Save Me: Danae Skiadi Heads Into a Town Full of Secrets in New Greek Crime Thriller

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By Jon Donnis

Nordic noir has dominated television for years, but now a new Greek thriller looks ready to drag viewers into something every bit as cold, haunting, and emotionally charged. Save Me arrives in the UK this June carrying a strong reputation after being seen on Netflix Greece, and from the sound of it, this could easily become one of the sleeper crime drama hits of the summer.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of northern Greece, the series immediately stands out thanks to its moody setting and deeply personal central mystery. Danae Skiadi stars as Nikol, a young woodcarver returning to her hometown of Komotini for her father’s memorial. It is supposed to be a difficult but brief visit home. Instead, events quickly spiral when her younger sister suddenly disappears, forcing Nikol into a desperate search for answers in a town filled with buried secrets and uneasy memories.

What makes Save Me especially intriguing is the way it blends psychological drama with classic crime thriller elements. The missing persons case soon develops into something far darker, with the possibility of a serial killer lurking beneath the surface of an otherwise quiet community. That tension between ordinary daily life and hidden horror always makes for compelling television, and this series seems determined to lean heavily into that unsettling atmosphere.

Elena Mavridou co-stars as a local detective who becomes entangled in the investigation alongside Nikol. From the early details, it sounds like both women are carrying emotional scars of their own, giving the story a strong human core beneath the suspense. Rather than simply focusing on procedural twists, the series appears more interested in trauma, guilt, corruption, and the emotional damage left behind by long hidden truths.

Visually, the setting alone could become one of the show’s biggest strengths. Northern Greece is rarely explored in international television drama, and the rugged landscapes and isolated communities sound perfect for a slow burning noir thriller. There is every chance the location itself becomes a character within the story, adding to the sense of dread and emotional isolation.

Another encouraging sign is the involvement of author Dimitris Simos, whose original novel serves as the basis for the series. Simos also acts as head screenwriter, which often helps preserve the tone and themes that made the source material popular in the first place. Fans of literary crime dramas will likely see that as a major positive going in.

With eight 45 minute episodes, Save Me also looks perfectly structured for weekly viewing. Releasing two episodes every Monday from 22 June should give audiences enough time to absorb the mystery, speculate on suspects, and slowly sink deeper into the show’s dark world rather than simply racing through it all in one sitting.

For viewers who enjoy tense European crime dramas filled with damaged characters, layered mysteries, and oppressive atmosphere, Save Me already feels like one to watch closely. Between its gripping premise, emotionally driven story, and distinctive Greek setting, this could end up being a genuinely memorable addition to the growing world of international noir television.

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COMPETITION: The Creep Tapes: Season 2 (A Shudder Original Series) on Blu-ray

The Creep Tapes Season 2 is set to arrive on Blu-ray on 1 June 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International. 

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SPAWNED FROM the brilliantly macabre minds of Patrick Brice (The Overnight) and Mark Duplass (Safety Not Guaranteed, The Morning Show), the creators and stars of innovative found-footage horror films Creep and Creep 2, comes the critically acclaimed The Creep Tapes Season Two. Peachfuzz is back and even ‘more evil and unpredictable than before’ (Bloody Disgusting), with six new truly terrifying tapes of torture and chaos, upping the ante as we draw back the curtain on our favourite lupine killer once more. 

In true Creep style, each instalment finds a new victim to add to the tape collection of the devious and deranged murderer Peachfuzz (Duplass). The psychopath and his alter ego play with their prey in the most bizarre ways, revealing one supremely odd killer who relishes the awkwardness and terror of his unsuspecting victims.  

  

Press play on The Creep Tapes Season Two for another boundary pushing addition to the Creep franchise, diving deeper into the fractured mind of the man beneath the wolf mask with more murder and mayhem than ever before. 

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Reputation Begins Filming For BBC One And iPlayer

Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks (Images via BBC Press: NH - Bex Aston / CH - David Roemer)

By Jon Donnis

Filming is now underway on Reputation, a new six-part legal drama heading to BBC One and BBC iPlayer from writer Anya Reiss and production company The Forge. Built around celebrity culture, media manipulation and courtroom warfare, the series looks set to dive headfirst into the chaos that follows when private scandals become public entertainment.

Leading the cast is Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris, playing high-powered lawyer Lena, a woman drawn into what quickly becomes the most explosive celebrity case in the country. Her client is global pop icon Davina Knight, played by Christina Hendricks, whose latest song triggers a bitter and deeply public legal battle with her former husband Billy, played by Kyle Soller.

The drama begins after Davina releases a provocative track accusing Billy of abusive behaviour. He responds publicly with accusations of his own, pushing the collapse of their marriage into the spotlight and sparking a fierce libel case. What follows stretches far beyond the courtroom itself. Public relations teams move into overdrive, social media becomes a battlefield and every detail is picked apart in real time by strangers online chasing outrage, attention and clicks.

While the series centres on the legal fight between the former couple, Lena finds herself increasingly exposed as the pressure surrounding the case intensifies. Her professional reputation, private life and personal limits are all tested as the battle spirals further out of control. The story raises difficult questions about truth, influence and the cost of winning when public opinion can shift in seconds.

Alongside Harris, Hendricks and Soller, the cast includes Alex Jennings, David Gyasi, Emily Atack, Marli Siu, Alex Heath, Tilly Keeper, Corey Johnson, Aidan McArdle, Ernest Kingsley Jnr, Jodie Campbell, Kayla Meikle, Mike Noble, Enzo Cilenti and Kat Ronney.

Reputation appears to be aiming for something slick, modern and sharply cynical about the relationship between fame and justice. Courtroom dramas are nothing new for television, but placing celebrity culture and online outrage at the centre of the story gives this one a distinctly current edge.

Naomie Harris says: “I was hooked from page one of Reputation. It's so rare to read scripts with the wit and flair of Anya's writing and I knew straight away that I wanted to play Lena.”

Christina Hendricks says: “Davina's a fantastic, fierce character. I'm so looking forward to working with Naomie and I'm delighted to be working again with the Forge.”

Narrow Escapes Returns With New Waterway Adventures And A First Journey Into Scotland

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By Jon Donnis

Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes is heading back onto the waterways for a third series, promising more stories from life afloat across Britain’s canals, rivers and lochs. The new 20-part run begins on 1 June, airing weekdays at 4pm, while episodes will also be available weekly through Channel 4’s streaming platform.

The latest series once again follows people who have swapped conventional living for something slower, stranger and often far more unpredictable. Some are searching for freedom, others for peace, while a few are simply chasing a dream that only makes sense once you untie the ropes and drift away from the bank. As ever, the programme blends personal stories with the practical realities of living on the water, from breakdowns and bad weather to tight locks and long journeys.

Among the new faces this year is Fergus, who is transforming a wide-beam boat on the Thames into a floating boutique ice cream parlour around London. Then there is Tom, stepping away from family life on land to begin again aboard a narrowboat with no previous boating experience. Performance artist Amy brings something completely different to the canals as she prepares an ambitious floating cabaret show, while stained-glass artist Kate turns her floating workshop into a creative space inspired by the waterways around her.

Several familiar figures also return. Veteran Jay continues using life on the canals to help manage complex PTSD, while building a new career in comedy and touring his act around the network. Debs and Mick face a race against time as they attempt to make it to church for their wedding day, travelling entirely by canal. Meanwhile Margaret and Tony, the much-loved octogenarian boating couple, head back onto the water once again for more adventures together.

One of the biggest changes this time is the series’ expansion into Scotland for the first time. The new episodes travel through the Highlands, visit the famous Falkirk Wheel and venture onto the waters of Loch Ness, giving the programme a very different backdrop from the canals viewers are used to seeing. The shift north adds a fresh atmosphere to the series, with larger landscapes and more demanding waterways sitting alongside the quieter canal life the show is known for.

The engineering side of Britain’s waterways also remains a major part of the programme. Cameras follow dramatic rescue operations involving stranded boats, dangerous lock obstructions and emergency recovery work, including efforts to retrieve a sunken narrowboat. Historic routes such as the Crofton flight also feature, showing the physical challenges that still come with travelling Britain’s inland waterways today.

Since it first launched, Narrow Escapes has quietly built a loyal following by focusing less on spectacle and more on the people who choose this unusual way of life. The boats may be small, but the stories rarely are.

Baywatch Returns to UK Screens with New Sky Reboot in 2027

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By Jon Donnis

Baywatch is heading back to television screens in the UK and Ireland, with Sky confirming that a brand-new version of the legendary beach drama will arrive exclusively on Sky and streaming service NOW in 2027. The revival comes through a deal with Fremantle, with the series produced as a co-production between FOX Entertainment and Fremantle.

Set once again along the famous coastline of Southern California, the reboot will introduce a fresh team of lifeguards patrolling the beaches in the franchise’s trademark red swimsuits. The new series will run for 12 episodes in its first season, promising dramatic rescues, tense relationships and the kind of sun-drenched action that made the original programme a worldwide phenomenon.

First debuting in 1989, Baywatch became one of the most recognisable television series ever made. The original show ran for 11 seasons and attracted enormous international audiences, airing in more than 200 countries at its height. The series turned stars including David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, Jason Momoa and Yasmine Bleeth into household names, while its mix of action, glamour and melodrama helped define an era of television.

The upcoming reboot aims to honour that legacy while updating the formula for modern audiences. Alongside large-scale rescue scenes and high-pressure emergencies, the new series will explore personal conflicts, romantic complications and the growing challenges faced by those protecting California’s coastline.

Leading the cast is Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon. He is joined by Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale, Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad, Noah Beck as Luke, and Brooks Nader as Selene.

Long-time fans will also see familiar faces return. David Chokachi reprises his original role as Cody Madison in a recurring appearance, while Livvy Dunne joins the cast as Grace. Original Baywatch star Erika Eleniak will also return as Shauni McClain in a guest role.

With a new cast, updated storylines and a fresh take on the classic formula, Baywatch is preparing to make another run along television’s most famous beachfront when it premieres on Sky and NOW in 2027.

Strictly Come Dancing Unveils Brand New Hosts for 2026

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By Jon Donnis

The BBC and BBC Studios have confirmed a major shake-up for Strictly Come Dancing, with the hit entertainment series introducing an entirely new presenting line-up for 2026. In a first for the long-running ballroom competition, three hosts will front the programme together when it returns later this year.

Leading the new era of the glitter-filled series is Emma Willis, who takes on one of the show’s most high-profile roles. Joining her in the ballroom will be a professional dancer, alongside comedian Josh Widdicombe.

The BBC says the trio will guide viewers through the glamour, drama and excitement of the competition when the new series launches this autumn. The move marks one of the biggest changes in the programme’s history, with Strictly adopting a three-presenter format for the very first time.

Produced by BBC Studios for the BBC, the new series promises a fresh chapter for one of British television’s biggest entertainment shows.

With Emma Willis bringing her presenting experience and Josh Widdicombe adding comedy to the mix, the revamped line-up is set to usher Strictly Come Dancing into a bold new phase as the countdown to the 2026 series begins.

Number 10 First Look: Inside Steven Moffat’s New Channel 4 Drama

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By Jon Donnis

Produced by Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios, and written by Steven Moffat in his first project for Channel 4, first look images have been released featuring Rafe Spall as the Prime Minister, Katherine Kelly as the Chief of Staff and Jenna Coleman as the Deputy Chief of Staff, alongside the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office.

The series is set inside a single terrace house unlike any other, with a Prime Minister tucked away in the attic, a coffee bar hidden in the basement, and a winding, wallpapered maze of relationships, crisis and heartbreak stretching between them. It presents a building where the domestic and the political are permanently entangled, and where every floor carries its own version of pressure and chaos.

The government itself remains fictional and deliberately unspecified, with no clear party in power. The focus instead falls on the problems, which are unmistakably real. In this world, even something as ordinary as a hangover has the potential to tip into international crisis, and the line between personal failure and political consequence is paper thin.

Beyond the key political figures, the house is filled with a wider ecosystem of lives. A conspiracy theorist runs a café several floors below, a lift repair man keeps returning to fix a system that never quite works, and a rotating cast of ambitious advisors compete for space in cupboards turned offices. Even the Chief Mouser has a presence in the constant churn of life inside the building.

At its core, the drama treats the address as more than just a workplace of power. Number 10 becomes a compressed version of Britain itself, a place where history, chaos and ordinary human behaviour are forced into close proximity. It is a portrait of a nation under one roof, where the mess of the present is always building towards something larger, and where the possibility of getting out of it still lingers somewhere in the walls.