Claire Dane joins husband Hugh Dancy at The Essex Serpent screening

bestselling 2016 novel of the same name — the story is set in Victorian-era England and follows Cora Seaborne (Danes), a London widow who has a keen curiosity about science and the natural world (especially paleontology) and loves reading Darwin. After her abusive husband dies, she’s free to pursue the life she wants.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe barest bones of “The Essex Serpent” make up a familiar enough story, whether taking place today or, as this new limited series does, in the late nineteenth century. An ambitious and attractive woman, seeking answers about what she should do next with her life, leaves the big city for a small town, where she meets an equally attractive man and finds that everything is more complicated than it seems.

Period dramas have long been a beloved genre of film and television, consistently indulging audiences in enthralling plots while fulfilling our deepest desires of escapism through lavish costumes and satisfying (yet sometimes frustrating) romances that keep you hooked. Costume dramas don’t seem to be going out of style any time soon, with the popularity of shows like “Bridgerton,” “The Gilded Age,” and “Outlander” serving as proof.

Christopher Meloni-led  will return for season 3, the network announced Tuesday. They join the previously renewed , which was picked up through season 24.“The iconic  brand has long been synonymous with NBC and we couldn’t be more excited to bring back all three of these dramas for the 2022-23 season,” said Lisa Katz, President of Scripted Programming at NBCU Entertainment and Streaming.

Selome Hailu After a successful return to NBC over a decade after the series’ cancellation, ‘Law & Order’ has been renewed for Season 22. Additionally, spinoff “Law & Order: Organized Crime” will return for its third season.Dick Wolf’s beloved procedural drama originally premiered on NBC in 1990 and ran for 20 seasons until its cancellation in 2010.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has shut down production due to a “recurrence” of COVID-19.After Colbert returned to the show last week after testing positive for the coronavirus, a message posted on the show’s Twitter account on Monday (May 9) confirmed the show will be placed back on hiatus.“Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID,” the post reads. “Out of an abundance of caution for his staff, guests, and audience, he will be isolating for a few additional days. The Late Show will not be taping new episodes until further notice.”Responding to the news, Colbert wrote: “WORST.

 have been suspended amid host Stephen Colbert's ongoing COVID-19 symptoms. The announcement was made in a tweet shared by s official Twitter account Monday, noting that the show will «not be taping new episodes until further notice.»«Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID,» the tweet read. «Out of an abundance of caution for his staff, guests, and audience, he will be isolating for a few additional days.

The Late Show has been put on pause.

Apple TV+ has made quite the name for itself in the realm of film and television in the last year. Still reveling in their Best Picture win at the Academy Awards, their newest foray into TV is the highly anticipated “The Essex Serpent,” which debuts on Friday, May 13, 2022.

 dropping weekly, plus a special celebrating Mother's Day and more. The Peanuts gang celebrates families of all shapes and sizes in . Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes star in a mysterious new series about a mythical serpent that shakes up their community in An Apple TV+ costs $5/month, or it's free for three months when you purchase an eligible Apple device. New subscribers can try Apple TV+ free for seven days. Try Apple TV+ for FreeCheck out the latest shows to land on Apple TV+ below. Looking for more great TV and movie recommendations? Be sure to check out the rest of our streaming guides to find out what’s new on Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and more. Here’s what’s new on Apple TV+ this month:The Peanuts gang is getting ready to celebrate Mother's Day, and it seems like everyone's excited — except for Peppermint Patty. The holiday is hard for her because she didn't grow up with a mom.

is wrapping up its comeback season with three all-new episodes as it ramps up the “tension between the police department and the district attorney’s office,” says showrunner Rick Eid, adding that it’s all about the characters asking themselves, “What hard choices do you make? What are you willing to live with? What are your principles?” While speaking to ET, the boss of creator Dick Wolf’s mothership series breaks down season 21’s ripped-from-the-headlines episodes, teases the upcoming finale’s mini crossover with and shares plans for what comes next.  Led by returning stars Sam Waterston as District Attorney Jack McCoy and Anthony Anderson as Det.

London on Wednesday evening. The American model, 29, showcased her washboard abs in a chic broderie anglaise co-ord, which included a crop top and A-line skirt.

In America: An Anthology of Fashion."The dress code is "Gilded Glamour and White Tie," which should see the famous guests donning styles indicative of the Gilded Age in the late 1800s. Described as an event of "grandeur" by Vogue, outfits are to be inspired by the many textiles, ruffles, bows, and corsets of the age. With hosts Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King and Lin Manuel-Miranda, this year's star-studded Met Gala is sure to bring a bevy of glamorous looks for us to enjoy from the comfort of our homes. We know we'll be wearing pyjamas as we judge all the most outrageous looks from the themed event.The good news is that we'll be sharing all the best celebrity dresses, dapper suits and ensembles live as the stars arrive on the red carpet. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the 2022 Met Gala.Blake debuts a mid-red-carpet costume change.Gigi Hadid at the 2022 Met Gala wearing Versace.Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the 2022 Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe's 1962 Jean Louis' dress.Miranda Kerr at the 2022 Met Gala.Kacey Musgraves at the 2022 Met Gala.Lily James at the 2022 Met Gala.Cara Delevingne at the 2022 Met Gala.Katy Perry at the 2022 Met Gala.Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson at the 2022 Met Gala.Vanessa Hudgens at the 2022 Met Gala wearing Moschino.Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy at the 2022 Met Gala.Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nada at the 2022 Met Gala.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were spotted on a walk together following rumours of an engagement.The couple, who met while starring in the 2019 play Betrayal, sparked engagement rumours when Zawe appeared at the BAFTAs displaying a massive rock on her ring finger last month. Although neither of the pair have officially confirmed an engagement, they were seen heading on a walk together with the actress still wearing the striking ring.Tom, 41, and Zawe, 37, linked arms as they went for a stroll, both wrapping up warm in coats, with Tom wearing a sports cap and Zawe completing her outfit with a fluffy grey beanie.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorApple TV+’s new series “The Essex Serpent” isn’t easy to explain in a quick pitch. The drama, led by Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes, grapples with big issues, wrapped in a story of mystery and emotion that examines love in all its forms, the battle between science and faith, and so much more.Nonetheless, Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast asks Hiddleston to give his own synopsis, and he manages to pull it off in 35 seconds — and it’s a pretty good description that even includes the impressive phrase “Gothic opacity.”Hiddleston spoke to the podcast about both “The Essex Serpent” and his earlier turn as the star of Disney+’s Marvel series “Loki,” as well as having a milestone birthday during the pandemic and so much more.

Haskell Yellow Daisy Print Lace Collar Silk Shirt Dress, which costs a whopping £329. She captioned the photo: " Morning Tuesday… see you on @thismorning at 10am. Today we are joined by Hugh Dancy to talk about the new @downtonabbey_official movie… #hwstyle dress by @lkbennettlondon.

For the last decade, Clio Barnard has been at the forefront of the social-realist resurgence in Britain. Both her quasi-fictional documentary “The Arbor” and her Loach-ian scrap metal drama “The Selfish Giant” picked up BIFA and BAFTA Award nominations—the former also placed at #16 in our ‘Best Documentaries of the Decade [2010s],’ and her musical love story “Ali and Ava” is currently surging in popularity in the UK and abroad.

Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton is pregnant with her first child. The star debuted her pregnancy bump at the premiere last night. It is unclear who the father of the baby is.

The ladies of Downton Abbey – Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and Elizabeth McGovern – gather up for a gorgeous group photo at the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era held at Cineworld Leicester Square on Monday (April 25) in London, England.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton stepped out looking spectacular on Sunday at the premiere of the exciting new show The Essex Serpent.MORE: Loki star Tom Hiddleston engaged to actress Zawe AshtonThe celebrity pair have never looked more in love, and Tom was spotted being incredibly tactile with his stunning wife-to-be, who attended the event at the glamorous Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, in support of her new fiancé.WATCH: Tom Hiddleston shares touching moment with fiancé at The Essex Serpent screeningHELLO! understands that pair shared laugh while at the drinks reception, and Tom even couldn’t resist giving her a loving arm stroke at the special event.LOOK: Tom Hiddleston's new period drama The Essex Serpent finally gets release date - and it's so soon!READ: Tom Hiddleston and girlfriend Zawe Ashton fuel engagement rumours - see diamond ringNews of the couple's engagement came shortly after Zawe was spotted at the 2022 BAFTAs wearing the most exquisite oval cut engagement rings which truly is the stuff of dreams. The couple sparked engagement rumours at the 2022 BAFTA AwardsThe Fresh Meat actress looked fabulous at the screening donning a scalloped-edge dress of white lace, which she paired with black boots and black tights.The exciting new show sees the Loki actor star as Will Ransome the local Vicar, and "ultimate tortured soul," alongside Hollywood starlet Claire Danes, who dons a British accent for the sinister new series, set in the muddy Essex countryside.Standing on stage ahead of the anticipated screening, Tom discussed his complex character explaining: "I suppose I tried to think of Will's sense of purpose and duty and acute responsibility he feels for containing the anxiety of his parishioners.