Three PBS programs you should check out in April 2025.

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      PBS's programming schedule for April prominently features two hallmark shows of public broadcasting: Finding Your Roots and Antiques Roadshow. While both are excellent series, they may not appeal to viewers who tune in for British dramas. Unfortunately, there are no new UK shows this month. However, Walter Presents is introducing mystery series from Finland and France to help fill the gap. Additionally, there are new episodes of Independent Lens, and we have selected one to complete our recommendations for PBS shows to watch this month.

      There’s still ample opportunity to enjoy the other new PBS offerings in April, and you can also revisit the notable PBS shows from March. Here are our top three PBS show recommendations for April.

      If you're in search of more shows to watch this month, explore our guides on the best offerings on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.

      Evilside

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      You might need PBS Passport to access Evilside, a Finnish original mystery series released on PBS via Walter Presents. The series stars Amira Khalifa as Ulla Penttinen, a police detective on a small island in Finland. The close-knit community faces turmoil when a woman named Johanna (Olivia Ainali) is accused of murdering her best friend in a ritualistic manner.

      Few townspeople believe in Johanna's innocence, and Ulla must uncover the truth before the community is torn apart by the case. This show will be available in Finnish with English subtitles.

      Watch Evilside on PBS.

      Independent Lens — We Want the Funk!

      Three-time Emmy winner Stanley Nelson presents the documentary We Want the Funk!, debuting on PBS through Independent Lens. This documentary provides an in-depth look at funk music, exploring its origins in African music, soul, and jazz.

      Funk gained prominence in America through artists like James Brown and George Clinton, and it continues to resonate with emerging musicians in hip-hop and new wave genres. Essentially, the evolution of funk persists.

      Watch Independent Lens — We Want the Funk! on PBS.

      The Mountain Detective

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      Walter Presents is also bringing back The Mountain Detective for its third season on PBS. Similar to Evilside, this French series is presented in its original language with English subtitles. Samuel Le Bihan stars as Alex Hugo, a former police officer who has left his life in Marseille for a fresh start.

      However, Alex finds that the residents of the Hautes mountains also require someone to solve mysteries and crimes. The violence from his previous profession hasn’t vanished; it has merely relocated. By now, he has adjusted to it.

      Watch The Mountain Detective on PBS on April 25.

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      Don’t let these 3 hidden streaming movie gems in April 2025 slip by unnoticed.

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      For those uninterested in visiting theaters, streaming provides an array of lesser-known films that can be enjoyed from home. Ranging from charming period dramas to hidden gems from the last decade, these streaming treasures are ideal for the month.

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      3 underrated movies on Max you should watch in April 2025.

      This month, classic films from the early 20th century are available on HBO and Max, appealing to film enthusiasts. However, for contemporary viewers, there are numerous underrated films on Max that deserve recognition. Our selection of three underrated films this month includes a time travel story, a captivating French period drama, and an erotic thriller featuring Nicole Kidman, who excels in this genre.

      5 underrated movies on Netflix you shouldn’t miss in April 2025.

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      April features one notable film, Havoc, premiering at month’s end, starring Tom Hardy as a detective striving to survive and protect the son of a corrupt politician. Although Havoc is a highlight this month, Netflix houses thousands of films, many of which are hidden within their genre categories. Fortunately, we’ve identified five standout choices to watch this month.