Rueben's Ramblings

The new drama Belgravia: The Next Chapter (the sequel to Belgravia) will debut on MGM+ (formerly EPIX) on January 14 at 9 PM.

The series tells the love story of Frederick Trenchard (Benjamin Wainwright), the third Lord Trenchard, and his new love interest, Clara Dunn (Harriet Slater), who is a newcomer to London society. Unaware that his birth was the product of an affair between his mother Susan (Alice Eve) and the scoundrel John Bellasis (Adam James), a troubled childhood has left Frederick deeply insecure, which challenges his courtship of, and marriage to, Clara.

The cast includes Toby Regbo.

Here is a trailer for Belgravia: The Next Chapter:

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On January 14, the new drama Monsieur Spade will debut online on Acorn TV and AMC+ as well as on AMC at 9 PM

The year is 1963, and the legendary Detective Sam Spade (Clive Owen) is enjoying his retirement in the South of France,” reads the synopsis. “By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything.

Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers.

Here is a trailer for Monsieur Spade:

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On January 10, the new Apple TV+ series Criminal Record will debut online.

This thriller is set in the heart of contemporary London when an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy.

The cast includes Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo and Zoe Wanamaker [among others].

Here is a trailer for Criminal Record:

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The new Marvel series Echo will debut online on both Disney+ and Hulu on January 9.

Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

The cast includes Devery Jacobs, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Zahn McClarnon, Chaske Spencer and Cody Lightning.

Here is a trailer for Echo:

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On January 9, the Hulu series Safe Home will debut online.

Phoebe (Aisha Dee) leaves her job at a law firm and begins work at a family violence centre and she must navigate a path that isn’t always clear, and people and events that aren’t always as they appear.

Here is a trailer for Safe Home:

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