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Two New Seasons of ‘Antiques Road Trip’ to Stream on PBS Living in April

This April, two new seasons of “Antiques Road Trip” will begin streaming on PBS Living.

“Antiques Road Trip” season 21 starts streaming April 17 and season 22 April 24. In the series, the antique experts head out in classic cars on journeys throughout Great Britain in search of unique items and bargain prices. After a days-long scavenger hunt, they attend an auction where they put their finds up for bid, competing against one another to see who makes the most profit. The antiques found along the way range from household goods to one-of-a-kind treasures, including historical artifacts.

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The subscription rate for PBS Living is $2.99 per month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. PBS Living is also available on Apple TV Channels in the Apple TV app at a subscription rate of $2.99 per month with no additional annual fees.

‘Tom Jones’ Among Titles Headed to PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel in April

“Tom Jones,” a new adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic novel, headlines the upcoming releases on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel in April.

The subscription rate for the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel is $5.99 per month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription.

Four episodes of the “Masterpiece” dramedy “Tom Jones” start streaming April 30. In the series, Solly McLeod (“House of the Dragon”) stars as the handsome, resourceful title character, with Sophie Wilde (“You Don’t Know Me”) as the beautiful and bright, seemingly unattainable love of his life Sophia Western. He is a foundling of uncertain parentage, while she is an heiress. In 18th-century England, their class differences make their journey to find each other complicated and treacherous. Emmy-winning actress Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”) plays the seductive and vengeful Lady Bellaston, who comes between Tom and Sophia. 

Season two of the crime drama “Before We Die” begins streaming April 10. Lesley Sharp (“Scott & Bailey,” “Three Girls”) returns to head up the cast as Detective Hannah Laing, who joins forces with maverick detective Billy Murdoch, played by Vincent Regan (Troy, 300) in a desperate bid to protect her son Christian, played by Patrick Gibson (“The OA,” Guerrilla). The second installment of the series will not follow the same storyline of the original Swedish series, which the first season is based on, but will see Hannah pitched directly against Dubravka, played by Kazia Pelka (“World’s End,” “Casualty”), the matriarch at the head of the Mimica Croatian crime family.

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Twelve episodes in season two of the “Walter Presents” Italian crime dramedy series “Mafia Only Kills in Summer” start streaming April 14. The second season picks up when the Giammarresis decide not to flee and to instead return home, risking the possibility of mafia retaliation. The secret that Pia has concealed will begin to eat away at her and at her marriage; the reluctant mafioso, Massimo, would like to leave the Cosa Nostra; and the situation for the Giammarresi family becomes more complicated with each passing day. It is the time of the high-profile mafia killings, and the specter of an incredibly violent mafia war hangs over the Sicilian capital. While this bloody cowl enshrouds the city, the Giammarresi family must find the strength to stay united and survive.

Other titles coming to the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel in April include season two of “Walter Presents: The Silence of Water,” due April 7; “Walter Presents: Transfer,” due April 28; “Walter Presents: Carmen Curler,” due April 28; and “Walter Presents: Malaka,” available April 28.

PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel Unveils COVID-19 Collection

The PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel has launched a special collection of documentaries entitled “Processing the Pandemic,” featuring programs that highlight the many different aspects of how COVID-19 disrupted everyday life and how different countries and communities handled it.

The titles include “The Virus: What Went Wrong,” “Death Is Our Business/Love, Life and the Virus,” “The Virus That Shook the World,” “China’s COVID Secrets,” “America’s Medical Supply Crisis,” “Iraq’s Assassins/Yemen’s COVID Cover-up,” “COVID’s Hidden Toll,” “Outbreak” and “Pandemic in Seattle.”

The subscription rate for the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel is $3.99 per month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription.

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Other titles being added to the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel in March are: “Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story”; “Frontline: Age of Easy Money,” due March 14; “Girl Talk,” due March 17; “Secrets of the Dead: Decoding Hieroglyphics,” due March 24; and “The Movement and the Madman,” due March 28.

Episodes of ‘Nature Cat’ Among Content Added to PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in March

New episodes of “Odd Squad,”  “Let’s Go Luna!,” “Molly of Denali,” “Nature Cat” and “Cyberchase” are streaming on the PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in March.

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Four episodes in volume 14 of “Cyberchase” began streaming March 3. Among the episode adventures, the Northern Frontier ducks are off on their annual migration, and the CyberSquad join the flock. Next, a mysterious creature is trampling through Crestwood Park, leaving visitors too scared to enter. The CyberSquad investigate, and along the way, experience the wonders of nature, learning why it’s important to leave nature as you find it. Then, something is heating up the ocean waters of Coralina, harming its lush coral reef. With the help of an action hero crab, will the CyberSquad solve this underwater mystery before it’s too late? And Jackie wins the chance of a lifetime to apprentice with the incomparable fashion designer Fabio DeZine. Jackie quickly learns it takes more than just a pretty drawing to design something with real, sustaining impact.

Four episodes in volume 13 of “Let’s Go Luna!” start streaming March 10. During the adventures, in Switzerland, Carmen breaks her favorite clock and must recall what she has learned about how clocks and watches work. And Leo loves “Swiss Cheese,” but becomes obsessed with finding out who or what is making the holes. Next, in Paris, Andy gets inspired by French movie-magic innovator George Méliès. And when Honey rides off in a helium balloon over Paris, worried Carmen and pals give chase. Then in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Andy is convinced his dad is a caveman, and Carmen is assigned the “joyful” task of cheering up her grumpy grandpa. Also in Dubrovnik, Leo, the kids and Luna use a Tesla Coil to power Fabuloso’s broken reading-light hat and a perfect storm of misunderstanding and mistaken identity lead to Andy being accidentally recruited into a folkdance troupe.

Five episodes in volume 14 of “Nature Cat” arrive on the channel March 24. In the episodes, when Nature Cat comes across petrified wood, the gang is curious as to how it formed. And the pals want to build a new clubhouse but buying new stuff hurts nature. Can the gang find a different way? Next, Squeeks doesn’t want to step down as Moss Queen. Can her old buddies create their own Moss Kingdom to get her back? And when leaf-moving machines threaten to ruin everyday life, the crew fights back. Can the small gang make a big change? Then, Nature Cat is squeamish around creepy-crawlies, but the Agents need to get to know a daddy longlegs to complete their mission. And a moon-munching monster is munching the moon. Next, the pals want their favorite sunflower to stick around a little longer, but the growing season is over. And when the gang gets lost during a treasure hunt, Nature Cat says to follow mossy trees home. But will his camping trick do the trick? Plus, it’s way too hot to complete Nature Cat’s Warrior Challenge. Can the gang find a way to cool off? And Nature Cat’s friend Screechy the screech owl is an expert at hide-and-go-screech. Can Nature Cat finally win a game with his friends’ help?

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Three episodes in volume 14 of “Molly of Denali” begin streaming March 24. In “The Qyah Ice Classic/The Great Qyah Clean Up,” spring is coming and soon the river ice will break, but when? All of Qyah is making their guesses, and the one that comes closest earns a special prize. Then, spring has sprung, and the whole village pitches in to clean up Qyah. Molly and Tooey discover a mystery piece of trash that turns out to be treasure. Next, in “Puppy Sitting/Big Dreams and Blue Skies,” while Tooey and his family are away in Japan, Trini offers to puppy-sit his newest sled dog. Then, Molly is thrilled to learn about Ellen Paneok, who inspired her mom to become a pilot. Meanwhile, in “Sticker Shock/A Song for Lola,” Tooey’s brothers won’t stop using Tooey’s stuff. To keep track of who owns what, Tooey labels everything he can. And Vera’s Lola Miranda is coming back to Qyah on a visit from the Philippines, and Vera wants to surprise her with a special song.

Finally, five episodes in volume 19 of “Odd Squad” begin streaming March 31. First, three villains team up with Bonnie Blaster and her high-powered, oddness-causing gadget. Next, Jamie Jam and Marty Marmalade join forces  to trade tips to throw off the Agents and avoid getting Scaught. Then, globetrotting villain Stu Venir is turning monuments into keychains. The Agents must uncover a pattern to predict where he will strike next. And it’s Oswald’s birthday. After running into a Party Crasher creature, there are suddenly four of him who seem identical. The Mobile Unit is called upon when a lost Baby Laser Chicken is found in the Austrian countryside, and when struck with oddness, the Odd Squad Timekeeper that keeps time for all the clocks around the world suddenly stops working. Also in this volume: Orla thought she was the only ancient Agent left, but when a distress call comes through, it’s clear that she was wrong. Ancient Agent Olando heads into the field with the Mobile Unit, and in a two-part special, the Odd Squad Mobile Unit must stop a group of villains who want to break into Headquarters to steal an artifact. Little do the Agents know, their greatest challenge will come from someone inside.

‘Walter Presents: All Hearts’ Among Titles Due on PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel in March

New “Walter Presents” international programs “All Hearts,” “Off Grid” and “The Defence” arrive this March on the  PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel.

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Eight episodes of the Italian drama “Walter Presents: All Hearts” start streaming March 24. Set in 1967 Italy, at the dawn of the cardiac medical revolution, the series follows Dr. Cesare Corvara (Daniele Pecci “Hotel Portofino,” “The Tourist”) the head of the Cardiac Surgery department of the Le Molinette hospital, who is tasked with putting together the team that will carry out the first heart transplant in history. He recruits Alberto Ferraris, a rising star of cardiac surgery and Delia Brunello, a cardiologist gifted with the ear for perfect pitch when it comes to the heartbeat. What Corvara doesn’t know is that there was a great love between the two young doctors and the passion between the two is destined to rekindle.

Twelve episodes of the Italian crime drama “Walter Presents: Off Grid” start streaming March 3. In the series, Claudio and Silvia Caruana have money, respectability, a 20-year marriage and two wonderful children. One day Claudio finds himself being investigated not only for the collapse of the bank he works for but for the murder of his friend and colleague Riccardo. Escape seems to be the only option for the family. Claudio accepts the help of the ex-secret-service agent Cosimo Casiraghi, who offers the family the chance to start a new life far from their old one. This starts a journey filled with danger, doubts and suspicions but also with discoveries and rediscoveries about themselves and each other that will eventually lead them to the truth and to the true values that unite them.

Six episodes in season four of the Polish drama “Walter Presents: The Defence” start streaming March 10. In the series, a newly sober Chyłka takes on a hopeless case — the defense of a man, Fahad, who is accused of being a terrorist. Although he maintains that he was targeted by the secret service solely because of his religion, there is no evidence to back this up. As Chyłka and her team begin to search for information that will help their case, Chyłka is attacked in her home and important documents go missing. Then things take a complicated turn when the prosecutor shares shocking information with Chyłka about her client and the judge assigned to rule on the case is not a fan of hers.

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Other titles coming to the PBS Masterpice Prime Video Channel in March include “Walter Presents: Saving Lisa” on March 10; season three of “Walter Presents: St. Maik” on March 17; and “Walter Presents: Neboa” on March 31.

Special Section on PBS Kids Prime Video Channel for Women’s History Month

For Women’s History Month, a special section on the PBS Kids Prime Video Channel will feature episodes that highlight confident, courageous and unique characters in PBS Kids programs. Featured characters include Rosie Fuentes from the new series “Rosie’s Rules,” Alma Rivera from “Alma’s Way,” Elinor from “Elinor Wonders Why” and Molly Mabray from “Molly of Denali.”

In addition, the collection will also include episodes from “Arthur,” “Donkey Hodie,” “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” and “Pinkalicious & Peterrific.”

The channel offers more than 40 educational and entertaining shows and shorts for kids ages 2-8. The subscription rate is $4.99 per month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription.

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Content includes  “Alma’s Way Vol. 1,” “Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday,” “Donkey Hodie Vol. 1,” “Elinor Wonders Why Vol. 1,” “Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey,” “Hero Elementary Vol. 3,” “Molly of Denali Vol. 4,” “Molly of Denali: Molly and the Great One,” “Odd Squad Vol. 15,” “Odd Squad: World Turned Odd,” “Pinkalicious & Peterrific: A Pinkaperfect Birthday,” “Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Cupid Calls It Quits,” “Rosie’s Rules Vol. 1,” “SciGirls Vol. 3,” “Super Why Vol. 2,” “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: I Am Madam President” and “Word Girl: The Rise of Ms. Power.”

Season Three of ‘Sandition’ Streaming on PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel Starting March 19

The third and final season of “Sanditon,” the series based on the last unfinished novel from author Jane Austen, starts streaming on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel March 19.

“Sanditon” wraps up with six final episodes, with the series finale landing on the channel April 23.

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“Sanditon” seasons one and two are currently streaming on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel. Set amid the romantic intrigues of an English seaside resort in the early 1800s, the first two seasons of “Masterpiece” series, true to themes from other Austen novels, raised and dashed various matrimonial prospects for the heroines, played by Rose Williams (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris) and Crystal Clarke (Empire of Light).

Williams appears as Charlotte Heywood, a young woman from the country whom fate has thrust into the social scene in Sanditon, which is vying to become the go-to spa for fashionable aristocrats and gentry. Although her father intends her to marry local farmer Ralph Starling (Cai Brigden, “Summer of Rockets”), Charlotte has attracted the attention of some of Sanditon’s most eligible bachelors — among them the enigmatic Alexander Colbourne (Ben Lloyd-Hughes, “The Crown”), a landowner with a mysterious past.

Clarke’s character, Georgiana Lambe, faces an entirely different problem. A mixed-race heiress from the West Indies, she can’t trust any of her suitors, because in all probability they are only interested in her fortune. The two women bond over these courtship dilemmas as well as their resolve to forge their own destinies.

The returning cast includes Flora Mitchell as Colbourne’s tomboyish young daughter Leonora and Eloise Webb (“The Queen’s Gambit”) as his rebellious niece Augusta, who falls for a questionable admirer. Kris Marshall (“Death in Paradise”) reprises his role as Sanditon’s tireless promoter Tom Parker, joined by Kate Ashfield (“A Confession”) as his principled wife Mary and Turlough Convery (Les Misérables) as his ebullient brother Arthur.

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Also back are Anne Reid (“Last Tango in Halifax”) as the imperious Lady Denham, Jack Fox (“Cheaters”) as her dissolute nephew Edward, and Sophie Winkleman (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) as Charlotte’s high-society friend Lady Susan, who happens to be the king’s mistress.

Romantic possibilities this season are enhanced by new cast members, including Emma Fielding as the financially distressed Lady Montrose, who arrives in Sanditon to snare matches for her grown children: Lydia (Alice Orr-Ewing, The Theory of Everything), who is an independent-minded young woman; and Lord Henry Montrose (Edward Davis, Emma), a duke whose title alone is an attractive selling point, if he is perhaps less suitable in other ways. James Bolam (The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner) plays Rowleigh Pryce, a crusty investor whom Tom Parker is courting to bankroll a new hotel in Sanditon, subject to Landy Denham’s approval, of course. It turns out that Pryce and Lady Denham share a very interesting past.

And there is Liam Garrigan (“The Pillars of the Earth”), who appears as Alexander Colbourne’s brother Samuel, a London attorney whose legal help is crucial as the plot approaches its climax. An eligible bachelor himself, Samuel gets caught up in the Sanditon marriage market.

PBS Kids Bows New Episodes of ‘Pinkalicious & Peterrific’ for Valentine’s Day

PBS Kids is celebrating Valentine’s Day with new episodes of “Pinkalicious & Peterrific.”

The new season kicks off Feb. 10 during PBS Kids Family Movie Night with the re-air of the hour-long special “Cupid Calls It Quits.” In the special, Pinkalicious and Peter befriend Cupid who overs them a trade: he’ll become a real kid for a day while Pinkalicious become cupid.

The new episodes premiere on Feb. 13. In the new lineup, audiences will join Pinkalicious and her friends in Pinkville on new adventures, including taking advantage of the last days of snow, becoming immersed in an art exhibit, and working together to help their community. 

The new episodes are available to watch on PBS Kids (check local listings), streaming on PBS Kids, the PBS Kids YouTube channel.

In “Snow Alarm,” after a winter with no snow, Pinkalicious and Peter learn that they may have one last chance at a snow day when it’s forecasted for that very night. Together they invent a snow alarm to alert them when the first snowflake touches the ground.

In “The Pinkest Reward,” when Pinkalicious earns a ribbon for her good deeds the rest of her friends are inspired to make ribbons too, but this leaves Pinkalicious feeling hers is less special. To make her feel better, her friends come together to give back to the community just like she did.

In “Giganto Powder,” Pinkalicious and Peter use Mommy’s new invention — Giganto Powder — to make things grow big.

In “The Extraordinary Art Experience,” Pinkalicious and Rafael get to go to a special art museum exhibit where the paintings come to life. When a girl from a painting, named Fuchsia, jumps out of her painting and doesn’t want to go back, they have to show her why her painting is so special.

In “The Pinkminster Dog Show,” Pinkalicious helps Rafael train his dog Rusty to enter the Pinkminster Dog Show, but the judges are in for a big surprise when Rusty’s tricks are very different from the other dogs performing.

In “Do Over Ray,” Mommy’s new invention, the Do-Over Ray, gives people the chance to try something again if they mess up. But when the machine malfunctions and ruins one of her paintings, Pinkalicious learns that sometimes it’s better to fix things yourself.

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In addition to the new episodes, the Pinkamusical Garden game will be available in a Valentine’s Day season mode all month, available on pbskids.org or the PBS Kids Games app.

Episodes of ‘Work It Out Wombats!’ Among Titles Streaming on PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in February

Episodes of the new series “Work It Out Wombats!,” as well as “Rosies’ Rules,” “Pinkalicious & Peterrific” and “Donkey Hodie,” will arrive on the PBS Kids Prime Video Channel in February.

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Three volumes (14 episodes) of the new series “Work It Out Wombats!,” an animated program for kids ages 3-6, start streaming Feb. 6. The series stars a trio of marsupial siblings — Malik, Zadie and Zeke — who live with their grandmother Super in their treehouse apartment complex.

In volume one, Super, Zadie and Malik tackle a big mess by breaking it into little jobs and the Wombats make a new hat for Ellie using measuring. Then, when Malik wrecks the instructions, Operation “Wash Stinky Snout” doesn’t go as planned. Next, the Wombats ask their friends for help to make a special thank you treat for Super. Zadie and Malik then retrace their steps to locate Zeke’s beloved stuffy. After this, when Zadie messes up Mr. E’s shell garden, she learns the key to finding the pattern is in JunJun’s song. Then Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to sick-and-sniffly Sammy so Sammy’s ice cream won’t melt on the way. Following this, when Zadie doesn’t take the time to plan what they need for a fun campout, “fun” quickly becomes unfun.

In volume two, Zeke transforms into The Mighty Zeke in the hopes of getting over his fear of riding a two-wheeler and the Wombats are invited to the Fishmans’ baby shower. Then the Wombats help find the mystery of a scary-weird sound that has frightened Carly, CeCe and Clyde. Following this, the Wombats become “Hopping Helpers,” packaging jars of super-sticky Ooey Gooey Goo. Next, Malik learns the key to a successful “Brother Day” and Zeke and Louisa learn how to be successful waiters. Then, Zeke learns how to manage a sleepover when the bedtime routine is different than at home. Plus, the Wombats navigate an exciting network of tunnels beneath the Treeborhood, they decide to celebrate a summer version of Halloween, and finally, they build Zeke a giant snow globe.

In volume three, the Wombats create the perfect “Me Time,” and Zadie yearns to make some noise with her Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing. The Wombats then need to work out what to do when you have too many pairs of Sparkle Pants and what kind of game Zadie, CeCe, Clyde and Carly can play that’s fun for all. Then, Louisa hatches a plan to trade mud pies for stickers, but Zeke can’t remember the recipe, and Zadie learns how to take a photo that will bring students to a class to help inspire Mr. E. Next, Zeke’s sorting choices prove interesting when he volunteers to be Mr. E’s “Helper for the Day.” After this, the Wombats are psyched to race in the Treeborhood Derby, but they can’t get their homemade car out of the house. Plus, the Wombats organize a talent show, and then, feeling left out of the Treeborhood’s Collection Bonanza, Zeke goes in search of a collection he can call his own.

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In the latest volume (four) of “Rosie’s Rules,” streaming Feb. 3, Rosie tries to make tomorrow come faster, and looks for missing walkie talkies. Next, Rosie helps Mom set up for story time and makes a strawberry horchata stand. Then Rosie hurries to bring Tía her lucky spoon and Crystal’s flying disc gets stuck in a tree. And Rosie and Javi are making a chalk town in the circle drive and Rosie wants to fix the community garden.

In volume 14 (three episodes) of “Pinkalicious & Peterific,” streaming starting Feb. 17, Pinkalicious and Peter build a special alarm so they don’t miss out on a snow day and Pinkalicious earns a ribbon for helping out Pinkville. Then Pinkalicious and Peter use Mommy’s new invention — Giganto Powder — to make things grow big, and Pinkalicious and Rafael attend a special art exhibit where they can jump into paintings. Next, Pinkalicious helps Rafael train his dog for the Pinkminster Dog Show, and Mommy creates a special invention that lets Pinkalicious and Peter try something again if they mess up.

In volume nine (four episodes) of “Donkey Hodie,” streaming starting Feb. 24, Gameshow Gator wants to come up with a new game everybody can play, and Donkey and her pals try to cheer themselves up. Donkey finds ways to have fun on her own for a day, and when she wants to be just like Fashion Penguin, she thinks about how she can discover her own Donkey passion. Then, Donkey and Panda attract glowing bugs with music and Panda has a day without purple things. Finally, the friends find a box of Golden Crunchdoodles cereal, but it won’t open. And Donkey, Panda, and Bob Dog want to play different things and must learn to compromise.

Also arriving in February are volume one of “Plum Landing” on Feb. 9 and volume two of “Plum Landing” on Feb. 16.

Crime Thriller Series ‘DI Ray’ Headed to PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel Feb. 20

The crime thriller series “DI Ray,” executive produced by Jed Mercurio (“Line of Duty”) and starring Parminder Nagra (“The Blacklist,” Bend it Like Beckham), will start streaming on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel Feb. 20.

The four-part series, set in Birmingham, England, will also premiere on the PBS app for viewers with PBS Passport, an added member benefit that provides extended access to a digital, on-demand library of PBS programs.

The subscription rate for the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel is $5.99 per month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. The series will also have its broadcast premiere on July 9, 10-11 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app.

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The series introduces viewers to Leicester-born Rachita Ray, a police officer who takes on a case that forces her to confront a lifelong personal conflict between her British identity and her South Asian heritage. Rachita receives the promotion she’s been waiting for when she’s asked to join a homicide investigation. However, on her first day she’s told the murder to which she’s been assigned is a “culturally specific homicide.” Rachita’s heart sinks as she suspects she’s a “token appointment,” chosen for her ethnicity rather than her ability. Still, Rachita sticks to the case, determined to both find the killer and call out the obvious biases her colleagues are bringing to the investigation. It’s far from easy as the case isn’t a run-of-the-mill murder; it involves delving deep into the dangerous world of organized crime. Rachita didn’t count what the case stirs up inside her; the realization that she’s been burying a personal identity crisis her whole life.

The series also stars Gemma Whelan (“Game of Thrones”) as her boss DCI Kerry Henderson; Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”) as DI Martyn Hunter, who is also Ray’s fiancé; and Maanuv Thiara (“Landscapers”) as PS Tony Khatri, Rachita’s partner.