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Patience Season 1 is coming to an end on Sunday (July 20).

The crime drama, which debuted on June 15 on PBS, is an adaptation of the French series Astrid et Raphaëlle. The show first aired earlier this year in the U.K.

In the Season 1 finale, police discover that a dead man with multiple identities had a history in eco-terrorism.

Of course, fans are wondering if there will be another season of the series.

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Yes, Patience is getting a second season – but it’s not confirmed yet whether it’s airing on PBS.

Show star Ella Maisy Purvis told TV Insider that Patience Season 2 production is already underway in the U.K.

She said that Season 2 will continue to address how neurodivergence is portrayed in media, adding: “Season 2 explores that a lot more.”

Patience was renewed by Channel 4 in May. Ella is returning as the titular character,...

The first season of Patience is already nearing its end. The crime drama debuted on June 15 on PBS, bringing a new adaptation of the French series Astrid et Raphaëlle to American audiences. Like many PBS titles, aired earlier in the U.K. — January 8, to be exact — so what updates have there been on the series’ future since then? With the penultimate episode of Season 1 coming out this Sunday on PBS, star Ella Maisy Purvis talked with us about the possibility of a Patience Season 2. Patience stars Purvis as Patience Evans, a woman in her early 20s with autism who works in a the York Criminal Records Office. Her life gets turned upside-down by an unexpected partnership with Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser), who notices her keen eye for detail. Patience’s ability to notice patterns in even the trickiest of cases is a credit to her neurodivergent brain. While...

Being misunderstood is a painful experience for many, but particularly for Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis) in Patience on PBS. The young autistic woman who works in the York Criminal Records Office has had her whole world broken open by her unexpected partnership with Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser). As their professional relationship has grown, so, too, has their friendship, and while Bea is showing great strides in understanding how the neurodivergent Patience sees the world, Patience is still struggling with connecting with others from work in the crime drama in the TV Insider exclusive clip above. But one person is interested in Patience — Elliot (Tom Lewis), who asks her out on a date in the scene. The video above is from Patience Season 1 Episode 5, airing this Sunday, July 13, at 8/7c on PBS. In the penultimate episode of the season, a body disappears from the morgue. Is it body...

The adaptation of the French series, Astrid, continues its first season run on PBS as Patience. The British crime drama is solving a murder of literary proportions in its latest episode. Collider is thrilled to unveil an exclusive sneak peek of Episode 4. In the episode, premiering on July 6, "A bestselling crime writer is found dead behind locked doors, and all is not as it seems." Our sneak peek finds Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis), Di Metfcalf (Laura Fraser), and DS Jake Hunter (Nathan Welsh) meeting up after Patience has finished a book linked to the cast. While Metcalf remarks she couldn't get past page 20, Patience says, because of her hyperlexia, she was able to finish it in no time, no matter how bad the book was.

It's then that she reveals she's pretty sure that the author, whose name is on the book, is not the one who actually wrote it,...

The latest in a long line of PBScrime dramas, Patience is a British crime thriller that has already proven incredibly popular, despite only debuting a week ago. Starring Heartstopper's Ella Maisy Purvis as autistic archivist Patience Evans and A Knight's Tale's Laura Fraser as Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, the series sees this unlikely duo team up to not just solve crime, but change each other's lives forever. Currently, on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the PBS crime thriller has earned a huge 92% critics' score, with a strong 82% audience score to boot.

Although from just 12 ratings thus far, 92% is enough to prove to many that Patience is more than worth their time, with the UK's Channel 4 clearly agreeing, having already greenlit a second season before it had even hit US screens. Patience Season 2 officially began filming back in May 2025, with the ever-brilliant Doctor Who and Bridget Jones star Jessica Hynes joining the cast.

When Breaking Bad comes to mind, it’s most definitely always Walter White who you think of, right? Especially the evil mastermind he turns into at the end of it all. But was Walter the worst guy of all? Sure, he deliberately created an empire that ultimately led to the downfall of the very family he promised to protect. But was he the worst? Absolutely not.

“Evil” in this universe isn’t just about body count. It’s about intent. About how comfortably these people cross moral lines and how little sleep they lose afterward. So no, this isn’t your typical “best villains” list. This is the evil scale where cold detachment can be scarier than rage, and a polite “ma’am” might precede a bullet to the head.

From cartel demons to corporate killers, here are the most evil characters in Breaking Bad, ranked from bad to absolute nightmare fuel.

Patience is a 2025 British psychological drama series that blends mystery, emotional tension, and a slow-burn character study into a hauntingly meditative viewing experience. Premiering on BBC and now streaming globally via various platforms, the series is created by Lucy Catherine and directed by Kate Herron (of Loki fame). With powerful lead performances by Ella Maisy Purvis and Laura Fraser, Patience explores themes of grief, isolation, and trust, all set within the eerie backdrop of a quiet coastal town. Below, we dive into the series plot, cast, full episode release schedule, streaming details, and more.

Plot Overview:

The story revolves around Patience Evans, a quiet teenage girl grappling with the mysterious disappearance of her twin sister, Hope. After being placed in the care of Rachel, a stern but enigmatic woman living on the edge of the moors, Patience begins to experience strange visions and develops a creeping suspicion that all is not what it seems.

Heath Ledger is widely considered a once-in-a-generation actor. His versatility, range, and the kinds of roles he chose to play created a filmography unlike any other. While most fans remember him for portraying Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, his roles in 10 Things I Hate About You, Brokeback Mountain, The Brothers Grimm, and more are equally intriguing. Now, one of his fan-favorite movies, A Knight's Tale,has found a free streaming home for fans to watch.

Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, A Knight’s Tale follows peasant-born William Thatcher (Ledger), who begins a quest to change his stars, find love, and rock his medieval world. With the help of his rag-tag group of friends, he faces the ultimate test of medieval gallantry – tournament jousting – and discovers if he has the mettle to become a legend. The film’s juxtaposition of fictional stories with historical figures like Edward...

PBS‘ latest British-import crime drama, Patience, debuted on Sunday, June 15, ahead of the Season 10 premiere of Grantchester. It’s about the life of a young autistic woman whose work in the York Criminal Records Office changes when a detective recognizes her unique powers of deduction and asks her to join her team. Ella Maisy Purvis plays the titular role of Patience Evans, and her costar is Breaking Bad‘s Laura Fraser as Di Bea Metcalf. As lead writer Matt Baker told TV Insider, Patience and Bea will discover a strong “yin and yang” dynamic throughout the six-episode season, with each of them having much to learn from the other. Their bond will break open their lives in ways they never expected as they solve crimes together. Newcomers to this series might not know that Patience is an adaptation of a previous work. Here, we break down what Patience is based on,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Patience series premiere.] Neurodivergent characters are getting more frequent representation on TV. BritBox’s Ludwig, while not outright saying that its titular character is on the autism spectrum, shows how neurodivergent, out-of-the-box thinking can help solve crimes. PBS Masterpiece’s newest detective series, Patience, does something similar, but this time through drama instead of comedy, and it is explicitly about a woman with autism. The June 15 Patience series premiere debuted Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience Evans, a young autistic woman whose work in the York Criminal Records Office changes when Detective Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) recognizes her unique powers of deduction and asks her to join her team. Purvis herself has autism, and she made frequent contributions to the character’s creation thanks to that, both behind the scenes and through her performance. And there are neurodivergent writers in the writer’s room. Patience‘s lead writer, Matt Baker, tells...

Patience is arriving on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. Et!

The mystery true crime series is adapted from the critically acclaimed French television series, Astrid.

Here’s a plot summary: “Set in York, England, the show centers on the unlikely partnership between Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, a seasoned, devoted investigator, and Patience Evans, an autistic woman who works in the Criminal Records Office. When Bea takes notice of Patience’s astute puzzle-solving talents, she’s eager to bring Patience under her wing. Throughout the season, Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight into crime fighting.”

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Ella Maisy Purvis plays Patience Evans, while Laura Fraser is Bea Metcalf and Nathan Welsh is Jake Hunter. Connor Curren plays Billy Thompson, and Adrian Rawlins is Douglas Gilmor.

Season 1 of Patience will stream on PBS and the PBS app. You...

To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

This week, you’ll find a nine series debuts (including Julie Plec’s We Were Liars and Kevin Williamson’s The Waterfront), a dozen returning shows (including The Buccaneers, Grantchester and Somebody Feed Phil) and 10 finales (including Adults and Love Hotel).

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Patience is rarely a virtue for TV detectives, but the British cops in the absorbing procedural Patience (joining the 10th season of Grantchester on PBS‘s Sunday lineup) have never met anyone quite like Patience Evans. An autistic savant with a penchant for puzzles, Patience toils in serene solitude in the York police records office. That is, until her attention for detail and uncanny ability to find patterns no one else can see put Patience on the radar of Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Breaking Bad‘s appealing Laura Fraser), whose life is as messy as Patience’s is carefully ordered. Bea, a frazzled divorcee who has begun to suspect her troubled son might also be on the spectrum, pulls the fragile young woman out of her comfort zone to help solve a series of mystifying whodunits, despite a colleague’s warning that Patience is “temperamentally unsuitable for this kind of...

Here’s a UK mystery series that offers a fresh take on solving crimes. “Patience,” a new six-episode drama, lands on PBS in the US starting Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8pm Et. The show pairs a seasoned detective with a brilliant archivist who sees the world, and the evidence, in a unique way. Laura Fraser […]

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As revealed via Radio Times, another brand-new British crime drama is gearing up for production and has pieced together an enticing ensemble. Mint, the television debut of Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Charlotte Regan, is the latest in a long line of BBC crime dramas and has already caught the eye of many. Now, early casting announcements have been made, with a selection of British mystery show veterans ready to take on this brand-new challenge.

Alongside The Brutalist's Emma Laird, who stars as Shannon, the daughter of an influential crime family, Mint also features Shetland's Lewis Gribben as Luke, Sherlock's Lindsay Duncan as Ollie, The Missing's Laura Fraser as Cat, Brighton Rock actor Sam Riley as Dylan, and pop sensation Loyle Carner (aka Ben Coyle-Larner) as Arran in his acting debut. This series marks the long-awaited television arrival of a hugely talented new writer in Regan, with...

Casting is complete for Mint, the debut television series from Scrapper filmmaker Charlotte Regan. Produced by House Productions and Fearless Minds for BBC One and iPlayer, the darkly comic drama has enlisted Emma Laird (from Mayor of Kingstown), Sam Riley (Firebrand), Laura Fraser (Breaking Bad), Lewis Gribben (Black Mirror), Lindsay Duncan (Sherwood), and musician Ben […]

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The Heath Ledger period film that rocks out with a modern soundtrack is coming to physical media in a brand-new crisp ultra-high-definition transfer of both the theatrical edition and extended edition. A Knight’s Tale stars Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, and Laura Fraser. The film is directed by Brian Helgeland and he brings a uniquely fun flavor to the Medieval jousting world. Blu-ray.com reports that the new home release from Sony Pictures is due to hit retailers on May 20.

The description reads,

“The 14th century takes a rocking new twist in A Knight’s Tale, a stylish, music driven, action packed adventure starring Heath Ledger, with heroic performances from Mark Addy and Rufus Sewell. Ledger plays William Thatcher, a peasant squire who breaks all the rules when he passes himself off as a nobleman and takes the jousting world by storm. The only thing that...

Eagle Eye Hires Drama Director

The Couple Next Door producer Eagle Eye has hired a drama director. Carolina Giammetta, who is currently completing production on Bookish with Mark Gatiss, will develop and direct new dramas for Eagle Eye while coming aboard as EP on the growing slate. Eagle Eye was recently bought by ITV Studios and counts Channel 4’s The Couple Next Door, ITV’s Professor T and UKTV’s Hotel Portofino among its roster. It recently launched Patience, a crime drama starring Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis. “Our 100% success rate for winning re-commissions on all our new dramas has meant the Eagle Eye slate has grown very rapidly,” said Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath. “Carolina is a brilliant team player, a superb director with a visual eye and strong editorial instincts.”

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Ella Maisy Purvis doesn’t need to have patience — she is Patience. The neurodivergent English actress has started off 2025 with a bang, thanks to her first-ever starring role in the six-part Eagle Eye Drama police series Patience on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4. And the 21-year-old is ready for more.

But let’s take this one step at a time. In Patience, which is adapted from the French show Astrid et Raphaëlle, Purvis plays Patience Evans, a young autistic woman who works in the criminal records department of the Yorkshire police department, cataloging and filing evidence from major cases. Craving routine and order, she finds solace and structure in her job.

But the self-taught criminologist also has an instinctive eye for crime scenes as Detective Bea Metcalf, played by Laura Fraser (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Doctor Who) discovers, opening a door to a new, exciting, but also scary world for Patience.

On Thursday 23 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Patience,” titled “Coughing Fit,” promises to deliver suspense and intrigue. It will air on Channel 4 and is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. In this episode, a sudden incident on a bus leads to the death of a man, raising many questions about what really happened.

Bea, a determined investigator, is drawn to the case. However, she faces warnings to stay away from it. Despite the pressure to back off, Bea’s curiosity and sense of justice push her to continue her search for answers. Her refusal to give up could lead her into dangerous territory, as she uncovers more than she bargained for.

Meanwhile, Patience, who is close to Bea, begins to worry about her friend’s safety. As Bea digs deeper, the risks increase, and Patience fears what might happen next.

On Wednesday 22 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Season 1 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Patience,” titled “Patience,” promises to be a thrilling ride for fans. Set to air on Channel 4, this episode dives into a mysterious case that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, Patience faces a race against time when a body mysteriously disappears from the morgue. The sudden disappearance raises many questions. Is there something sinister happening, perhaps the work of bodysnatchers? Or could the victim, thought to be dead, actually still be alive?

As Patience investigates, the tension builds. The stakes are high, and every moment counts. The episode is sure to blend suspense with intriguing plot twists, making it a must-watch for anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Fans of the show can expect unexpected developments and a gripping storyline that highlights Patience’s determination and resourcefulness.

This episode...

On Thursday 16 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Patience,” titled “Patience,” promises to bring suspense and intrigue to Channel 4. This police crime drama will showcase a gripping mystery that unfolds when a reclusive crime writer is discovered dead behind locked doors. The circumstances surrounding the writer’s death raise many questions, and the investigation is sure to captivate viewers.

Bea, a key character in the series, turns to Patience for assistance in solving this puzzling case. Patience, known for her keen analytical skills and determination, faces the challenge of uncovering the truth. As she delves deeper into the investigation, viewers can expect unexpected twists and turns that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, the dynamics between the characters will also play a significant role. Patience’s unique approach to solving crimes may lead to new insights that...

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Patience” on Channel 4 promises to be a gripping addition to the police crime drama series. Titled “Patience,” this episode presents a mysterious and unsettling case that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, the police team faces a perplexing situation when the body of a young woman is discovered among the dinosaur display at a local museum. The unusual setting raises many questions, and the team is left puzzled by the circumstances surrounding her death. As they begin their investigation, they must navigate through the museum’s exhibits and the secrets hidden within.

The plot thickens as Patience, a key character in the series, makes a startling deduction that could change the course of the investigation. Her insight may lead the team closer to uncovering the truth, but it also...

On Thursday 9 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Paper Mountain Girl Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “Patience,” titled “Paper Mountain Girl,” a distressed Patience finds herself under police questioning after becoming a suspect in a case. As tensions rise, Bea steps in to support her, taking Patience under her wing. The two women work together to crack the case, uncovering a trail that leads them all the way to South America and back. As they dig deeper, they discover more than they expected, and the investigation takes an unexpected turn. Tune in to Channel 4 for this gripping episode of “Patience,” where mystery and teamwork come together to reveal startling truths.

What Time is the “Paper Mountain Girl” Episode On?

The Paper Mountain Girl episode of Patience will be broadcast on January 9 2025 on Channel 4 at 10:00 Pm.

Is the “Paper Mountain Girl” Episode New?

The Paper Mountain Girl...

In “Patience,” a young autistic cataloger named Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis) and Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) form a partnership that transports viewers to a world where the every day and the supernatural are intertwined. Patience is stuck in her empty archive, which you could call a “bureaucratic purgatory.” She has amazing pattern-spotting skills that aren’t being used. When Metcalf, a crazy detective, finds out about her skills, she and he are thrown into a series of strange investigations, starting with a man’s mysterious suicide.

This partnership reflects the larger societal commentary on neurodiversity. Metcalf represents the chaos of modern motherhood and work goals, while Patience’s problems with social interaction show the pressures of fitting in. They both question the usual ways of defining competence and success.

The series reflects the disorderly nature of its investigations with its absurdities, such as drugs that make people more easily persuaded.

On Wednesday 8 January 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Patience!

Paper Mountain Girl Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Patience,” titled “Paper Mountain Girl,” promises to be an exciting installment for fans of the show. This episode will air on Channel 4 and continue to explore the life of Patience, a criminal archivist with a keen eye for detail. Her unique talent for spotting connections in seemingly unrelated cases is about to take center stage.

In “Paper Mountain Girl,” Patience’s world shifts dramatically when Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her special skills. This recognition opens new doors for Patience, who usually works behind the scenes. The story takes a darker turn when a man dies after setting himself on fire. This shocking event leads Patience to discover an intriguing link to other cases she has been studying.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect a mix of suspense and drama. Patience...

The famous Albuquerque home that was used to represent Walter White's house in Breaking Bad is now up for sale. Potential buyers should be forewarned, however, that owning the home will come with a risk of getting pizzas thrown onto the roof.

Per Kob 4 in New Mexico, the Breaking Bad house has hit the market more than a decade after the original series ended its run. The house was made famous when it was used as the home for the White family in the show, but the owners hadn't foreseen just how iconic it would become when they first agreed to let the TV film there. At first, the family members living there welcomed fans who stopped by to take pictures at the house, but as the popularity of Breaking Bad grew, it became excessive.

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Brian Cox has given a frank response to one of his iconic stage roles going to Anthony Hopkins onscreen. Cox is an award-winning performer on both stage and screen. Since his career began in the 1960s, he has been nominated for two British Theatre Association Drama Awards, five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, and seven BAFTA Awards.

Cox is best known in the modern age as one of the leads of the Succession cast, having played patriarch Logan Roy across all four seasons of the popular HBO drama. However, he has held a variety of onscreen roles in iconic properties over the years, including playing Samara's father in The Ring, William Stryker in X2: X-Men United, CIA Deputy Director Ward Abbott in The Bourne Identity and its sequel The Bourne Supremacy, Captain O'Hagan in the Super Troopers movies, and more.

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UFA Hires ‘September 5’ Exec Producer Christoph Müller

Fremantle’s German production house UFA has hired Constantin Film’s Christoph Müller for its cinema division. The producer, who is an exec producer on the Golden Globe-nominated September 5, joins from Constantin Film and will begin at UFA Fiction on February 1, 2025. He also is known for productions including the Oscar-nomnated Sophie Scholl, box office hit Er Ist Wieder Da and Elyas M’Barek and Sönke Wortmann’s films Contra and Der Nachname. “We want to open up new business areas and continue to expand on already successful ones,” said Sascha Schwingel, CEO of UFA. “I am therefore very pleased that we are now strengthening our team with Christoph Müller, who is a renowned producer of cinema productions that delight audiences and critics alike. With him on the team, we will significantly increase the rate of our successful cinema productions.” Sebastian Werninger, Managing Director of UFA Fiction,...

Sons of Anarchy features many characters who are both fan favorites but also irredeemable. Set in a world of crime and chaos, bad situations lead to even worse choices. Before anyone realizes, things are too far gone to be saved.

Shows with no redeemable characters have their own charm. They tend to tackle dark and forbidden topics like revenge, cannibalism and war. Many shows have irredeemable characters like Jax. They may have done one really bad thing, or they have done several over the course of the entire series. From House of the Dragon to Yellowjackets to Breaking Bad, these pitch-black and morally grey characters have caused fans to think about the damning choices they made.

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Cinema has long been one of the best mediums for storytelling, with a range of dynamic and talented actors helping bring to life these stories. While all major actors turn in memorable careers that span numerous roles, some actors leave an indelible mark on a particular character. Although these actors can have other iconic characters under their belt, there's no denying that a role becomes almost synonymous with their performer.

Although Hollywood doesn't always stick the landing with some castings, others are so strong that it can be difficult to imagine anyone else in the role. This similarly applies to TV, where actors will spend years playing the same character as the two progressively blend into one person. Indeed, some characters are so inseparable from their actors that it's almost impossible to recast without angering fans or failing to live up to expectations.

A fan-favorite movie starring the late great Heath Ledger has found a new streaming home. A Knight's Tale will arrive on Prime Video on November 1.

Ledger, who won an Academy Award for portraying the Joker in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, stars in 2001's A Knight's Tale as the main protagonist William Thatcher, a peasant squire posing as a knight to compete in tournaments. He earns victories and the friendships of notable historical figures like Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. The film drew inspiration from Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale," part of The Canterbury Tales. The movie's ensemble cast includes Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, James Purefoy, Alan Tudyk, Shannyn Sossamon, Laura Fraser, and Mark Addy. A Knight's Tale opened to mixed reviews and grossed just over $117 million worldwide against a $65 million budget.

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In a move to strengthen its position in the scripted television market, ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in the production company Eagle Eye Drama. Eagle Eye Drama, founded in 2018, has quickly become a significant player in the industry through producing both original drama series and English adaptations of international hits. The acquisition also includes Eagle Eye’s Belgian production partner Happy Duck.

Some of Eagle Eye’s most successful shows distributed worldwide include “Professor T,” starring Ben Miller, as well as “Hotel Portofino” and “The Couple Next Door.” The company also produced critically acclaimed series for Channel 4 such as “Before We Die” and “Suspect.” Happy Duck, led by producer Dries Vos, has provided production services for Eagle Eye shows like “Professor T” and “The Couple Next Door.” This partnership will expand Eagle Eye’s capabilities and international reach.

Looking ahead, Eagle Eye has several new projects in...

ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in production company Eagle Eye Drama, which was launched in 2018 by Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath, and Jason Thorp. That is the same team that is also behind Channel 4’s international drama streaming service Walter Presents.

“Eagle Eye, which has been part of Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund since 2019, produces a wide breadth of scripted content from original dramas to adaptations of critically acclaimed international series for English-speaking audiences, with its slate including a raft of hit returning shows, including ITV’s Professor T and Hotel Portofino, Channel 4’s Before We Die and Suspect, as well as The Couple Next Door, which was Channel 4’s biggest-ever scripted streaming launch,” the companies said.

As part of the deal, ITV Studios has also acquired a majority stake in the Belgium-based production services company Happy Duck, led by producer and director Dries Vos (Professor T, The...

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Heisenberg has returned with a special message for anyone thinking about littering. Bryan Cranston has appeared in a public service ad campaign as his Breaking Bad character to discourage people from littering in the state of New Mexico.

Per the NY Post, the new ads featuring Cranston were first unveiled in an arthouse movie theater in Santa Fe. The PSA is called "Breaking Bad Habits," and it features Cranston's Walter White rolling a barrel through the New Mexico desert, similar to how he'd done so in a memorable Breaking Bad scene. In the PSA, however, Walter is revealed to be collecting trash from the ground left behind by careless litterbugs. Squashing a paper cup from Los Polos Hermanos, the drug kingpin warns, "Keep litter out of my territory." The ad spot, shared online by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, can be watched below.

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Beta Film, one of Europe’s biggest and most ambitious independents, has unveiled its Mipcom sales slate, led by 10-part epic “Rise of the Raven,” plus a new pick-up, “Last to Brake,” based on the true story of Finnish motorcycle racing great Jarno Saarinen, and now 288 episodes of Greek daily series smash hit “The Beach.”

Also brought to market are two Eagle Eye Drama shows: singular PBS and Channel 4 procedural “Patience,” starring Laura Fraser (“Breaking Bad”); and “Bookish,” created and starring Emmy Award winner Mark Gatiss, as well as Internet troll redemption’s tale “A Better Man,” from public broadcast powerhouses Nrk and Zdf.

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Some TV show love interests that were suddenly dropped and great female TV characters that deserved better ended up in these circumstances because creativity had run out concerning their arcs. Great TV shows should effectively use all their characters, at least providing a reason for them to be shelved for a while if screen time is limited. However, it is hard to feel like some shows did not waste characters when they are...

One of Heath Ledger's most beloved movies will hit Paramount+ next month. The late actor is perhaps most well-known for giving an iconic, Academy-award-winning performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Ledger's A Knight's Tale will arrive on Paramount+ on September 1. Co-produced and directed by Brian Helgeland and released by Columbia Pictures, the 2001 medieval action comedy stars Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire posing as a knight to compete in tournaments. He earns victories and the friendships of notable historical figures like Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. The film drew inspiration from Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale," part of The Canterbury Tales. The movie's ensemble cast includes Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, James Purefoy, Alan Tudyk, Shannyn Sossamon, Laura Fraser, and Mark Addy. A Knight's Tale opened to mixed reviews and grossed just over $117 million worldwide against a $65 million budget.

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Channel 4 has announced a new six-part police crime drama, ‘Patience,’ starring Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis. The series, adapted from the French program ‘Astrid and Raphaelle,’ is set in York and centers on Patience Evans (Purvis), a young autistic woman working in the criminal records department of Yorkshire Police. With a passion for […]

Channel 4 Announces Crime Drama ‘Patience,’ Adapted from French Series “Astrid and Raphaelle”...

Channel 4 has picked up the detective series starring Breaking Bad’s Laura Fraser about a neurodivergent self-taught criminologist.

Patience has just wrapped filming and was made by Couple Next Door producer Eagle Eye drama for PBS Distribution and Beta Film, as part of Eagle Eye’s long-running partnership with the German major.

Fraser is Detective Bea Metcalf, the first person to spot the talents of Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis), who works in the criminal records department of Yorkshire Police, cataloguing and filing the evidence produced during major cases. A young autistic woman, she craves routine and order, relishing the solitude and structure her job provides, but she yearns for more.

Neurodiversity will play a thematic role in the series, with all neurodivergent characters within the series played by neurodiverse actors — including Purvis.

“Patience is a captivating crime drama that not only delivers gripping mysteries, but also offers a...

Adventure has served as one of the greatest underpinnings of storytelling since the earliest days of fiction, and that holds equally true in cinema. From quests to find lost treasures to heroes rescuing damsels in distress, the genre utilizes many of the most popular tropes and themes in fiction. However, as with any genre, adventure is incredibly versatile, and is often merged with other genres, including comedy.

The merger of comedy and adventure has led to some of Hollywood's most entertaining and uplifting films, from '80s classics to modern-day hijinks. These movies continue to be great, all-ages stories that combine some of the best ingredients in cinema, and include some fan-favorite franchises. Adding comedy to a movie is almost always a sign of mainstream success, and nowhere is this truer than in adventure.

A Knight's Tale Brings Rock 'N' Roll To The Middle Ages

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A Knight's Tale sequel idea by Bettany and Tudyk was rejected by Netflix and Sony, likely for the best in preserving the original's charm. The idea of a sequel facing hurdles due to Netflix's concerns validates why A Knight's Tale 2 should not happen to honor Ledger's memory. The potential sequel plot involving William's daughter learning to joust brings a full-circle moment, better left as a nostalgic memory.

Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk once pitched an A Knight's Tale sequel idea to director Brian Helgeland, and though it's the perfect sequel story, it's for the best that it never happened. The two actors, who starred alongside Heath Ledger in the original 2001 movie, inspired Helgeland to bring their pitch to Sony and Netflix, who entertained the idea before deciding it was unlikely to succeed. This is a bit of a disappointment, especially considering the ever-growing cult-classic status of A Knight's Tale. Still,...

The heights of Breaking Bad actors vary, influencing their performances and the visual dynamics of the series. Stature plays a role in character portrayal, with taller actors like Rj Mitte and shorter actors like Laura Fraser bringing unique elements to their roles. Height can create visual balance, intimidation, and unexpected contrasts in character dynamics. The diverse heights of the cast shape the series' storytelling visually.

Breaking Bad is celebrated as one of the quintessential TV dramas, acclaimed for its intricate storytelling and compelling character development but fans have also been interested in more personal questions like, "how tall is Skyler White?" The series' success can be largely attributed to its exceptional writing and the dynamic Breaking Bad cast, whose performances have left an indelible mark on television history. This cast, a mix of seasoned actors and fresh faces, brought an array of characters to life, each with their own unique and memorable quirks.

Despite growing popularity, a sequel to A Knight's Tale was rejected by Netflix due to lack of interest in the film. Director Brian Helgeland's pitch for turned down by Netflix testing algorithms. The unique blend of history and modern music in the original movie starring Heath Ledger continues to attract audiences.

While many sequel scripts have been scrapped in Hollywood, it seems that Brian Helgeland’s attempts to deliver a follow-up to the Heath Ledger movie A Knight’s Tale was scuppered by a Netflix algorithm.

In a new interview with the filmmaker, he explained that he had been keen to do a sequel to the medieval comedy but, despite continuing to be a popular choice among film lovers, his pitch to Netflix was denied on the basis that their algorithm didn’t think there was enough interest in it. Speaking to Inverse, Helgeland was asked about the potential sequel,...

Brian Helgeland's 2001 film "A Knight's Tale" is based on the first of the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, but it has as much to do with 14th-century medieval literature as "Wayne's World." The film features characters singing Queen songs and one of the characters invents the Nike "swoop" as a brand for her armor. The story involves William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) a handsome young cove who aims to win jousting tournaments and be welcomed as one of the king's knights. It's a raucous, lightweight, silly movie that is deeply beloved by a very specific age group, that is: those who were between 15 and 17 in May of 2001.

It also depicted Ledger at the height of his heartthrob powers, as well as Paul Bettany (as Chaucer), Rufus Sewell as the villain, Shannyn Sossamon as Ledger's would-be paramour, and a trio of brilliant comedian sidekicks in Mark Addy, Laura Fraser, and Alan Tudyk.

Shudder is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best 7 new movies on Shudder in November 2023 that you can watch right now. The movies included in this list are Shudder’s exclusives and resurrected. The titles are ranked according to their availability dates.

Anna and the Apocalypse (November 1)

Synopsis: The night before Christmas, a zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven. Anna and her friends must fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing hellish snowmen, an undead santa and bloodthirsty elves in a desperate race to reach their loved ones hiding out at their local high school. But the lucky few that make it find out that the human threat they face there is the most terrifying of all… With civilisation falling apart around them, the only people they can...

George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, is not only a master storyteller, but also an avid fan of television. He has often praised the medium for its ability to create immersive and complex narratives, and has shared his opinions on various shows and episodes on his blog and in interviews. In this article, we will look at some of the TV episodes that Martin has named as his favorites over the years, and what makes them stand out for him.

The Sopranos Trailer “The Suitcase” from Mad Men: This episode from the fourth season of the critically acclaimed drama about the advertising industry in the 1960s focuses on the relationship between Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), as they work late into the night...

Aside from being a rollicking, romantic romp, The Mummy (1999) has carved out an iconic place among movie lovers for what Tor.com’s Leah Schnelbach describes as its chaotic bisexual energy. Here is a movie with an ensemble cast whose combined hotness, sheer charisma, and bucking of gender and societal norms make it so that anyone can see themselves in a variety of characters—and perhaps make some breakthroughs in realizing who they’re attracted to.

As Maggie Tokuda-Hall summed up, “Hot people being horny on main; campy violence; himbos.” But while The Mummy is a unique modern classic, it’s not the only one to spark a bisexual awakening among fans: May I present its equally chaotic bisexual contemporary, Brian Helgeland’s delightful 2001 film, A Knight’s Tale.

Layering medieval anachronism over the familiar beats of a sports narrative, only with jousting replacing football or baseball, A Knight’s Tale succeeds...

The last ride of Jimmy McGill is almost upon us. Better Call Saul season 6 will be the show’s last season and it will once and for all showcase the final transition of loveable up-and-coming lawyer Jimmy McGill into scummy criminal (emphasis on criminal) lawyer Saul Goodman. If Breaking Bad was the story of one man’s transition from Mr. Chips to Scarface, Better Call Saul is the story of one man caught between the idealized version of himself that he knows he could be and the less than reputable version of himself the world sees him as. This season, the idealized version will lose the fight, but he’ll surely go down swinging.

In official statement, showrunner Peter Gould had this to say about the final season of Better Call Saul:

“From day one of Better Call Saul, my dream was to tell the complete story of our complicated and compromised hero,...