A fishing family crime drama that hooks you!

From Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson comes a new family crime drama set in North Carolina. In The Waterfront, the Buckleys run a once-thriving fishing empire, now struggling with stricter regulations and shady rivals. When a ship washes ashore carrying illegal cargo, it sparks tension between Harlan (Holt McCallany), the aging patriarch recovering from a health scare, and Cane (Jake Weary), his ambitious son. With money, legacy, and control on the line, the family begins to unravel.

We Were Liars – filmed in part in Nova Scotia – is the story of a 17 year old girl from a wealthy family, Cady Sinclair, who spends her summers on a private island. After suffering a terrible accident she struggles to remember events that happened in her past.

In Art Detectives, DI Mick Palmer (Stephen Moyer) and DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh) take on murder cases tied to the art world—from stolen masterpieces to forged antiques. Each week brings a new case and a glimpse into a world where passion and greed collide. Along the way, Mick reconnects with his estranged father (Larry Lamb), a legendary art forger, and begins a romance with museum curator Rosa (Sarah Alexander).

More in this week’s blog.

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The Waterfront – Netflix – 19 June

A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary, the new drama centres around the fictional Buckley family. Inspired by true events, it’s written and executively produced by Dawson Creek’s Kevin Williamson.

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We Were Liars – Prime Video – 16 June

Starring Emily Alyn Lind, this sleek, psychological eight-parter follows a privileged teen and her tight-knit group of friends — the self-styled “Liars” — as they reunite for summer on her wealthy grandfather’s private island. But secrets, lies, and a haunting mystery threaten to destroy everything. Mark your calendar.

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Art Detectives – Acorn TV – 9 June

Art Detectives is Acorn TV’s vibrant new crime drama starring and executive-produced by Stephen Moyer as DI Mick Palmer, an art-loving detective leading the Heritage Crime Unit. He partners with the sharp-witted DC Shazia Malik to delve into murders and thefts involving priceless art and antiques—ranging from fake Vermeers and Viking gold to medieval manuscripts, Banksy graffiti, collectible vinyl, a rare Chinese vase and Titanic artifacts.

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Little Disasters – Paramount+ UK & Ireland – Available now

This acclaimed six-part series explores the friendship between four expectant mothers and the unraveling of their lives when one of the mothers, Jess, brings her baby to the hospital with an unexplained head injury. The complex psychological thriller stars Diane Kruger.

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The Gold – BBC One – 8 June

Drama series inspired by true events surrounding the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery and the remarkable story that followed. Starring Hugh Bonneville as police officer Brian Boyce.

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The Better Sister – Amazon Prime – 29 May

Chloe navigates life with husband Adam and son Ethan while her sister Nicky battles addiction. Adam’s murder unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world. Starring
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks.

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Echo Valley – AppleTV+ – 6 June

Kate, who is struggling to make peace with her troubled daughter, Claire, learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child. Starring Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney

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Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders – Available now in Netflix

A different kind of mass murderer is the subject of Netflix’s upcoming true crime series / documentary, Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders. Shockingly, to this day, the perpetrators of the 1982 murders have never been found.

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Death Valley – BBC One – 25 May

Death Valley see DS Janie Mallowan teams up with eccentric national treasure and beloved TV detective John Chapel, to solve a murder.

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Sirens – Netflix – 22 May

Worried about her sister’s too-close relationship with her billionaire boss, a scrappy everywoman seeks answers at a lavish seaside estate. Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon star.

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Love Rat – Netflix – Available now

Sally Lindsay stars as a woman desperate to reinvent her life after a divorce. But her escape to Cyprus takes a dangerous turn when she falls for charismatic hotel owner Niko (Gerald Kyd). Swept up in romance, she soon discovers she’s been conned out of her life savings.

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The Game – Channel 5 – 12 May

Jason Watkins stars as Huw Miller, who is settling into retirement when he believes he has found the killer in a vase he failed to solve – his new neighbour Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green). The official synopsis says: “What follows is a high-stakes game of psychological chess between the two neighbours as Huw’s world begins to crumble around him.’’

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Malpractice – ITV1 – 4 May

When on-call Psychiatric Registrar Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes) is caught between an anxious new mother’s postnatal check-up and the sectioning of a psychotic patient, no one could predict the devastating outcome. The MIU ask serious questions when they investigate the doctor.

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Harry Wild – Acorn TV – 5 May

Harry Wild returns for season four with a two-episode premiere. Starring Jane Seymour, the new season follows Harry and Fergus as their detective agency faces fresh mysteries—including a case involving Harry’s son, a secretive dance school, and a deadly literary tour—while Fergus’ future is thrown into doubt when Lola considers studying abroad.

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Signora Volpe – U&Drama and Acorn TV – Available now

A disillusioned British spy-turned-detective (Emilia Fox) starts a new life in the beautiful heart of Italy, but soon finds out trouble follows her wherever she goes. Two seasons are available.

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Another Simple Favour – Prime Video – Available now

Stephanie Smothers agrees to travel to Italy to be the maid of honour for the devious and cunning Emily Nelson. However, she soon suspects Emily’s good will is part of an elaborate plan for revenge. Starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.

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Secrets We Keep – Netflix – 15 May

When the young Filipino au pair Ruby disappears from one of Denmark’s most affluent neighborhoods north of Copenhagen, the neighbor, Cecilie, (Marie Bach Hansen) becomes convinced that something has happened to her.

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The Glass Dome – Netflix – 15 April

A criminologist and her former police chief partner investigate the vanishing of a local girl in the small Swedish town where she was once held captive.

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Good Cop/Bad Cop – The CW and Stan – Available now

A procedural dramedy following Lou and Henry, an unlikely sister-brother detective duo in a quirky Pacific Northwest town. With limited resources, eccentric locals, and their own tangled relationship, solving crimes is only half the battle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IyJWZI8KHRc

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Just Act Normal – BBCiPlayer – 16 April

Tiana, Tionne and Tanika try to live life under the radar after their mum seemingly disappears, but when her drug dealer arrives demanding money, their secret risks being exposed.

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Your Friends & Neighbors – Apple TV – 11 April

After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager (Jon Hamm) still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors’ homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5qo7oAFQxxo

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The Stolen Girl – Disney+ – 16 April

The gripping trailer takes us to the heart of suburbia where life is not quite as tranquil as it first seems. When Elisa (Denise Gough) and Fred Blix’s (Jim Sturgess) daughter goes missing after what appears to be a normal sleepover with a school friend, the couple’s mundane existence spirals into chaos.

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Dark Winds – Available on Prime Video

Set in 1971 on the Navajo Nation, the show follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnin) and his deputy, Jim Chee, as they navigate a series of complex and interconnected crimes.

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Surface – Available on Netflix

Surface follows Gugu Mbatha-Raw‘s Sophie Ellis, a character who lost her memory after a failed suicide attempt, meaning that she does not remember why she made that decision.

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Grace – ITV – 6 April

As Grace navigates the aftermath of Sandy’s suicide, his newfound son Bruno, and a profound personal loss in his and Cleo’s life, his team is called to a Sussex beach when an unidentified male body washes up dead in a barrel –

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Reunion – BBC One/iPlayer – 7 April

Daniel Brennan, a deaf man recently released from prison and alienated from his friends and family, embarks on a journey to uncover the events that led to his incarceration. Starring Matthew Gurney, Eddie Marsan, Anne-Marie Duff, Olive Gray, and Rose Ayling-Ellis.

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The Last Anniversary – AMC+ and Binge – 30 March

Based on another novel from Liane Moriarty — the author behind the Big Little Lies miniseries — The Last Anniversary — is being billed as “a wickedly funny, heartfelt dramedy wrapped in a gripping mystery about family, motherhood and the women who define the generations that come after them’’. It’s her first book to be set in Australia.

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Policing Paradise – Available now on BBCiplayer

Get ready for a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at Bermuda’s crime-fighting police force in Policing Paradise, a new documentary series on BBC One. While the picturesque palm trees and crystal-clear waters of Bermuda might suggest a tranquil haven, the island’s officers face their own set of high-stakes challenges. From protecting locals and tourists to keeping even the most high-profile visitors safe, the show offers an exclusive glimpse into the daily grind of Bermuda’s dedicated law enforcement. For something lighter give this one a try.

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