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Confused about who stole which artifact for what reason in that latest episode of Endeavour, and how our intrepid detective figured it all out? Or need a refresher on the relationships—familial, romantic, or rancorous—in Poldark? Check out our recaps of those shows and more: all of your favorite British series, dramas, and mysteries from Masterpiece and PBS, condensed into easily readable plot summaries. So when another season of All Creatures Great and Small or Grantchester rolls around, whether you’re streaming it via Passport or watching it on TV, you can quickly catch up and enjoy the show. Don’t forget the popcorn!


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Annika and Tyrone in a fancy hotel

'Annika' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Annika and the team head to Edinburgh to investigate the death of a woman just released from prison. Annika continues to struggle with telling Michael the truth about Morgan. 
Lois walks away from a house with Robina in a second story window

'World on Fire' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Lois is searching for a way out of Manchester, despite her infant daughter, while Robina receives a new guest and tries to manage everyone else staying in her home. Harry starts combat in North Africa, and Henriette quietly works against the Nazis in Paris. 
Two women in flapper dress and glasses look up while one holds a Pomeranian dog

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

The staff continue to look out for travel guide inspectors, wondering if difficult guests are posing them a test. Lucian renews his relationship with Constance, and Cecil tries to renew his with Bella.
Patricia grabs her daughter by the hand to run away from a woman and two policemen standing in front of a police car

'Little Bird' Recap: Episode 1

Bezhig Little Bird is forcibly removed from her parents on a First Nations reserve in Saskatchewan after officials determine her mother is not a "fit" parent, and sent off to be adopted by a Jewish family in Montreal. 
Michael looks at Annika

'Annika' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Annika wants to tell Michael the truth about Morgan, in case something happens to Annika, but the time keeps not being right as she and her team investigate a murder filmed on a phone.
Gregor holds Kasia's face while she holds his arms, smiling, with Jan in the backgronund

'World on Fire' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Kasia reunites with her brothers in England, where Lois is driving an ambulance. Harry is due for North Africa, where there's a standoff against the Italians. 
Lucian stands in a suit in front of a a wall of plates and jugs

'Hotel Portofino' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Bella is adding on to the hotel, so Lucian is returning to help out—without his new wife. Others are drawn back to the hotel for the summer as well.
Citra and Hendrik lean against a bar

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 3 Episode 6

As the team continues investigating the murder of a man during a demonic ritual, they're in the room when another killing takes place. Soon Van der Valk himself is in danger. 
Tony Hume sits in a suit at a table, with darkness behind him

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 5 Episode 6

The detectives finally uncover what happened to Precious Falade, but receive different versions of the night she was killed. Who is telling the truth? 
Dan looks off into the distance

'Professor T' Recap: Season 2 Episode 6

The professor worries about suspicious behavior on Dan's part and wonders if he has been corrupted as an undercover operation heads towards a big end. 
Van der Valk talks to a man whose back is to the camera in a large room

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 3 Episode 5

Van der Valk is called to a castle where a magic ritual is taking place—along with a murder. With the most obvious suspect committed to psychiatric observation, who is responsible?
Jay Royce stands in shadows on a phone in prison

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 5 Episode 5

As the detectives dig further into the death of Precious Falade, they start to discover that everyone's relationships to each other are not what they seem. They also learn that there might be another death connected to Precious. 
Adelaide stands in a red hat and sunglasses with her arm against a wall

'Professor T' Recap: Season 2 Episode 5

Professor T's therapist invites his mother to a joint session with the professor. Meanwhile, he observes the trial of a case from before his consultancy with the police, confident that the accused murderer is innocent. 
Eddie stands next to Lucienne and flashes a badge

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 3 Episode 4

Lucienne and the team are surprised to learn about connections between Dahlman and the now-dead Jan. What is the connection to a case Jan worked twenty years ago? 
Karol sits in a van and looks out the window

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 5 Episode 4

The appearance of the police to question Karol about the death of Precious Falade could not come at a worse time. The investigation is disrupting everyone's lives, while the personal lives of Sunny and Jess are disrupting the investigation.