The new Maigret (2025) series brings Georges Simenon’s iconic detective back to the screen in a sleek, modern form. The pilot, “The Lazy Burglar,” isn’t just about solving crimes it’s sets the tone, texture, and atmosphere of the show. Sure, the “Paris-but-in-English” setup feels weird at first, but it works. Quietly compelling, this new Maigret might just become your next rainy-night comfort watch.
What starts as a cozy British mystery about a missing child turns into a quietly gripping conspiracy thriller in Down Cemetery Road. Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, and Adam Godley bring charm, wit, and unease to this offbeat adaptation that’s equal parts humor and dread.
## AMC’s *Talamasca: The Secret Order* doesn’t open with fireworks, it’s a patient, gothic slow burn that draws you in the secretive world tracking vampires, witches, and more. With Nicholas Denton leading a strong cast, this pilot feels like the quiet start to something fascinating.
Murder in a Small Town returns for Season 2, with Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) facing new challenges as his jurisdiction expands and his relationship with Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) faces unexpected difficulties. The premiere balances small-town charm, guest star surprises, and light crime-solving in this cozy Canadian drama. Here’s my review of episode one.
The Quiet Son (Jouer avec le feu) is a haunting French drama that explores what happens when love collides with ideology. Starring Vincent Lindon, Benjamin Voisin, and Stefan Crepon, the film adapts Laurent Petitmangin’s novel What You Need from the Night with raw intimacy.
The new Inspector Lynley adaptation kicks off with style, if not urgency. The first is long and a little dry, but its moody atmosphere and promising leads kept me hooked. I wasn’t invested in the case, but I still found myself enjoying the ride, and that’s enough to bring me back for more.
The Thursday Murder Club delivers a witty, cozy whodunnit with a stellar cast and countryside charm. Here’s why it’s a must-watch crime comedy.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf kicks off with a tense, action-driven premiere, but three episodes in I’m still asking: is this Ben Edwards’ villain origin story, or a redemption arc to justify what comes later? Either way, the suspense has me hooked.
The Rainmaker pilot might not reinvent the legal drama wheel, but it’s fun, twisty, and carries that easy, breezy energy of old-school TV courtroom shows. With a scrappy underdog team and John Slattery chewing scenery, this adaptation could be your next binge-worthy guilty pleasure.
James Gunn’s Superman has heart, humor, and a stacked cast, but does it live up to the legend? A visually striking take that brings the Man of Steel down to Earth, for better or worse. Here’s what worked… and what felt surprisingly flat.
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