Dalgliesh, Series 1 DVD

Enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, (Bertie Carvel, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Doctor Foster) is a cerebral, reserved man who specializes in solving unusual murders. As he investigates crimes in 1970s England, he plumbs the darker depths of the human psyche in his pursuit of justice. Based on P.D. James’s global bestsellers.

My Thoughts

Dalgliesh is a brand new crime-based drama set England during the 1970s. Based on the novels by PD James, the series centers around an inspector named Adam Dalgliesh. As both a widower and a poet, his mind tends to skim the dark side but he also comes up with unique ways to solve crime. This first season includes three full length adaptions.

Shroud for a Nightingale- A nursing student is murdered by poisoning and Adam must figure out who the villain is.

The Black Tower - Adam visits an old friend at a retirement center, but when seniors start dropping like flies, Adam gets wrapped up in the mystery.

A Taste for Death - Two young men are murdered inside a church and Adam must find out why this sacrilegious crime took place.

In addition to the three movies, this DVD set also includes bonus footage titled, "Who is Dangliesh?" which gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of the series. If you want to grab a copy of this DVD,  you can find it in stores nationwide or online at Acord Media or Amazon.

KEEPING FAITH, SERIES 3

 KEEPING FAITH, SERIES 3 (DVD/BR) (Acorn TV)

“Big Little Lies crossed with Broadchurch… -- Decider  

In the final season of this captivating Welsh drama starring Eve Myles (Torchwood, Broadchurch), Faith and Evan’s divorce descends into a custody battle, while her new love, Steve, tries to stay out of trouble but is drawn back to crime. And as Faith contends with one of the most complicated legal cases of her career, her mother (Celia Imrie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) suddenly arrives, threatening to expose long-buried secrets. Premiered on Acorn TV (DVD/BR, 2-Disc, $39.99). (Limited DVDs and Online Screeners Available).

My Thoughts

Keeping Faith is centers around a woman named Faith. She had everything. A successful career, a beautiful family, and a loving husband. Then one day, her husband vanishes. Faith struggles to keep their law firm going even though the police are looking at her as their number one suspect. The third series includes six thrilling episodes.

1 - Faith is in the midst of an ugly custody battle, and she is having issues with a local judge.

2 - Faith has trouble concentrating on Osian's case when Rose reappears.

3 - Steve wants faith to give him an alibi. She keeps working on Osian's case even after she gets fired.

4 - Faith fights for Osian during the appeal. Later she meets with a friend to get dirt on Rose.

5 - Rose has a new plan when Faith refuses to make peace, causing trouble for others. Osian is running out of time.

6 - When Rose gets her plan in action if could have dire consequences for Faith and the people she loves.

This is a great series with lots of action and an awesome story line.  I can't wait to see what happens in the next episode. You can crab a copy of this awesome series on DVD for only $49.99 on Acorn Media It's also available on Amazon.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS

AMC Networks’ Sundance Now features the DVD debut of the Aussie murder mystery dramedy PLAYING FOR KEEPS on August 11, 2020. This 8-part series is a fashionable and alluring murder mystery set on the sidelines of professional football, told from the unique perspective of the real power players: the wives. Now on a 2-Disc DVD set ($34.99, Amazon.com), Playing For Keeps previously premiered in February on Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for engrossing true crime, heart-stopping dramas and fiercely intelligent thrillers from around the world.

The real action is away from the grandstands and locker rooms; it’s on the red carpets, in the beauty salons and in the designer bedrooms. It’s love, power, and status all the way – until the death of a team member adds investigation into the mix. This bold, brassy, and dangerous drama depicts the lives of the rich and famous in a world full of lies, scandals and possibly even murder.

Starring Madeleine West (Neighbours, Predestination), Annie Maynard (Dead Lucky, A Moody Christmas), Cecelia Peters (The Wrong Girl), Olympia Valance (Neighbours) and Isabella Giovinazzo (Home and Away).

Street Date: August 11, 2020                                                                    SRP: $34.99

DVD -2 Disc: 8 episodes   -- Approx. 344 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 014381129816

My Thoughts

Playing for Keeps centers around a group of football players and their wives. It's all red carpets until one of the players is murdered and everyone is a suspect. There first season has eight exciting episodes.

 1- Paige moves to Melbourne to live with football player Dan. She  meets the wives of the other players at a barbecue. One of the players dies in a kayaking accident.

2- The team try to deal with the loss of  one of their own.

3- There's an investigation into the death and affairs are revealed,

4 - The girls talk Paige into a wild night on the town.

5- Rusty takes a revelation that sparks mixed emotions.

6 - Thalia is planning her engagement & Conner makes a confession.

7 - Thalia and Conner try marriage counseling, but she catches him in an awkward moment.

8 - The truth about Jack's death in revealed. 

This is an awesome Aussie drama filled with scandal and murder. The first season kept me on the edge of my seat, and I'm excited to see what happens next season. If you'd like to grab a copy of this DVD, you can find it online on Amazon or Acorn Media.

SEACHANGE: PARADISE RECLAIMED

Acorn TV features the DVD debut of the sparkling revival of hit Australian dramedy, SEACHANGE: PARADISE RECLAIMED on September 1, 2020. Created and written by Deborah Cox (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries), the 2019 reboot of the award-winning 1990s drama features original cast members Sigrid Thornton (Wentworth, The Man from Snowy River), Kerry Armstrong (Lantana, Razzle Dazzle) and John Howard (Mad Max: Fury Road, All Saints). Lawyer Laura Gibson (Thornton)) returns to the small coastal town of Pearl Bay for the first time in 20 years. But the charming community has changed since she left it. Now featured on a three-disc set, it also includes four bonus episodes from the original series ($49.99, Amazon.com). Seachange: Paradise Reclaimed and Seachange previously premiered exclusively on Acorn TV in June 2020. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

In Seachange: Paradise Reclaimed, after the breakup of her marriage and then losing her job, Laura Gibson (Thornton) finds herself questioning her place in the world. But when she returns to the beachside paradise of Pearl Bay, she finds her estranged daughter Miranda  about to give birth to a baby that Laura knows nothing about. With dodgy land deals now threatening Pearl Bay and stormy weather on the way, Laura will learn that her family and her town need her as much as she needs them.

Street Date: September 1, 2020

                                                                                          

DVD 3-Disc Set: 8 episodes   -- Approx. 400 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961285198                                            SRP: $49.99

Bonus: Four episodes from original series

My Thoughts 

Seachange centers around a woman named Laura Gibson. She's struggling to find her way after losing her job and her husband. She decides to get back in touch with her daughter in a little seaside village.  When the classic down is threatened, Laura will fight to save it. There are eight episodes in this first season.

Come unto These Yellow Sands - Laura is fired from her job in Africa,and returns to her home to discover her daughter Miranda is pregnant. A shady businessman named Bob is also released from prison.

By Moonshine - Laura babysits for Anna until she's called in for magistrate duty. Miranda warns her rival about the "shimmery moon."

A Monstrous Lie - Miranda's half-sister shows up. Miranda doesn't want Laura to tel him about Joe.

There are Unicorns - One of Bob's prison buddies come down. A rare seahorse could help save the town.

Awake, Dear Heart, Awake - Everyone prepares for a surprise wedding. Pub-owner Ben is envious of his ex's boyfriend's beer.

Strange Fish - The Fishing Club president goes missing. Legal problems leave the anglers in debt.

This Island Home - Bob buys a caravan park and starts evicting people. Miranda wants to buy the marine center.

Our Little Life - Jules comes in and makes trouble. Laura, Miranda & Bob join forces.

This is a great drama series. There are many touching family moments, but also some humor and mystery. I'm looking forward to seeing how things turn out in the second season.  If you want to purchase a copy of this DVD, you can find it on Amazon or on Acorn Media.

DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE

AMC Networks’ RLJE Films features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of AMC’s original anthology series DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE on August 4, 2020. Created by and starring Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother, Forgetting Sarah Marshall), this captivating 10-episode series is about four diverse strangers searching for meaning as they stumble into a mysterious game hidden in plain sight. The fantastical drama also stars a bevy of acclaimed performers alongside Segel, including Academy® and Emmy Award®-winner Sally Field (Lincoln, Brothers & Sisters), Academy Award®-nominee Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), multi-Grammy Award®-winner André Benjamin (American Crime), and Eve Lindley (Mr. Robot). Now on a 3-Disc DVD or Blu-ray set ($39.98/$44.98), Dispatches From Elsewhere previously premiered on AMC in March 2020.

The ten-hour series is centered around four ordinary people who feel there’s something missing in their lives, but they can’t quite put their finger on what it is. This diverse foursome is brought together by chance – or perhaps it’s by design – when they stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. As they begin to accept the mysterious ‘Dispatches from Elsewhere’ challenges, they come to find that the mystery winds deeper than they imagined, and their eyes are opened to a world of possibility and magic.

Shot in Philadelphia, the AMC Studios production is executive produced by Segel, along with Academy Award^®-winner Scott Rudin (Lady Bird, Fences), showrunner Mark Friedman (Wayward Pines), Academy Award^®-nominee Garrett Basch (My Dinner with Hervé, The Night Of), Academy Award^®-nominee Eli Bush (Lady Bird, Isle of Dogs), Jeff Freilich (Lodge 49, Grace and Frankie) and Alethea Jones (Queen America, Lodge 49).

Street Date: August 4, 2020                                                                                                  

DVD  3-Disc: 10 episodes   -- Approx. 403 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 014381130959       SRP: $34.98                                                                                                                                                    

Blu-ray 3-Disc: 10 episodes – Approx. 403 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 014381130966      SRP: $44.98

Bonus: Behind-the-scenes featurettes (19 min. in total), Character profiles (9 min.), and Love Letter to Philly (4 min.)

My Thoughts

Dispatches from Elsewhere is a ten hour miniseries that centers away a ground of people who are all searching for meaning in their lives. They stumble upon each other and a strange phenomenon that opens their eyes to the magic and mysteries of our world. There are ten exciting episodes in the series.

Peter - Peter is tired of his daily routine until he stumbles upon a group of people he shares some common ground with him. They discover their is a secret world all around

Simone -  Peter and Simone are searching for clues and explore the city.

Janice - The gang meet Octavio and Janice explores her past.

Fredwynn - Fredwynn wants to get his team to move forward. Their search for answers leave them somewhere unexpected.

Clara - The game starts impacting the lives of the players. Clara's disappearance is still a mystery.

Everyone - The team splits up to find Clara. They link to the game to a large corporation.

Cave of Kelpius - The gang is led underground by the Milkman. Janice gets an unexpected clue.

Lee - Peter and Simone go on a date. Fredwynn is afraid something else is going on.

The Creator - Most of the gang moves on, but Fredwynn has trouble letting go.

The Boy - The mystery of everything is solved.

This is a really unique show filled with mystery, intrigue, and magic. It has a stellar cast and a phenomenal story-line. If you'd like to grab a copy of this amazing Blu-ray set for yourself, you can find it in stores nationwide or online at Amazon or in stores nationwide.

MURDOCH MYSTERIES, SEASON 13

Acorn TV features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of beloved Canadian period mystery series, MURDOCH MYSTERIES, SEASON 13 on July 7, 2020. Armed with gadgets and gizmos a plenty, Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) and his associates solve 18 cases across the many stratums and evolving manners of Victorian society. Set in the late 19^th century in Toronto, the methodical and dashing Detective Murdoch enlists radical new forensic techniques like fingerprinting, ultraviolet light, and trace evidence to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. This five-disc DVD or four-disc Blu-ray set ($59.99, Amazon.com) includes the special 200^th episode and Q&A with Yannick Bisson and Daniel Maslany (Detective Llewellyn Watts on the show). Season 13 of Murdoch Mysteries previously premiered weekly on Acorn TV from December 2019 – April 2020. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

Season 13 follows Murdoch as he continues his deft detective work with new innovations, including a “searchizer” device that measures facial features and matches them with existing police files. Unfortunately, he is still rattled by suspicions about Violet Hart’s (Shanice Banton) appointment to coroner. The station also sees a new addition with Special Constable Robert Parker (Marc Senior), an African American former Pinkerton who went from suspect in a union murder to helping solve the case. Meanwhile Dr. Julie Ogden (Hélène Joy) is happily settled into her role as a full-time surgeon at Toronto Mercy Hospital but is surprised by the attentions of her colleague Dr. Andrew Dixon (Sebastian Pigott).

Inspired by Maureen Jennings’ novels, this popular series has garnered an amazing 45 Gemini® and Canadian Screen Award nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television during its run, and Yannick Bisson won Canadian Screen Award’s ‘Fan’s Choice Award.’

My Thoughts

Murdoch Mysteries is one of my favorite crime based shows. I love period drama, and I love learning about criminal investigations. This show combines both in a late 1890 - early 1900 setting. You'll learn how forensics experts solved the cases before they had the help of computers and DNA.  The cast of characters are funny, interesting, and diverse. This season includes 18 new episodes. 

Troublemakers -  A bomb goes off at a women's suffrage meeting. Julia goes stays with the speaker to keep  her safe.

Bad Pennies - A man arrested for the murder of a dockworker, but he swears he was chasing the real killer.

Forever Young - A woman is found with her throat slit. They think he's a missing person from years earlier but she hasn't aged.

Prodigal Father - While investigating the murder of a man posing as a waiter, Crabtree meets a man who may be his father.

The Philately Fatality - A man is killed after a gay party and they aren't sure if it was a lover or someone after this stamp collection.

Murdoch and the Cursed Caves - Murdoch and the gang come across a group of murdered campers who appear to have been attacked by a wild animal.

Toronto the Bad-  A known crook if found murdered in the back of a cab.

The Final Curtain -  An actor is killed on stage and the rest of the cast become suspects.

The Killing Dose - A woman falls from a balcony and the crew must figure out if she was pushed.

Parker in the Rye - Three murders take place a whiskey's baron's house and the only witness can't remember anything.

Staring Blindly Into the Future - Tesla gets into a fight with Thomas Edison and disappears.

Fox Hunt - During a fox hunt, the dogs stumble across a dead body.

Kill Thy Neighbor - Murdoch is framed for the murder of his neighbor after he turns up dead.

Rigid Silence - Murdoch learns of a suspicious death from an old friend.

The Trial of Terrence Meyers -Meyers is charged with the attempted assassination of the Prime Minister, but Murdoch believes he's innocent.

In the Company of Women - Julia stumbles upon a  dead body in a hair salon. The locals think it was an accident, but she's not so sure.

Things Left Behind - Watts finds a body in an alley. Murdoch takes that case while Watts investigates the theft of a painting.

The Future is Unwritten - Julia and Murdoch want to prove Violet is a murderer. Crabtree is missing.

This is such a great series. All of episodes are a bit on the dark side, but they are always tempered with humor. Both the costumes and the sets are realistic and really help to paint a picture of the time period.   This series is definitely a refreshing switch from the norm, and I'm looking forward to watching the  next season. If you want to take the advantage of a full set of amazing old world  stories, than this is the box set for you. You can order Murdoch Mysteries: Season 13 on DVD or Blu-ray on Acorn Media or Amazon.

MISS FISHER & THE CRYPT OF TEARS

In Acorn TV’s first feature film, the Honourable Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis, The Babadook) embarks on an exhilarating new journey of mystery and mayhem through exotic 1920s British Palestine and the opulence of grand London manors.  Fisher frees a Bedouin girl, Shirin Abbas (Izabella Yena, High School Lover) from unjust imprisonment in late 1920s Jerusalem, and unravels a wartime mystery concerning priceless emeralds, ancient curses, and the truth behind the suspicious disappearance of Shirin’s forgotten tribe. Partially crowd-funded by the series’ die-hard fans, Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears continues the story of the global sensation, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and is the series’ first new installment since 2015. Premiered in select theatres and Acorn TV (DVD/Blu-ray 1-Disc, 1 feature-length film, $24.99). (Limited DVDs/Blu-rays, Online Screeners Available).


My Thoughts

 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is one of my favorite series from Acorn to date. I love a good historical mystery and the roaring twenties in one of my favorite time periods. The costumes are stunning and each episode has a surprising ending.

This set includes a DVD/Blu-ray combo on one of Miss Fisher's Full length episodes.  In Crypt of Tears, Fisher helps to rescue a young Bedouin girl who was sent to prison. Fisher fights to prove her innocence, she learns there is a much bigger conspiracy. There are stolen gems and curses to overcome, and the disappearance of an entire tribe.   

What I love most about this series is Miss Fisher herself. She holds a place of respect in a male-dominated world and it is a spot that is well-earned. Yet, she loses none of her femininity.  Her style is flawless, her personality spunky, and her wits incredibly sharp. Follow Miss Fischer as she investigates clubs during prohibition and slinks fearlessly through dark alleyways. Not only does she come across as an amazing sleuth, she does it a carefree way that will leave you smiling once the danger has passed. If you enjoy shows with strong women, this is one you simply can't miss.


 You can order Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears on DVD/Bluray  at Acorn Media or Amazon.

BLOOD, Series 2

Acorn TV features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of Acorn TV Original acclaimed suspenseful Irish drama, BLOOD, Series 2 on June 2, 2020. Compared to Broadchurch and The Killing by critics, the highly rated mystery stars BAFTA nominee Adrian Dunbar (Superintendent Ted Hastings in UK’s 2019 #1 cop drama Line of Duty) as Jim Hogan, a once respected, tormented ex-doctor in a small Irish town, with three adult children. In Series 1, his wife died, and everyone believed it was an accident, except his daughter, who grows suspicious of her father. In Series 2 of this family thriller, Jim Hogan returns home a year later, stripped of his medical license and determined to make amends to reconnect with his family. Lauded in the press as “one of the best overlooked TV shows in 2018” (TIME), this two-disc DVD or Blu-ray set ($39.99, Amazon.com) includes interviews and  Q&A with the cast. Series 2 of Blood previously premiered  on Acorn TV in March 2020. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

In Series 2, Jim Hogan finds that his eldest daughter Fiona Crowley (Gràinne Keenan, Victoria, The Foreigner) is ailing, slowly succumbing to the same debilitating illness that afflicted her mother. Jim’s determined efforts to make amends and help his ailing family only seem to add to their grief, and things worsen when he stumbles upon suspicious activity at the farm where his son-in law Paul (Ian Lloyd Anderson, Love/Hate) works. When Fiona’s car veers off the road and crashes into a canal, a disturbing discovery is found. As the police start investigating, shocking secrets emerge that deepen the rift within the family and derail Jim’s chance at a fresh start.

Street Date: June 2, 2020                                                                                                            SRP: $39.99

DVD 2-Disc Set: 6 episodes (46 min. each)  -- Approx. 287 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961283590

Blu-ray 2-Disc Set: 6 episodes (46 min. each) – Approx. 287 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961283699

Bonus: Q&A, interviews with the cast

My Thoughts

Blood is a Irish psychological drama centering around Cat Hogan. When her mother is murdered, she returns to her small hometown only to find that everything seems suspicious.  She suspects her father and it rekindles many of her childhood. This season includes six episodes:

Deep Water -  Jim comes home to his family and he gets a job on Paul's farm.Things are going well until the pair witnesses a crime. Meanwhile, Fiona is in a car accident.

Grave Digging - Fiona is arrested for Paul's murder. Flashbacks show us Jim and Paul argued about the crime they witnessed.  Fiona gets an interesting proposal. 

Where This Has Led - Paul has to decide if he wants to steal a horse. Gillian gets in a fight with her husband and Jim is trying to find a new job.

Communion - Jim and Michael finally come face to face at the twins' communion. An estranged family member makes a surprise appearance.

Can't Repeat the Past - Gillian and Fiona's relationship is now in the open. Paul worries she will leave him and tells Jim he doesn't want to keep any more secrets.

What He Saw - Fiona is having health issues and needs medication. Paul is lashing out. Dez finally figures everything out. 

This is an awesome series filled with intrigue and family secrets. This set also includes some great behind-the-scenes footage.  I can't wait to see what happens next season. You can crab the first series on DVD or Blu-ray at Acorn Media. You can it online at Amazon.

Agatha Raisin Series 3

AGATHA RAISIN, Series 3 on May 26, 2020. Emmy and SAG-nominated actress Ashley Jensen (Extras, Catastrophe, Love, Lies & Records) is back in the P.I business as she resumes the comic antics, crafty know-how, and chic fashions of the charismatic sleuth in the quintessentially British village mystery based on the bestselling novels by M.C. Beaton. Brimming with the show’s trademark frolicsome adventures and colorful, eclectic characters, this three-disc DVD set ($39.99, Amazon.com) includes four feature-length mysteries, as well as a bonus disk with locations tour, behind-the-scenes featurette, Q&A, and games with the cast. Series 3 of Agatha Raisin previously premiered  on Acorn TV in February 2020. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

In Series 3 of this contemporary mystery, Agatha is now an official private investigator and operates her first detective agency, where pressures are high to keep new business flowing. In the Halloween special, Agatha Raisin and The Haunted House, Agatha’s new agency fails to attract clients, so James (Jamie Glover, Waterloo Road) suggests they investigate the haunting of Ivy Hall, a mystery that has baffled locals, historians and ambitious treasure hunters for centuries, as the perfect opportunity to drum up business. In the first episode, Agatha Raisin & the Deadly Dance, Agatha investigates a young woman about to get married—however, the case takes an unexpected turn when the would-be-assassin is found dead. In Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell, James (Jamie Glover, Waterloo Road) vanishes after a blazing row with Agatha; leaving behind only a trail of blood and a dead body, everyone is left fearing the worst. Lastly, in Agatha Raisin: As the Pig Turns, Agatha takes a relaxing trip to a traditional winter festival with her team to temporarily relieve her troubles behind, but her plans are quickly derailed when a gruesome discovery leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

Agatha Raisin, Series 3 also features Matt McCooey (Skins) as Detective Constable Bill Wong, Matthew Horne (Gavin and Stacey) as Agatha’s former assistant, Roy, Jason Merrells (Emmerdale) as the charming Sir Charles Fraith, Lucy Liemann (Rev) as her friend, Sarah, and Jodie Tyack (Noughts & Crosses) as Agatha’s new assistant, Toni.

Street Date: May 26, 2020                                                                                     SRP: $39.99

DVD 3-Disc Set: 4 feature-length episodes   -- Approx. 398 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961275892

Bonus Disc: Q&A, cast games, locations tour, behind-the-scenes featurette

My Thoughts

While I love all the intense crime thrillers available today, it's also nice to find one with a little humor once in a while. Agatha Raisin offers just that. After almost being accused of murder herself, the former executive discovers she's pretty good a solving crimes. As more people turn up dead, she joins forced with the local detective to bring the murderers to justice.  The thid season includes four feature length episodes based off the best-selling novels. 

Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House - Agatha finds herself mixed up in murder in a Halloween themed special featuring an all star cast.

Agatha Raisin & the Deadly Dance Part 1 - A negative article in the paper could end Agatha's business. Her daughter starts receiving death threats. 

Agatha Raisin & the Deadly Dance Part 2 - An hit-man is killed in Agatha's kitchen. Toni is searching for a missing dog.

Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell - Agatha is preparing for a jazz show, but there's a lot of tension between her and James. A woman James was fighting with turns up dead and he disappears.

I really enjoyed this series Agatha is quirky and makes me laugh at times, yet I still get a good muster every time. I'd looking forward to seeing what comes about in the next season. If you'd like to grab a copy of his awesome new series, you can find it online at Acorn Media or on Amazon.

THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, Series 6

Acorn features the Blu-ray/DVD debut of one of Acorn TV’s most popular series, THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, Series 6 on May 19, 2020. Considered to be “New Zealand's tongue-in-cheek answer to Midsomer Murders” (The New Zealand Herald), this detective drama features quirky, complex characters, piquant wit, as well as mystifying crimes and compelling whodunnit investigations.  After transferring from a big city to the little town of Brokenwood, DSS Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea, Go Girls) and Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland, The Almighty Johnsons) investigate the macabre. Now on a four-disc DVD set or two-disc Blu-ray set ($59.99, Amazon.com) with a 10-minute behind-the scenes featurette. Series 6 of The Brokenwood Mysteries previously premiered on Acorn TV in January. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

In Series 6 of this charming New Zealand mystery, detectives Mike Shepherd (Rea), Kristin Sims (Sutherland), and Sam Breen (Nic Sampson) investigate a death at a steampunk event, a novelist’s killing modeled on a murder in his new book, the shooting of an animal rights activist, and a suspicious suicide at a women’s prison.

My Thoughts 

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a fast-paced series set in New Zealand. It revolves around Mike Shepard, a homicide detective. He sets out to solve some grisly murders along with his partner Kriston Sims. This season includes four exciting episodes including:

The Power of  Steam - A murder takes place in the steampunk community during a fireworks display.

A Real Page Turner - An author is murdered just like one of the characters in his book. The person found with the body is Shepard's ex-wife.

Dead Men Don't Shoot Ducks - An animal rights activist gets killed while interfering with duck hunts.

Dead and Buried - A suspicious suicide occurs in the prison. Their investigation brings them face to face with many convicts they helped put away.

I really enjoyed this new series. The stories were all exciting, though definitely gruesome at times. The New Zealand scenery was lovely and all the actors did a great job.  If you'd like to grab this awesome box set for yourself, you can find it online at Acorn Media or on Amazon.