The scandalous true story of a widow from humble beginnings, Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), who plots a new path to fortune and power by encouraging her charismatic young son (Nicholas Galitzine) to seduce the newly crowned King James I, the son of Mary Queen of Scots. From the Watercooler’s Samantha James: “A clever, dark and
Through the eyes of two cynics who seem doomed to be alone, You’re the Worst embraces the complexity of modern relationships and the many emotional layers they surface. It’s also an accurate and empathetic portrait of what it’s like to live with clinical depression.
Set in Moscow in 1921, four years after the Russian Revolution, a pampered Russian aristocrat (Ewan McGregor) is placed under permanent house arrest by the Bolsheviks in a hotel — where befriends the waiters, concierge, musicians and various luminaries. A charming historical drama is based on the award-winning 2016 novel by Amor Towles. Mary Elizabeth
A clever, dark and salacious historical drama that brings a much overlooked chapter of European history to vivid life. Mary & George is a richly drawn, rough and raunchy story about the quest for power – and survival – in 16th century England.
The irreverent and fun Joel McHale-led sitcom about a team of animal patrol agents in Seattle is back for Season 2 — bringing something fresh to animal lovers and slapstick network sitcom comfort watch seekers. As its from a broadcast network, count on plenty of episodes to keep you going.
The return of the raunchy and often uproarious British sitcom about a self-aware 25-year-old living in a world where everyone develops a superpower at 18-years-old…except for her. Feeling left behind, she depends on her flatmates to keep her from falling into self-pity. Season 2 gets more into her emotional growth and will resonate with anyone
If you cut the chord, you can watch this on Sling Blue (on sale for $22 a month), Hulu Live+, or Fubo. They’re up to season 18 of this reality competition now features host Jo Jo Siwa and several other new faces. One of the more awe-inspiring talent show competitions, the dancers and performances are
One of the most conservative state’s in the U.S., Texas has an outsize influence on our politics and headlines. Three renowned filmmakers from the state weave personal memories with current complex issues including the justice system, race and environmentalism. Director Richard Linklater refers to it as “hometowns and the American consciousness.” The first of three
Set in 17th century feudal Japan, on the brink of civil war, a Lord named Toranaga is fighting for power when English captain named Blackthorne arrives after a shipwreck, and becomes a captive of samurai warriors. A translator, Toda Mariko, connects him to Toranaga, and a scandalous romance blossoms between Blackthorne and the married Christian
For “die hard” fans of the franchise or viewers looking for some (serious) resilience in the characters they invest in, Walking Dead returns with a new six-episode spinoff, which reveals the fate of fan favorites Rick and Michonne (Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira) and explains the mysterious group that took Rick away. Critics are losing