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Retrospective on Jeff Goldblum's short‑lived 1980 ABC detective comedy Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, where he teams with Ben Vereen; though it drew strong early ratings, it lasted only 14 episodes, critics called its tone uneven, yet the leads' chemistry earns a nostalgic, cult‑favorite note, with Goldblum recalling the show fondly alongside his later film and TV work.
Charlie Brooker is developing an untitled four-part detective series for Netflix starring Paddy Considine, Lena Headey, and Georgina Campbell, described as a serious crime thriller about a detective hunting a ritualistic serial killer in the UK. The show is produced by Netflix and marks Brooker's latest project after Black Mirror Season 7.
The new Netflix series 'Dept Q' starring Matthew Goode briefly disappeared from the platform 19 hours after its premiere, causing frustration among viewers, but it later reappeared. The series follows detective Carl Morck as he investigates cold cases in Edinburgh.
Clive Owen shines in the AMC limited series "Monsieur Spade," a reimagining of Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade character set in the South of France, where he's drawn back into crime and unrest after finding peace in retirement. The series, created by Scott Frank and Tom Fontana, explores the evolution of the character and features crackling dialogue, but struggles to fully engage viewers unfamiliar with the original Spade. Despite this, Owen's performance and the beautiful scenery breathe new life into the iconic detective.
Netflix's new sci-fi cop drama series "Bodies," based on Si Spencer's graphic novel, has received rave reviews from critics, with many considering it one of Stephen Graham's best projects. The show follows four detectives from different time periods who investigate the same mysterious body found in the same location. Reviewers praised the thrilling and tense modern-day storyline, the captivating performances of the cast, and the show's ability to balance its wild premise with emotional grounding. Directed by Paul Tomalin, the series also stars Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, and Kyle Soller. "Bodies" is now available for streaming on Netflix.