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Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 Episode 8: Belle Will Finally Defeat Adonis! Check Out The Recap, Release Date And More
In 'Mania: Nowhere,' Adonis tries to convert Sherry into a zombie, though she repels him with a song. Belle arrives, destroys the zombies, and confronts Adonis while Kitty teleports Sherry away. Sian and Dram trap Belle, and Sian fights Adonis. Sherry stops Gaff's forces at the lake, declaring the god false. Adonis and Sian find the god's heart and realize Belle descends from the true gods. Belle escapes the miasma, mourns Sian's death, and resumes fighting. Adonis breaks Runding entirely, but Belle begins chanting a spell. Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 Episode 8 will likely continue Belle and Adonis' battle, revealing the purpose of Belle's chant. She may manifest a new weapon or use an alternative power to counter Adonis. Her new strength will likely overwhelm him, bringing the battle to its climax. Belle may spare Adonis in order to question him about Dram's earlier actions. Adonis' exact narrative role should be clarified during this confrontation. The episode will likely conclude with his defeat and a sorrowful farewell. Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 Episode 8, titled 'Sacred Song: EREHWON,' will be airing in Japan on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:30 pm JST. It will premiere on the WOWOW satellite channel and later on BS Nippon TV. Japanese viewers can also stream Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 Episode 8 via services like d-anime Store, ABEMA, and Amazon Prime Video. For international fans, the episode will be accessible on Crunchyroll, featuring dubbed versions in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German. For more updates from the second season of the Bye Bye, Earth anime, keep an eye on Pinkvilla.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British drama becomes hit in Japan despite mixed UK reviews
An iconic British drama has become an unlikely hit in Japan despite a string of mixed reviews in the UK. The six-part crime series, titled Bergerac, hit screens with a reboot back in February and stars Damien Molony, who stepped into John Nettles's lead role of Jim Bergerac. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. All six episodes are available to watch for free on the U&Drama streaming service. In an unexpected move, the Jersey-based series has caught the attention of TV bosses in Japan. Bergerac is now reportedly set to air on Japanese broadcaster WOWOW. However, the remake of the detective drama flopped in the UK and has a mediocre 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, with many favouring the original. The Mail's Christopher Stevens scored the series four out of five stars but noted it 'very different production from the one that enthralled audiences in the Eighties'. Other critics weren't so positive and the Scottish Daily Mail's John Macleod expressed his dismay at the lack of 'original ideas' on television. The New Statesman penned how the reboot 'lost all its drollness and sense of fun'. The publication dubbed it 'the half-hearted return of Bergerac'. Radio Times was more positive and scored the reboot three out of five stars and praised how 'nods to the original will tick boxes for longtime fans'. Though the publication noted 'there's no sign of the reggae-tinged accordion theme tune, which was a banger'. While some fans missed the charm of the YEAR series and penned on Rotten Tomatoes: 'What a shame, it's all got to serious, none of the understated humour of the original series, which I've started watching again, far better.' Another added: 'Tried it this evening and sorry the main character has the charisma of a goldfinch and high doses of being annoying and self-centred. 'John Nettles had the ability to make you like him... which this new character doesn't. 'Without John Nettles Midsomer Murders would have fold as this series will very quickly under its new straight jacket of cliches and bad acting.' Bergerac 2025 hit an impressive 1.8million viewers per episode when it first hit screens earlier this year. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic British drama becomes unlikely hit in Japan despite string of mixed reviews in the UK
An iconic British drama has become an unlikely hit in Japan despite a string of mixed reviews in the UK. The six-part crime series, titled Bergerac, hit screens with a reboot back in February and stars Damien Molony, who stepped into John Nettles's lead role of Jim Bergerac. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. All six episodes are available to watch for free on the U&Drama streaming service. In an unexpected move, the Jersey-based series has caught the attention of TV bosses in Japan. Bergerac is now reportedly set to air on Japanese broadcaster WOWOW. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. Nettles pictured as Bergerac However, the remake of the detective drama flopped in the UK and has a mediocre 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, with many favouring the original. The Mail's Christopher Stevens scored the series four out of five stars but noted it 'very different production from the one that enthralled audiences in the Eighties'. Other critics weren't so positive and the Scottish Daily Mail's John Macleod expressed his dismay at the lack of 'original ideas' on television. The New Statesman penned how the reboot 'lost all its drollness and sense of fun'. The publication dubbed it 'the half-hearted return of Bergerac'. Radio Times was more positive and scored the reboot three out of five stars and praised how 'nods to the original will tick boxes for longtime fans'. Though the publication noted 'there's no sign of the reggae-tinged accordion theme tune, which was a banger'. While some fans missed the charm of the YEAR series and penned on Rotten Tomatoes: 'What a shame, it's all got to serious, none of the understated humour of the original series, which I've started watching again, far better.' Another added: 'Tried it this evening and sorry the main character has the charisma of a goldfinch and high doses of being annoying and self-centred. 'John Nettles had the ability to make you like him... which this new character doesn't. 'Without John Nettles Midsomer Murders would have fold as this series will very quickly under its new straight jacket of cliches and bad acting.' Bergerac 2025 hit an impressive 1.8million viewers per episode when it first hit screens earlier this year.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic British crime drama's reboot becomes HUGE global hit despite mixed reviews in UK
BERGERAC received a very mixed response when it was rebooted in Britain recently, but apparently the rest of the world can't get enough of it. The detective series set on Jersey has been snapped up by execs in Japan, and will go out on their premium pay TV broadcaster WOWOW. 6 It comes after the programme, which stars Damien Molony filling the lead role once held by John Nettles, was a hit for UKTV, although some critics and fans preferred the original. The overnight and catch-up tally for the six-parter was a respectable 1.8m an episode, which gave the streaming platform one of the best weeks in its history. Already flogged to the Netherlands, Belgium, all of Scandinavia, Poland and even New Zealand and Australia, it's becoming a bigger Jersey export than spuds and milk. Chris to be voice of ADHD HE'S become a voice for neurodivergent people since opening up about his own diagnosis in his documentary, Asperger's And Me, in 2017, and BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds two years ago. And Chris Packham is adamant he isn't put off by the criticism he receives for speaking up about relevant issues ahead of his latest BBC Two show, Inside Our ADHD Minds. 6 The TV presenter, who first became known for his work as a naturalist, said: 'I am fortunate to have a small voice, I ought to exercise that voice and I'm not the sort of bloke who's going to make a piece of TV, go home, open a bottle of wine and forget about it. 'Of course it comes at a cost, we live in a world where you'll be criticised for saying anything and I get push back, more over the environment than speaking about neurodiversity, but it's there. 'But my sister reminded me the other day, I've been bullied all my life, I was bullied in the playground and now, I'm being bullied in the House of Commons. 'It doesn't really matter – it's all the same thing, and I've become quite robust.' Inside Our ADHD Minds will be broadcast tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. Theo Gan do it THINGS must have got a little hot and intimate when Theo James squeezed into a boat to film a new Dolce & Gabbanna ad in Capri, Italy. But he was the perfect gentlemen with fellow model Vittoria Ceretti, who also happens to be the girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio. 6 They were re-enacting the famous 2007 campaign – for the D&G fragrance Light Blue – by another hunky Brit, David Gandy. Theo, who's now filming the second series of Netflix's The Gentlemen, clearly had to hit the gym for the job of projecting this image of Herculean masculinity. Lucky for him, I turned down D&G's initial approach. Aisling's hairy moment FINDING out you're related to a criminal mastermind is likely to be the biggest fear for most celebrities who sign up to dig into the past on Who Do You Think You Are? But comedian Aisling Bea reveals she is most worried about discovering something terrible, like how bad her ancestors' hairstyles were. Aisling, who features on the series next Tuesday night, joked: 'I feel this weird, part-excitement, and part-nerves because I love history, but God, what if I find out something terrible? 'Like, what if they all had mullets? That's something you'd never really recover from. 'There is a bit of losing control that I'm not entirely comfortable with.' Aisling travels to Ireland to uncover the history of her three-times great-grandparents during the Great Famine and her great-great-grandmother's teaching career. She will appear on Who Do You Think You Are? on May 20 at 9pm on BBC One. Jez won't bale on farm hit HE'S about to release Clarkson's Farm 4 on Prime Video on May 23, and has started on a fifth instalment, but Jeremy Clarkson is already talking about making a sixth series. The telly farmer hinted he'd be open to another season, but not until everyone's had a breather. 6 He said: 'I'd do a sixth if there was a reason, like a bloody good story. 'Whatever happens, we'll take a short break as the crews are worn out. 'We've been filming (at Diddly Squat Farm, Oxfordshire) two or three days a week, every week, for five years. Everybody could do with a rest.' Jeremy hinted he might make history documentaries instead, telling The Sunday Times: 'My mind is still attuned to stories. 'You just go, 'That would make a good story, that would interest people'. 'I've got probably ten ideas. But then you've got to sell it to a broadcaster and they're all in dire straits.' I'm pretty sure Prime Video would want to keep you on their books, Jezza.
Muscat Daily
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Japanese remakes announced for popular K-Dramas
Seoul, South Korea- Two of South Korea's acclaimed dramas, 'Suspicious Partner' and 'Beyond Evil', are set for Japanese remakes, promising to bring fresh interpretations of these much-loved stories to new audiences across Asia. First up, 'Suspicious Partner', the 2017 legal romance drama starring Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun, will premiere its Japanese version on April 29, 2025. The remake, led by Yusei Yagi and Kyoko Saito, will be available to stream on Disney+ in Japan, South Korea, and other parts of Asia. While the original series only achieved moderate ratings in Korea, it became a global sensation following its release on Netflix. The story centres around a young prosecutor trainee who becomes entangled in a murder case, with her mentor stepping in to defend her. Speaking about the project, Yagi said he was honoured to take on a role made famous by Ji Chang Wook, while Saito promised a version packed with unexpected twists, romance, and suspense. Meanwhile, the award-winning psychological thriller Beyond Evil will also receive a Japanese adaptation. Originally aired in 2021 and winner of three Baeksang Awards, the gripping drama explores morality and trauma as two detectives hunt for a serial killer linked to a 20-year-old cold case. The Japanese version of Beyond Evil will air on WOWOW in July 2025, starring Ken Yasuda and Koshi Mizukami. Although the core storyline will remain intact, the adaptation will be tailored to reflect Japanese culture and storytelling styles. Both remakes highlight the continued influence of Korean dramas in the Japanese market and the broader region, offering fans a chance to experience these beloved stories with a fresh perspective.
