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Harry Wild (Acorn TV, from April 4)
Jayne Seymour has made her home in the US for many years, mostly cropping up in Hollywoodbacked TV and film projects. However, she’s back on this side of the Atlantic for her latest production, a mystery thriller shot in Ireland. She plays the title character, a recently retired university professor who loves nothing more than letting rip a string of expletives while drinking a tot of whisky. However, her life takes an unexpected turn after falling victim to a mugger. Harry agrees to recuperate at the home of her son Charlie, a police detective, and, to his annoyance, passes the time by ‘assisting’ him with his cases. What’s more, she forms a bond with her attacker, and the pair prove to be rather formidable when it comes to solving crimes.
Metal Lords (Netflix, from April 8)
Although the subject matter has little in common with Game of Thrones, fans of the allconquering fantasy series may be interested in tuning into this movie because it’s the latest project from its co-creators and showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss. The comedy follows the fortunes of Hunter and Kevin, the only two metal fans in their high school. They’re already treated as outcasts by their classmates, and matters aren’t improved by their efforts to get a band off the ground. The pair need to find a bass player quickly if they’re to compete in a local Battle of the Bands contest, but the task proves impossible – until they hit on the idea of asking a female cellist to take on the role. If you enjoyed Swedish movie We Are the Best! (which is along similar lines), chances are you’ll love this.
Pinecone & Pony (Apple TV+, from April 8)
In 2015, writer and illustrator Kate Beaton published The Princess and the Pony, which went on to win the Children’s Book Award. It was her first tome for youngsters and she claims she was inspired to write it by her nephew. The rights to turn it into a TV series were snapped up by DreamWorks, and the resulting eight-part animated comedy is now heading our way. At the heart of the tale is Princess Pinecone, a strong-minded character and warrior-in-training who wants a warhorse for her birthday. Instead she receives the very cute Pony who, at first glance, doesn’t appear to be much of a fighter. However, as the pair bond, it becomes clear that appearances can be deceptive. Maria Nash, Alicia Richardson and Andy Hull are among the vocal cast.