AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV: quick links
AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV: new this week
HIP Series 4 (25 August) – AMC+ & Acorn TV
Series. Morgane is 38 years old, has three children, two exes and an IQ of 160; her destiny as a cleaner is turned upside-down when her extraordinary abilities are spotted by the police who offer her a job as a consultant. Starring Audrey Fleurot, Mehdi Nebbou, and Bruno Sanches. Originally broadcast as HPI: Haut Potentiel Intellectuel.
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Tornado (22 August) – AMC+
Film. Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s traveling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman and his ambitious son Little Sugar.
Starring Kôki, Tim Roth, and Jack Lowdon. Watch the trailer.
Deb’s House Series 2 (22 August) – AMC+
Series. Music mogul Deb Antney is on a quest for the next female R&B superstar. This season, she is backed by an all-star lineup of famed artists who know what it takes to make it to the top.
Stepping in to share their wisdom, tough love, and game-changing industry insight are: Waka Flocka Flame, rapper and entrepreneur bringing his no-nonsense industry perspective; LeLee Lyons, founding member of the legendary R&B group SWV and champion of women in music; and Keke Wyatt, the platinum-selling vocal powerhouse known for her raw talent and unforgettable runs.
Nelly Knows Mysteries (18 August) – AMC+ & Acorn TV
Film. When advice columnist Nelly finds her childhood friend Dahlia’s boyfriend dead, she joins detective Hogan to help find the killer. However, as suspicions creep in, Dahlia becomes a prime suspect. This is a Hallmark Mystery film. Watch the trailer.
Starring Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith.
DI Ray Series 2 (18 August) – AMC+ & Acorn TV
Series. Series two of DI Ray sees Parminder Nagra’s titular detective thrust into another sensitive and high-profile case. This time, she’ll be investigating the double homicide of Frank Chapman, the notorious head of an organised crime family, and Megan Cutts, an innocent nurse caught in the crossfire.
Starring Parminder Nagra, Steve Oram, and Gemma Whelan.
True Crime Story: Smugshot (14 August) – AMC+
Series. Smugshot is a true crime anthology series that spotlights privileged individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. Whether in pursuit of revenge or riches, status or glory, freedom or fame, each of these law-breakers cling to their entitlement in spite of having more to lose than to gain.
In the premiere episode, ‘Aussie Abduction,’ a romantic picnic quickly turns into a nightmare when a young couple goes missing. Clues point to a satanic cult, but an even more absurd motive is revealed, leaving them naked and wandering the Australian outback with a slim chance of survival.
