It’s that time of year again when I look back at my personal TV highs and lows and shout out a few favourites that might have slipped under the radar. It’s been a surprisingly strong year, with plenty of series giving films a proper run for their money. I’m sure I’ve missed many of your…
Category: Crime
THE GRIM – A FAST, FUNNY, AND WONDERFULLY WEIRD NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
The Grim is one of those plays that feels like a welcome throwback fast-talking, witty, and proudly chaotic, the sort of old-style theatre you don’t often see anymore. Set in London in 1964, it follows Shaun (Edmund Morris) and Robert, two undertakers trying to get through another uneventful morning in the East End. That calm day…
A MUST-WATCH RETURN: MISSING DEAD OR ALIVE SEASON 2
I loved the first season so much and was genuinely excited to watch the next series, which is out today. So far, I am already hooked. It’s intense, gripping, and it proves yet again just how important the work of these investigators is. This show doesn’t just highlight cases it highlights the emotional weight, the…
WILD CHERRY – A GLOSSY, GOSSIP GIRL MEETS MYSTERY DRAMA WITH BITE
Wild Cherry definitely gives off Gossip Girl vibes, but with a darker twist of Pretty Little Liars and a dash of Mean Girls and honestly, that cocktail makes it pretty addictive. Set in the exclusive, ultra-wealthy gated community of Richford Lake, the story revolves around two mothers Juliet (played by Eve Best) and Lorna (played by Carmen Ejogo) and their teenage daughters, Grace and…
BROADCHURCH: THE CRIME DRAMA I CAN’T STOP COMING BACK TO
The first time I watched Broadchurch, I was instantly hooked. You know that feeling when you tell yourself, “I’ll just watch one episode,” and suddenly you’re five deep and emotionally wrecked? That was me. So when I found out the show was coming to Netflix, I didn’t even hesitate I knew I had to watch it…
THE CARMEN FAMILY DEATHS: AUTISM, SUSPICION, AND A TRUE CRIME MYSTERY”
Does having autism make someone more or less likely to become a killer? It’s an uncomfortable question, yet it sits at the heart of this undeniably tragic yet often frustrating documentary. The film never quite knows whether it wants to explore the mystery of a family’s demise or the complexities of neurodivergence, and that tension…
EXCLUSIVE: SIMON CELLAN JONES ON ‘THE FAMILY PLAN 2,’ WORKING WITH MARK WAHLBERG AND KIT HARINGTON, AND KEEPING IT FRESH.
Director Simon Cellan Jones returns with The Family Plan 2, the action-comedy sequel premiering on Apple TV on November 21st. Following the success of the first film, the new chapter sees the family heading to Europe and diving into more chaos, secrets, and high-stakes adventures. We sat down with Simon to talk about the film’s evolution,…
FINDING THE EMOTIONAL TRUTH: RAMONA FLOYD ON MURDAUGH MURDERS AND BEYOND
Actor Ramona Floyd appears in the gripping Disney+/Hulu true crime series Murdaugh Murders, stepping into a world still raw from recent headlines. In this conversation, Floyd opens up about what drew her to the project, how she approached portraying a real person, and why grounding emotional truth mattered more than mimicry. Warm, candid, and quietly funny, she offers…
THE ROAD TO OBSESSION: RUTH WILSON AND EMMA THOMPSON SHINE IN DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
The new thriller from Slow Horses creator Will Smith, based on Mick Herron’s debut novel, hits like a bang literally and figuratively. With the first three episodes now streaming on Apple TV+, I’m already hooked. It’s fast, witty, and full of surprises. Emma Thompson, who usually graces the big screen rather than television, is on sharp form…
REVISITING AILEEN WUORNOS: WHEN TRUE CRIME BECOMES SPECTACLE
There are so many true crime stories out there that it’s getting harder to tell which ones are truly worth watching. Some documentaries pull you in immediately, while others feel either too flat or too sensationalised. Aileen: Queen of Serial Killers tries to strike a balance exploring the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, one of…










