The title of the new HBO/Sky Atlantic drama Mare of Easttown (19 April, 9pm) is a bit confusing, because this show isn’t about a horse. It’s about – surprise! – cops, and the Mare in question is Mare Sheehan, a beaten-down detective sergeant who lives and works in a small, cold Pennsylvania town.
Mare is played by Kate Winslet who, for the purposes of the role, needs her roots doing so badly it looks as though the ends of her hair have accidentally been dipped in custard – and yes, some people will doubtless watch this series for her alone. But there are other reasons why you might want to give this show a try, not least Guy Pearce, who plays Mare’s love interest Richard, a one-time winner of a National Book Award who is in Easttown to teach creative writing.
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