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Bookish

2025 – nowShow2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%65%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%65%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality.

Shows with

Bookish episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Slightly Foxed: Part 1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Slightly Foxed: Part 2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Deadly Nitrate: Part 1, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Deadly Nitrate: Part 2, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Such Devoted Sisters: Part 1, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Such Devoted Sisters: Part 2, 7.6
  1. S2 E1 Memento Mori: Part 1, 7.7
  2. S2 E2 Memento Mori: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 Dead Man's Whistle: Part 1, 8.1
  4. S2 E4 Dead Man's Whistle: Part 2, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 Killer Nacht: Part 1, 8.3
  6. S2 E6 Killer Nacht: Part 2, 8.3

Cast

24 of 56 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Carolina Giammetta
Written by
Mark Gatiss, Matthew Sweet
Music by
Sarah Warne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 16, 2025 · August 26, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 16, 2025
Latest episode
August 26, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Belgium
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Varying Competency Alibi, Screw the Rules, I Have Money!, Fabricated Evidence +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bookish?"

Questions about Bookish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bookish?

PBS MasterpieceThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Bookish streams on PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Bookish worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Bookish okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Bookish?

10 h

About 10 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 52 minutes each since 2025, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Bookish?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is Bookish good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Bookish use?

Varying Competency AlibiScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Fabricated EvidenceWhite-Dwarf StarletThe Help Helping ThemselvesPublicity Stunt RelationshipTwo Dun ItA True Story in My UniverseInspector LestradeCramming the CoffinCliché StormPrima Donna Directorand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Varying Competency Alibi, Screw the Rules, I Have Money!, and Fabricated Evidence.