The mystery genre’s rich history in literature, TV, and film engages audiences with puzzles and intriguing characters, giving rise to sub-genres like noir, supernatural, and psychological thrillers.
Whodunit stories explore human complexity, motives behind crimes, and the psychology of criminals and investigators, providing satisfying comfort.
Exciting Filipino audiences, PLDT Home and Lionsgate Play offer affordable access to Hollywood and global mystery content. From July 1, existing PLDT Home customers can exclusively enjoy it for just P79 a month.
As the weather cools, dive into the top three mysteries on Lionsgate Play to satisfy your binge-watching cravings and enjoy the deduction journey.
1. The Rising
In the British supernatural series, murder victim Neve Kelly (Clara Rugaard) observes her own autopsy and seeks help to unmask her killer.
Throughout the season, Neve investigates similar cases and confronts a chilling local myth. The show delves into justice, jealousy, revenge, and obsession, exploring the darker aspects of human nature.
Clara’s character takes center stage as a heroic figure in this story of complex characters, gripping motocross sequences, and stunning northern English landscapes. The series blends themes of love, family, self-discovery, and adolescence with a bold aesthetic and supernatural intrigue.
2. One Ranger
The 2023 film starring Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, and Dominique Tipper, merges British Intelligence and Texas Justice.
In this intense action-thriller, a Texas ranger pursues a bank robber turned international terrorist across the desert. The target: a bomb set to explode in London. After losing his partner, the ranger teams up with a British intelligence agent and her superior to bring the criminal to justice.
Thomas Jane highlights the characters’ realism in a Movie Web interview, portraying them as relatable individuals dedicated to making the world better through their Texas Ranger roles.
3. Gray
Upcoming on LionsgatePlay, Gray features Rupert Everett and Patricia Clarkson. Clarkson portrays Cornelia Gray, a CIA spy returning after two decades in hiding, who uncovers a fresh mole within her former spy network.
This series promises excitement, as espionage narratives draw inspiration from real-world events and political figures. Known for delivering adrenaline-pumping suspense from the clandestine realm of spies, “Gray” is sure to captivate.