Nothing beats sitting in and watching TV when the winter chill sets in this week.
This week brings the return of Mayor Of Kingston for its second season, as well as a tennis documentary series called Break Point.
Not to mention the six-episode adaptation of Simon Beckett’s books, The Chemisty Of Death on MTV+. It stars Dr. David Hunter, a forensic pathologist whose terrible history has prompted him to seek a quiet refuge.
Continue reading to find out what will be on your viewing list in the coming days.
Netflix
Break Point
Tennis dramas are always a little cheesy since actors trying to convincingly imitate the talents of the top players just can’t do it. So, instead, we have actual drama, lead by top villain Nick Kyrgios, in a documentary series following a slew of tennis stars as they battle it out on the gruelling global tour. There are tears, tantrums, and the occasional exchange of racket-based banter. The first five episodes are now available for viewing.
Paramount+
The Chemistry Of Death
Norfolk takes centre stage in this atmospheric six-episode adaptation of Simon Beckett’s books featuring forensic pathologist Dr David Hunter, a man whose tragic past has led him to seek a rural retreat – except death has a nasty habit of following him around. Harry Treadaway gives Hunter a haunted charm as he digs out the dirt on a killer with a twisted idea of symbolism. Episode one available tomorrow, with new episodes weekly.
Mayor Of Kingstown
Thankfully, Jeremy Renner is recovering (albeit slowly) from his recent snowplough accident, or otherwise this prison-based drama would be much more intense to watch. Renner co-stars with Dianne Wiest as a powerful figure in a lawless Michigan hamlet. Season two episode one is currently online, with new episodes airing on Mondays.
All4
Grow
Denmark is consistently ranked as the world’s happiest country, but you’d never know it from its depressing television programming, which focuses on drugs and murder. Grow is another film that portrays the dysfunctional side of the Danes, as we follow a severely divided family battling for its share of the drug industry. It’s a dark grower (sorry) with outstanding performances from real-life brothers Andreas and Sebastian Jessen as siblings who find themselves on opposite sides of the law. On Friday, it will be available on All4’s Walter Presents strand.