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Drama & Mystery

Explore WTTW Dramas and Mysteries

This is your home and companion for the best PBS dramas and mysteries from the UK, Scandinavia, and beyond. Here you’ll find the latest news across your favorite drama and mystery shows, incisive recaps you can read if you missed something, behind-the-scenes interviews with actors and producers, the Dramalogue newsletter, and more. And WTTW Passport members enjoy exclusive early and full library access!

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Inspector George Gently

Gently and the New Age

When Gently is asked to look into a young woman's unsolved murder, he hopes to expose one last cover-up before retiring from the force. Still at odds with his superior, Bacchus asks for Rachel's help investigating the murder of a worker killed during a picket riot. Both cases seem to be linked to a charismatic and ambitious politician.

My Life is Murder

Killer Fashion

The case of a young model's death backstage at a show sees Alexa facing off with a former supermodel as she investigates some killer fashion.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Windows

To collect on a 30-year-old gambling debt, a gangster named Sonny threatens to pay Uncle Patrick a visit in Saint Victoire. To save Patrick, Jean must solve a riddle and unlock a rare treasure.

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Dramalogue

For drama and mystery lovers, this newsletter features previews and recaps for new and upcoming series, serves up recipes that go along with your favorite shows, and brings you the latest need-to-knows in the drama world.

Recaps

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 11 Episode 4

Geordie and Leonard fight over the fate of a delinquent boy while Alphy is out of town, solving a mysterious death that occurs on his train. 

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4

When Matthew returns severely wounded from the war his future seems ruined, even as Mary is forced into a difficult situation to protect Downton's staff.

'Patience' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4

An autistic girl witnesses her father's murder at the train museum where he works as her mother also goes missing. 

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Bates returns to Downton Abbey even as it continues to host convalescent officers from the war, while bad news comes before a concert.

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 11 Episode 3

Larry is showing promise under Miss Scott's tutelage as Geordie considers a promotion while also investigating the death of a lonely old lord. 

'Patience' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Frankie is warming to Patience as she sees her worth, and includes her in an investigation into a confounding murder that involves magic and an international jewel thief. 

The Latest in Drama & Mystery

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More Seasons of 'The Forsytes' Are Coming

Two more seasons of The Forsytes are on the way, with the third following the family on vacation in the French Riviera.

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A First Look at 'Marble Hall Murders'

Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd are back for a third and final time, in the adapation of Anthony Horowitz's Marble Hall Murders, which comes to WTTW and PBS in September.

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How to Watch 'The Forsytes'

The latest lavish historical drama from Masterpiece is here. Here's how to watch it when it premieres on March 22.

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The Seventh Season of 'Miss Scarlet' Will Be Its Last

Filming has begun on the seventh season of the Victorian detective series Miss Scarlet, which Masterpiece has announced will be its last. 

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A Seventh Season of 'Unforgotten' Is on the Way

Filming on season 7 of the cold-case mystery series Unforgotten has begun, with Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan returning as the detective duo of Sunny Khan and Jess James.

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'Downton Abbey' Is Returning to WTTW

Ten years after it concluded its final season, Downton Abbey is returning to WTTW and PBS, giving fans a chance to revisit the beloved Crawley family and the world of Downton.