Day: October 19, 2024

Good news: Murder still thrives in British towns

After a slow stretch, the Acorn streamer is back on track. Coming up are:
— The third season of “Whitstable Pearl” (shown here), There’s a new hour each Monday, from Oct. 21 to Nov. 25.
— The first season of “Detective Ellis.” It has movie-length (close to two- hour) tales on Nov. 4, 11 and 18,
At first glance, those might seem identical – a pair of six-hour seasons, with women solving murders in small-town England.
But they’re also opposites, reflecting Acorn’s range. One has gentle tales, pausing briefly for humor or warmth. The other is intense. Read more…

Best-bets for Oct. 21: Life is funny in the shadows

1) “What We Do in the Shadows” season-openers, 10, 10:34 and 11:09 p.m., FX. This weird – and weirdly funny – show has gradually been noticed, with three best-comedy Emmy nominations in five years. Now its final season starts with these cozy vampires (Nadja is shown here) waking Jerry The Vampire, wh has a key question: If vampires are secret, why is a human camera crew there? No one can remember. Read more…