How many seasons does Bookish have?

Bookish has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Bookish premiere?

Bookish premiered on July 16, 2025.

Bookish

Name: Bookish
Genre: Drama, Crime
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Mark Gatiss, Polly Walker, Connor Finch, Elliot Levey, Buket Kömür

6.3/10

U Running Drama • Crime

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered July 16, 2025

London, 1946 is the dynamic, dangerous and chaotic setting for this stylish new detective drama, with the eccentric Gabriel Book at the very heart of the story: a self-appointed consultant detective to the local police. The thousands of books that line the shelves of his shop provide him with all the knowledge he needs.Book has gathered around him a host of lovable, damaged misfits whom he informally protects, cajoles, and mentors. His wife Trottie runs the wallpaper shop next door. She's a charismatic adventuress whom Book loves deeply but not physically, for they are in a 'lavender' marriage to help conceal Book's sexual orientation in a time when it was illegal to be gay.Bookish marries post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times, creating a fast-paced and stylish detective drama.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes

E01

Slightly Foxed - Part One

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

There's a new assistant to train up at Book's Books, but the excavation of a nearby bombsite that's full of skeletons leads to book-selling taking a back seat.

E02

Slightly Foxed - Part Two

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 54 min

Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.

E03

Deadly Nitrate - Part One

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 52 min

There's excitement in the air when a film crew arrives at Archangel Lane - until an extra drops dead after eating poisoned chocolates meant for one of the cast.

E04

Deadly Nitrate - Part Two

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 52 min

Book must race against time to uncover the truth before anyone else ends up dead. Meanwhile, Jack gets an unexpected answer when he confronts Trottie and Book.

E05

Such Devoted Sisters - Part One

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 52 min

When an army captain drinks a poisoned cocktail, there are multiple suspects - even Trottie! But two exiled princesses believe he wasn't the intended victim.

E06

Such Devoted Sisters - Part Two

Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:00 AM GMT+0000 53 min

As tension builds, the staff at the Walsingham Hotel rebel. Meanwhile, Book discovers something quite curious in Captain Victor Orr's little black book.