A young, formerly enslaved Jamaican woman in Georgian London becomes entangled in a queer romantic drama and a high-stakes murder mystery. Based on a 2019 novel, The Confessions of Frannie Langton offers pulpy costume drama and sizzle through a refreshing, often-excluded point of view.
HBO’s reimagining of the classic noir series from the 1960s gets another captivating, gritty season. The titular defense attorney (Matthew Rhys) takes on weighty cases in a richly imaged 1930s Los Angeles. Critics think this season ups the ante and deftly balances its yesteryear influences with a contemporary sensibility.
An Irish police sergeant in a small sea town looks to solve his first major crime in an eccentric adaptation of comedian and host Graham Norton’s debut novel. A mystery-comedy-crime show with understated laughs and small-town charm, Holding is available to stream in the US on Acorn TV.
A bawdy and caustic British dramedy about a working class single mom (Daisy May Cooper) — an aspiring author and peepshow dancer — who gets evicted from her apartment, and struggles to get on her feet and take care of her 10 year old daughter with the help of her friends. Named after the Tom
Forty-two years after Mel Brooks premiered his now iconic send up of ancient history, Hulu is bringing us Part II, an all-star sketch comedy anthology series with the now 96-year-old Brooks producing and appearing on camera. Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes are also behind this one, and look for Kumail Nanjiani (presenting the
Netflix’s provocative series about a suburban mother whose wild-child past collides with her straight-laced present is back for an anticipated second season. The series creator promises, “those looking for more daring, empowered, female-gaze sexuality and TikTok-worthy watercooler moments will not be disappointed.”
The Hilary Swank-led series about journalists in Alaska from the creator of Oscar-winner Spotlight is serving up its midseason premiere. Critics love its unglamorous yet riveting depiction of the news world, and fans appreciate its coverage of real-world stories like the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
The esteemed late-night host is back with another installment of his thought-provoking current affairs series. Each episode focuses on a different global issue and aims to bring together disparate perspectives on it in the name of growth. These upcoming episodes will see Stewart travel abroad to interview titans of foreign policy.
If the notoriously fractious Star Wars fandom can agree that The Mandalorian is a worthy torchbearer as the franchise heads into an uncertain future, it’s got to be worth checking out.
The acclaimed Disney+ series from the Star Wars franchise continues its epic adventure in an anticipated third season. Breakout star Pedro Pascal returns as the title character, a bounty hunter on a mission to redeem his past. The newest installment hopes to uncover fresh pieces of lore and keep die-hards engaged.