August 4, 2022

Welcome August, the last and warmest of our summer months. I'm sure many of you enjoy the outdoors, but it's been hard to appreciate nature with the heat. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed The Green Planet. It is a visual treat, and Sir David Attenborough's commentary is terrific while soothing at the same time. I have two sons, ages 9 and 17, so it's rare to find a program that they both enjoy, and this series hit the spot! So please check it out; it also works beautifully to stream in the background while you focus on other projects.

Now onto the shows!

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

The Green Planet

The Green Planet 

Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret lives of plants. Using pioneering camera techniques, the series takes viewers on a magical journey inside the hidden world of plants, on which all animals — including humans — are dependent. Binge Now.

 

 

 

 

 

Thou Shalt Not Kill

Thou Shalt Not Kill, Season 4

After her mother's death and her sister's accident, Valeria halts her investigation into her family and focuses on herself and her work. However, Lombardi and Andrea have other ideas. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles. Binge Now

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Muslim American Road Trip

The Great Muslim American Road Trip

A three-part documentary series follows a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 as they explore Islam's deep roots in America. Making more than a dozen stops between Chicago and Los Angeles, rapper Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins meet with authors, entrepreneurs, medical students, performers, and others to better understand the centuries-long Muslim experience in the United States. Watch Now.

 

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The Madness of King George

How did George III's mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how a mentally ill subject's assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry forever. Watch Now.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Grantchester

What To Do When Someone Dies

Anna Friel stars as schoolteacher Ellie Manning; a wife devastated to learn her husband Greg died in a horrific car accident with a mystery woman in the passenger seat. Stricken with grief and refusing to believe her husband was having an affair, Ellie sets out to find the truth about the mystery woman and why she was in the car. Premieres August 14. Watch the preview now.

 

 

 

 


 

 

August 18, 2022

The waning days of summer are upon us, and as we await the first breath of autumn, we are happy to share the arrival of new dramas in the Passport library. First, we have What To Do When Someone Dies, a mystery starring Marc Warren (Van der Valk) and Anna Friel that explores the age-old question: "Was he or wasn't he?"

Second, we showcase The Making of a Lady, a feature-length drama that examines romance, class difference, and the practicality of the Victorian era. Enjoy these dramas along with the offerings below.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

What To Do When Someone Dies

What To Do When Someone Dies

Anna Friel stars as schoolteacher Ellie Manning; a wife devastated to learn her husband Greg died in a horrific car accident with a mystery woman in the passenger seat. Stricken with grief and refusing to believe her husband was having an affair, Ellie sets out to find the truth about the mystery woman and why she was in the car. Binge Now.

 

 

 

Expedition with Steve Backshall

Expedition with Steve Backshall

Head into the unknown with naturalist Steve Backshall as he journeys to the world's last unexplored places and faces challenges around the globe, encountering extraordinary wildlife and meeting remarkable people along the way. Watch Now.

 

 

 

 

 

The Making of a Lady

The Making of a Lady

Based on the novel by celebrated writer Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is the story of the educated but penniless Emily. During her duties as a lady's companion for Lady Maria she meets her employer's wealthy widower nephew, Lord James Walderhurst. Accepting his practical if unromantic marriage proposal, Emily finds solace in the company of Walderhurst's nephew Alec Osborn and his glamorous wife. Watch Now.

 

 

 

POV

POV: Winter's Yearning

In Maniitsoq, Greenland, the US aluminum giant Alcoa Corporation has been planning to build a smelting plant for years. Pictured against immense, isolating landscapes, the people await their plant and with it, the nation's possible first steps towards economic renewal and political sovereignty. Watch Now.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Suspects

Suspects, Seasons 1-5

Set in London, the series follows DS Jack Weston, DC Charlie Steele, and their senior DI Martha Bellamy of the Greater London Police while they investigate different types of cases. Their cases include murders, attempted murders, missing people, drug overdoses, child abuse, and sex crimes. Premieres September 1. Watch the preview.