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Continue reading →: IL COMMISSIONARIO MONTALBANO (INSPECTOR MONTALBANO)
Let me start by saying that Inspector Montalbano is one of my all time favorite shows and one of my top three detectives of all time. If you haven’t watched any of the episodes in this series, you’re in for a great experience! The series is based on the character…
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Continue reading →: SACRED GAMES
I read this book over ten years ago when it was published; it’s a long and complicated book that captured my attention for more than a month. After Netflix announced that the book would be adapted into a series, I eagerly looked forward to watching it. Generally, adaptations from books…
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Continue reading →: 4 BLOCKS
Crime drama is a popular genre for television, film, video games, and more. It is my favorite genre along with mysteries. I seem to have formed the idea early in life that German film and television was not entertaining so I’ve never watched a lot of German-language programming. I don’t…
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Continue reading →: MURDER IN…I thought Murder in… would be predictable, but it turned out to offer unexpected insights into France’s regional cultures and history. The show follows a typical murder mystery formula—I can’t recall ever being shocked by the murderer’s identity—there were always subtle hints. The title in English is very catchy. It…
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Continue reading →: THE LAST SOCIALIST ARTEFACTThis show was a change of pace for me. No major crimes, no emotionally damaged detectives—just an interesting story unfolding in a unique way. I didn’t love it right away, but I absolutely did by the end! Not being familiar with Croatian television, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The…
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Continue reading →: ALEFLast month, Mhz premiered the Turkish crime series, Alef. I’ve watched a few Turkish series before, but never a police drama, so the announcement immediately piqued my interest. The series follows two detectives in Istanbul, each with complicated backstories. The lead detective frequently finds himself in his boss’s office, while…
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Continue reading →: PAATAL LOKI’m continually amazed by India. Every series I watch seems to add another layer. Paatal Lok was no exception — it introduced me to regions I hadn’t heard of and challenged how I thought about India, Indian television, and crime stories more broadly. I first came across the show during…
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Continue reading →: IL GATTOPARDO (THE LEOPARD)
I visited Palermo many years ago on my first solo trip outside the United States. I spent two weeks in Tuscany at a language camp and then a few days each in Rome and Palermo. I have not been back to Palermo since that visit but it has always been…
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Continue reading →: CITADEL
I love crossover episodes. My ultimate crossover was Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street. I loved both shows, so bringing them together was amazing. When Detective Munch joined Law & Order: SVU and made references to Baltimore, I knew exactly what he was referring to! Knowing this…
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Continue reading →: PANDORE (PANDORA)
Am I making a good choice? I ask myself this question a lot! I was surprised by the way this series triggered me to question my process of making choices. Have I made a choice based on objective and logical reasoning? Or is my subconscious making the choice for me? …
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Continue reading →: BABYLON BERLIN
MHz has, at long last, brought the final season of this series to the United States. Based on historical events, it uniquely and compellingly weaves history into a fictional storyline. The protagonists are flawed and quirky yet immensely interesting and likable. The scenery, costumes, and music are spectacular. We are…
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Continue reading →: LE BUREAU (THE BUREAU)
I ignored my brother’s recommendation to watch this series for several months. After several brotherly nudges, I finally decided to check it out. It is one of the most fantastic and addictive shows I have ever watched. One season finale is now my top television cliffhanger of all time. There…
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Continue reading →: KOHRRA (FOG)This is a fascinating series on Netflix worth watching. Kohrra won India’s Filmfare Award in 2023 for Best Director, Best Actor in a Drama Series and Best Supporting Actor. It is not a stereotypical Indian drama constructed around elaborately choreographed dances and designer saris. It shows a darker side of…
