Historical drama (tv) articles
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Baby Reindeer and how a compelling TV drama reflects the stalkers in us all
Raised as we now are on social media and true crime, we need to fight the impulse to always find out moreIf you haven’t yet watched Baby Reindeer, a story that begins with its star Richard Gadd’s experience with a stalker, you probably have a good reason. It will not be because, for instance, nobody has recommended it, told you how extraordinary it is, or powerful, or unique, and it won’t be because you haven’t heard of it – its success has been startling (as I type it’s at the top of Netflix’s...
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‘Top Boy’ Wins Best Drama At 2024 BAFTA TV Awards
Top Boy, the popular British crime drama spanning five seasons [series], concluded in 2023 with plenty of fanfare. At the 2024 BAFTA TV Awards, Top Boy took home the Best Drama Series honors with one of its stars saying they would consider appearing in a spinoff if the creators move ahead. As seen on Deadline, Top Boy edged out other critical darlings such as Slow Horses from Apple TV+, along with Happy Valley and The Gold, both appearing on the BBC. It was a good night for the crime drama...
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'Constellation' Cancelled — No Season 2 Apple TV Plus Sci-Fi Drama
Apple TV’s Constellation has been grounded after one season. The psychological sci-fi thriller, which premiered on Feb. 21 and spanned eight episodes, has been cancelled, sources tell TVLine, and won’t see a Season 2. Deadline first reported on the series’ snuffing. Created/written by Peter Harness (Wallander, The War of the Worlds), Constellation starred Noomi Rapace (The Girl With […]