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Exclusive interview with Mick Herron, the genius behind 'Slow Horses', as he reveals his love for rule-breaking, the art of the spy thriller, and the future of Jackson Lamb and his band of misfits.
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Sky's gripping new nuclear thriller 'Atomic' is receiving universal acclaim, with critics praising its 'impeccable' cast and 'masterfully tense' plot. Find out why this show is a must-watch.
Everything you need to know about the new Netflix psychological thriller 'Goodbye June'. Get the official release date, plot details, and full cast list for this highly anticipated film.
Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen delivers a powerhouse performance in 'Atomic', a gripping new BBC thriller about a nuclear scientist's desperate race to prevent catastrophe. Our full review.
BBC iPlayer drops the sizzling new contemporary thriller 'This City is Ours', starring a powerhouse cast in a tale of ambition, betrayal, and forbidden desire in London's cutthroat underworld.
Academy Award-nominee Vanessa Kirby delivers a powerhouse performance in Netflix's intense new thriller, 'The Night Comes'. She plays a high-end escort in London thrust into a dangerous conspiracy after a client's death. Critics are hailing it as a career
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A gripping Italian thriller on Amazon Prime Video has viewers across the UK utterly captivated, with many calling it 'the best thing they've seen all year' thanks to its mind-bending plot and shocking finale.
Dive into the terrifying true story that inspired 'Lurker', the new British psychological thriller that's haunting audiences. Director Michael Baxter and star Rebecca Vaughan reveal the film's dark secrets.
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