NETFLIX ANNOUNCES THE SECRETS OF THE COURTESAN 19TH CENTURY SPANISH COURT SET COSTUME DRAMA WITH CARLOS CUEVAS

  SECRETS OF THE COURTESAN  

NEW NETFLIX PERIOD SET SPANISH SERIES

Beside the ones I announced earlier this week, Netflix is also preparing another Spanish original series THE SECRETS OF THE COURTESAN (Los Secretos de La Cortesana) based on the book by Estefania Ruiz about palace intrigues in 18th-century Madrid with our boo Carlos Cuevas in the lead role. The spicy romance between main characters Julia (Carla Campra),

Carlos Cuevas and Carla Campra are taking the lead roles

 daughter of the court’s painter, and heir to the throne Gonzalo (Carlos Cuevas), will make its way through marble corridors, political intrigue and parties, while a secret society of women conspiring to change the rules emerges in court. This story of ambition, jealousy and impossible love was shot in Madrid and Segovia.

TRAILER AND STREAM DATE REVEALED FOR NETFLIX NEW PERIOD SET SERIES THE FINAL PROBLEM FROM SPAIN WHICH BEGINS THIS MONTH

  THE FINAL PROBLEM  

TRAILER FOR SPANISH PERIOD SET SERIES

The series will start this month at Netflix

Netflix has revealed a trailer and the September 25th streaming date for their new Spanish language period set series THE FINAL PROBLEM based on the bestselling novel of the same name by acclaimed Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. This new five episode mini series blends thriller and mystery in an immersive period setting starring Jose Coronado, María Valverde, Martiño Rivas, Maribel Verdú, Gonzalo de Castro, Cristina Kovani, José Condessa  and Pepón Nieto. You can also check out the character posters which I posted in our previous article on this drama last year.  This is not the only new period set series coming to the streamer from Espagna, as sometime later this year we can also expect their Lobo medieval series.

 

THIS NEW TV SERIES IS SET

In the spring of 1959, when thirteen people were stuck by a violent storm on a small islet near Mallorca. Any of them could anticipate what is aboutto happen at the small hotel where they’re staying: Elisa Mander, a discreet British tourist, is found dead. What initially seems like a suicide soon raisesunsettling signs — it may in fact be murder. Basil, a retired actor once famous for portraying none other than Sherlock Holmes on the big screen, findshimself unexpectedly tasked with unraveling the case. In a place no one can leave, and no one can reach, every guest and staff member becomes a suspect in a crime that grows more intricate and twisted by the minute. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think, will you be watching?

 

MIRANDA OTTO, RICK DONALD, JACK RYAN TO LEAD NEW HEARTFELT AUSTRALIAN COMEDY SERIES TOUGH LOVE

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TV SERIES UNVEILS LEAD CAST

Australian Foxtel has announced cast for their new comedy series TOUGH LOVE about a family of three very unprepared children confronting the possibility of life without their mother. Miranda Otto stars as Kerry

Rick Donald,Miranda Otto and Jack Ryan will lead the cast

 Hart, mother to 39-year-old Shane (Rick Donald),  daughter Steph (Liz Kingsman), middle son Rodney (Hugo Johnston Burt). Jay Ryan plays Steph’s partner Mick. Set within the chaos of a suburban Australian family, it follows Kerry as she receives a cancer diagnosis. Her immediate crisis isn’t her own mortality: it’s the terrifying realisation that all her adult children are totally incapable of surviving the world without her. Through the chaos, the series explores the complicated bonds of family, the fear of losing someone you love and the messy, often hilarious struggle to become self-sufficient.

THE VETS ARE BACK IN THE TRAILER FOR THE SEVENTH SEASON OF ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL WHICH RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH A NEW VET IN TOWN

 SEASON SEVEN TRAILER 

FOR ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

The series is back September 17th

Channel 5 has released a trailer for the seventh season of their most popular series ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL which will return September 17th following the village vets right after the World War II. The story of the new season picks up in 1946, with the war behind them and Skeldale House once again full – and livelier than ever – as familiar faces reunite under one roof and look ahead to a hopeful new chapter. James(Nicholas Ralph) is excited about new developments in veterinary medicine, but a new vet in the area threatens the status quo. The world at large may be changing, but inside this slice of Yorkshire, the Dales will always offer the same perfect escapism. Packed with warmth, humour and community spirit, the series brings more heartwarming tales of people and animals alike. Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon, Anna Madeley as Mrs Hall, Rachel Shenton as Helen Herriot and Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon will be joined by Caolan McCarthy as the new rival vet, Granville Bennett. Season 7 will also have Christmas special in December and season 8 is shooting as well. It will air on PBS next year for US viewers. Watch the trailer below:

 

HER HIDDEN FIRE EPIC ROMANTASY HIT NOVEL TO BE TURNED INTO A TV SERIES

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ROMANTASY SOLD FOR TV ADAPTATION

Another new romantasy book hit to be turned into a small screen TV series is HER HIDDEN FIRE from Cliodhna O'Sullivan optioned

The book will be turned into a series

 by Irish company Great Island which will make an eight part series out of it. The second part of the book should be released this November. 

IN A WORLD where dragons soar through the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege, the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep is on a knife-edge: Can their son Ionáin prove that he can channel magic, or will his entire family be cast out in disgrace? Éadha, a servant girl who loves Ionáin, is shocked to discover shortly before the test that she can wield magic herself. It’s extremely rare for a girl to have this talent, especially outside the few great Families. At Ionáin’s moment of truth, when it's clear he is about to fail, Éadha makes a desperate gamble to save him from humiliation by pretending her magic is his,forfeiting her own claim to power. Her decision sends them both to an academy of magic, where she must shield her secret from every grim Master and scheming apprentice. As Éadha enters this whirlwind of class, heartache, and jealousy, she also learns about magic’s terrible cost — the human price that Channellers willingly pay to maintain their power.

 

TRAILER WITH RHYS IFANS AND LAURA LINNEY IN BBC ONE FEATURE LENGTH MOVING DRAMA ONWARDS AND SIDEWAYS

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TRAILER FOR NEW BBC TV MOVIE

The film will air later this year 

BBC One has released first trailer for their new feature length drama ONWARD AND SIDEWAYS which stars Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans in a touching story about two people with lots in common - a great sense of humour, a love of dance, and Parkinson’s. Rhys plays Tony Evans, the deputy head of a local primary school. Laura stars as Emma Dretzin, a pianist, composer and single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives: on the same morning, they are both confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. This film is their story - a friendship which unfolds unexpectedly. A story of humour and emotion, of challenge and courage, of music and dance - transcending the assumptions of a little understood condition, and triumphing over the odds to find joy, release and love. Joining Laura and Rhys are Monica Dolan, Rory Kinnear and Paul Mayhew-Archer. See the trailer below and tell us what you think.

 

SEE TRAILER WITH CATHERINE ZETA JONES IN ACTION PACKED KILL JACKIE REVENGE THRILLER TV SERIES AT PRIME VIDEO

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IN KILL JACKIE TV SERIES TRAILER

The series starts October 2nd!

Oscar winner Catherine Zeta Jones is leading Prime Video's eight part thriller KILL JACKIE and we have the trailer with her as Jackie Price who has been living a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last twenty years – travelling the world, selling fine art using sophisticated tax loopholes and trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer. As life starts to feel a little boring, it takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers The Seven Demons, a squad of hitmen, have been hired to kill her. Assuming someone from her past is behind it, Jackie unleashes her old instincts and embarks on a plan to take down The Demons one by one before they kill her. However, she soon realises her own demons are much more terrifying than the ruthless killers on her trail and her buried secrets ultimately lead her much closer to home, with surprising consequences! The series which will start October 2nd also stars Ron Perlman and Daniel Ings and will stream on AMC+ in USA and Stan in Australia.

 

NETFLIX PREPARING NEW 19TH CENTURY BERLIN SET COSTUME TV SERIES DOLLY

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FROM NEW GERMAN COSTUME DRAMA

After The Barbarians and The Empress, new German costume drama coming to Netflix is DOLLY. The six part series will be set in Berlin, 1899: When the rebellious Dolly Pinkus narrowly escapes a serial killer and the authorities fail to act, she takes the investigation into her own hands. Together with her best friend Mieze and young police inspector Carl, she embarks on a dangerous hunt for the perpetrator. Derya Akyol, Sean Douglas, Max Hubacher, Andreas Lust, Merlin Rose, Jerry Kwarteng have been announced in the cast.

SEE VICTOR BELMONDO IN THE TRAILER FOR NEW 19TH CENTURY SET TV ADAPTATION OF THE RED AND THE BLACK

  THE RED AND THE BLACK 

PERIOD SET STENDHAL TV ADAPTATION

Already presented to the French audience earlier this summer is France Televisions' four episode period set TV series adaptation of 

The series in France this June

Stendhal's famous novel THE RED AND THE BLACK (Le rouge et le noir) set in 1828. We have the trailer and posters for the new series for you today.

 

WHAT IS THE STORY?

 The restored monarchy is faltering, a new revolution rumbling. In this troubled France, Julien Sorel (our gorgeous and sweet Victor Belmondo), poor son of a carpenter is ready to do anything to rise socially. Torn between the Red and the Black, between the military ambition and the ecclesiastical career, but also between two women that everything opposes, he will have to pay the price of his choices. Virginie Ledoyen, Camille Razat, Patrick Timsit also star. 

 

ARRIVING TO LE HAVRE! 

The historical series will be offered to the interested international distributors next week at the 32nd edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV content market in Le Havre! Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think, would you watch it?

 

SEE TRAILER FOR UNCHAINED 1806 REUNION ISLAND SET FRENCH HISTORICAL SERIES

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FOR NEW HISTORICAL  SERIES FROM FRANCE

I already mentioned this one to you when French historical series UNCHAINED  (Enchainés) competed earlier this year at Seriemania. 

The series aired in France in May

This six episode drama has the story set in Bourbon Island, 1806. A devastating cyclone leaves Charles Bellevue’s plantation in ruins. Bankrupt, he is forced to sell his lands, leaving his slaves in terror of being separated. Among them, Isaac refuses to accept his fate. He has just discovered that Charles Bellevue is not only his master: he is his father. Fueled by rage and an insatiable desire for freedom, Isaac persuades Charles to keep the plantation. Impressed by his resolve, Charles appoints him as overseer. Now, Isaac must balance his newfound power with his urge to protect his people. The brand new historical series was done for their national broadcaster France Television where it already aired back in May. Stay tuned as tomorrow I will have another French costume drama for you.