NOW ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 15 Month 00- -21, 00,2023 2023
Your Weekly TV Entertainment Brought To You By Olean Times Herald & The Bradford Era
Back for a second season on PBS Masterpiece Sunday, Oct. 15, Nicola Walker (“MI-5”) plays the titular detective in “Annika.” Nicola Walker and Jamie Sives in season 2 of “Annika”
Cover Story Tides of crime: Secrets and murder abound in Season 2 of ‘Annika’ By Dana Simpson It’s Scottish crime with a Scandinavian twist this autumn as Season 2 of the BBC series “Annika” premieres on PBS Masterpiece, Sunday, Oct. 15. An interesting clash of northern European cultures, the two worlds meet seamlessly due to the titular character’s Norwegian roots and the often-folkloric nature of the crimes she encounters at work. The series’ main character, DI Annika Strandhed, has been a hit with audiences across the pond since the original radio series premiered in early January 2017 on the U.K.’s BBC Radio 4. The radio series, titled “Annika Stranded,” wrapped Sept. 4, 2020, but for lovers of the series, the story continues on television, complete with Nicola Walker (“MI-5”) in the role of Annika — no doubt a familiar voice for fans who jumped over from the radio play. Both series follow Strandhed, a former Oslo-based “murder squad” police officer,
DO YOU HAVE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS?
as she relocates to a remote region of Scotland to head up the country’s first-ever Marine Homicide Unit. Given her dedication to the job and a lifelong love of fast-moving boats, Strandhed seems poised as the perfect fit to lead the new team. That said, her cohort DS Michael McAndrews (Jamie Sives, “Guilt”) has other opinions. McAndrews attended police college with Strandhed, but the two detectives selected career paths that took them in opposite directions, causing them to drift apart. While McAndrews is clearly supportive of Strandhed and finds her to be a very intelligent leader, he still believes himself to have been a better candidate for her position as leader of the MHU. Nevertheless, the pair must find a way to work together — thankfully McAndrews’ duties as head diver keep him busy and away from Strandhed much of the time. Working alongside the two team leads are DC Blair Ferguson (Katie Leung, “Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire,” 2005), who provides data analysis and tech support for the team; DS Tyrone Clarke (Ukweli Roach, “Blindspot”), a former drug unit investigator who prefers to work alone; and DCI Diane Oban (Kate Dickie, “The Green Knight,” 2021), who oversees all police proceedings within the precinct and often has the final say on how the MHU operates. Joining the MHU this season is DC Harper Weston (played by Varada Sethu, “Jurassic World Dominion,” 2022), a motorcycle-riding trainee who, given her youth, may act as a second person to provide Strandhed a bit of insight regarding her daughter, Morgan (Sylvie Furneaux, “Red Rose”). This guiding role has previously only been played by Ferguson, who is of a similar age to Weston and only a few years older than Morgan herself. What we do know headed into Season 2 — and there is quite a bit, given that the
89 Main Street, Bradford, PA 814-368-3590
HEAR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Introducing Signia Augmented Experience
Dr. Leslie Stone, AuD, F-AAA Doctor of Audiology
LIKE US ON Pure® Charge&Go AX RECHARGEABLE HEARING AIDS & CHARGER
season (or “series,” as it is referred to in the U.K.) has already premiered on its home channel of BBC One — is that the very first episode centers on a “brutal drowning” death that has been recorded on a mobile phone. When the cellphone is turned in to police and passed over the the MHU, Strandhed and her team jump into action to try to identify and catch the murderer responsible. “Annika,” like “Annika Stranded,” is created by Nick Walker, who is of no known relation to the franchise’s leading actress. Despite the popularity of both series, “Annika” remains Walker’s only credit to date on IMDb. Season 2 of “Annika” also sees the return of Paul McGann (“Queen of the Damned,” 2002) as Jake Strathearn, Taylor Goodwin (“Goodbye Charlie,” 2015) as Femi Talla, and budding star Sophie Sloan as Madison McAndrews, while Sven Henriksen (“Varg,” 2008), Cora Bissett (“High Times”) and new talent Mya Milne join the cast.
We make it easy to find out if you have hearing aid insurance coverage with our FREE benefits verification. We will verify your hearing aid benefit, explain your options and guide you through the entire journey to better hearing.
Holiday Park Centre 2626 West State Street Olean, NY • Suite #201 716-806-1050
Crossroads Center 6087 State Route 19N Belmont, NY • Suite #210 585-268-5100
www.stoneaudiology.com
814-368-3173 www.bradfordera.com
OLEAN TIMES HERALD 716-372-3121 www.oleantimesherald.com