TV Tips on Wednesday - From Star Wars to Deadly Secrets 2: The year's most gripping movies and shows
A string of gripping storylines has unfolded across film and television this year. From high-stakes crime dramas to emotional character studies, audiences have been drawn into tales of power, loss, and unexpected discoveries. One particularly intense narrative follows a mother's shocking find in a small Dutch town, while another revisits a galaxy far, far away as a new villain rises to power.
In Days That Never Happened – Deadly Secrets 2, entrepreneur Doris makes a horrifying discovery in her daughter's bedroom: the body of 18-year-old student Emily. Instead of alerting the police, she turns to her trusted childhood friend, prosecutor Miriam Bauer. The story weaves together real locations like Maastricht and Heerlen's Sophianum School with the fictional town of Zollberg, where key investigations unfold.
Meanwhile, in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Kylo Ren takes command of the First Order after Snoke's death. His search for Emperor Palpatine sets the stage for the film's climactic conflicts. The shift in power marks a turning point in the saga's final chapter.
On a darker note, Wilsberg: Other People's Money follows a private investigator whose cash is stolen by masked burglars. The crime takes a deadly turn when one of the thieves is found murdered, leaving Wilsberg to untangle the mystery.
In contrast, Me Before You offers a quieter but equally powerful story. Louisa Clark becomes the carer for Will Traynor, a once-active man left paralysed after an accident. His bitterness and her determination form the heart of a deeply moving relationship.
These stories span genres, from crime and sci-fi to drama, each leaving a distinct mark. Doris's desperate call to Miriam Bauer sets off a chain of events in Deadly Secrets 2, while Kylo Ren's ruthless rise reshapes the Star Wars universe. Whether through high-stakes investigations or personal struggles, the narratives draw viewers into worlds where every choice carries weight.
