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Confused about who stole which artifact for what reason in that latest episode of Endeavour, and how our intrepid detective figured it all out? Or need a refresher on the relationships—familial, romantic, or rancorous—in Poldark? Check out our recaps of those shows and more: all of your favorite British series, dramas, and mysteries from Masterpiece and PBS, condensed into easily readable plot summaries. So when another season of All Creatures Great and Small or Grantchester rolls around, whether you’re streaming it via Passport or watching it on TV, you can quickly catch up and enjoy the show. Don’t forget the popcorn!


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'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

When a body is found inside a tree, a cold case is reopened and an ex-detective disgraced by the team is brought back to offer insight into the investigation.

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 2

Van der Valk doesn't know who to trust as he and his team continue investigating the killings of two men about to testify against a crime lord. 

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 2

Susan visits a hotel to figure out how Atticus Pünd's investigation into the death of Melissa James in a novel relates to the disappearance of Cecily MacNeil.

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Ridley and Farman have to determine whether Tasha can be trusted or if she has been compromised in her relationship with a suspect as they try to find Ryan's killer. 

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 1

When a witness is killed in a safehouse the day before he's due to testify in a trial, Van der Valk and his team are called into investigate. 

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 1

Susan Ryeland is asked to become a detective again when another book that she published seems to hold clues to a real-life murder and disappearance. 

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Soon after robbing a jewelry store, one of the perpetrators are killed. Farman and Ridley suspect there's a connection to organized crime. 

'COBRA' Recap: Season 3 Episode 6

In the season finale of COBRA, Dan brings his crusade to an explosive end while Victoria makes her move on Robert's job. 

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 3 Episode 6

In the season finale, Bella hosts Claudine's party, where numerous schemes unfold not quite according to plan and a dramatic event upends everything.

'COBRA' Recap: Season 3 Episode 5

Victoria starts to make moves on power as she doubts Robert's decision-making and handling of a powerful weapon held for ransom during a budding domestic scandal. 

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 3 Episode 5

Alice overcomes her fear of horses to try to rekindle her relationship with Albani, while Cecil hatches a plan to get out of debt and Lucian and Marco make bold decisions.

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 3 Episode 4

Cecil's fortunes tank with the stock market as debts are called in, affecting not just him but Bella and her prospects as well. 

'COBRA' Recap: Season 3 Episode 4

Joseph begins to think Robert is using him as a scapegoat for criticism of the government's approach as they receive pressure from both sides on their police approach. 

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 3 Episode 3

Lucian returns to the hotel with Anish's brother, Virat, and they continue to search for news of Anish. Bella confronts a life-changing demand from her father. 

'COBRA' Recap: Season 3 Episode 3

Ellie is in custody as the government tries to determine who was responsible for a bomb that caused a disastrous sinkhole, while other protests break out with awful results.