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The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, who has exceptional observational skills. He used to pretend to be a psychic to earn money but now works as a consultant to the Cbi to catch dangerous criminals. His main goal behind joining the Cbi is to catch the notorious serial killer, Red John, who murdered Patrick’s family. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren. So, if you loved the compelling stories, thrilling mysteries, and entertaining characters in The Mentalist, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Castle is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlowe. The ABC series...

Exclusive: Mark Gatiss is suitably on-trend with Bookish. He created and stars in the upcoming series as Gabriel Book, an eccentric bookshop owner and expert sleuth who helps the police solve tricky cases. The show has contained stories – one crime plays out over two episodes – and there are lighthearted elements and something comforting about the cluttered antiquarian bookshop, situated in a picture-perfect historic London lane. There is pre-launch buzz and international buyers have already started snapping up the series.

This is cozy crime, but as the show unfolds, Gatiss’ writing reveals layers and wrinkles that give the series teeth.

“It’s become a bit of an instant cliche, ‘cozy crime’, but I don’t think it has to be,” Gatiss tells Deadline. “It can be welcoming, and this has period elements that people love, and they love a world where you can’t solve crimes with computers. But it’s...

London’s big week in the international TV sun has come to an end, with not one, not two, but three major events running in parallel. Mip London made its debut at the swanky Savoy Hotel and Iet conference center, the well-established London TV Screenings were back and bigger than ever, and the gig that began it all, the BBC Studios Showcase, was held once again. We’ve rounded up five faces who defined the week, from big American stars in town with the U.S. studios to the market creators taking a shot at glory.

Denis Leary: American Stand-Up Royalty In The Big Smoke

Denis Leary was in town promoting ‘Going Dutch’

As noted above, the Screenings wouldn’t be complete without a bit of star power from the other side of the Atlantic and this came in the form of stand-up royalty Denis Leary (also see Kelsey Grammer...

One day longer and hosting unveils of big, big must-check-out series such as Paramount’s “King & Conqueror,” Fremantle’s “Sandokan” and BBC Studios reboot “Walking With Dinosaurs,” this week’s London TV Screenings did nothing to dent its recent status in a new biz order as one of Europe’s two key TV markets alongside October’s Mipcom.

It was these titles and a brace of classy star-studded crime thrillers – Andrew Lincoln’s “Cold Water,” Jesse Williams’ “Costiera,” Mark Gatiss’ “Bookish,” “Maigret” with Benjamin Wainwright – which looked to be moving the needle at this year’s London Screenings, which unspooled Feb. 23-28.

“We are very positively surprised to see that the London TV Screenings has quickly become a key gathering for European fiction,” said José Antonio Salso at Spain’s Atresmedia TV.

“Companies have presented and screened productions with high production value which are sure to be successful.” They...

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In this golden age of television, at any given moment, we have thousands and thousands of options for brilliant and entertaining TV shows, but there are only a few TV shows that will stay with you long after you have finished watching. You will think about their characters, their stories, and, in some cases, their endings. So, today, we thought of making a list of a few shows that you must watch (because of their brilliance) before you die.

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Fleabag is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show of the same name, the Prime Video series follows a dry-witted young woman in London as she navigates through the complexities of love and life without any life while dealing with a tragedy. Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...

Exclusive: International buyers have gone big on Bookish. The quirky series was created by and stars Mark Gatiss. It been sold into a handful of territories ahead of its launch on UKTV in the UK and PBS in the U.S.

Beta Film is across distribution. It has booked presales with BBC First for Benelux, AMC Networks for Latin America, Trt in Turkey and Hrt in Croatia. Further deals are in the works.

Gatiss plays eccentric but whip-smart bookshop owner Gabriel Book in Bookish, which is produced by Eagle Eye and Happy Duck Films. A former spy, Book now helps the police solve their knottiest murder cases. He is married to Trottie, who owns the wallpaper shop next door. But is a relationship of convenience given Book is a gay man and the drama is set in late 1940s London, a time when homosexuality was illegal.

The cast includes Bridgerton star Polly Walker,...

Tom Cruise returns as the living manifestation of destiny, Imf agent Ethan Hunt, for one last time (maybe?) in the new trailer for the highly anticipated action sequel Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The follow-up sees Cruise reunite with director Christopher McQuarrie on the sequel, which finds Hunt gathering his team together for what promises to be the most personal mission yet. You can check out the new teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning below.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen, the eighth Mission: Impossible movie stars Cruise alongside Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell, Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge, Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, Hayley Atwell as Grace, Pom Klementieff as Paris, and Shea Whigham as Jasper Briggs, as well as Greg Tarzan Davis, Mariela Garriga, Rolf Saxon, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Frederick Schmidt, Mark Gatiss,...

Will this year’s eighth Mission: Impossible movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, actually live up to its title and be the final outing in the iconic action franchise? While the recent trailer for the movie certainly hinted that this is the case, with the footage teasing all manner of Easter eggs and finding Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt asking his team to trust him "one last time," it has not been confirmed that this will indeed be the last hurrah for Hunt. Now, director Christopher McQuarrie has chimed in... and suggests that, yes, this is the end of the line.

Speaking with Empire, McQuarrie called Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning the “conclusion” to Ethan Hunt’s arc. Which first began in Brian De Palma’s Mission: Impossible way, way back in 1996.

“It is, I hope, the satisfying conclusion to a 30-year story arc. I’m pretty confident that...

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Watson is a medical mystery crime drama series created by Craig Sweeny. Based on the characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series follows Dr. John Watson after Moriarty kills Sherlock Holmes. Watson continues his medical practice in Pittsburg, working with a brilliant team of doctors to diagnose unidentifiable illnesses. Watson stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, medical drama, and compelling characters in Watson, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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House M.D. is a medical dark comedy-drama series created by David Shore. The Fox series follows Dr. Gregory House, a misanthropic and cynical man who works with a team of brilliant residents to diagnose even the most difficult illnesses. House M.D. stars Hugh Laurie,...

Eagle Eye Hires Drama Director

The Couple Next Door producer Eagle Eye has hired a drama director. Carolina Giammetta, who is currently completing production on Bookish with Mark Gatiss, will develop and direct new dramas for Eagle Eye while coming aboard as EP on the growing slate. Eagle Eye was recently bought by ITV Studios and counts Channel 4’s The Couple Next Door, ITV’s Professor T and UKTV’s Hotel Portofino among its roster. It recently launched Patience, a crime drama starring Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis. “Our 100% success rate for winning re-commissions on all our new dramas has meant the Eagle Eye slate has grown very rapidly,” said Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath. “Carolina is a brilliant team player, a superb director with a visual eye and strong editorial instincts.”

CAA Sports Hires Senior Duo In London

CAA Sports has hired senior sponsorship exec Lucy Englander...

During the early 2000s, American television was laden with captivating crime drama series. Iconic shows like The Wire, Law and Order, and Criminal Minds dominated the airwaves and brought acclaim to the genre. Award-winning series Dexter, Numb3rs and Breaking Bad enjoyed fruitful television runs as well, but there is a 20-year-old crime drama series that arguably outshines its peers — Prison Break. Created by Paul Scheuring, Prison Break is a 2005 crime drama series that aired on Fox for four seasons and was revived in 2017 for a fifth and final season. The series follows a man, Michael Scofield, on his mission to break his brother out of prison. Michael is convinced that his brother, Lincoln Burrows, is innocent of the crime for which he was committed, which was the murder of the vice president’s brother. Eager to free and exonerate his brother, Scofield sacrifices his lucrative architecture career and purposely breaks...

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Prime Target is a mystery thriller drama miniseries created by Steve Thompson. The Apple TV+ series follows Edward Brooks, a brilliant post-graduate mathematics student who discovers that his work could potentially become the key to access every computer in the world. He soon begins to notice that people want to destroy his work. Prime Target stars Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen, David Morrissey, Stephen Rea, and Fra Fee. So, if you loved the thrilling conspiracy, mysterious story, and compelling characters in Prime Target, here are some shows you should check out next.

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London Spy is a British conspiracy and mystery thriller drama series created by Tom Rob Smith. The BBC Two series follows Danny, a young man who meets and falls in love with Alex, a brilliant MI6 code genius.

Could Benedict Cumberbatch return to one of his most beloved roles? In a recent interview with Variety (via ComicBook), the actor gave some conditions if he were to ever return as Sherlock Holmes.

After joking about needing "a lot of money," Cumberbatch explained that for him to return to the role that launched him into super stardom, the story would have to surpass the original:

"It would take it to be better than it ever was. You leave them or yourselves wanting more. There’s always that itch to scratch, but I think it would have to be the superlative version of what we’ve already achieved."

Sherlock debuted on the BBC in 2010 and became a hit with fans and critics alike, with its feature-length three-episode seasons. It was created by Stephen Moffat (Doctor Who) and Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen) and is a modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes...

You will not believe it when I tell you the number of times an Avenger has also played Sherlock Holmes onscreen. Two! I know the number is not much, but it’s still impressive, right?

First up, we have our very own Robert Downey Jr., who, for the uninitiated played Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

But then we’ve also got Benedict Cumberbatch – who need no introduction as Dr. Strange, surely – playing the lead role in the Sherlock Holmes British TV series created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.

In his latest interview, Cumberbatch revealed that returning as the illustrious crime solver Sherlock Holmes is not completely off the table. There’s just one thing that the creators have to get right.

Benedict Cumberbatch Wants Future ‘Sherlock Holmes’ To Leave Fans Wanting More

Unlike Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes, who is rather gifted with the ability to...

Next month brings bad news for action, Tom Cruise, and Mission: Impossible fans, courtesy of Netflix. Beginning back in 1996, the Mission: Impossible is now on its eighth installment and has since become one of the most popular action movie franchises of all time. Thanks in large part to Tom Cruise and his dedication to putting his own life on the line at any given opportunity for the sake of our cinematic entertainment.

But, while Mission: Impossible 8, Aka Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is due to hit theaters later this year, audiences don’t have long to catch up with the beginnings of the franchise, as Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible II, and Mission: Impossible III are all set to leave Netflix in February. All three movies, which introduce audiences to Tom Cruise as Imf agent Ethan Hunt in a reboot of the 1966 TV series created by Bruce Geller, will...

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed the humorous ways his Marvel Cinematic Universe co-star Robert Downey Jr. would relieve tension on set. Downey would joke about the fact that both he and Cumberbatch portrayed Sherlock Holmes.

Downey portrayed Sherlock in the 2009 period film Sherlock Holmes, with Jude Law starring opposite him as Dr. John Watson. The film, which won Downey the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, went on to spawn a sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Cumberbatch played the famous detective in the BBC's crime drama series created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, with Martin Freeman as Watson. Cumberbatch's Sherlock was also successful, winning multiple Emmys and a Peabody Award.

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Speaking with Variety, Cumberbatch said...

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch gives fans a somewhat bleak update on the future of the series.

Speaking to Variety, Cumberbatch was asked what it would take for him to reprise his role as Sherlock Holmes, to which he responded jokingly, "A lot of money." Cumberbatch added, "It would take it to be better than it ever was. You leave them or yourselves wanting more. There's always that itch to scratch, but I think it would have to be the superlative version of what we've already achieved."

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Cumberbatch first appeared as the famous detective in 2010 with the premiere of the BBC's Sherlock. The series starred Cumberbatch in the titular role across from Martin Freeman's Doctor John Watson who,...

Released in early 2020, Netflix’s Dracula series offers a fresh and exciting take on one of literature’s most iconic and suave monsters. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the masterminds behind the groundbreaking BBC Sherlock series, this adaptation pulls viewers into a dark, suspenseful, horrifically gory, and often witty reinterpretation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale. From its stunning visuals to the commanding performances, especially from its lead actor, the show presents a unique balance of gothic horror and modern storytelling. Across three feature-length episodes, it explores the original classic stories and acts in three distinct stories.

At its core, Dracula isn’t just about fangs and blood, but - like its source material - a profound examination of humanity, fear, and the meaning of evil itself. Moffat and Gatiss’ flair for clever dialogue and inventive storytelling brings new dimensions to the narrative, while still honoring the spirit...

2020's Dracula miniseries is a totally fresh reimagining of Bram Stoker's original novel, making several huge changes from the book and giving the narrative an entirely different subtext. The project was fairly polarizing upon its release, but in the years since, audiences have begun to appreciate this series for its bold vision and clear storytelling voice. While other Dracula-inspired projects like Nosferatu have been huge box office hits thanks to their loyalty to the original text, 2020's Dracula is arguably a riskier and braver adaptation that isn't afraid to take some liberties with the story.

The Dracula miniseries comes from Doctor Who writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, who bring their own witty creativity to this original script. The pair made a name for themselves on the BBC's iconic sci-fi drama, with Moffat serving as head writer between 2010 and 2017. This adaptation of Dracula stars John Heffernan as Jonathan Harker,...

Robert Eggers’ new movie Nosferatu is a chilling, gorgeous vampire film based on the 1922 film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, which is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. If you’re craving more takes on Stoker's classic novel after watching Nosferatu, you need to watch the BBC One miniseries Dracula, now streaming on Netflix. Like Nosferatu, it roughly follows the story beats of Stoker’s novel while adding its own embellishments. BBC One's Dracula was developed by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the latter of whom also plays Renfield, and stars Claes Bang (The Northman), whose charismatic and charming performance makes this interpretation of Stoker's most famous vampire stand out among the rest.

In the Netflix limited series “Missing You,” Rosalind Eleazar of “Slow Horses” stars as a woman seeking answers about the murder of her father — and her missing fiancée. It’s based on the novel by Harlan Coben, but set in England instead of in New York City.

It’s the ninth Netflix series based on the mystery writer’s novels and several cast members, and some of the cast, Richard Armitage and James Nesbitt, starred in previous series based on his works.

Here’s who plays who in the series, which is now streaming on Netflix, and where you might have seen them before.

Rosalind Eleazar in “Missing You” (Credit: Netflix) Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan

The “Slow Horses” star plays Detective Inspector Kat Donovan, who is still trying to solve the mystery of her father’s murder — and why her fiancé Josh mysteriously disappeared 11 years ago.

Richard Armitage as...

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning had the highest budget of any film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, somewhere in the range of $290 million… but the box office numbers took a dip, the film ending up with a haul of $566 million at the worldwide box office. A lower amount than Ghost Protocol ($694 million), Rogue Nation ($688 million), and Fallout ($786 million) had earned. And they all had substantially lower budgets. With the next film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, set to reach theatres on May 23, 2025, the folks working behind-the-scenes might have an idea that the franchise needs to be shaken up a bit. According to a Rumor shared by The Sun, they’re going to attempt to do this by pulling a younger version of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt character into the action.

The Sun’s inside source informed them, “Tom is keen to give Mission: Impossible a fresh take in...

The following contains spoilers for Doctor Who, "Joy to the World," now streaming on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer.

Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor returned for his first solo outing in 2024's Doctor Who Christmas special, "Joy to the World." The conclusion to Doctor Who Season 1 (aka Series 14) saw the Doctor and Ruby Sunday parting ways, as Ruby reunited with her birth mother. This left the Doctor traveling on his own to the Time Hotel on Christmas. Here, all was not well and the Doctor soon detected the presence of an old enemy. The Time Lord wasn't alone for long in this new adventure, as following a mysterious briefcase through the hotel soon brought him into contact with Joy, played by Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan.

Joy had been billed as the Doctor's new one-off companion for the Christmas special, but Coughlan's role in the special might have been smaller than most fans were expecting.

Ncuti Gatwa has just had his first Christmas as The Doctor and has brought "Joy to the World" for the holiday. The Doctor Who special, guest starring Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, has overall received a strong reception from critics.

Coughlan has drawn high praise for her role, though limited in her time on screen. While she may draw certain fans of "The Ton" to the series, the writings of Lady Whistledown aren’t the only teases to grace the small screen. The episode, written by former showrunner Steven Moffat, included more than a few Easter eggs and paid tribute to a recent time in our history where people had never been further apart at Christmas.

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Davies and Moffat Dish on the 2024 Christmas Special...

Mark Gatiss is known primarily for his role in the BBC’s modern adaption of Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Gatiss played Mycroft Holmes in the adaptation created by former Doctor Who showrunner Stephen Moffat, with whom he co-wrote the series - and with whom he may be working on a revival.

Gatiss is known for his acting career, but he’s contributed heavily to British television with involvement in major shows such as already mentioned Sherlock, Dracula, and Doctor Who. Of the latter show, Gatiss has not returned to write for the sci-fi series since 2017, and now fans can know why, per Radio Times.

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Doctor Who guest star Nicola Coughlan has teased that there’s a “really unlikely pairing” at the heart of the Christmas special “Joy to the World”.

Gatiss’ involvement With Doctor Who...

A Victorian chill descends upon BBC Two this Christmas Eve with Mark Gatiss’s latest adaptation for A Ghost Story for Christmas, “Woman of Stone,” based on E. Nesbit’s unsettling tale. This year’s offering is, once again, a dark twist on festive cheer, exploring a newlywed couple’s descent into supernatural terror. Jack and Laura, portrayed by […]

A Ghost Story for Christmas “Woman of Stone,” Christmas Eve on BBC Two...

The BBC’s Sherlock was a favorite among fans, and while there has been a lot of Sherlock season 5 news and rumors for years, nothing has materialized. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most recognizable literary characters, and his success has been such that he and his most memorable cases have been adapted to all types of media. The BBC version, simply titled Sherlock, was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss and brought the Great Detective (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his partner John Watson (Martin Freeman) to modern-day London.

Sherlock was praised for its stories and the performances of its main cast, especially the casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock himself. The show aired from 2010 to 2017 for four seasons, one mini-episode, and a special episode, and while the first two seasons were very well-received by critics and viewers, the final seasons weren’t as successful.

Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, The Imitation Game, Sherlock, Eric) on Tuesday recalled interacting, as Doctor Strange, with Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony “Iron Man” Stark on the set of Avengers: Infinity War and adding a “douchebag” to one of his lines, making it memorable.

The moment came about when Iron Man asked what Strange was doing in the fight they were in.

Annoyed, Cumberbatch recalled, he ended up replying: “Protecting your reality, douchebag,” with people on- and off-set reacting with “ooooohs.”

Cumberbatch shared the anecdote as part of the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Rsiff) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also said that with his Doctor Strange character, “there is a lot more to play with,” while sharing that he had to work really “hard” not to get arrogant about his Marvel success.

What’s the star’s feeling about big film franchises, such as Marvel movies and Star Trek?...

Fans have been hoping for new episodes of the BBC Sherlock series since the fourth season aired in 2017. After years of trying to get a new installment off the ground, creator Steven Moffat remains hopeful.

"I'd love to do it again," Moffat told SFX via ComicBook. "Look, it's not a format that wears out. It's over a hundred years old and going strong." He went on to clarify comments made by producer Sue Vertue in which she seemingly hinted at more episodes. "Sue only said that because she was asked, and suddenly it becomes an announcement about a film," he explained. "There is no news here. We're just fending off that question. We would happily do it again, and I hope someday that we do. It seems perverse not to."

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The 1960s and ‘70s saw British cinema become increasingly interested in rural landscapes. Horror films, in particular, set their stories within isolated countryside settings or claustrophobic villages, environments cut off from social norms where eccentricity and moral decay can become more pronounced. This trend is perhaps best exemplified by three films commonly referred to as ‘The Unholy Trilogy’: “The Witchfinder General” (1968), “The Blood on Satan’s Claw” (1971), and “The Wicker Man” (1974). All three of these films explore the breakdown of morality in isolated rural spaces, where societal norms are distant or non-existent.

Building on the success of the BBC’s Omnibus series, which included the highly regarded “Whistle and I’ll Come to You” (1968), the BBC launched “A Ghost Story for Christmas,” an anthology series that aired a film every year between 1971 and 1978. These films, which were often adapted from M.R. James’ short stories, revived a kind of Dickensian tradition...

Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat continues to fuel excitement for season 5 of the acclaimed BBC crime drama. The beloved modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories, Sherlock ran from 2010 to 2017 and featured Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show brought the famous sleuth into the 21st century, bringing humor and thrilling drama to its intricate mysteries. With the last episode airing seven years ago, however, demand remains for Sherlock season 5 as there hasn't been any progress.

In an interview with SFX, Moffat discussed the prospects of Sherlock season 5, following producer Sue Vertue’s recent comments on the award-winning series’ potential revival. He emphasized that while no concrete plans are in place, he and Gatiss remain enthusiastic about the idea of revisiting the show with season 5. The creator even suggested visiting an older version of Sherlock and John.

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Black Doves is a British spy action thriller drama series created by Joe Barton. The Netflix series follows Helen Webb, an undercover spy for a private organization who learns that her secret identity is in danger of being exposed after her lover is killed by London’s underworld. She goes on a quest for vengeance with the help of an old friend while keeping up appearances as her cover identity of the wife of the Secretary of State for Defence. Black Doves stars Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Koji, Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, and Kathryn Hunter. So, if you loved the spy thriller element, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Black Doves, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Americans is a period...

Following his piloting of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story Lot No. 249 last Christmas, the marvelous mind of Mark Gatiss is back yet again with another Ghost Story For Christmas, the special BBC spooky holiday tradition. This year, the co-writer of Sherlock will helm a tale based on E. Nesbit's Man-Size In Marble, which will follow Victorian couple Jack (Éanna Hardwicke) and Laura (Phoebe Horn) whose arrival in a quaint village is tainted by the whispered superstitions of their housekeeper.

While a custom-made popcorn bucket designed to emulate a certain movie isn’t a new development, the trend has certainly spiked this year after the viral sensation of the Dune: Part 2 sandworm bucket that garnered many jokes online. One movie that definitely capitalized off Dune‘s suggestive imagery was Deadpool & Wolverine, as they made a bucket where the entry was the oversized mouth of Wolverine. This year also saw custom popcorn buckets for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Alien: Romulus, Gladiator II, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and even a special Batman one to commemorate the character’s 85th anniversary. Time has revealed that not only will there be a special edition popcorn bucket for next year’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but Tom Cruise himself had helped to design it. According to Rob Bennett, the director of food and beverage product strategy at AMC, Cruise would be instrumental in guiding...

The recently released trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (which you can watch in the embed above) showed that there’s going to be a lot of water-based action in this new sequel, and now a behind-the-scenes video has arrived online to show us a moment of star Tom Cruise preparing to perform some of those underwater stunts. Cruise himself also shared an image of him working on the movie underwater with the caption, “The training and preparation we put into this film is a culmination of all before it. From the depths, to the skies, I can’t wait to share more with you.” The video and the image can be seen below.

Suiting up for the impossible. #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning pic.twitter.com/v9EtG5qx3Q

— Mission: Impossible (@MissionFilm) November 26, 2024

The training and preparation we put into this film is a culmination of all before it.

Almost six years have gone by since Tom Cruise announced that Paramount Pictures had given the greenlight to two more Mission: Impossible movies, with Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) writer/director Christopher McQuarrie returning to the helm. At one point, we thought these movies were going to carry the titles Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two… but Paramount has backtracked from that decision. After Dead Reckoning Part One underwhelmed at the box office when it was released last year, the studio has dropped Part One from the subtitle and has let it be known that the next film, which is still in production, will have a different title. A decision they really should have made before releasing the first half of the story. At least we’re still getting the second half of the story, with the...

There are many ways one could tell a story, whether on paper or on a screen. Sometimes, a great idea gets a paper format and a screen adaptation, with books often getting adapted into movies, TV shows, or both. There are certainly pros and cons for each format, but it's arguably harder to make a successful TV show.

Like creating books, movies, and similar media formats, creating a television series involves a masterful blend of compelling storytelling, interesting characters, engaging plotlines, and enough elements to resonate with audiences. Categorizing a show as good or bad is entirely subjective, but for the most part, a show has to be pretty high-quality to keep going, or it wouldn't get renewed for another season. A series has to maintain decent ratings to prove to networks that it's not a waste of money. But, even if a show gets renewed, it can certainly overstay its welcome.

The War Games, Patrick Troughton’s swansong as The Doctor, has had a re-edit. The vintage Doctor Who favourite is heading to iPlayer.

One of the most intriguing projects to emerge from Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebrations last year was the colourisation of the second ever serial The Daleks, which was re-edited down from six episodes to a 75 minute feature. The show split opinion amongst hardcore fans, but the general consensus seemed to be anything that encourages new and younger viewers to engage with classic Doctor Who should be encouraged.

Here we are at the 61st anniversary, and the BBC has announced that The War Games has been given the same treatment.

Patrick Troughton’s swansong runs to a whopping ten episodes at a total length of 250 minutes, written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks.

The new colourisation has edited the story down to a tight 90 minute feature. The...

The BBC and ITV teamed up to launch the streaming service BritBox, with an extensive library of British television programming. BritBox is an absolute must-subscribe for any fan of British TV, with a catalog spanning numerous decades and genres. For those unfamiliar with television projects coming out of the United Kingdom, BritBox serves as a welcome introduction to plenty of prestige TV from Great Britain. Simply put, any anglophile or TV buff should look into subscribing to BritBox for its incredible breadth of television content.

With everything from intense crime thrillers to nonsensical period piece comedies, there is something for everybody on BritBox. For the North American market, BritBox is the only streaming service to carry some timeless television favorites. And with a library of series that expansive, it can be daunting to figure out which shows to check out first. 

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BBC returns with another edition of A Ghost Story For Christmas, the spooky-themed series of films released every year around the holidays. Per Variety, Mark Gatiss returns to direct Woman of Stone, adapted from the E. Nesbit story. Previously, Gatiss fittingly helmed Lot No. 249, a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story. In addition to being a talented director, Gatiss is also known for starring in BBCs Sherlock as Mycroft Holmes. 2024s A Ghost Story For Christmas has been taken from Nesbits story Man-Size In Marble and follows a Victorian couple, Jack (anna Hardwicke) and Laura (Phoebe Horn). The synopsis is as follows:...

Writer and actor Mark Gatiss continues the Christmas ghost story tradition with a new entry in BBC’s annual A Ghost Story for Christmas anthology series. Variety reports that the filmmaker will helm Woman of Stone as the next entry.

Woman of Stone adapts E. Nesbit’s “Man-Size in Marble“ and follows a newlywed couple caught in a Christmas Eve nightmare.

In the holiday special, “The couple are settling into a small cottage in a quiet village when their idyll is overshadowed by the superstitious warnings of their housekeeper, Mrs. Dorman, and the legend of the village church’s tomb effigies – a pair of marble knights who are said to rise from their slabs on Christmas Eve. Jack dismisses this is as mere folklore. But as the fateful night draws near, he feels drawn to the church, leaving Laura at home, all alone.”

The feature stars Éanna Hardwicke (“The Sixth Commandment”) as Jack Lorimer,...

Mark Gatiss is adapting E. Nesbit’s “Man-Size in Marble” for the BBC as part of its annual “’A Ghost Story for Christmas” anthology series.

Titled “Woman of Stone,” the spooky Christmas special follows Victorian newlyweds Jack and Laura.

“The couple are settling into a small cottage in a quiet village when their idyll is overshadowed by the superstitious warnings of their housekeeper, Mrs Dorman, and the legend of the village church’s tomb effigies – a pair of marble knights who are said to rise from their slabs on Christmas Eve,” reads the logline. “Jack dismisses this is as mere folklore. But as the fateful night draws near, he feels drawn to the church, leaving Laura at home, all alone.”

“Woman of Stone” stars Éanna Hardwicke (“The Sixth Commandment”) as Jack Lorimer, Phoebe Horn (“The Motive and the Cue”) as Laura Lorimer, Celia Imrie (“The Thursday Murder Club”) as Edith Nesbit,...

Will Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning be the last outing in the beloved action franchise? While that question still remains something of a mystery (its looking likely), returning star Simon Pegg has assured fans that, if it is indeed the final reckoning, it will take the Tom Cruise-led series out with a bananas bang. During a recent appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, Pegg teased whats to come when the movie lands in theaters on May 23, 2025, and declares Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning the best one ever.

"I have just finished shooting, I've got one day of pick-ups to do. I've seen some of it. It's bananas. It's absolutely bananas. What he does in this one, it boggles the mind. I think this one is the best one ever. And I'm not just saying that because it's like, 'Oh you've got to say it.'"

The he...

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Spooky season may be over, but that’s never the case at Shudder. This Friday, Nov. 15, the horror streamer will premiere the first two episodes of “The Creep Tapes,” a miniseries continuation of the acclaimed found footage franchise starring Mark Duplass. The six-episode series will continue releasing new episodes through Dec. 13, but if you’re looking to continue the tricks and treats during your subscription, there are plenty of other great shows to check out, from supernatural thrillers to drag competitions.

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Hollywood icon Tom Cruise is back to doing what he does best running, jumping, and generally risking his life for our entertainment in the first trailer for the highly anticipated action sequel, Mission: Impossible 8, which we now know is officially titled Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning. Set to land in theaters on May 23, 2025, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, it looks like the next Mission: Impossible outing will be the last, and will see Cruise once again team-up with the likes of Ving Rhames Luther Stickell, Simon Peggs Benji Dunn, and Hayley Atwells Grace to put a stop to the latest threat to humanity.

You can check out the new trailer for Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning below.

It certainly seems that the rumors were true and Mission: Impossible 8 will be the "final reckoning," with the footage teasing an assortment of Easter eggs from the franchise's past, including the knife...

In a move to strengthen its position in the scripted television market, ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in the production company Eagle Eye Drama. Eagle Eye Drama, founded in 2018, has quickly become a significant player in the industry through producing both original drama series and English adaptations of international hits. The acquisition also includes Eagle Eye’s Belgian production partner Happy Duck.

Some of Eagle Eye’s most successful shows distributed worldwide include “Professor T,” starring Ben Miller, as well as “Hotel Portofino” and “The Couple Next Door.” The company also produced critically acclaimed series for Channel 4 such as “Before We Die” and “Suspect.” Happy Duck, led by producer Dries Vos, has provided production services for Eagle Eye shows like “Professor T” and “The Couple Next Door.” This partnership will expand Eagle Eye’s capabilities and international reach.

Looking ahead, Eagle Eye has several new projects in...

ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in production company Eagle Eye Drama, which was launched in 2018 by Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath, and Jason Thorp. That is the same team that is also behind Channel 4’s international drama streaming service Walter Presents.

“Eagle Eye, which has been part of Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund since 2019, produces a wide breadth of scripted content from original dramas to adaptations of critically acclaimed international series for English-speaking audiences, with its slate including a raft of hit returning shows, including ITV’s Professor T and Hotel Portofino, Channel 4’s Before We Die and Suspect, as well as The Couple Next Door, which was Channel 4’s biggest-ever scripted streaming launch,” the companies said.

As part of the deal, ITV Studios has also acquired a majority stake in the Belgium-based production services company Happy Duck, led by producer and director Dries Vos (Professor T, The...

Good Omens viewers will see more of the angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley, but considerably less than originally planned. Prime Video renewed the series for a third and final season in December 2023.

Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Niamh Walsh, Derek Jacobi, Maggie Service, Quelin Sepulveda, and Shelley Conn star in the Good Omens series inspired by the novel by Terry Pratchett. The story follows the adventures of fussy angel Aziraphale (Sheen) and fast-living demon Crowley (Tennant).

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Step aside, Sherlock and Peaky Blinders, because we have a first look at an upcoming detective drama series set in post-war London. Were talking about Bookish, created and written by our very own Mycroft Holmes (Mark Gatiss). Set in post-war London in 1946, the series centers on Gabriel Book, an erudite and unconventional antiquarian bookshop owner who assists the police in solving intricate mysteries, utilizing knowledge from his extensive collection of books.

Andrew Scott has played two of British Television’s most fascinating characters and has become a pop culture staple. The ‘Hot Priest’ of Fleabag gained notoriety for his role as James Moriarty in BBC’s Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Since then, he has appeared in a number of prominent roles.

The Ripley star is extremely private about his personal life, although he has spoken about his childhood and sexuality. The Irish national is openly gay and has been a vocal advocate of Lgbtqia+ rights. On the occasion of his 48th birthday, here are a few facts about Scott that fans might now know about him.

1. Andrew Scott Began Acting To Get Over A Speech Impediment Andrew Scott performing Hamlet on stage | Credits: YouTube/BBC

Andrew Scott began his career on the stage and went on to appear in independent Irish films. He reportedly began acting as a child,...