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'The Count of Monte Cristo' Goes to "The Ball" Despite still getting almost nothing in the way of character development, Edmond still manages to keep multiple revenge plots spinning in (surprisingly) enjoyable fashion.

The Count of Monte Cristo seems to have accidentally stumbled upon an important realization: This show is a lot easier to enjoy when its lead character isn't so much a character at all, but more a force of nature. @lacymb.bsky.social recaps:

'The Forsytes' Women Are Trapped By Their Name Irene is the latest Forsyte woman who deserves better.

One of the questions posed by The Forsytes' return to PBS after two decades is, in some variation, "What is a Forsyte"? If the penultimate episode of the series' first season is anything to go by, the answer is "generally miserable," especially if you're a woman. @lacymb.bsky.social recaps:

Sister Julienne Reaches a Fateful Decision in ‘Call the Midwife’ Brace yourself, it's a triple tragedy when Dr. Turner’s medical advice ends in unexpected deaths on 'Call the Midwife.'

In the ongoing battle between Nonnatus House and the Board of Health, the halfway point of #CalltheMidwife Season 15 sees the midwives and Dr. Turner forced to relocate to an inadequately outfitted annex of St. Cuthbert’s Hospital. @cerise-marni.bsky.social recaps:

7 Things to Know From CinemaCon 2026 Everything worth knowing about upcoming British and British-ish films announced at the yearly presentation.

#Paddington 4 is confirmed, and other things to know from this past week's #CinemaCon.

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BritBox Will Bring 'A Woman of Substance' Remake to the U.S. 'A Woman of Substance' will be part of BritBox's substantial summer lineup for 2026.

For Americans looking forward to 'A Woman of Substance,' BritBox has confirmed the series will debut stateside this summer.

'Outlander' Undermines Its Origins as a Heroine’s Text In Episodes 5 and 6, “Send for the Devil” and Blessed are the Merciful,” this reversal is used for the plot design of the whole

As the titles of #Outlander Episodes 5 & 6 imply, the overarching story is a war narrative. What’s different this time (between these two episodes and all that came before) is that the male-initiated story takes over the plot design and secondary story lines. @anneelliot.bsky.social dives in:

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'Outlander' Undermines Its Origins as a Heroine’s Text In Episodes 5 and 6, “Send for the Devil” and Blessed are the Merciful,” this reversal is used for the plot design of the whole

As the titles of #Outlander Episodes 5 & 6 imply, the overarching story is a war narrative. What’s different this time (between these two episodes and all that came before) is that the male-initiated story takes over the plot design and secondary story lines. @anneelliot.bsky.social dives in:

One of the best cozy crime shows I’ve watched this year.

7 Things to Know From CinemaCon 2026 Everything worth knowing about upcoming British and British-ish films announced at the yearly presentation.

Here’s a rundown of everything worth knowing from the week’s announcements at #CinemaCon

The 'Bookish' Season 2 Teaser Is Looking for Thrills The first teaser for 'Bookish's second season has arrived ahead of its U.K. debut in mid-2026.

The queer history mystery series #Bookish introduces three new cases for Season 2.

'Heated Rivalry' Director to Next Tackle Alexander the Great The 'Heated Rivalry' effect continues with the greenlighting of 'Alexander,' delving into the relationship between Alexander the Great and Aristotle.

The 'Heated Rivalry' effect continues with the greenlighting of 'Alexander,' delving into the relationship between Alexander the Great and Aristotle.

'Miss Scarlet's Duke Heads to Scotland & Space in New Series Stuart Martin and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are an investigative duo in Scotland and Space in 'Sunderland.'

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Stuart Martin will star as the series detective, Logan, who is drawn into an out-of-this-world case in futuristic Scotland.

Murder, Chaos & the Fall of the Phelan Empire "All we really want is to be left alone and have a life." Diana

It’s the penultimate episode of This City Is Ours, and the future of Ronnie Phelan’s drug empire is still in limbo. Our recap:

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Beef Season 2 Review: A Star-Studded Cast Grounds This Passive Aggressive Grudge Match | Den of Geek The latest season of Beef is one part generational clash, one part domestic drama, and one part sly send-up of capitalistic excess.

Beef Season 2 is messy, propulsive, and completely worth the price of admission for its outstanding cast alone. My review at
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Crowley & Aziraphale Face the Second Coming in 'Good Omens' Finale Welcome to the End Times, in more ways than one.

It's the End of Times as we know it, and we feel fine.

'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Season 2 Promises Battles & Partings Starz confirms that the romantic 'Outlander' prequel, "Blood of My Blood,' will return this Fall.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood will return for Season 2 before the end of 2026.

'Father Brown' Renewed Through Season 15 The BBC puts its faith in more 'Father Brown', renewing the series for Seasons 14 and 15.

One of the BBC’s best Catholic crime fighters is back, as #FatherBrown lands two more seasons.

'Rivals' Season 2 is Obsessed with Happy Endings *Ahem*

The good news is that Hulu is giving #Rivals a better rollout this time. But instead of picking between the options of binge-dropping (bad), multiple parts (better), or weekly (best), the streaming service has somehow managed to do all three.

'Maigret' Officially Renewed at PBS for Season 2 PBS Masterpiece has renewed 'Maigret' for a second season, and filming is already underway.

Masterpiece is bringing #Maigret back for another season, giving us a second chance to dig into the series.

'Father Brown' Renewed Through Season 15 The BBC puts its faith in more 'Father Brown', renewing the series for Seasons 14 and 15.

One of the BBC’s best Catholic crime fighters is back, as #FatherBrown lands two more seasons.

'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Season 2 Promises Battles & Partings Starz confirms that the romantic 'Outlander' prequel, "Blood of My Blood,' will return this Fall.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood will return for Season 2 before the end of 2026.

'Maigret' Officially Renewed at PBS for Season 2 PBS Masterpiece has renewed 'Maigret' for a second season, and filming is already underway.

Masterpiece is bringing #Maigret back for another season, giving us a second chance to dig into the series.

'Rivals' Season 2 is Obsessed with Happy Endings *Ahem*

The good news is that Hulu is giving #Rivals a better rollout this time. But instead of picking between the options of binge-dropping (bad), multiple parts (better), or weekly (best), the streaming service has somehow managed to do all three.