A complicated man

Morse returns to solve mysteries in ‘Endeavour’

By Kyla Brewer TV Media

TV sleuths have been staples of prime time for ages, and with good reason. They captivate viewers with tales of mystery, intrigue and drama, not to mention their fascinating personalities. Jack Webb’s nononsense Joe Friday solved crime in “Dragnet” in the 1950s, Peter Falk fumbled his way to justice as TV’s “Columbo” for decades in TV series and movies, and Kristen Bell recently returned to the airwaves as the spunky titular character in Hulu’s “Veronica Mars.” If TV crime solvers have something in common, it’s that they’re unique. To the delight of fans, tackle new cases alongside his mentor and friend, DCI Fred Thursday, played by Roger Allam (“V for Vendetta,” 2005). This season, the unlikely pair tries to solve a number of homicides against the backdrop of the women’s liberation movement and increasing racial tensions in the ‘70s.

As with all the previous “Endeavour” episodes, each of the three Season 7 installments was written by the show’s creator, Russell Lewis (“The Ambassador”). In an official ITV release about Season 7, “Endeavour”

According to its star, the new season’s episodes take their cues from modern-day issues. In a February article with RadioTimes.com, Evans talked about the timeliness of this season’s topics, which include sexual harassment and immigration.

“I don’t want to say it’s a com ment, but I think these stories work best when there is a reflection of what’s going on now,” Evans said.

The storylines are new, but there will be some familiar faces returning for Season 7. Anton Lesser (“Game of Thrones”) reprises his role as CS as Gary Rogers. Also, Thaw played opposite her daughter, newcomer Molly-Mae Whitmey, who played women’s rights activist Sally Alexanyoung

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The King of Staten Island

Dealing with the loss of his firefighter father, Stan, who died during a hotel fire, 24-year-old unemployed high school dropout Scott Carlin (Davidson) lives with his mother, Margie (Tomei), and his sister, Claire (Apatow), on Staten Island, New York.

Dreaming of being a tattoo artist, Scott practices on his friends and is eventually asked to do one professionally. After drawing one line of his first professional tattoo, he runs away. Upon returning home, the father of the man he was supposed to tattoo (Burr) turns up at the house, furious at Scott, but is talked down by Margie, whom he finds extremely attractive.

When the relationship between Ray and Margie blossoms, Scott is informed that Ray, like his late

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Pete Davidson stars in “The King of Staten Island” father, is a firefighter, and Scott is hell-bent on breaking up the couple.

Director:JuddApatow.Stars: Pete Davidson,Bel Powley,Ricky Velez,LouWilson,MoisesArias, CarlyAquilino,MarisaTomei, MaudeApatow,Luke David Blumm,Bill Burr. 2020.136 mins.Comedy.

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