As the January weather gets colder and darker, start the fire, grab a blanket, and head to your favorite spot in front of your favorite streaming device for binging great programs. Arkansas PBS Passport has mysteries and thrillers to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Follow along with detective inspectors from different eras as they solve the crimes that have their communities perplexed. Join Lucy Worsley as she explores secrets from the past, or uncover unexplained events in “Secrets of the Dead.” Team up with some of our favorite female leads as they use their wit to track down murderers. Finally, dig into true stories or fresh takes on old stories in a lineup of thrilling shows such as “The Widower.”
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.
PHOTO (Vienna Blood)
Detective Inspector Mysteries
“Vienna Blood” – Vienna in the early 1900s is a hotbed of philosophy, science and art. Dr. Max Liebermann's extraordinary skills of perception and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt's determination lead them to some of the city's most mysterious and deadly cases.
Passport Only:
"Baptiste on Masterpiece"
"Endeavour on Masterpiece"
"Ridley"
"Unforgotten on Masterpiece"
Exploring Past Secrets
“Lucy Worsley Investigates” – Lucy Worsley reinvestigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
“Secrets of the Dead” – Part detective story, part true-life drama, this series unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
“Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths and Secrets”
Strong Female Leads
“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” – This Australian television mystery/drama series is based on author Kerry Greenwood's series of Phryne Fisher detective novels. Fisher (Essie Davis) is known for her sharp wit and pearl-handled pistol, which she used to fight injustice in Melbourne during the 1920s. She fights for justice for people who can't help themselves.
Passport Only:
"Annika on Masterpiece"
"Halifax Retribution"
"Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece"
"Prime Suspect Tennison on Masterpiece"
"Thou Shalt Not Kill"
Thrillers
“The Widower” – This is the true story of Malcolm Webster, a nurse by profession and, on the surface, a perfect gentleman: well-spoken, personable and charming. He's also a spendthrift and killer. He marries and then attempts to kill a succession of women to cash in their life insurance policies.
Passport Only:
"Flesh and Blood on Masterpiece"
"The Miniaturist on Masterpiece"
"Sherlock on Masterpiece"
"The Tunnel"
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.