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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: Episode 8

Farman is appalled at Ridley's breach of protocol in investigating the death of Patrick Elliott, but the case soon turns out to have a surprising connection to the death of Ridley's family that puts Ridley himself in danger. 

'D.I. Ray' Recap: Episode 4

D.I. Ray makes a shocking, devastating discovery as she closes in on a suspect in her investigation, and once again puts herself in danger as she wraps up her portion of the case.

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 8 Episode 4

A death at Leonard's halfway house looks like a suicide but could be a murder. It casts suspicion on all of the residents, and threatens to shut down the house while causing a rift between Leonard and his friends.

'Ridley' Recap: Episode 7

Goodwin worries that Ridley is making a case where a man was thrown from his tenth floor apartment personal because of a connection to the man who killed Ridley's wife and daughter. 

'D.I. Ray' Recap: Episode 3

Rachita Ray and Tony Khatri are growing closer as their investigation grows ever more difficult, trying, and dangerous, complicating Ray's existing relationship.

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 8 Episode 3

Cathy and Geordie take Will to see a painting at a local college as a way to distract him from his recent accident, but while they are there a protest, theft, and murder all occur. 

'Ridley' Recap: Episode 6

Annie Marling is skeptical as Ridley grows ever more attached to Eve Marbury, especially as the investigation into ther brother's disappearance and a related death picks up steam. 

'Before We Die' Recap: Season 2 Episode 5

Hannah and Dubravka meet for a final showdown as they both fight to protect their grandson. Kane organizes a raid to finally take down the Mimicas, while Nicky and Goran scheme to get away with a drug deal safely. 

'D.I. Ray' Recap: Episode 2

D.I. Ray puts herself in danger as she single-mindedly pursues the investigation into the murder of Imran Aziz, even after she is attacked. She at least finds a friend in her colleague Tony Khatri. 

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 8 Episode 2

Will is in danger of going to jail, but Geordie is determined to exonerate him—even if that means ignoring the facts. But perhaps the accident that led to all of this is more complicated than it seems. 

'Ridley' Recap: Episode 5

Ridley becomes enchanted by a jazz singer who is from the area and has returned for a funeral, and decides to help her find her brother, who disappeared years ago. His search seems wrapped up with the death of another woman.

'Before We Die' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4

Kane realizes that he is indirectly responsible for some of the damage that has occured, as he, Billy, and Hannah all separately uncover evidence pointing to the same person as the Mimicas' associate within the police force. 

'D.I. Ray' Recap: Episode 1

When D.I. Ray is promoted to Homicide after displaying heroism, she quickly realizes that she's just there because the murder of a South Asian man is being investigated as an honor killing, and she can provide cultural cover. 

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 8 Episode 1

Will takes part in a charity motorcycle race but soon finds himself investigating the death of one of its participants with Geordie. Will also tries to learn to be a father now that he is married and has a stepson.

'Ridley' Recap: Episode 4

As the investigation into the murder of Gabriela Baldoni and her real identity continues, Ridley and Goodwin argue over the involvement of the amateur sleuth Kit McKellen.