PBS Dramas and Mysteries Perfect to Watch This Fall

Get ready to be captivated by the luxury and charm of Velvet, a heartwarming Spanish drama set in the glamorous world of 1950s fashion. The series follows the lives of department store workers and owners as they navigate love, ambition and business in a world where appearance is everything. With gorgeous period costumes and stunning settings, Velvet offers an enchanting mix of romance, friendship and personal growth, all set against the Art Deco backdrop of the bustling fashion industry. 

If you're a fan of Grantchester or Miss Scarlet & the Duke, The Marlow Murder Club will be right up your alley. The show's premise, centered around retired archaeologist Judith Potts and her unlikely companions, offers a refreshing take on the classic murder mystery genre. The relationships between the characters and their pursuit of justice against all odds is both thrilling and heartwarming. The show stands out with its witty dialogue, lovable characters, and a whimsical tone that softens the darker themes of crime and death. 

Whether you're captivated by the glamor of high society, the thrill of a murder investigation or the depth of historical storytelling, PBS dramas will immerse you in captivating worlds all season long on PBS NC and the PBS app.

Velvet 

Alberto, heir to the Velvet empire, returns home for his father’s latest collection. But among the luxury and glamour, the Art Deco palace hides family secrets and forbidden loves. In Spanish with English subtitles. 

Watch Velvetpremiering, Friday, 10/4 on PBS NC. Watch all episodes on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.  

The Marlow Murder Club 

Retired archaeologist Judith Potts lives alone in a faded mansion in the peaceful town of Marlow, filling her time by setting crosswords for the local paper. During one of her regular wild swims in the Thames, Judith hears a gunshot coming from a neighbor’s garden and believes a brutal murder has taken place. When the police are reluctant to believe her story, Judith finds herself forming an unlikely friendship with local dog-walker and empty-nester Suzie and unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks as they start an investigation of their own. Eventually asked to assist with the official police investigation, headed by newly promoted Tanika, the women must piece together clues, grill suspect witnesses, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop the killer in their tracks. 

Watch season 4 of The Marlow Murder Clubpremiering, Sunday, 10/27, 9 PM on PBS NC. Watch all episodes on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport starting 10/27. 

Luna & Sophie Season 3 

Luna and Sophie solve crimes. Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble. Sophie Pohlmann seems more mature, but her desire for harmony and fairness can be her weakness. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles. 

Watch season 3 of Luna & Sophiepremiering, Sunday, 9/29, 11 PM on PBS NC. Watch all episodes on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.  

Wolf Hall 

History buffs and fans of period dramas will find themselves engrossed in the world of Wolf Hall, a fascinating study of the tangled world of Tudor politics. Adapted from Hilary Mantel’s best-selling Booker Prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall follows the complex machinations and back room dealings of accomplished power broker Thomas Cromwell, who must serve king and country while dealing with deadly political intrigue, Henry VIII’s tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn, and the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation. 

The show's portrayal of Thomas Cromwell's ascent through the treacherous court of King Henry VIII is hauntingly nuanced, bringing depth to a man who is both shrewd and deeply human. The stellar performances by the cast, including Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis, bring the historical figures to life with remarkable depth and authenticity. 

Watch Wolf Hall Sunday, 10/27, 10 PM on PBS NC. Watch all episodes on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport. 

All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 Coming in January 

Welcome home! Return to the cozy world of All Creatures Great and Small for a new season, premiering January 12, 2025!  

Returning for the fifth season is Nicholas Ralph as vet James Herriot, and Samuel West as his mercurial mentor Siegfried Farnon. Anna Madeley returns as the matriarch of Skeldale House Mrs. Hall, along with Rachel Shenton as the charismatic Helen Herriot. James Anthony-Rose also reappears as Richard Carmody. Also returning is Patricia Hodge as the wonderfully sophisticated Mrs Pumphrey, and her adored pampered Pekingese Tricki. Callum Woodhouse also returns to his role as Tristan Farnon, Siegfried’s mischievous brother who has been serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

The series will continue to bring the stories of James Herriot to life as we return to Darrowby to join our unconventional much-loved Skeldale Family and the colourful ensemble of farmers, animals and townsfolk living in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s.

Watch seasons 1-4 of All Creatures Great and Small on the PBS app with PBS NC Passport.