Acorn TV in May 2023: Full Schedule and Highlights
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The programming schedule for May 2023 on Acorn TV features Acorn TV Originals like Happy Valley Season 3, The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 9, Dalgliesh Season 2, and Balthazar Season 5.
Acorn.TV, Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, Roku, YouTube TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Xfinity, iOS, Android, and other streaming services offer access to the shows that will be broadcast on Acorn TV in May 2023.
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Acorn TV Schedule in May 2023: Top Best
1.Balthazar Season 5 (Acorn TV US Exclusive) – New Season Binge Premiere Monday, May 1
Raphael Balthazar (Tomer Sisley), a dapper, intelligent, and a little odd character, has a unique ability to animate the dead. He investigates the most disturbing crimes in Paris as a forensic pathologist alongside the stern chief inspector Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles).
But one case in particular—the murder of his wife more than ten years ago—remains a source of anxiety for him. (French-language)
2.The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 9 (Acorn TV US Exclusive) – Season Binge Premieres Monday May 1
This eccentric New Zealand mystery centers on DI Mike Shepard, who travels to the ostensibly tranquil town of Brokenwood in a vintage car, with a collection of country music, and an unspecified number of ex-wives.
DC Kristin Sims, his assistant, is a conformist investigator 15 years his junior. Shepard quickly learns that Brokenwood is rife with secrets and unfounded rumors.
3.Dalgliesh Season 2 (Acorn TV Original) – New Episodes Premiere Mondays Through May 8
Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell) returns in the new season as the enigmatic chief investigator, and the plot of the new season is based on three more P.D. James novels: Death of an Expert Witness, A Certain Justice, and The Murder Room.
Similar to other eminent detectives, such as Holmes and Poirot, DCI Adam Dalgliesh (Carvel) takes us through 1970s England as he solves unusual murders, including the death of a senior forensic biologist in his lab, the death of an accomplished but contentious defense barrister in her chambers, and the setting on fire of a young doctor in the grounds of his family museum.
4.Happy Valley Season 3 – Final Season Premieres on Acorn TV and AMC+ on Monday May 22
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| Rhys Connah as Ryan Cawood and Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood in 'Happy Valley' Season 3 Matt Squire/Lookout Point/AMC |
The remains of a gangland murder victim are found by Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire; Julia; Last Tango in Halifax), setting off a series of events that unintentionally take her back to murderer and rapist Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton; McMafia; Little Women).
Ryan (Rhys Connah, The Runaways), Catherine's grandson, is now sixteen years old and has his own opinions about the kind of relationship he wants to have with Tommy, the man Catherine continues to deny is his father. Catherine, who is close to retiring, is still working to combat the valley's drug problem and those who sell them. Will she be able to crack this case?
Acorn TV May 2023 - Full Schedule (Day by Day)
MAY 1
Balthazar Season 5 – EXCLUSIVE BINGE PREMIERE
Raphael Balthazar (Tomer Sisley), a dapper, intelligent, and a little odd character, has a unique ability to animate the dead. He investigates the most disturbing crimes in Paris as a forensic pathologist alongside the stern chief inspector Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles). But one case in particular—the murder of his wife more than ten years ago—remains a source of anxiety for him. (French-language)
Dalgliesh Season 2 (Acorn TV Original) – New Episodes Every Monday
Episode 3:
When controversial barrister Venetia Aldridge is found dead in her chambers, suspicion falls on her colleagues and her daughter’s new fiancé.
Episode 4:
Dalgliesh, Miskin and Tarrant uncover a tragic web of association between the victims and witnesses. But time is running out to save Octavia from a terrible fate.
Brokenwood Mysteries, Season 9 – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 4: “Going to the Dogs”
Mike, Kristin and Chalmers must determine who wanted a local vet nurse dead when she uncovers a doping scandal at her place of work and is murdered for her knowledge.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 16 (US Only) – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 7: “Murdoch and the Sonic Boom”
Murdoch investigates a bizarre death and illness with links to a Terence Meyers operation.
AVAILABLE MAY 8
Dalgliesh Season 2 (Acorn TV Original) – SEASON FINALE
Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell) returns in the new season as the enigmatic chief investigator, and the plot of the new season is based on three more P.D. James novels: Death of an Expert Witness, A Certain Justice, and The Murder Room.
Episode 5:
Everyone who works at his family museum, including his own siblings, is suspected after a young doctor is set on fire on the property.
Episode 6:
After the appalling discovery of a second body, the race is on to find the murderer. Dalgliesh and his team discover a scandalous society at the heart of the museum.
Brokenwood Mysteries, Season 9 – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 5: “Shot of Love”
While Mike’s off getting his divorce papers signed, Kristin and Chalmers are left to uncover the cause of death of a man found dead in a motel room.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 16 (US Only) – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 8: “I Still Know What You Did Last Autumn”
Murdoch investigates the murder of a young actress that occurred during filming of the killer clown movie.
AVAILABLE MAY 15
Brokenwood Mysteries, Season 9 – SEASON FINALE
Episode 6: “Motorcycle Mamas”
Mike comes up against an all-female motorcycle gang when someone amongst their ranks is murdered.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 16 (US Only) – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 9: “Honeymoon in Hampshire”
While honeymooning in England, Crabtree and Effie find a hotel guest’s death suspicious.
The Other Wife – EXCLUSIVE BINGE
Beautiful ex-ballerina Rebecca Kendall has it all: a gorgeous home, two wonderful daughters, and a charming, devoted husband, Richard. Richard splits his time between Canada and England. Rebecca gradually discovers the full extent of her husband's lies and deceit after he perishes in a plane crash.
In addition to leaving her family indigent, Richard also has a second family on the other side of the Atlantic, which consists of his wife Natalie and son Jared, who is five years old. As she struggles with her grief, she learns this information. The two women find they have more in common than they could have ever imagined when they first meet. Starring Rupert Everett and John Hannah, the miniseries is based on Rosamunde Pilcher's writing.
AVAILABLE MAY 22
Happy Valley, Season 3 – SEASON PREMIERE
The remains of a gangland murder victim are found by Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire; Julia; Last Tango in Halifax), setting off a series of events that unintentionally take her back to murderer and rapist Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton; McMafia; Little Women).
Ryan (Rhys Connah, The Runaways), Catherine's grandson, is now sixteen years old and has his own opinions about the kind of relationship he wants to have with Tommy, the man Catherine continues to deny is his father. Catherine, who is close to retiring, is still working to combat the valley's drug problem and those who supply it. Will she be able to crack this case?
Episode 1:
When Catherine discovers the remains of a murder victim, it bizarrely leads her straight back to Tommy Lee Royce.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 16 (US Only) – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 10: “Dash to Death”
When an elite athlete is impaled by a javelin, Murdoch suspects one of his competitors.
AVAILABLE MAY 29
Happy Valley, Season 3 – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 2:
Catherine learns of a painful betrayal close to home. Faisal comes under increasing pressure from all sides.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 16 (US Only) – New Episodes on Mondays
Episode 11: “DOA”
The sudden death of the key witness in the murder trial of a Black Hand henchman leaves Murdoch physically unsettled.
Winter Solstice – EXCLUSIVE BINGE
Sinead Cusack's character, Elfrida Phipps, recently lost her husband. After relocating to a new cottage, she starts to get along with the Blundell family who live next door. Elfrida (Sophie Schütt), along with her niece Carrie (also played by Sophie Schütt), appear to be getting their lives back on track until the Blundell family is involved in a tragic accident.
A chance encounter with a former acquaintance of Carrie's and a sense of belonging that the friends thought they had lost forever make for the best Christmas of their lives as they all retreat to a Scottish estate for the holiday to get over their grief. based on Rosamunde Pilcher's book. Geraldine Chaplin, Jean Simmons, and Peter Ustinov are also featured.
