Pyrrhic Victories
The first installment of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency debuted to very strong numbers in the UK over the weekend. The show was recently picked up by HBO for a 13 episode American run, but following director and executive producer Anthony Minghella's sudden passing, the fate of the series seems a bit uncertain. In related news, HBO's unlucky (and now morbid) streak continues. [Variety]