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Queen Charlotte is a spin-off series from the popular Netflix show Bridgerton and reimagines the backstory of Queen Charlotte (India Ria Amarteifio), played by Golda Rosheuvel in Bridgerton and an actual queen of Great Britain from 1761 to 1818. She was married to King George III, played by the delicious Corey Mylchreest in the show, and the series uses their relationship to talk about the challenges of mental illness and the shame that comes with it. Showrunner Shonda Rhimes also gives us a queer love story and friendship between older women (look out for the episode about “gardens in bloom”).
If action and suspense are what you're looking for, then Citadel is the show for you. This ongoing series is a fast-paced thriller, following international men and women of mystery — including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas — who are up against an evil corporation called Manticore. The show boasts an impressive cast, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden, Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci. If you’ve missed the first three episodes, we’ve got recaps here, here and here.
Jubilee is a captivating new drama series on Amazon Prime Video that takes you back in time to the Forties and Fifties. Set against the backdrop of the Partition of India and Pakistan, Jubilee skillfully juxtaposes the evolution of a young film industry with the state of a new nation. Take note of the stunning cinematography (by Pratik Shah) and immersive music by Amit Trivedi (lyrics by Kausar Munir) as well as stellar performances by Wamiqa Gabbi (as Nilofer) and Sidhant Gupta (as Jay Khanna).
Set in Kolkata, Tooth Pari follows the story of Rumi (Tanya Maniktala) an instantly likable vampire who needs help with her broken tooth and ends up falling for an endearing dentist, Dr. Bikram Roy (played charmingly by Shantanu Maheshwari). Magic and mysticism underline this show along with interesting performances by Tillotama Shome, Adil Hussain, and Sikandar Kher.
Dead Ringers, based on David Cronenberg’s 1988 horror-thriller film by the same name, is a newly released web series on Amazon Prime Video. It follows twin gynecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle, played by Rachel Weisz. The series is a psychological thriller that explores the disturbing relationship between the twins and their patient. Fans of the original film will appreciate the series’ faithfulness to the source material, as well as its updated plot and modern aesthetic.