released earlier in the week, and it has already climbed to the seventh spot of the Netflix’s charts in the UK. Lead Children has been compared to Chernobyl and Toxic Town as it follows Dr Jolanta Wadowska-Król, a Polish doctor who becomes concerned about the spate of children falling ill from lead poisoning due to a nearby smelter. A book, which carries the same name as the drama, was published that focuses on Jolanta’s heroic endeavours. The synopsis for the show reads: “The series tells the story of a young doctor, Jolanta Wadowska-Król, who notices that children living near the Szopienice Steelworks are massively falling ill with lead poisoning, a disease caused by heavy metal contamination. After her discovery, the protagonist attempts to save the sick children and confronts the oppressive communist state apparatus. “The production will transport the audience …

From Pride & Prejudice to Heated Rivalry: 10 must-watch shows and movies that perfected yearning

From Pride & Prejudice to Heated Rivalry: 10 must-watch shows and movies that perfected yearning

Published by Daniella Wilson

With Wuthering Heights finally hitting screens this weekend, just in time for Valentine’s Day, audiences around the world are set to be enthralled by the lustful longing and desire of its iconic leading couple, Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi). The art of yearning has been gaining traction in recent years, often inspired by romance novels and centred on what audiences truly want and crave from TV and film. This has paved the way for a wave of new shows and movies that viewers have tuned into in huge numbers – even going on to rewatch multiple times in many cases.   If you’re in need of a story steeped in longing, pining and craving, we’ve collated ten TV shows and movies that are guaranteed to satiate your yearning-filled watchlist. © Bridgerton Bridgerton Who can forget the iconic line, “I burn for you”, delivered expertly by Regé-Jean Page’s Simon to Daphne Bridgerton? Each season of Netflix’s hit period drama introduces a new couple destined to pine for one another, from Anthony’s enemies-to-lovers desire for Kate …

Nicole Kidman’s ‘gripping’ crime thriller Scarpetta looks like a must-watch

Nicole Kidman’s ‘gripping’ crime thriller Scarpetta looks like a must-watch

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming forensic crime thriller, Scarpetta, starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis – and it looks gripping. The new trailer gives a glimpse of Nicole in the lead role as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the iconic character from Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling book series, which has sold over 120 million copies worldwide.  © Connie Chornuk/PrimeNicole Kidman leads the cast as Kay Scarpetta Billed as a “gripping, multi-layered thriller,” the eight-part series is told across two timelines: from Scarpetta’s early career as a Chief Medical Examiner in the late ’90s to the present day. In the trailer, Scarpetta returns to her hometown, resumes her former position, and investigates a gruesome murder that bears a stark resemblance to a case from her early career.   © Connie Chornuk/PrimeYoung Pete Marino (Jake Cannavale), Young Kay Scarpetta (Rosy McEwen) “I came back to this job because I didn’t like the way I left things last time around,” she says in the trailer. “This case and my first one, there are too many commonalities …

Netflix’s 16-part crime thriller Undercover Miss Hong hailed as ‘surprisingly addictive’ is your next must-watch

Netflix’s 16-part crime thriller Undercover Miss Hong hailed as ‘surprisingly addictive’ is your next must-watch

Published by Daniella Wilson

In the age of streaming, fans have become used to six-part or eight-part dramas, but the latest Korean drama to land on Netflix has come in at an impressive 16 parts! Undercover Miss Hong started airing on 17 January, dropping two episodes a week, and fans have slowly started becoming obsessed with the crime thriller that also finds time to mix in a little bit of romance. The synopsis for the series reads: “Hong Keum-bo is a 35-year-old elite inspector at the Financial Supervisory Service who knows nothing but work. Using her naturally youthful appearance, she goes undercover as a 20-year-old junior employee at Hanmin Investment & Securities where suspicious funds have been detected. “As Keum-bo navigates life as an inexperienced entry-level employee, she encounters comedic mishaps, unexpected friendships, and workplace drama, all while secretly investigating financial wrongdoing. Along the way, she must balance her dual identity, confront corporate intrigue, and navigate complicated relationships, including her interactions with the ambitious CEO Shin Jung-woo and her lively younger sister Hong Jang-mi.” Scroll down to find out …

2026 Must-Watch Adaptations, According to THE NEW YORK TIMES

2026 Must-Watch Adaptations, According to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Published by Jenni Sidey

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 2026 Must-Watch Book to Screen Adaptations TIL that one of my all-time favorite memoirs, Helen McDonald’s H is for Hawk, heads to the big screen this month (January 23rd). The New York Times rounded up their picks for this year’s most anticipated series and film adaptations. The Wuthering Heights adaptation buzz has been so loud, you likely already know about that Valentine’s Day premiere, but you can also anticipate a new season of hit romance series Bridgerton, a new Agatha Christie mini-series, and an Emily Henry flick. And if you want even more adaptations, The Hollywood Reporter also rounded up some of this year’s big releases. One thing worth pointing out is the dearth of adaptations by BIPOC authors on both lists and produced by the film industry at large (psst, here are four worth checking out). Go …

‘Perfect’ whodunnit inspired by Agatha Christie classic is your next must-watch

‘Perfect’ whodunnit inspired by Agatha Christie classic is your next must-watch

Published by Daniella Wilson

See How They Run, a 2022 comedy whodunnit inspired by Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, is airing on Film4 on Sunday evening and is the perfect film to hunker down with when it lands on Channel 4 afterwards. Starring an impressive ensemble cast led by Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan, See How They Run is set in 1953’s West End London, where a movie adaptation of Agatha Christie’s hit play The Mousetrap is interrupted by the twisty murder of a key crew member. Dubbed “the funniest film of the year” by HELLO!’s film columnist in 2022, Agatha Christie lovers will want to tune into this one.  Not only does it feature a stellar ensemble cast that extends to Ruth Wilson (Luther), Harris Dickinson (Babygirl) and Adrien Brody (The Grand Budapest Hotel), but it also boasts a twisty, meta storyline that is sure to keep fans of the queen of crime hooked. Plus, the movie was nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film in 2023 and quickly established itself as a hit with critics and viewers …