TV series
Gabriel Book, proprietor of an antiquarian bookshop, relies on his vast collection to unravel baffling cases. He nurtures a group of lovable yet troubled individuals, providing informal protection and guidance.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Bookish is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Gabriel Book, proprietor of an antiquarian bookshop, relies on his vast collection to unravel baffling cases. He nurtures a group of lovable yet troubled individuals, providing informal protection and guidance.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark GatissGuest stars Blake Harrison, Rosie Cavaliero, Ella Bruccoleri, Tim McInnerny, Gerard Horan, Daniel Mays, Mariken van Lammeren, Amanda Payne
Episode 2
Bliss and Book's investigation into Harkup's death continues as Book discovers some surprising evidence in the case of the bombsite skeletons.
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark GatissGuest stars Blake Harrison, Rosie Cavaliero, Ella Bruccoleri, Tim McInnerny, Gerard Horan, Daniel Mays, Amanda Payne, Mark Winstanley
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark Gatiss, Matthew SweetGuest stars Blake Harrison, Luke Norris, Amanda Drew, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Joely Richardson, Michael Workéyè, Shaniqua Okwok, Charlie Cattrall
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark Gatiss, Matthew SweetGuest stars Luke Norris, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Joely Richardson, Michael Workéyè, Shaniqua Okwok, Amanda Drew, Jonas Nay, Charlie Cattrall
Episode 5
A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book’s toughest case yet?
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark Gatiss, Matthew SweetGuest stars Blake Harrison, Tim McInnerny, Nadia Albina, Jonas Nay, Paul McGann, Isabelle Connolly, Angeliki Papoulia, Rina Krasniqi
Episode 6
As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?
Directed by Carolina GiammettaWritten by Mark Gatiss, Matthew SweetGuest stars Blake Harrison, Paul McGann, Isabelle Connolly, Angeliki Papoulia, Rina Krasniqi, Mark Umbers, Elizabeth Berrington, Antonios Antoniadis
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Mark GatissGabriel Book
Polly WalkerTrottie Book
Elliot LeveyInspector Bliss
Buket KomurNora
Connor FinchJack
Rupert GravesColonel Winters
Blake HarrisonSgt. Morris
Ella BruccoleriMerula Harkup
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