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Q: Kate Winslet’s portrayal of a small-town detective in the new HBO crime drama “Mare of Easttown” is absolutely superb. Any chance there may be a sequel or additional episodes? It is one of the finest-acted crime series that I have ever watched. – J.D.
A: Oscar-winning British actress Kate Winslet has played many iconic roles in film, but she’s having a career resurgence in television with her titular role in “Mare of Easttown.” The rest of the cast are just as fabulous, including Jean Smart (“Fargo”), Guy Pearce (“The Hurt Locker”) and Julianne Nicholson (“I, Tonya”). Other viewers agree with you and are begging for a second season.
Kate Winslet in “Mare of Easttown” (Michele K. Short/HBO photo)
Fortunately, Winslet has said that she would absolutely love to play the role again, calling it “wonderful” and “addictive.” It’s not a sure thing, but it’s very promising when the lead actress is willing to give a sophomore season a try.
In addition to her acting, the 46-year-old Winslet also has earned praise for her lack of vanity. When the director offered to shoot Mare’s love scene with Pearce at a more flattering angle, Winslet refused to hide her “bulgy bit of belly.”
Q: My husband and I have watched all 13 seasons of “Heartland” on Netflix. It’s been a good family series, taking place on a horse and cattle ranch in Alberta, but now it has come to an end – crushing! Any information regarding this series would be very heartwarming. – R&D.
A: Have no fear. “Heartland” didn’t end with season 13. In fact, season 14 has already aired in Canada, and star Amber Marshall, who plays Amy, recently announced an upcoming 15th season. You won’t be able to watch season 14 on Netflix until at least March 2022 because it has an exclusive deal with the UPTV network and the UP Faith & Family streaming service. For more information, check out their website (UPTV.com/shows/Heartland).
Q: Before season eight of “Murdoch Mysteries,” an episode aired about a Sherlock enthusiast/imposter and a young boy. We enjoyed it very much and would like to find it so we might watch it again. Could you please tell us which season it aired? – C.A.P.
A: “Murdoch Mysteries” has aired for 14 seasons in Canada and is available in syndication here in the U.S., as well as on streaming platforms Hulu, Amazon and Acorn TV. It stars Yannick Bisson as late 19th-century detective William Murdoch.
I did a little investigating with the help of IMDb.com, and I believe the episode you are looking for is “The Return of Sherlock Holmes,” which was episode four of season seven of “Murdoch Mysteries.” Actor Christian DiStefano played the little boy opposite Andrew Gower’s Holmes persona.
Hopefully this will help you find what you’re searching for, but if not, there are a whopping 14 seasons to enjoy of this wonderful show.
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