Six of the Best: Philip Webb
The COO of LGBTQ+ streaming service OUTtv selects a pair of shows from his own platform alongside two British comedies and two iconic dramas from both sides of the Atlantic.
Alien arrival
Alien: Earth showrunner Noah Hawley joins members of the cast to delve into the making of the first television series based on the iconic Alien film franchise, revealing why some of the sets look familiar and why the famed Xenomorphs aren’t the only things to be frightened of.
Putting together Broken Spies
A squad of women spies is at the centre of the Portuguese war effort in As Espias (Broken Spies). Creator Pandora da Cunha Telles and director João Maia reveal the secrets behind this period drama that explores Portugal’s unique role between two global enemies.
Getting ready for Ridley
As Ridley returns to ITV, creator Paul Matthew Thompson tells DQ about reuniting with Adrian Dunbar’s captivating detective, the challenge of writing compulsive murder mysteries and what it’s like swapping police drama for high-seas adventure aboard The Good Ship Murder.
Yes we cancan
French period drama Montmartre tells a family story that unfolds within the iconic Parisian district of the same name. Aline Panel of producer Authentic Prod explains how she overcame tight budgets to make the show, and details her plans for a number of historical series set across the French capital.
Doing the dirty work
Mudtown series producer Hannah Thomas outlines how a key scene in the opening episode sets up the show’s central clash between a magistrate and a local crime boss, and reveals how its impactful courthouse bathroom setting was recreated in an old Newport factory.
All the Rage
With artistic and storytelling flair, HBO Max’s Furia (Rage) tells the interconnected stories of five women pushed to the edge – and revenge. Creator, writer and director Félix Sabroso opens up about his auteurial voice, the show’s heightened reality and writing for the actors who would lead the series.
Series to Watch: August 2025
DQ checks out the upcoming schedules to pick 10 new series to watch this August, from a John Grisham legal thriller and an Outlander prequel to a political thriller starring Suranne Jones and the first TV series based on the Alien film franchise.
Perfect fit
As legal drama Suits continues to enjoy a Netflix-led revival, actor Sarah Rafferty speaks to DQ about her star turn as Donna Paulsen, why the series was the answer to her prayers and how she sought to protect the fan-favourite character across its nine-season run.
Iranian nights
The cast and creative team behind Iranian drama At the End of the Night open up about this intimate, authentic story about the breakdown of a couple’s relationship, its roots in real life and how it has pushed boundaries for storytelling in Iran.
Following the law
With recent credits on dramas including Time and Unforgivable, Jeanette Ashmole details her journey from criminal barrister to TV legal consultant, her partnership with writer Jimmy McGovern and how she’s acting on her own screenwriting ambitions.
Killer instincts
From developing a high-octane plot to leading their first writers room, Harry and Jack Williams share their experience of making The Assassin – and why they’re always up for a creative challenge.
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