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Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Crime thriller that's ‘different from the rest' finally streaming in the UK
You can now catch up with the first three episodes of a crime thriller that viewers have already praised as different to your typical copper fare. Sight Unseen dropped across the pond last year and now finally has a streaming home in the UK, with episodes releasing weekly on Paramount Plus. With ten episodes set to drop between now and August, the show follows Vancouver homicide detective Tess Avery (Dolly Lewis) who is forced to quit her job when an accident nearly kills her partner and leaves her clinically blind. Everything changes for Tess when she's put in touch with Sunny Patel (Agam Darshi), a volunteer on a visual assistance app. Sunny is based thousands of miles away but remotely provides Tess with visual descriptions of what's happening around her via a lapel camera. With the help of Sunny down the line, Tess begins to return to her crime-solving line of work. What unfolds is a unique approach to the police procedural. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video But little does Tess know, Sunny is reckoning with her own health diagnosis, with a case of agoraphobia that means she only leaves the house vicariously through those she helps through work. The show was inspired by co-showrunner Kat Troubetzkoy, who made Sight Unseen alongside her half-sister Niko, and her own experience of sight loss. After a party in her twenties, Troubetzkoy woke up with half her vision gone due to retinal detachment. She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'Without any warning, as a vain 20-something I was blind. I was bandaged and it took about three weeks for my vision to slowly return. I had to be guided by a family member.' That experience and the 20-plus laser surgeries she underwent in the aftermath of it left Troubetzkoy aware of 'seeing and our emphasis on what things look like', which led to Sight Unseen. The Devil's Leap . The four-episode show follows climbing guide Paul (Philippe Bas) and his antagonistic teenage daughter Sara (Maïra Schmitt) on a trek which pits them against killers. . The four-episode show follows climbing guide Paul (Philippe Bas) and his antagonistic teenage daughter Sara (Maïra Schmitt) on a trek which pits them against killers. Scrublands . A journalist investigates what he initially thinks is a straightforward story about a small town a year on a priest shooting dead five parishioners. . A journalist investigates what he initially thinks is a straightforward story about a small town a year on a priest shooting dead five parishioners. A Good Girl's Guide To Murder . In the summer holidays before entering her last year of school, Pip decides to use her A-Level extended project to investigate an unsolved case. . In the summer holidays before entering her last year of school, Pip decides to use her A-Level extended project to investigate an unsolved case. Countdown. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security agent, Nathan Blythe (Euphoria star Eric Dane) puts together a task force of agents from various agencies who are each known for their unconventional methods. The show has generated rave reviews from those who have already tuned in to its two seasons, with Jordan Jrevy22 labelling it 'different from the other cliché crime shows' in their Google review. Meanwhile, Jen C described it as an 'excellent' show, adding: 'Absolutely worth the watch. Streamed all 10 episodes in 2 days.' More Trending Lysa Schaffner shared their rave review, writing: 'Loved this! Unique story, great back story characters and have loved every episode! 'Refreshingly different from anything else, this crime series leaves you wanting more.' 'This is a really unusual TV series,' added Harry R. Corson. 'It is one of the best new shows in a long time!! It is different, not like a lot of the shows still on air.' View More » Sight Unseen is streaming on Paramount Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Dystopian thriller dubbed 'provocative and disturbing' now streaming on Netflix MORE: Psychological thriller starring Line of Duty legend will be your next obsession MORE: Netflix thriller climbs up top 10 with new season despite being labelled 'tripe'
Metro
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
UK viewers can finally watch season 2 of 'compelling' Australian thriller
Following it's 'satisfyingly explosive' first season finale, the second season of Scrublands is now streaming in the UK. The Australian series was based on the debut novel of the same name by journalist Chris Hammer. The first season, which was released in 2023, follows journalist Martin Scarsden (Luke Arnold) as he investigates what he initially thinks is a straightforward story about a small town a year on from a tragedy. But as he digs deeper to discover the details of what actually happened after a priest shot dead five parishioners, Martin faces local residents who do their best to block him from finding out about their secrets. Running across four episodes, the series was praised by critics and viewers. The Guardian called it a 'rock-solid addition to the rural noir genre, engaging from the start, all the way to a satisfyingly explosive finale.' Earlier this year the four new episodes dropped in Australia. This week they were released on BBC iPlayer, with both seasons now available to binge for free. Scrublands: Silver, which is based on Hammer's second novel of the same name, follows Martin as he tries to uncover the truth behind a crime that 'shatters his own world' when his childhood friend, Jasper, is found brutally murdered. However, things get incredibly complicated when Martin's partner Mandy Bond (played by Bella Heathcote), then becomes the prime suspect. It's been teased: 'As Martin races to uncover the truth and clear Mandy's name, he's forced to confront the darker side of his hometown Port Silver and the secrets lurking within his own past. Can he trust Mandy? And can he trust himself?' The second season also stars Luke Carroll (The Artful Dodger), Debra Lawrance (Please Like Me), David Roberts (Please Like Me), Tasma Walton (The Twelve) and Luke Pegler (Hacksaw Ridge). Speaking ahead of the release of the first season, Luke spoke about bringing the popular novel to life. 'It is about motive, history and what people are going through. There's tragedy, romance, action, it's got everything and deeper layers than your usual mystery,' he told the Daily Mail Australia. Before the most recent season he spoke about his character being personally connected to the grisly murder. 'In the first season, Martin was the outsider; he was not too personally connected to this mystery at hand,' he told 9Entertainment. More Trending 'But in Season 2, it's Martin's past coming back to bite him. It's deeply personal. 'He wants to get to the truth because he wants the truth, not because he's gonna write in a story.' For fans of Scrublands there's also a chance it will return for a third season – with Hammer's third novel in the trilogy, titled Trust, following Mandy's disappearance. View More » Scrublands is streaming on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: British actor claims stepping into James Bond role is a 'nightmare' MORE: Netflix fans can binge final 6 episodes of biggest TV show 'no one's talking about' MORE: Line of Duty fans – we're sucking diesel after Netflix drops all 6 seasons
RTÉ News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Scrublands' Irish star: 'my dream is to work at home'
Maria Branagan's just another Irish person who's swapped the Emerald Isle for Australia. Well, except for the fact that she landed a part in hit Oz drama Scrublands. John Byrne reports. Zoom is home to most interview situations these days. Post-covid, it's rare to meet up with someone unless they happen to be in Ireland. Or I just happen to be in Hollywood. It takes away the personal touch, but it also allows you to conduct interviews in a more personal setting than having a chat on the phone. Being able to see the person you're conversing with is always a plus. Especially if – like Maria Branagan – the person on the other side of the Zoom happens to be in Australia. It's a long way from her native Meath, and that's a story in itself. But the ultimate reason why we're chatting, early in the day for me and late in the evening for her, is that she went to Australia hoping it would ultimately lead to a new chapter in her acting career. Spoiler alert: it did. Remember Australian drama Scrublands? Well, it's back on RTÉ2 for a second season from Monday June 9 and our Maria's got a part in it for a three-episode arc. No wonder she's grinning at me like a cat in a cream factory when I ask if she headed Down Under on a whim. "I really did just say, f*** this. I'm heading off," she laughs. "In September of 2023, myself and my fiancé had just finished renovating these farm garages on his mam's land. And that's where we intended to live. "Long story boring. We ended up renovating these garages myself and Dan and - I'm not joking - we finished and I just turned to him and I said 'I've booked flights to Australia' and he said 'What, what? 'And I was, like, 'We're moving!' "And so off we went. We packed our bags in January of 2024. And it's been a fantastic experience. I mean, it's been daunting and there's definitely times where you're like, 'What am I doing?' "But generally speaking, I do believe that everyone should leave home for a couple of years, you know, kind of puts perspective on what life is all about really." So, what's it all about then? "It couldn't be nicer," Maria insists, describing her current surroundings. "The weather's just gorgeous." And where is this gorgeous weather? "I'm in Mudgee, which is a small town four hours inland from Sydney." From Meath to Mudgee. It's quite literally half the world away. Thing was, Maria Branagan wasn't getting many breaks in her acting career here in Ireland. Sure, there was some work, such as the 2023 movie Made in Dublin. As is the nature of the acting game in a small country such as Ireland, you can spend a lot of time travelling on a career path without getting very far. And time does tend to fly. Especially when other things are put on hold. Maria's brutally candid. "I literally had, like, resigned myself to the fact that I had been trying to kind of crack the Irish industry for about 10 years. And I've been putting off myself and my partner's travel plans. "I only have ever had two wishes in my life," she adds. "One was to be a working actor and the other was to travel the world. So I put our travel plans on hold for so many years. "And my partner was so understanding. He was really like, 'Absolutely. I'm so committed to you pursuing your dream'. "And one morning I woke up and it would have been around September 2023 and there was a wave of peace that came over me. I don't think I ever told myself I was going to quit [acting] because it is a drug, isn't it? "So I kind of just put it on the back burner. And I said, 'Look, let's go travel.' And when we, if we eventually ever come home, I'll try again." Fate– or whatever you'd like to call it – made an appearance when, at the same time, a pal of hers made a big life choice of her own that had the potential to impact Maria's acting prospects. "Literally the December before I left, a friend of mine, Cathy Ievers, told me that she was going out on her own and making her own [acting] agency. She had done huge things in London with massive agencies and then she was like, 'I'm going out on my own.'" Not only that, Cathy wanted Maria on her roster of talent. Y'know, the Maria that's just about to put acting on hold and move halfway around the globe. No biggie, Cathy insisted. "She said that everyone's sending self-tapes these days," Maria explains. "So you could be anywhere in the world, you know. I thought, maybe we can do this - but when we got to Australia, I was really disoriented and really just focused on travelling. I kind of had acting in the back of my mind." Lucky for her, Cathy Ievers was beavering away back on this side of the planet. Maria was Down Under "about three or four weeks" when Cathy sent her a text about interest from a top casting agency in Sydney. Yep. Sydney, Australia. Maria recalls: "I didn't think much of it, sent the tape in, forgot about it entirely, and Cathy was on to me a week later to tell me I was after getting a recall." Two weeks later, she got the news that she'd been cast to play a character called Toria in the second season of hit Australian drama Scrublands. Sweet. "They actually changed her name from Topaz to Toria," Maria explains when I ask about her character. "They thought Toria was more of an Irish name. I was like, Toria is not an Irish name. The description was originally an Argentinian girl. So that's why they went with Topaz. But I didn't care. I got cast." Indeed. Once the name on the paysllips is 'Maria Branagan' that's all that really matters. So – after some to-ing and fro-ing involving vans and stuff – Maria was off to Western Australia for the shoot. As for the plot and where Toria fits in, Maria recalls: "It's all about this murder that occurs and Martin Scarson, who's the lead character, played by Luke Arnold, has to figure out who the killer is. "It was a friend of his that had been murdered and the whole story is wrapped around that. "And then Toria - the part that I got cast as - she's actually a backpacker and she's trying to scam this well-off sleaze bag in the town, for a visa and money. "So Toria comes into this town, she's an Irish girl who's hooked up with this English dude. They're so ropey. They get involved in some ropey stuff with the local drug dealer. "She's a bit of a spicy, spicy girl. And she brings just a bit of pzazz to the whole thing to be honest. It was incredible to play the role, you know, because she was just a bit feral. "I felt very free in the role," she adds, laughing at the fact that she was playing such a colourful character. "I could do whatever I wanted. You know what I mean? That was the vibe that she had." Scrublands is CV history now for Maria – that's showbiz folks – but her performance has resonated, and other opportunities have begun to present themselves to her. Fingers crossed, eh? "All I want from this industry," she insists, "is just to be consistently working." She also hopes that her performance in Scrublands "will give me a leg-up back home . . . Hopefully get a bit more traction – because my dream is to work at home. On Irish productions." Talking of Irish productions, I was struck by one show on Maria Branagan's CV, the fun procedural Harry Wild filmed in Dublin and starring an ageless Jane Seymour as Harriet "Harry" Wild, a retired literature professor with a knack for solving mysteries. Being a nosey so and so, before the interview ends I have to ask what Seymour – a former Bond girl and probably best known for playing Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman in the hit US show that ran for six seasons – was like. "She still looks amazing," Maria says. "Oh my God. She is such a lovely woman. Like, when we went on set in the morning, she laid out all these canvases and watercolours at one of the tables that we would all sit at while we were waiting to film. "And she sat us down and she was talking us through how to paint watercolours. The woman was so Zen. I've never seen a woman so Zen!" Ms Seymour also showed impressive levels of professionalism when called on to perform for the cameras. "They'd be like, OK, Jane," says Maria. "And she'd just saunter over. I didn't once see her do a read-through. "She's not doing a read through - those lines are just there. They're there in her head. I'm like, 'Oh my God, that's so impressive.' And she was just such a beautiful woman."
Tom's Guide
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Scrublands' season 2 online – stream 'Silver' TV adaptation from anywhere
In "Scrublands" season 2, murder rocks a quiet town as journalist Martin races to clear his partner's name. "Silver", as season 2 is also named, aims to serve up more gripping murder-mystery action from Australia. Intrigued? Keep reading for how to watch 'Scrublands" season 2 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free! "Scrublands" season 2 premieres in the U.S. on AMC on Thursday, May 29 with streaming on AMC+. All four episodes are already available in Australia.• U.S. — AMC+ (FREE trial) / AMC via Sling• Australia — Stan (All 4 episodes now)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free Based on Chris Hammer's novel "Silver," this season follows investigative journalist Martin Scarsden (Luke Arnold) as he returns to his coastal hometown, Port Silver, aiming to start anew with partner Mandy Bond (Bella Heathcote). Their plans unravel when Martin's childhood friend, Jasper, is found murdered, and Mandy becomes the prime suspect. As Martin investigates to clear Mandy's name, he confronts buried secrets about Port Silver and his own past. Filmed in Augusta, Western Australia, the series also features Luke Carroll, Debra Lawrance, David Roberts, and Tasma Walton. Season 2 originally premiered on April 17, 2025, exclusively on Stan in Australia, where you can find all four episodes available to stream. Fortunately, our guide below reveals how to watch "Scrublands" season 2 from anywhere with a VPN. "Scrublands" season 2 premieres on AMC on Thursday, May 29 in the U.S and will be available to stream on AMC+ (7-day free trial). You can also watch AMC without cable using a live TV service such as Sling TV, Fubo, DirecTV or Philo. If you're away from home when "Scrublands" season 2 drops, you can tune in as you usually would using a VPN like NordVPN. AMC+ gets you the best of AMC, BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV with this streaming bundle that also includes Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited. Subscribers also get early access to certain AMC shows such as "The Walking Dead" and "Scrublands". You can watch AMC with the Sling TV Orange or Blue packages, which both start at $45.99 per month. Which to go for depends on the channel line up that's right for you, which you can read about in more detail on their website. Abroad and blocked from watching 'Scrublands" through your usual streaming platform? Don't worry. You can continue to watch your favorite films and TV shows when you download a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price, it's easy to recommend. Get over 70% off NordVPN with this deal There's no U.K. release date for "Scrublands" season 2 as yet. Google's Gemini AI claims that "you can stream it on BBC iPlayer" but this is inaccurate information. You can stream season 1 on BBC iPlayer – but not season 2. What's more, we'd expect to find 'Scrublands' season 2 on Sky first. However, f you are a U.S. viewer abroad you can use a good quality VPN to unblock AMC+ and watch the 'Scrublands' 2025 from anywhere in the world. Using a VPN is easy. We have NordVPN running the background and it's pretty much a 'set and forget' app. It's also far superior to most VPNs when it comes to unblocking and securing streaming platforms like AMC+. "Scrublands" season 2, known as "Scrublands: Silver," is not available on AMC Plus in Canada. Remember, subscribers traveling abroad can use a VPN to watch AMC+ from anywhere. In case you hadn't noticed, we recommend NordVPN. All four episodes of "Scrublands" season 2 are available to stream now on Australian streamer Stan. Abroad? Use a VPN to unblock AMC+ or Stan and watch season 2 from anywhere in the world. Get NordVPN for the job and you won't be disappointed (they even offer a 30-day trial). We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
