The Weekly World Drama List (23-29 April)

New and returning world dramas

Balthazar S4 Acorn UK 25/04/2022
Missions S3 BBC4 25/04/2022
The 7 Lives of Lea S1 Netflix 28/04/2022
Anomalia S1 Walter P. 29/04/2022
Devils S2 Sky Atlantic 29/04/2022
Five Bedrooms S2 BBC1 29/04/2022

New and returning world dramas – details

Balthazar S4 Acorn UK 25/04/2022
Suave, smart, and somewhat strange, Raphaël Balthazar (Tomer Sisley) can make the dead speak like no one else. As a forensic pathologist in Paris, he works with no-nonsense chief inspector Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles) to solve the city’s most disturbing crimes. But there’s one case that continues to haunt him–the murder of his wife over a decade ago. Season 4 of the popular French crime drama.

Missions S3 BBC4 25/04/2022
A dedicated, fractured group of astronauts on the first manned mission to Mars. Their goal: discover a new world. But someone, or something, got there first. The French sci-fi drama returns for a 3rd season.

The 7 Lives of Lea (Les 7 vies de Léa) S1 Netflix 28/04/2022
After finding a young man’s remains, Léa wakes up in the 90s and body swaps seven times as she tries to solve the mystery of his death — and prevent it. Netflix Original series from France. Trailer with English subtitles via the Netflix link above.

Anomalia S1 Walter P. 29/04/2022
Neurosurgeon Valerie Rossier moves back to Gruyère with her son to work for renowned Prof. Wassermann. She gradually discovers that she has healing powers – to her great dismay. Swiss drama.

Devils S2 Sky Atlantic 29/04/2022
When a high-flying banker is passed over for promotion by his mentor, he finds himself embroiled in an international scandal.

Five Bedrooms S2 BBC1 29/04/2022
At a boozy wedding singles’ table, five strangers decide to buy a house together. Despite different lives and relationships, this idea might just be the best they’ve ever had. Season 2 of the Australian drama.

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