‘The Game’ Episode 3 review

Watching The Game is like learning to appreciate good single malt. It’s a complex and carefully-crafted thing that you’d probably love to drink faster, but which you’re meant to just sip at, as the plot unfolds at its own pace. If you want a spy drama you can chug, The Game is not for you. … >

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‘The Game’ Episode 2 review

After an ambivalent opener, Episode 2 of The Game snaps into place straight away and holds its shape: that of a taut and character-driven piece of spy-work. It feels like the show that the trailer promised. ‘We endanger the few to protect the many,’ Daddy said last week, which unfortunately this week means letting women … >

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BBC Two confirms start date for spy thriller ‘The Game’

Being Human creator Toby Whithouse’s new drama The Game will begin on BBC Two later this month. Set in the secretive world of 1970s espionage, the six-part drama stars Tom Hughes (Silk) and Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy). The Game starts at 9pm on Thursday 30 April on BBC Two. > Read our preview. Watch the … >

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‘The Game’ preview: Our verdict on Toby Whithouse’s new spy drama

At last, espionage drama The Game is about to air on British shores. Like so much spy intelligence, it has passed through American hands first, premiering on BBC America last November. Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse’s first original drama series since Being Human was largely well-received by what the show calls ‘the cousins’ when it … >

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5 things we want to see in ‘Orphan Black’ Season 3

Tatiana Maslany returns next month as multiple clones in the new season of BBC America’s Orphan Black. The conspiracy thriller is back for ten new episodes in the US on Saturday 18 April and is expected to air in the UK on BBC Three shortly afterwards. Here are our hopes for Season 3 of the … >

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‘Orphan Black’ Season 3 launch trailer

BBC America has unveiled a one-minute launch trailer for the new season of Orphan Black. The conspiracy thriller returns for a ten-part third season in the US on Saturday 18 April on BBC America and is expected to air in the UK on BBC Three shortly afterwards. Watch the new trailer… Four new Season 3 … >

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John Simm’s ‘Intruders’ has been axed

The creator of BBC America’s Intruders has announced that the show won’t be returning for a second season. Starring John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars), Mira Sorvino (Mimic) and James Frain (The White Queen), the conspiracy thriller series launched in the UK on BBC Two last October. The X-Files writer Glen Morgan tweeted this … >

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‘Orphan Black’ Season 3 first clip

BBC America has released the first clip from the new season of Orphan Black. The conspiracy thriller returns for a ten-part third season in the US on Saturday 18 April on BBC America and is expected to air in the UK on BBC Three shortly afterwards. Watch the clip… Four new Season 3 teasers were … >

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4 new teaser clips for third season of ‘Orphan Black’

BBC America has released a set of new teasers for the upcoming third season of Orphan Black. The conspiracy thriller returns for ten new episodes in the US on 18 April on BBC America and is expected to air in the UK on BBC Three shortly afterwards. Watch the teasers… Tatiana Maslany is back as … >

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‘The Musketeers’ Season 3 confirmed

A third season of BBC One’s The Musketeers has been announced, less than halfway into the current run. The action-adventure drama has once again been re-commissioned with financial backing from BBC Worldwide and BBC America. Season 2 continues at 9pm on Friday 13 February on BBC One. A BBC Worldwide spokesman commented: “The Musketeers has … >

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