As summer continues its march towards fall, we have some exciting news about favorite Masterpiece dramas and mysteries, as well as a new show.
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'COBRA' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3
Daniel HautzingerAs a new crisis precipitated once again by a cyber attack leads to debate as to the government's response, Anna begins to disagree more and more with Robert, who is distracted by a possible scandal surrounding his wife.
'Grantchester' Recap: Season 7 Episode 3
Daniel HautzingerWill bonds with Bonnie's son Ernie while Mrs. C struggles with her diagnosis and faith. Meanwhile, Leonard and Geordie investigate the deaths of several homeless men in town.
'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Episode 6
Daniel HautzingerThe mystery of the missing painting is solved and Cecil begins to assert himself, while also learning a surprise about Danioni. Bella also asserts her independence, and Lucian responds to news about Constance and Rose, in the season finale.
'COBRA' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2
Daniel HautzingerAudrey struggles to survive with the help of an unlikely companion in the wake of the disaster off the coast of Kent, while Fraser and Joseph work to coordinate emergency response despite a cyber attack that has downed communications.
'Grantchester' Recap: Season 7 Episode 2
Daniel HautzingerWill can't shake his infatuation with Maya, even though he knows she's engaged, while Geordie can't make right with Cathy despite his wish to reunite his family. Another complicated relationship is teased apart after an odd death.
'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Episode 5
Daniel HautzingerWhen the Rubens painting disappears, an investigation commences and puts some employees and guests in a tricky situation. The women of the hotel begin to assert themselves in the face of most of the men's cruelty and anger, but is it enough?
Season 2 of 'World on Fire' Is Coming
Daniel HautzingerThe World War II drama has begun filming a second season, following up after a long hiatus. The second season will continue to follow the lives of ordinary people under the extraordinary circumstances of war, with some new and old characters.
'COBRA' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1
Daniel HautzingerA potentially explosive situation off the coast of Kent leads to a mandatory evacuation, but efforts to coordinate a response are complicated by a smaller-scale incident that might have geopolitical ramifications.
'Grantchester' Recap: Season 7 Episode 1
Daniel HautzingerThe death of the scion of a formerly wealthy estate seems to be natural, but Geordie is suspicious. Unfortunately, his new boss assigns Larry to the case and is a stickler for rules, so Geordie, Will, and Miss Scott must surreptitiously investigate.
'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Episode 4
Daniel HautzingerClaudine continues to help other women attract attention, including Constance, who begins to grow close to Lucian. Anish begins his own affair and considers his politics, while Cecil closes a deal to make a fortune and Danioni continues to meddle.
'Endeavour' Recap: Season 8 Episode 3
Daniel HautzingerIn the season finale of Endeavour, Morse becomes wrapped up in a murderous situation in a spooky old hotel when his bus breaks down and the passengers all take shelter from a winter storm there.
'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Episode 3
Daniel HautzingerAnish is targeted by local fascists and becomes interested in the resistance against them. Claudine finds ways to occupy herself while Jack does business with Cecil, and Wingfield takes an interest in their deal.
'Endeavour' Recap: Season 8 Episode 2
Daniel HautzingerThe murder of a cab driver on the outskirts of town near a nudist retreat seems to be a robbery, but other deaths with odd similarities soon set the detectives searching for connections between them.
'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Episode 2
Daniel HautzingerLucian continues to try to connect with Rose, per his father's wishes, but enjoys the company of the hotel's staff more than the Drummond-Wards. Cecil gets involved with Danioni, to Bella's surprise, and the Italian begins to cause problems for the hotel.