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…