Film & TV Crossword — 25 September 2026

Across

1. 2. Musical introduction often found in opera or film scores. (8)
2. 5. Genre depicting bleak futures, like in 'The Handmaid's Tale'. (8)
3. 6. Secondary storyline in a film or novel. (7)
4. 8. A fresh start in a film franchise or series. (6)
5. 10. Wide-screen format popular in the 1950s and 60s (11)
6. 12. A category of film or television content. (5)

Down

1. 1. Reviewer often seen on film award panels (6)
2. 3. A segment of a television series or narrative (7)
3. 4. The process of capturing scenes for movies or television (7)
4. 7. An obstruction in the path of a character's journey. (5)
5. 9. Recurring idea in a film or series, often explored in depth. (5)
6. 11. A long story, often of heroic deeds, in film or literature. (4)