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Preview October’s must-watch lineup of 7 new series
September 24, 2024 Leave a Comment
This October on PBS Wisconsin, explore captivating stories of little-known Latino history with comedian and actor John Leguizamo, journey through the solar system, get a lesson in civics alongside American teenagers, indulge in the dramatic history of the British Royal Family or plant yourself on the edge of your seat for intriguing all-new murder mysteries.
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Premieres 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1
Join actor John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their often overlooked contributions, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, from the grand Ancient Empires to the present.
NOVA: The Solar System
Premieres 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2
New discoveries are proving it – our solar system is a weird place, filled with bizarre worlds shaped by extreme forces unimaginable here on Earth. With stunningly realistic animations, find out why our cosmic neighborhood is so full of surprises.
Citizen Nation
Premieres 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8
Follow teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation’s premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Premieres 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Antiques dealer Jean White finds herself a widow and nearly bankrupt following her husband’s sudden death. Heading to their last remaining asset, a cottage in the fictional French antiques hub of Sainte Victoire, White begins to seek the truth about her husband’s circumstances, while encountering the colorful locals in the process.
My Life is Murder
Premieres 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Lucy Lawless stars as retired cop Alexa Crowe in this contemporary Australian detective drama. Her old boss regularly asks for her insight on cold cases, and a young police data analyst is eager for mentorship. Whether Crowe wants to or not, she can’t seem to stop solving crime.
The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor
Premieres 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Like most families, the British Royal Family has had to deal with crises – feuds, heartbreak, sibling rivalries, affairs, divorces and deaths. But they also have had to face assassination attempts, kidnappings, tabloid scandals and terrorist bombs. Discover the powerful real-life human drama of the greatest remaining dynasty in Europe.
The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece
Premieres 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts believes that a brutal murder has taken place in the sleepy town of Marlow; when the police refuse to believe her story, she kicks off a private investigation with two unlikely friends.
Deb says:
Why are almost all of the dramas British, South African or Australian (British English)? Sometimes the accents are difficult to understand. Are there any dramas on PBS that take place in the U.S. ?
Alyssa Beno says:
Hi Deb – we are not currently broadcasting any American-based dramas but all programs we broadcast are closed caption.
Betty says:
Deb: agreed. Some accents are difficult be they British, Australian, or whatever, but we simply turn on our ‘closed caption’ to supplement some of the phrases. We especially look forward to these off-shore series because, in many instances, they are a bit more interesting than ours.