Bookish

A cosy, book-lined mystery with a gentle, eccentric detective and a found family, set in post-war London.

Created by

Mark Gatiss

Genres

Crime, Mystery, Drama

Starring

Mark Gatiss, Polly Walker, Elliot Levey

Overview

Gabriel Book, proprietor of an antiquarian bookshop, relies on his vast collection to unravel baffling cases. He nurtures a group of lovable yet troubled individuals, providing informal protection and guidance.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, found family, identity, crime

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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