This week's entertainment news spans continents and genres, from a gripping Jamaican detective series to a vibrant Canary Island carnival. Let's dive in!
"Get Millie Black": A Detective Show with Depth
Marlon James, the Booker Prize-winning author known for his intricate world-building, has ventured into television with "Get Millie Black." This Channel 4 detective series stars Tamara Lawrance as Millie, a police officer who returns to Jamaica from London and finds herself investigating the disappearance of a schoolgirl. But this is no ordinary crime drama.
The series quickly transcends the typical mystery genre, delving into the enduring legacy of colonialism and its impact on Black communities. As Millie investigates Janet's disappearance, she uncovers a network of exploitation that stretches across race, class, and international borders. Joe Dempsie plays Scotland Yard Supt Luke Holborn, whose involvement adds another layer of complexity to the case.
"It’s a transfixing testimony to how colonialism still breeds violence on both sides of the Atlantic," notes one review, praising the show's ability to balance pulpy action with unflinching intergenerational trauma. "Get Millie Black" offers both a compelling mystery and a powerful social commentary.
Royal Visit to ARCO Art Fair
In Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia inaugurated the Contemporary Art Fair at ARCO, marking their presence with two notable moments. First, they offered a heartfelt embrace and condolences to the daughter of the late gallerist Helga de Alvear, a gesture of personal sympathy. Then, they showed their support for Valencian art by visiting one of its most renowned galleries at the fair.
Adding an extra layer of intrigue to the event, Cuban artist Dagoberto Rodríguez transformed the EL MUNDO stand into an arch and "La Lectura" into a gym, where literary geniuses were reimagined as weights. Rodríguez believes that "the mission of art is to tell the tale in another way," and his installation certainly embodies this philosophy.
Los Indianos: A Carnival of Powder and History
Finally, we travel to the Canary Island of La Palma, where the Los Indianos carnival takes place annually at the turn of February and March. This unique celebration commemorates the 18th and 19th centuries, when residents of La Palma traveled to Cuba to work and returned with wealth and new customs.
During the carnival, Santa Cruz de la Palma, the capital city, transforms into a sea of white as locals and visitors alike dress in elegant period clothing and playfully dust each other with fine powder. The Guardian has even ranked Los Indianos among the ten best carnivals in Europe. It's a vibrant and historical celebration that offers a glimpse into the island's rich past.
From detective dramas to royal visits and historical carnivals, this week's entertainment news offers something for everyone.