‘The Good Karma Hospital’ Episode 2 review: ‘Northern Exposure’ meets ‘Death in Paradise’

“But haven’t you ever dreamed of a new life? To just wipe the slate clean, start again?” After last week’s introductory ‘fish out of water’ episode (Northern Exposure meets Death in Paradise), the second visit to The Good Karma Hospital wastes no time with a ‘Previously’ summary but settles quickly into a formula familiar to fans … >

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Watch first trailer for ITV’s new India-set medical drama ‘The Good Karma Hospital’

ITV has released the first trailer for The Good Karma Hospital, a new medical drama created by Death in Paradise writer Dan Sefton. Set in a coastal town in tropical South India, the six-part series started filming in Sri Lanka last summer and is described as “life-affirming, contemporary drama full of extraordinary characters from all walks of life.” The cast … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ star joins ITV’s new medical drama set in India

ITV has announced the cast for The Good Karma Hospital, a new medical drama created by Death in Paradise writer Dan Sefton. Set in a coastal town in tropical South India, the six-part series started filming in Sri Lanka this month and is described as “life-affirming, contemporary drama full of extraordinary characters from all walks of life.” The cast will be … >

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‘The Trials of Jimmy Rose’ episode guide

Ray Winstone and Amanda Redman star in ITV’s new three-part drama of crime and passion. Written and created by Alan Whiting (Strike Back, Kingdom), The Trials of Jimmy Rose tells the story of the notorious armed robber, Jimmy Rose (Winstone), who throughout his lifetime has made crime pay. Redman (New Tricks) plays his wife Jackie. > … >

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‘The Trials of Jimmy Rose’ Episode 2 review: Frustrating television

The Trials of Jimmy Rose is the kind of frustrating television that leaves me shouting at the people in it for making such terrible decisions. Jimmy (Ray Winstone) is frustratingly stubborn and, in spite of having had the living crap kicked out of him, seems to struggle mightily to learn anything from his experience. Somehow … >

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