Spanish lessons
Kimberly Tell and Joan Amargós, the stars of Spanish period drama Ena: La Reina Victoria Eugenia, discuss this biopic of the British princess who became Queen of Spain, her difficult relationship with her husband and why the series is a “really good history lesson.”
A little more Patience
British star Ella Maisy Purvis reflects on making two seasons of Channel 4 crime drama Patience, beating impostor syndrome and why the audience is rooting for the title character.
Creating a buzz
Director Mark Munden, writer Jack Thorne and executive producer Joel Wilson take DQ inside the BBC’s new Lord of the Flies miniseries, revealing the origins of the first TV adaptation of William Golding’s novel and how they wrangled a large cast of young boys on location in Malaysia.
New threads
Danish drama Uniformen (The Uniform) explores the ethical and moral dilemmas facing police officers from the perspective of the students and staff at Copenhagen’s police academy. Writers Oscar Giese and Anders August join director Jonas Alexander Arnby to reveal more.
Ms X marks the spot
South Pacific Pictures CEO Kelly Martin tells DQ about her hopes for upcoming crime dramedy Ms X, offers an education about improv comedy Educators and reveals some of the secrets behind the New Zealand producer’s long-running series The Brokenwood Mysteries.
Character traits
Elizabeth Berrington shares her love of being a “jobbing actor” as she discusses her career, her recent role in Frauds – the ITV heist drama starring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker – and why she’s planning to “work until I drop.”
About Time
French producer Malika Abdellaoui takes DQ inside the making of France Télévisions thriller Il était deux fois (Twice Upon a Time), explaining how it was inspired by Franck Thilliez’s novel of the same name and why she believes it stands out as a “distinctive” drama.
Knight school
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker outlines his approach to leading this latest Game of Thrones spin-off, the relatable adventures of its central characters and casting its leading duo.
Bracing for the storm
Sky drama Under Salt Marsh places a police investigation against the backdrop of a storm-lashed Welsh coast. Writer-director Claire Oakley tells DQ about setting the scene for this series and its “highly combustible” lead characters.
Series to Watch: February 2026
DQ checks out the upcoming schedules to pick 10 new series to watch this February, from a British spy drama and a New Zealand true crime parody to the new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and the eagerly anticipated adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
Prize plots
As the winner of the Nordic Series Script Award 2026 is announced, read DQ’s interviews with the writers behind all five nominated shows: Jag for ner till bror (My Brother), Ølhunden Berit (A Better Man), Queen of Fucking Everything, Reservatet (Secrets We Keep) and Vigdís.
Making waves
From script competition winner to Netflix series creator, Michele Giannusa discusses the long and bumpy road to bringing her first original series, Ripple, to the screen and how it blends multiple stories of people in search of new connections.
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