Rueben's Ramblings

The new Amazon Prime drama Scarpetta will debut online on March 11.

The series brings the literary character created by Patricia Cornwell to life with Nicole Kidman starring as Dr. Kay Scarpetta. With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn’t also her undoing.

The ensemble cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Amanda Righetti, Hunter Parrish, Janet Montgomery and Rosy McEwen, who plays the younger version of the lead character.

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On March 4, the new period piece drama Young Sherlock will debut online on Amazon Prime.

A disgraced, young Sherlock Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, culminating in an explosive showdown that changes his life forever.

The cast includes Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, Colin Firth, Donal Finn and Tiffin’s real-life uncle Joseph Fiennes.

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The new drama RJ Decker will debut on ABC at 10 PM on March 3.

Scott Speedman stars as RJ Decker, a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida.

The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy new benefactor – a woman from his past who could be his greatest ally … or his one-way ticket back to prison.

The show also stars Jaina Lee Ortiz, Kevin Rankin, Adelaide Clemens and Bevin Bru.

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On March 1, the new Yellowstone spin-off series Marshals will debut on CBS at 8 PM.

Ex-Navy SEAL Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) leaves Yellowstone Ranch to join the U.S. Marshals, using his cowboy and military skills to fight crime in Montana while dealing with family ties and the mental toll of law enforcement.

The cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Logan Marshall-Green, Ash Santos, Brecken Merrill and Brett Cullen along with appearances by Yellowstone alums Gil Birmingham and Mo Brings Plenty.

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On February 26, the new limited series The Gray House will debut online on Amazon Prime.

Set on the Underground Railroad during the US Civil War, four women help turn the tide of the war in favor of the Union by turning from railroad operatives into spies.

The cast includes Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Paul Anderson, Hannah James, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Colin Morgan, Rob Morrow, Sam Trammell and Ben Vereen.

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On February 23, the new drama The Family Next Door will debut online on Acorn TV.

Based on the novel by Sally Hepworth, the series follows the enigmatic Isabelle (Teresa Palmer), who moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac and begins to investigate the lives of four neighboring families.

The cast includes Bella Heathcote, Philippa Northeast and Bob Morley.

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The new spin-off drama CIA will debut on CBS at 10 PM on February 23.

The spin-off series is centered on two unlikely partners – a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Tom Ellis from Lucifer), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent (Nick Gehlfuss from Chicago Med) who believes in the rule of law. When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA’s New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength.

The cast includes Necar Zadegan and Natalee Linez.

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On February 20, the new drama Watching You will debut online on Hulu.

Are our secrets ever safe – in a world where anyone could be watching? After a passionate one-night stand in a friend’s rental property, Lina (Aisha Dee from The Bold Type) is horrified to discover her affair has been captured by cameras hidden in the apartment.

Amid mounting threats and paranoia, she sets out to unmask an insidious voyeur, only to realize the threat is closer and more dangerous than she could have imagined. Fighting for her life, and those around her, Lina vows to bring down her tormentor no matter the cost.

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On February 19, the new drama Blue Skies will debut online on UP Faith & Family.

The show follows former military police officer Jodi Larsen (Scarlet Hunter) as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Driven by a love of the outdoors and a deep sense of justice, Jodi is determined to protect the park, its visitors and her community, whether from natural dangers or human threats.

But Jodi’s fresh start is anything but simple. She’s navigating a new team, a by-the-book superintendent and a journey to reconnect with her father after her mother passed away while she was deployed. Her unexpected partner? A mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts prove sharper than most trained K9s.

The cast includes Markian Tarasiuk, Veronica Long, David Lennon, Darius Willis, Miranda Edwards and Shaughnessy Redden.

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