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Joanna Lumley plays a wealthy, powerful, and formidable mother (Image: Netflix) Netflix has released many mystery-thriller series over the years, and some of them have built huge fan bases. Viewers often look for tense plots, big twists and stories that keep them guessing right until the end. One recent series …

The fourth season of Bridgerton is nearly upon us, with Netflix hosting a glamorous premiere ceremony and episode one livestream for viewers last night (January 14). Despite a few hiccups during the livestream, fans were treated to an exciting announcement that signals a fresh chapter in the Shondaland period drama …

It’s been a long time since George RR Martin last gave an update on The Winds of Winter. Not only that, but 15 years have passed since A Dance with Dragons, his latest A Song of Ice and Fire novel, was published, and seven years since Game of Thrones concluded …

Enthusiasts of gangster dramas, from the gritty world of Peaky Blinders to HBO’s acclaimed Boardwalk Empire and Martin Scorsese’s legendary Casino, simply cannot miss this critically lauded series. The show has garnered exceptional feedback from viewers and boasts an impressive 7.9/10 rating on IMDb, reports the Manchester Evening News. One …

A period drama that many people missed when it first came out is being talked about again, with viewers calling it one of the best classic films ever made. It looks like a straightforward story at first, but those who have watched it recently say it is far more detailed …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will debut in the USA on HBO on Sunday, January 18 and on Sky and streaming platform NOW on January 19. Like Game of Thrones, The Last of Us and other major HBO shows, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is expected to be …

Departure(s) by Julian Barnes, Hardback, £18.99 Booker Prize winner Julian Barnes approaches his 80th birthday this month secure in his position as one of our finest writers. And Departure(s) can only polish his reputation. As ever, Barnes’ themes are simultaneously big and small, playful and poignant – love, loss, memory …

Netflix has announced it’s transforming a beloved series of novels into a period drama for modern audiences. This follows anticipation for another period drama touted as superior to Bridgerton, whilst viewers have also devoured a gangster drama praised as among the finest TV shows, and enjoyed a gripping BBC thriller, …

New Year, new reading goals, and that opens up new potential for brand new books – isn’t it exciting? It’s going to be difficult to top my reading journey in 2025, when I read more than 200 different titles.However, there are plenty of new books that I’m excited to get …

With the festive period over and 2026 officially underway, keen readers will already be planning what they’ll be reading this year. If romance is one of your preferred genres, you’re in luck, as bestselling author Kate Dramis has shared some of her top recommendations.  Known for The Curse of Saints …