Murder, Mayhem and Maiden Aunts: Queens of Mystery Series 2 on DVD

I will always show up for Inbetweeners alumni, so spotting Martin Trenaman in Queens of Mystery Series 2 felt like a promise already being kept. Add in the presence of Bend It Like Beckham royalty via Juliet Stevenson, and this second run of the Acorn favourite had my attention before the first body even hit the floor. Queens of Mystery wastes no time reminding you why it earned its Emmy nomination, and with Series 2 now landing on DVD and digital courtesy of Acorn Media International, this feels like the ideal format for revisiting Wildemarsh.

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Burn the Town, Not the Witch: Sanctuary Turns Murder Into a Modern Witch Hunt

If you are even remotely witch-pilled, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale feels like an easy sell. Drop it into spooky season, add a murder mystery, and let a supposedly progressive town slowly reveal its uglier instincts. Consider me hooked. What initially plays as a cozy, small-town crime drama quickly curdles into something more pointed and uncomfortable, using witchcraft less as a genre gimmick and more as a social stress test.

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Art Detectives Brings Culture, Crime, and Stephen Moyer Charm

Art Detectives arrives as a polished blend of art-world intrigue and classic British mystery comfort viewing, a show that feels right at home alongside series like Midsomer Murders or The Chelsea Detective. As someone who very much enjoyed True Blood, I am always glad to see Stephen Moyer take on new roles. Here, he gets a character that leans into his natural charm without relying on the supernatural intensity he is best known for, and it suits him.

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A Perfect Winter Escape: All Creatures Great & Small Returns With Its Most Heartfelt Series Yet

All Creatures Great & Small has long been known as the ultimate feel-good series, and the arrival of Series 6 on DVD and digital on 1 December 2025 proves once again why it remains one of Britain’s most cherished dramas. Released alongside the expansive Complete Series 1–6 Box Set from Acorn Media International, the new season is a warm, comforting return to the Yorkshire Dales just in time for the holidays. Critics have praised the show since its reboot began, calling it everything from “the comforting TV we all need” to “an underrated gem of the British canon.”

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