A four-part CNN/BBC Studios series that sheds light on the political context, tensions and paranoia of the 1980s Cold War through the stories of three double agents: A Russian whose intelligence helped Thatcher to forge a relationship with Mikhail Gorbachev, an MI5 officer, and the CIA’s Aldrich Ames. Premieres Sunday, June 2 at 10pm ET/PT
But not the thirsty you’re thinking of, this is one big bar crawl around the world. In time for summer, consider this a vicarious vacation travel series hosted by actress Shay Mitchell (best known for Pretty Little Liars) that drops you into stunning destinations to teach you the cultural importance of ….drinking. The bonding of
A moving, often thrilling four-part docuseries and American history lesson that focuses on an underdog Memphis record label that began as a country music store and rose up to launch the some of the most influential soul music artists of the 60s and 70s — until several forces intervened in its success. From The New
Part documentary, part dramatized true story, the three-part Spanish series investigates the aftermath of the 1998 rape of a 13-year-old girl by a 63-year-old man, how authorities refused to believe her accusations, and the role her mother played in pursuing justice.
The updated take on the Anne Rice novel and 1994 film sees the hedonistic French vampire Lestat falling for a Black New Orleans businessman, Louis, and offering him an escape from his mortal world. In Season 2, Louis heads to Paris, where his romantic relationship becomes more complicated, new characters are introduced, and the plot
Elisabeth Moss stars as a British M16 agent who teams with a French counterpart in Istanbul, Paris, and London to attempt to prevent a potential disaster in this six-episode spy thriller from Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight. Josh Charles, Yumna Marwan, James Purefoy, Dali Benssalah also star. From Variety: “In FX’s gripping new miniseries ‘The Veil,’
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
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.