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BBC Culture highlights nine September TV premieres across Netflix, Apple TV+, BritBox and more—ranging from crime dramas (The Gentlemen; Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story) and thrillers (Last Seen; Slow Horses) to comedies (Colin From Accounts; Brothers) and horror (American Horror Story), plus Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence and A Different World, with dates in mid to late September.
Tom’s Guide highlights 11 new movies and shows dropping this weekend across Netflix, Hulu and other services, including The Bear’s final season on Hulu, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 on Netflix, The Other Bennet Sister on BritBox, From on MGM+/Paramount+, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on HBO Max, The American Experiment on Netflix, A Woman of Substance on BritBox, Little Brother and Power Ballad on Netflix/Prime Video, and In the Hand of Dante on Netflix, with quick vibes and availability to help you plan a weekend binge.
In a Variety interview, Ella Bruccoleri explains how she shaped Mary Bennet’s coming‑of‑age arc in The Other Bennet Sister—her nervous tics, glasses motif, and evolving relationship with Tom Hayward—while exploring a possible future for Mary beyond the finale. She notes the series’ move from BBC to BritBox in the U.S. with a three‑part Christmas special announced, and she’s cautiously open to a Season 2, imagining Mary and Tom building a progressive life in London. Bruccoleri also shares behind‑the‑scenes moments from filming, including key boat and lake scenes and the dynamic with Ryder, illustrating how Mary’s journey from wallflower to self‑assured governess unfolds on screen.
The Other Bennet Sister returns with a three-episode Christmas special to stream on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada and on BBC platforms in the U.K. The three-part story, written by Sarah Quintrell from Janice Hadlow’s ideas and directed by Asim Abbasi, is produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox and the BBC. Filming takes place in Wales, with Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, continuing the Regency-era story after the original series’ success.
THR’s Angie Han reviews BritBox’s The Other Bennet Sister, a Jane Austen spin-off centered on Mary Bennet’s coming-of-age journey from overlooked sister to an independent governess in London. The series is praised for its grounded tone, empathetic lead performance by Ella Bruccoleri, brisk pacing, and a fresh take on Austen’s world, even as it features a few missteps like melodramatic costumes and fan-service moments. Debuts May 6 on BritBox.
President Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a documentary that he claims falsely depicted his comments related to the January 6 Capitol attack, alleging the BBC manipulated footage to influence the 2024 election. The lawsuit also discusses how viewers in the U.S., particularly in Florida, could access the documentary via BritBox or VPNs, with some suggesting the use of VPNs is driven by access to adult content due to new age verification laws. Legal experts anticipate a possible settlement, noting Trump's history of suing media outlets.
Small streaming services like Hallmark+ and BritBox are experiencing a surge in subscribers, indicating a growing interest in niche content offerings.
The 77th Annual BAFTA Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will be livestreamed on BritBox from the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, Feb. 18. Viewers in the United States can watch the awards online through BritBox with a seven-day free trial, or by using BBC iPlayer paired with ExpressVPN. Unfortunately, there is no broadcast or cable network in the U.S. airing the ceremony live. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leads the nominees with 13 nods, followed by Poor Things with 11 nominations.
Actor Jason Isaacs portrays Cary Grant in the new TV series "Archie" on BritBox, revealing the lesser-known aspects of the debonair actor's life. Grant, born Archibald Leach in England, created the persona of Cary Grant to build his career and escape his troubled past. The series explores Grant's transformation from a master of screwball comedies to a leading man in dark thrillers, as well as his complex personal life. Grant's fourth wife, Dyan Cannon, shares insights into his struggles with fear and abandonment. "Archie" premieres on December 7.