Finishing the fifth season of Slow Horses reminded me why it remains one of my favorite series. Many TV shows tend to decline after a few seasons, but for me, the fifth season was unexpectedly strong. The plot was engaging, packed with sharp humor and memorable quotes, and took a refreshing approach by not focusing exclusively on River Cartwright. We
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There’s a strange feeling when you watch a TV series that’s considered a B-tier production. On one hand, you can’t compare it to high-budget shows; on the other hand, a small budget can’t be used as an excuse. I tried to balance these two thoughts while watching The Rumour. Plot “The Rumour” takes place in a small British town. Joan
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Irish cinema continues to flourish each year. While some productions might not gain widespread recognition, an increasing number of Irish actors and actresses are making their mark as global A-list stars. This week, the Irish Film and Television Award (IFTA) nominations were announced, showcasing fierce competition in several categories. For instance, the Lead Actor in a TV Series category features
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Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott return to the BBC on December 16, with the release of a new trailer for the fifth season. This season is based on J.K. Rowling’s book The Ink Black Heart. In the story, Edie Ledwell, co-creator of the popular cartoon The Ink Black Heart, arrives at the detective agency urgently requesting to speak with Robin.
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“Aidan Turner and Bella Maclean, stars of Rivals, were guests on tonight’s episode of The One Show. With the Rivals premiere approaching, the actors shared their thoughts about the series. It’s worth noting that they play a father and daughter in the show. The conversation focused on Jilly Cooper’s novel, on which the series is based. Bella Maclean was asked
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While the Penguin series may have captured the spotlight, two other recent projects have also featured penguins: a Brazilian/U.S. film and a British movie. It seems we’re living in a “Penguin season,” with penguins taking center stage, whether they are real-life creatures in the two films or a villain in the TV series. My Penguin Friend Led by Jean Reno
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We are in the midst of “Slow Horses” month, so today we’re turning back the clock to remember a pre-Peaky Blinders TV appearance by Aimee-Ffion Edwards in the final episode of the first season of Inside No. 9, titled “The Harrowing.” Coincidentally, this episode also features Helen McCrory, her future Peaky Blinders co-star. This episode tells the eerie story of
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In the latest trailer for “Slow Horses,” it was revealed by Lamb that someone will die in the fourth season. Specifically, when DI Emma Flyte (newcomer Ruth Bradley) asks Lamb (Gary Oldman) if he’ll consider taking a shower, Lamb dryly replies, “Yeah, it’s a tempting offer, but I don’t think that’s appropriate right now. I mean, apart from anything else,
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Apple TV+ has released a new trailer for Slow Horses Series 4, featuring additional scenes not included in the previous trailer that was revealed after the Series 3 finale. The trailer opens with a suicide attack at a shopping center, which, according to the official synopsis, “unearths personal secrets and shakes the already fragile foundations of Slough House.” The villain
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A new play has been announced, and I think the lead duo makes it particularly intriguing. Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and Álvaro Morte (“Money Heist”) will make their West End debuts in Bess Wohl’s explosive two-hander, Barcelona. The production is directed by Lynette Linton, whose last work was Blues for an Alabama Sky at the National Theatre. Plot Late
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