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5 shows to know about this week – from a resurfaced ITV period drama to BBC’s “messy” sitcom

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It’s once more that part of the week when we bring you top-notch TV shows to help you enjoy your free time better!

If you’re seeking a refreshing break following the harrowing ending of Squid Game season three or if you want another period drama with a bit of edge to complement your love for The Gilded Age and Outrageous, we’ve got just the right recommendations for you!

Streaming now on Netflix, you can find a captivating mystery-thriller that will keep you hooked, along with a reality TV show bursting with drama and major revelations.

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In other words, your telly watching for the week is sorted.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

For those who haven’t had a chance to watch “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” previously, as it was streamed on Netflix internationally before but may have missed its initial airing on the BBC, this is your opportunity!

Netflix is offering you another opportunity to catch up on the captivating, suspenseful drama before season two begins, which is currently being produced. The series, titled Wednesday, features Emma Myers in a teen mystery that revolves around a girl who was believed to have been killed by her boyfriend, but the truth remains unclear.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will be available to watch on Netflix from Tuesday 1 July.


Harlots

In this intriguing and captivating series set in the 18th century, Samantha Morton takes on the role of Margaret Wells, a woman who runs a brothel.

Additionally featuring Lesley Manville, the series Harlots follows Margaret as she pursues a brighter future for herself and her daughters by employing unconventional methods.

The conflict between her and Lydia Quigley, a fellow brothel owner, serves as one reason for the deceit and treachery that unfolds throughout the course of the three seasons.

The high-profile cast is another major attraction for this ITV series, with stars like Jessica Brown Findlay from Downton Abbey, Pippa Bennett- Warner of Gangs of London, and Angela Griffin from Waterloo Road also featured.

Harlots will be available to watch on Netflix from Tuesday 1 July.

Departure season 3

Fantastic news! It seems that the third season of “Departure” has secured a new broadcasting platform on Netflix, making it accessible to fans eagerly anticipating the concluding chapter following their marathon viewing sessions of the initial two seasons.

Initially aired on Peacock, this suspenseful mystery unfolds into a tangled web as the vanishing of a British aircraft above the Atlantic raises numerous troubling queries.

Departure season three will be available to watch on Netflix from Tuesday 1 July.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season 2 Reunion Special

Based on the pattern shown, the upcoming “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season 2 Reunion Special” is expected to be quite lively. This special episode is hosted by podcast host Nick Viall and features the return of Jessi Ngatikaura, Whitney Leavitt, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jen Affleck, Layla Taylor, Miranda McWhorter, Mayci Neeley, and Mikayla Matthews, as seen in pre-release photos, suggesting they took part in the special recording (as reported by Marie Claire). Some partners of these MomTok-ers are also expected to attend, making this a memorable episode.

Expect secrets to be exposed as the cast lay everything on the table.

The Reunion Special for Season 2 of “The Hidden Lives of Mormon Women” will start streaming on Disney+, beginning on July 1st.


Such Brave Girls season 2

If you enjoyed the chaotic journey through season one of “Such Brave Girls“, get ready for even more turbulence in season two!

The sitcom centers around the lives of sisters Josie (Kat Sadler) and Billie (Lizzie Davidson), along with their mother Deb (Louise Brealey). They’re known for making less than ideal choices as they navigate both new and old relationships. At the same time, they aspire to leave behind their modest, deteriorating, financially strapped home, a place described in the synopsis as “cramped” and “crumbling.

Such Brave Girls season 2 will be available to watch on BBC3 and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 3 July 3.

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2025-06-29 09:19

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