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Task © HBO HBO’s new miniseries Task  once again proves why the network remains unmatched in prestige crime dramas. Directed and written by Brad Ingelsby, the creative force behind Mare of Easttown , the seven-episode series takes viewers into a morally complex and tension-filled world. At its center is Mark Ruffalo as a priest turned FBI agent who leads a task force hunting down a crew robbing drug houses. Task also stars Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. The show opens on a steady note, dedicating its first two episodes to immersing viewers in its world. Ingelsby, known for his methodical pacing, takes the time to build the foundation of the story, fleshing out both the task force and the criminal ecosystem they face. While the early episodes may feel slower compared to the intensity of what follows, they are essential for grounding the series in realism and setting the stage for the chaos to come. By the time the narrative hits its stride, Task  unfolds into a taut, addictive watch. Ruffalo anchors the series with a performance that is subtle yet deeply affecting. He plays a man carrying an emotionally heavy burden while staying true to his duty. Though he starts quietly, his presence grows in power as the story progresses. Tom Pelphrey adds another memorable role to his career, bringing layers of strength and vulnerability to this character. Fabien Frankel and Alison Oliver inject charm and humanity, while Emilia Jones is perhaps the standout of the ensemble. Jones is fierce, magnetic, and impossible to ignore whenever she’s onscreen. The writing is every bit as mature as one would expect from Inglesby. He doesn’t shy away from exploring dark, unsettling themes, but he handles them with nuance and care. The dialogue crackles with emotional depth, often cutting straight to the heart of the characters’ fears, doubts, and motivations. The direction from Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield ensures that these moments linger, making the quieter exchanges just as impactful as the high-stakes action. Emilia Jones as Maeve Pendergrast in Task . © HBO Episodes four through six represent the series at its absolute peak. The tension tightens, the twists come at just the right moments, and the emotional stakes climb higher with each passing scene. Ingelsby proves adept at balancing gripping crime-thriller storytelling with deeply human character studies. While the finale may not quite deliver the knockout punch the preceding episodes set up — feeling slightly underwhelming in comparison — the journey leading up to it is so strong that it still lands as a satisfying conclusion. Task  is yet another reminder that HBO remains the gold standard for prestige television. It boasts powerful performances, layered writing, and confident direction, making it a must-watch crime drama that will appeal to fans of Mare of Easttown  and beyond. While it may not reach the same heights as Ingelsby’s previous triumph, it establishes its own identity as a dark, thoughtful, and compelling story of morality and justice. Anchored by Ruffalo and elevated by a brilliant supporting cast, Task  cements itself as one of the most gripping dramas of the year. Rating: ★★★★☆ Task © HBO About Task Premiere Date:  Sept 7, 2025 Episode Count:  7 Creator: Brad Ingelsby Executive Producers: Ed Glauser, Becky Hartman Edwards Distribution: HBO and HBO Max Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. Synopsis: Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).

My Life with the Walter Boys © Netflix My Life with the Walter Boys is back with another round of teen drama in an unconventional family. Season two is comfortable with charming leads, dancing in the love triangle trope we all know too well. Unfortunately, the story and character development become stagnant as a result of that comfort. Based on Ali Novak's YA novel of the same name, My Life with the Walter Boys is Netflix's resident teen drama series about a girl hit by tragedy, living under the same roof with two boys vying for her heart. The show revolves around Jackie Howard, the daughter of a famous fashion designer, as she moves in with her guardian, Katherine's, family, the Walters, following the tragic deaths of her parents. She soon finds herself embroiled in a love triangle with two of the Walter Boys, Alex and Cole, at the worst time of her life. While her head wants to figure out a way for her to move forward, her heart has other plans. At the end of the first season, Jackie attempts to break free from the messiness of Alex and Cole by spending the summer in New York. When this new chapter begins with Katherine convincing her to return to her newfound family, Jackie seizes the opportunity to mend a broken heart and find her place in her new home. As she discovers how much things have changed, she realizes that her resolve is easier said than done. Ironically, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Tangled Web Ashby Gentry as Alex and Noah LaLonde as Cole in My Life with the Walter Boys   © Netflix Assuming you're familiar with the expression, "We plan, God laughs" , you know how things never seem to go our way all too well. My Life with the Walter Boys continues to explore the hand fate dealt to the characters. Well, they tried to, at least. While Jackie continues to grieve the loss of her parents, her plans to fit in or make her mark on the town end up going awry. She is not the only one facing setbacks. The Walter parents, Katherine and George, are fighting an uphill battle to protect their home, as they face opposition from every direction. Cole is still struggling to figure out what to do with his life after losing his chance at a promising career playing football. The writers face setbacks, as every other character is involved in a love triangle; some of the characters are even part of multiple love triangles. The various love triangle subplots are unevenly executed, coming at the expense of character development. It's one thing to have fans choose between "Team Alex" and "Team Cole". It's another having multiple teams all over the place for various characters. The overlapping love triangles not only make it difficult to keep track of who likes whom, but they also stifle the story progression and leave half of the Walter family behind. The main trio, of course, is the exception to this. If you are familiar with the story, you already know who has Jackie's heart. Glimmer of Hope Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie in My Life with the Walter Boys   © Netflix The redemption lies in the performances of the main characters. Nikki Rodriguez commands the series with grace and quiet confidence, fueled by sorrow. Sympathizing with her character, Jackie, comes naturally as she deals with feeling like a pariah while grieving the loss of her parents. Despite all the hurt she feels, she puts one foot in front of the other and presses on in a way that compels viewers to root for her. Her chemistry with the leading males, Ashby Gentry (Alex), and Noah LaLonde (Cole), lights the spark in love triangle prime. Gentry and LaLonde hold their own as the leading men vying for her heart, while providing different layers of Alex and Cole. Emotionally speaking, they are both in worse places than they were in last season, but the way they adapt leads them to become different people, giving Jackie more stress to deal with, and adding flavor to the series. Life Watching My Life With The Walter Boys Ashby Gentry as Alex and Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie in My Life with the Walter Boys   © Netflix The new season of My Life with the Walter Boys juggles too many relationship ideas all at once, creating a disorientating viewing experience that makes it hard to appreciate the story. The only love triangle that needs to be prominent is the big three: Jackie, Alex & Cole. Just look at the show's title: they are the leads. Some subplots try to highlight family conflict, small-town politics, and young love for one couple, not involved in any triangle or shape of any kind. Those subplots quickly become forgettable as they fade away for love-triangle mania to consume the spotlight. The performances of Nikki Rodriguez, Ashby Gentry, and Noah LaLonde, along with the dynamics between their characters, are the best aspects of the season. They went as far as they could to save the show, but sadly, it was not enough. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ About My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 Premiere Date:  August 28, 2025 Episode Count:  10 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Melanie Haisall Executive Producers: Ed Glauser, Becky Hartman Edwards Writers: Melanie Halsall, Jesikah Suggs, Jordan Ross Schindler, Liz Maccie, Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol, Jonathon Roessler, Kelsey Barry Director: Jason Priestley, Audrey Cummings, Monica Mitchell Production:   Sony Pictures Television, International Production, iGeneration Studios Distribution:  Netflix Cast:   Nikki Rodriguez, Sarah Rafferty, Marc Blucas, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Connor Stanhope, Johnny Link, Corey Fogelmanis, Jaylan Evans, Zoë Soul, Isaac Arellanes, Myles Perez, Alex Quijano, Ashley Tavares, Dean Petriw, Alix West Lefler, Lennix James, Alisha Newton, Ellie O’Brien, Kolton Stewart, Mya Lowe, Gabrielle Jacinto, Jesse Lipscombe, Nathaniel Arcand, Natalie Sharp, Carson MacCormac, Janet Kidder, Riele Downs, Jake Manley Based on the Novel: My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak Synopsis: After leaving Silver Falls following Alex’s love confession and her kiss with Cole, Jackie Howard spent the summer in New York City. When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family. But fitting back in isn’t that easy. Alex – who changed a lot over the summer – isn’t too thrilled about Jackie’s attempts to reconnect, as he’s focused on training for a risky rodeo event (and enjoying all of the new attention he’s getting). Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn't quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama. As Jackie gains acceptance in Silver Falls while trying to hold onto her Howard identity, she’s forced to make a choice that could destroy everything she’s worked to rebuild.

This review contains spoilers for 'The Mortal Thor' #1. The Mortal Thor © Marvel Comics In the interest of full disclosure, I am exactly the type of fan The Mortal Thor  was written for. From the opening moments that set up the new world created by Loki Laufeyson at the end of The Immortal Thor , to the last violent panels where a man with a hammer makes a brutal decision, I was enthralled. Writer Al Ewing absolutely nails the opening of what is the second act of a longer story arc that began in The Immortal Thor , moving from mythological and metaphysical spectacle to quiet humanity in an issue that feels like a breath being held in anticipation.  The Mortal Thor  opens with some exposition in the form of a television program that frames this new timeline’s relationship with the gods of Asgard: that is, they don’t truly exist. Beta Ray Bill is described as someone who takes inspiration from the fictional Norse myths, but it is made clear that those myths are nothing more than story. The intentional avoidance of invoking the names of the Norse gods adds a particular weight, the sense that not only do these people no longer exist, but nobody even notices they’re gone.  We are introduced to Sigurd Jarlson: big, blond, and absolutely unaware of who he is or where he came from. It’s not just that Sigurd doesn’t recognize his own identity as a rebooted god, but he doesn’t have a fully formed identity of any kind . He knows his name, he knows he works with a hammer, and he knows he loves New York City. Sigurd is Thor diluted to his most basic elements. He may have no memory, but he’s not unintelligent. He speaks both Norwegian and English and recognizes he is probably suffering from a traumatic brain injury that’s affecting his long-term recall. His life is small compared to where the audience knows he has come from, but that smallness feels safe and comfortable instead of limiting or demeaning. Sigurd has two people in his life right now: his neighbor Kris, and Lucky, a red-haired street youth whom Sigurd calls sibling  and who refers to themself as “a card-carrying creature of myth and magic.” This is clearly the form Loki is taking in this iteration of reality, though whether Loki has also been similarly reset is unclear. At the very least, Lucky is aware there is more to them than what’s apparent, though neither Kris nor Sigurd ask any followup questions. The implication that it was Lucky who ensured Sigurd has a place to live suggests purposeful action from the god of stories, but as of now, Loki’s role is nebulous.  Sigurd and Kris in The Mortal Thor   © Marvel Comics Money concerns lead Sigurd to answer a shady-sounding job posting for a construction site, but when he arrives it becomes apparent that he is being asked to be a scab for Roxxon, expected to cross a picket line in order to break an ongoing labor strike. So many of Thor’s recent arcs have had to do with fighting corporate greed that this moment is a true punch in the gut. Additionally, in a mirror of occasional real-world associations with Norse deities, we learn that the fictional, mythological version of Thor that does exist in this reality has been co-opted by bigots calling themselves the Thunder Gods. There is a real sense of dismay that maybe Sigurd will make a choice Thor never would, out of either desperation or apathy. Fortunately, Sigurd is a good man with a good heart, and he turns away from both the job and the supremacist “enforcers” Roxxon has hired to protect the strike-breakers and punish the protestors. It’s a quietly heroic moment that nonetheless has wide-reaching implications.  The Roxxon suit in charge of the strike-breaking efforts orders the enforcers to send Sigurd a message after the amnesiac god-in-man’s-clothing empowers a group of fellow would-be workers to leave and not cross the picket line. This is where things take a turn: the Roxxon goons corner Sigurd in a dark alley, and claim the lightning storm starting to build in intensity during their attack is “Daddy Thor” giving them the sign to “punish the unrighteous”. Sigurd is forced to act in self-defense, brutally and violently dispatching them with his hammer. It is in this moment, in the storm, with hammer in hand, that Sigurd turns the narrative on its head, now proclaiming the name of Thor, if not yet the actual identity. He has decided his path: there is wickedness in the world, and he wants to be good, to do  good, and he is going to take action. While the issue ends without explicitly clarifying if Sigurd has realized his true self or has simply decided to call himself Thor as a kind of mortal vigilante, the message is clear nonetheless: Thor will be punishing the unrighteous.  The Mortal Thor  #1 is a phenomenal opening to a new adventure for a character who has been around since the 1960s (mythological origins notwithstanding). It’s a deft reimagining, a reboot that feels weighty with possibility and resonance. Sigurd’s quiet certainty of his own moral code even in the absence of any real knowledge about himself is enough proof of his Thor-ness , even without wielding a magical hammer. In an arc deeply rooted in realism, the question of whether Sigurd will face consequences for the violence with which he dispatched the gang looms large. The joy of The Mortal Thor  is that with the story being reset, so are all previous expectations for where the story will ultimately go. We expect Sigurd will, eventually, fully discover and embrace his true identity, but until then the mortal, smaller, heroic acts will likely continue to grow.  Pasqual Ferry and Matt Hollingsworth’s art is an excellent addition to the issue; both Sigurd and Lucky are recognizable, but with just enough variation from how we normally see them as Thor and Loki  to make it clear we are being told a different story, now. The world looks lived-in, Sigurd’s apartment building full of peeling wallpaper and stray cats. The fight at the end is savagely violent, the motion within the frames evoking a sense of urgent horror. We’ve seen Thor  bash villains’ skulls in with Mjolnir plenty of times. It’s a very different sense when it’s Sigurd , mortal and lost, something he doesn’t understand stirring within him as he fights, and the art gives us , the reader, that understanding instead.  The Mortal Thor  is not an epic adventure. It lacks any of the usual trappings of a Thor  title. There’s no Asgard, no storms, no magical hammer. There’s no super strength or royalty. It even leans away from the metaphysical explorations the past few runs have embodied. This is a mortal  story, a human  story. The stakes aren’t galaxy-shattering. This is not the story of a god, not yet. This is the story of a man, and I can’t wait to see where it goes.  Rating: ★★★★★ The Mortal Thor   © Marvel Comics About The Mortal Thor #1 Release Date:  August 27, 2025 Written by:  Al Ewing Art by: Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth Cover by: Alex Ross Page Count: 26 Synopsis :   THE LEGEND BEGINS! The Norse Myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great deeds for the mortals who believed in them. But Asgard isn't real, and never was. The Gods never soared in our skies, never stood with our heroes, never fought for kindness or justice. It was all just a story. Nobody's coming to help us. But somewhere in the city... a man is waking up. A man with a hammer.

X-Men #21 © Marvel Comics If there's one thing long-time X-Men fans love, it's drama — whether it's familial, romantic, or political. And in X-Men #21, Jed MacKay delivers exactly that, continuing directly from the events of issue #20. The emotional fallout from Jen Starkey’s tense conversation with Beast lingers, as expected. Still shaken, Jen is approached by Kid Omega, who tries somewhat awkwardly to comfort her. As a telepath, Quentin could hear her intense thoughts but refrained from reading them, citing a very specific threat from Psylocke involving dismemberment. Their exchange is revealing, as Jen opens up about her lonely life before joining the X-Men, making Beast’s cold dismissal in the previous issue hit even harder. X-Men #21 © Marvel Comics There’s little time to dwell on feelings, though. Magik soon arrives to recruit Jen and Kid Omega for a mission against Fitzroy and the Upstarts — a group that’s been hunting mutants for sport. Interestingly, Sugar Man, the Upstarts' manipulative benefactor, has grown tired of their failures and abandons them, leaving them to face the consequences. Meanwhile, Cyclops remains jailed, and Magik takes full initiative to lead the team. What follows is a brutal battle. Despite their considerable power, the X-Men are pushed to their limits. Jen initially freezes in combat, unable to muster the will to fight. But when Magik is nearly taken out and Juggernaut struggles to protect Kid Omega, Jen finally snaps, unleashing a monstrous, reptilian transformation and taking Fitzroy down. Earlier in the fight, one of the Upstarts mocked Cain for having "gone soft." Juggernaut had leveled a death threat his way in the moment, and in the end, he delivers. Even after the battle ends and the enemy is subdued, Juggernaut executes the mutant Ocelot in cold blood, fulfilling his earlier vow. It’s a shocking and unsettling moment that raises real questions. Why does Cain, now ostensibly a hero, kill a defeated opponent, especially when far more dangerous human enemies have walked away unscathed? It's a jarring moment that may suggest a volatile nature still beneath the surface. The issue ends on a surprising note, with Sugar Man reappearing not on Earth, but on Arakko, in the twisted domain once ruled by Tarn the Uncaring: The Spire Vile. Given both villains' obsession with genetics and body horror, the pairing is disturbingly perfect. With the Age of Revelation on the horizon, this connection could spell major trouble for the mutants’ future. MacKay continues to weave emotional depth with high-stakes action, and if the pacing holds, X-Men readers are in for a gripping ride. X-Men #21 © Marvel Comics About X-Men #21 Release Date:  August 17, 2025 Written by:  Jed MacKay Art by: Netho Diaz Cover by: Ryan Stegman Page Count: 28 Synopsis :  While Cyclops spends the night in jail, the younger X-Men take advantage of the break and head out on their own. Their mission? Revenge on the social-media thrilkillers, the Upstarts! Can Jen overcome her fear and embrace her new self? Or will she begin to tread a dark road of her own?

This review contains minor spoilers for 'The Roses'. The Roses © Searchlight Pictures There are countless movies where we find two people falling for each other, from dating to marriage to kids. It’s wholesome watching a family be built from the ground up, but as years pass, do these marriages stay stable? Can something come between two people who vowed to be with each other till death do them part? Jay Roach and Tony McNamara teamed up to create a remake of the 1989 film The War of the Roses , based on the 1981 Warren Adler novel of the same name, to answer these questions. The result is a movie that explores the complexities of a relationship and how their jobs, children, and lives can ultimately shape their connection, leading to resentment and a loss of the spark that once ignited their love for each other. The Roses follows Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch), a picture-perfect couple who move to California to begin their family and move further in their respective careers. They have a loving marriage, beautiful kids, and successful careers, but a storm begins to brew as Theo’s career takes a turn for the worse while Ivy’s career skyrockets. The perfect couple act begins to fade as a fierce competition begins, and the resentment for each other becomes as clear as ever. The movie opens up halfway into its story as we see Ivy and Theo at a marriage counseling but it’s quickly proven that not even that will save their marriage as they send countless insults back and forth at each other instead of the kind remarks that were originally requested. This is all shown before we’re taken back to how both Ivy and Theo met, which led to a quick lovemaking session in the kitchen pantry. One thing Tony McNamara never hides from the audience with his writing is that even when the Roses are at each other’s throats, you can still feel that sense that they love each other, although they soon begin to despise being in the same room as one another. Olivia Colman and Allison Janney in The Roses © Searchlight Pictures Theo is an architect and is preparing to unveil his new building, which reflects the culture of California, but unfortunately, due to a storm, an entire building was brought down, which leads to him losing his job and struggle to get a new one. Meanwhile, that same storm has led a renowned food critic to Ivy’s restaurant, which gains her one glowing review that transforms into unfathomable success that not even she could’ve imagined, becoming a celebrity overnight. The contrast between one’s success and one’s failure is what deteriorates this marriage. With kids in the picture, Theo gets to spend more time with them, forcing them into a nutritious diet and an exercise regimen. Ivy is losing this connection with her kids and returning home to a place that just doesn’t feel all that familiar anymore. Theo has become a stay-at-home father, and while this is the reasoning for why he's able to dictate how his kids behave, Ivy doesn’t pay attention to any of his efforts, which further adds fuel to the fire, building up that resentment he has for his own wife as she flourishes in the success. The beauty of McNamara’s writing is that while they’re beginning to not stand each other, they still try to find ways to assist each other and overcome their problems. Theo offers to finally turn over a new leaf and stop letting the disaster define his life, but ultimately, Ivy gives Theo the chance to create his dream house, which she agrees to pay for with the money she’s made from franchising her restaurant. While this may seem like the solution to rescue their relationship, it only gets worse from this point onwards, with McNamara writing their dispute like an all-out war between two nations that comes to their solution once it’s already too late. Benedict Cumberbatch doesn’t normally find himself in comedies but with this dark comedy, the writing of McNamara and Roach’s direction really brings out a side of Cumberbatch that’s not regularly seen. With The Roses , we get to see how he shines in a comedic role and how his chemistry with Olivia Colman, who excels in a comedy, truly elevates his performance. Aside from the chaotic nature of their marriage, which begins to go ablaze after the inciting incident of Theo losing his job and Ivy’s restaurant gaining popularity, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman deliver a performance that’s both electric and aggressive, providing the soul and essence of The Roses . Cumberbatch delivers one of the best performances in his career in a thought-provoking scene that involves a whale, which brings Theo to the realisation that this marriage is a relationship that has its expiry date and will no longer work. As great as the comedy is in The Roses , it's scenes like this that bring you down to reality, showing the hardships of maintaining a marriage and how toxicity and jealousy can corrupt an almost perfect marriage. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Roses © Searchlight Pictures It’s McNamara’s writing that brings The Roses together in a neat package with the performances and direction. It’s a deeply heated divorce battle that takes place, who gets what in the divorce settlement, and words thrown as weapons start another small argument between the two. The dialogue in this movie is sharp like the knives that Ivy uses at her restaurant, “We Got Crabs”. Every exchange between the two is effective and makes the final conflict/conversation at the end of the film feel worthwhile. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are the heart of The Roses, but its supporting cast provides the crutches for the comedy to truly land. Barry (Andy Samberg) is Theo’s good friend (and lawyer) who brings him down to reality, along with his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who might have a crush on Theo and benefit from this marriage falling apart but comes through with words of wisdom to help Theo through this difficult time and ensure that he doesn’t lose his life partner. The Roses is a deeply profound, entertaining movie that explores the intricacies of love and hate, with knives being thrown, gunshots being let loose, and cakes being thrown. It’s a display of how the toxicity within Theo and Ivy’s relationship begins to poison their marriage and the relationship with their jobs, friends, and their own kids. Tony McNamara’s writing helps this film send messages and reach heights that it would’ve struggled to without him. Benedict Cumberbatch gives one of the best performances of his career, displaying his range as he excels in this outrageously hilarious dark comedy, with Olivia Colman delivering a sensational performance that tears you apart as their relationship crumbles in front of you. Sunita Mani and Ncuti Gatwa also help level the playing field with the comedy, becoming great scene partners with Colman. If you’re second-guessing entering a relationship or marriage, The Roses might have all the answers you’re asking for and is worth the watch. Rating: ★★★★☆ The Roses © Searchlight Pictures About The Roses Premiere Date:  August 29, 2025 Writer: Tony McNamara Director: Jay Roach Production: South of the River Pictures, Sunnymarch, Delirious Media Distribution:  Searchlight Pictures Cast:  Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, Sunita Mani, Zoë Chao, Jamie Demetriou Synopsis: A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.

September is shaping up to be one of the better months for streaming, with a mix of fan-favorite returns and new premieres. Netflix brings back Wednesday for the highly anticipated second half of Season 2 after a chilling cliffhanger, while Hulu delivers more twists in the fifth season of Only Murders in the Building . Over on Prime Video, Gen V explodes into its sophomore season, and a brand new series The Girlfriend , starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, makes its debut. HBO Max launches Task , a star-studded new drama with Mark Ruffalo and Fabien Frankel. Meanwhile, Disney+ unleashes Marvel Zombies and a brand-new Lego® Star Wars adventure. From exciting franchise continuations to fresh originals, here’s everything landing on your favorite streaming services this September. September 1 The Runarounds , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO About: The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming-of-age, The Runarounds captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase your dreams. September 3 Wednesday , Season 2, Part 2 - NETFLIX About: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Creator/showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar return for the spine-tingling second season of WEDNESDAY , alongside executive producer and director Tim Burton. September 4 The Paper , Season 1 - PEACOCK About: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it. September 5 Highest 2 Lowest - APPLE TV+ About: When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business,” is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Brothers Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the fifth time in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low , now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City. Most Wanted: Teen Hacker , Season 1 - HBO MAX About: Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Sami Kieksi and co-written with Joni Soila, the series follows the illegal exploits of Finnish hacker Julius Kivimäki (now known as Aleksanteri Kivimäki), who rose to infamy after forcing a U.S. passenger plane to make an emergency landing, shutting down PlayStation globally, and orchestrating several dangerous SWAT attacks – including one targeting the family of an FBI agent. September 6 Confidence Queen , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO About: Confidence Queen tells the story of Yi-rang, a smart woman who becomes the ultimate con artist. She teams up with James and Gu-ho, working as a trio of swindlers, to expose scammers and take their ill-gotten gains. September 7 Mark Ruffalo and Fabien Frankel in Task . © HBO Task , Season 1 - HBO MAX About: Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey). The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon , Season 3 - AMC+ September 8 Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Red Fish, Blue Fish is a preschool comedy which follows the adventures of an odd couple of two fish friends as they explore and introduce opposite concepts. September 9 Only Murders In The Building , Season 5 - HULU About : After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Michael Cyril Creighton; and special guest stars include Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, Jermaine Fowler and more. Jordan Jensen: Take Me With You - NETFLIX About: In her hilarious debut special, Jordan Jensen delivers unapologetic takes on failing at femininity, the paradox that is “self love” and the horrors of trying to find it. September 10 The Girlfriend , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO About: Based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective. Helluva Boss , Seasons 1 and 2 - PRIME VIDEO About: Set in Hell, Helluva Boss follows the hell-born imp Blitzo (the “o” is silent), the eccentric leader of I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a small, chaotic assassination business able to run thanks to a magic grimoire, and a complicated situationship with the demon prince Stolas. Alongside his equally chaotic ragtag crew – Moxxie, a by-the-books marksman; Millie, a fiery and skilled assassin; and Loona, their snarky, hellbound receptionist – Blitzo takes on contracts to kill targets in the human world. Balancing their work with personal lives, the team constantly finds themselves in absurd, violent and darkly comedic situations. aka Charlie Sheen , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: With seven hard-fought years of sobriety behind him, Charlie Sheen — as you’ve never seen him — finally leaves it all on the table, and revisits the very public peaks and valleys of his life with humor, heart, and jaw-dropping candor. Love is Blind: France , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Love is Blind: France hosted by Teddy Riner and Luthna Plocus. Tempest , Season 1 - HULU September 11 Diary of a Ditched Girl , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Diary of a Ditched Girl follows 31-year-old Amanda during a summer of intense dating. She desperately craves to be loved and decides to try it all. She dates all kinds of people, swipes on dating apps, and picks up guys in bars. She is submissive and dominating, but stays abandoned. She even has a hard time getting to second base, a second date. The same thing goes for Amandas' friends. Together, they try to find new dates for each other while debating those big questions: Why is it so hard to find love? How much can the world really require from a person? And how many times can you venture into the world with your heart on your sleeve only to have it stepped on once again? Beauty in Black , Season 2 - NETFLIX About: The ruthless, backstabbing family behind a beauty brand — and an underground trafficking ring — will face a reckoning. Kimmie, the once-unassuming sex worker in their employ, becomes an unstoppable force and is now the one calling the shots after inheriting sole ownership of the family business. September 12 The Wrong Paris - NETFLIX About: A young woman (Miranda Cosgrove) joins a dating show thinking it's in Paris, France, but it's actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated until her unexpected feelings for the bachelor (Pierson Fodé) complicate her plans. Every Minute Counts , Season 2 - PRIME VIDEO About: It has been 24 hours since the earthquake and a full day since debris fell on Dr. Ángel, but no one knows anything about him; since the army took control of the General Hospital, rescue activities remain paralyzed. Meanwhile, Pepín and the UNAM students join volunteers searching for survivors among the remains of CONALEP, one of the capital's most important educational centers; there they meet Alicia, a mute woman desperately searching for her nephew. The nurses and Dr. Carlos continue their work at the hospital while, with Camila's help, they try to locate Ángel within the collapse. At the same time, the journalist continues her search for foreign aid, thus stumbling upon a dark secret involving the army and the violent Colonel Hernández, who oversees maintaining order at the General Hospital. While all this happens, the imminent earthquake aftershock is an increasingly latent threat, which could arrive at any moment to demolish everything that has been rescued. You and Everything Else , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: You and Everything Else chronicles the journey of two friends who have an enduring, complicated love-hate relationship. They find their lives intricately linked as they cross each other’s paths through various phases in life. September 13 Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford - NETFLIX About: Two of boxing’s most dominant forces, the undisputed Super Middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) and undefeated four-division superstar Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will face off in a once in a lifetime fight for the unified Super Middleweight championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 13. This fight marks a crucial juncture in the two champions’ illustrious careers, with both determined to enhance their legacies within boxing history. HE Turki Alalshikh and his Riyadh Season team will collaborate with UFC President and CEO Dana White and Sela to promote the highly anticipated showdown that will stream live globally on Netflix. September 15 Futurama , Season 13 - HULU September 16 High Potential , Season 2 - HULU September 17 Jaz Sinclair in Gen V Season 2. © Prime Video Gen V , Season 2 - PRIME VIDEO About: School is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it. The Morning Show , Season 4 - APPLE TV+ About: Season four of The Morning Show opens in spring 2024, almost two years after the events of season three. With the UBA-NBN merger complete, the newsroom must grapple with newfound responsibility, hidden motives and the elusive nature of truth in a polarized America. In a world rife with deepfakes, conspiracy theories and corporate cover-ups — who can you trust? And how can you know what’s actually real? Along with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the star-studded season four ensemble cast includes Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, Nestor Carbonell, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook and returning fan-favorite Jon Hamm Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Follow father-son duo Barry and Eddie Hearn in their bid to take their heavyweight sports promotion company to the next level in this documentary series. September 18 Reasonable Doubt , Season 3 - HULU Black Rabbit , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success. Jake Friedken (Jude Law) is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge, poised to become the hottest spot in New York. But when his brother, Vince (Jason Bateman), returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Black Rabbit is a propulsive thrill ride and character examination about the way an unbreakable bond between two brothers can shatter their world and everything in its orbit. The series is created and executive produced by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman for Youngblood Pictures. Executive producers include Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films; Jude Law and Ben Jackson for Riff Raff Entertainment; Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Justin Levy for Range; Andrew Hinderaker, Zac Frognowski, David Bernon and Erica Kay. September 19 Swiped - HULU About: Inspired by the provocative real-life story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble, Swiped introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app (two, actually), paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire. Swiped is directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Bill Parker & Rachel Lee Goldenberg and Kim Caramele. The film also stars Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, Coral Peña, and Dan Stevens. Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, and Lily James produce. Lego® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - DISNEY+ Haunted Hotel , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: A single mother of two struggles to run a haunted hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is now one of the ghosts haunting the hotel and thinks the other ghosts have some pretty good ideas. Billionaires' Bunker , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: In a luxury bunker designed to endure any imaginable catastrophe, a group of billionaires is forced to coexist after locking themselves in due to the threat of an unprecedented global conflict. Kimera Underground Park becomes a claustrophobic setting for two families marked by a wound from the past. Isolated underground and with no possibility of escape, they unleash personalities uncovering their most unconfessable secrets. But the most unexpected alliances also emerge. An excessive and surprising emotional X-ray of billionaires living in a golden hole. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires - Digital September 21 Tulsa King , Season 3 - PARAMOUNT+ About: In season three, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies and the risks to his crew. Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family. September 24 Slow Horses , Season 5 - APPLE TV+ About: This darkly funny espionage drama follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. Led by their brilliant but irascible leader, the notorious Jackson Lamb (Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman), they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. Marvel Zombies , Season 1 - DISNEY+ About: After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world. Hotel Costiera , Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO About: Daniel De Luca (Jesse Williams) is a half Italian former U.S. marine who returns to Italy, the land of his childhood, as a fixer in one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, located on the spectacular coastline of Positano. In addition to dealing with the hotel's wealthy guests’ problems, Daniel is also on the trail of Alice, one of the owner's daughters who disappeared a month earlier. Daniel must do everything he can to bring her home, but facing those who kidnapped the girl will be more challenging than any problem Daniel has ever faced. Hotel Costiera is a six-episode series filmed in English and directed by Emmy Award winner Adam Bernstein and Giacomo Martelli. September 25 Alice in Borderland , Season 3 - NETFLIX About: After Usagi is abducted and left unconscious by a mysterious scholar obsessed with the afterlife, Alisu returns to the perilous "Borderland" to save her. Teaming up with new players, they must face the yet-unseen "Joker" stage in a desperate bid to find a way back to their original world. Wayward , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: Nothing is what it seems in Tall Pines. After an escape attempt from an academy for “troubled teens", two students join forces with a newly local police officer, unearthing the town's dark and deeply rooted secrets. House of Guinness , Season 1 - NETFLIX About: House of Guinness explores an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family. Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery, and the far-reaching impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben, as well as on a group of Dublin characters who work and interact with the phenomenon that is Guinness. September 26 Jessica Chastain in Savant Season 1. © Apple TV+ All of You - APPLE TV+ About: Best friends since college, Simon (Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots) drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate despite years of unspoken feelings between them. Over the years, as their paths cross and diverge, neither can deny the feeling that they’ve missed out on a life together. Faced with the uncertainty of changing the course of their lives, are Simon and Laura willing to risk everything to experience the love that had been between them all along, or should they accept their fate? The Savant , Season 1 - APPLE TV+ About: The tense and thrilling series follows an undercover investigator known as “The Savant” (Jessica Chastain) as she infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to stop domestic extremists before they act. French Lover - NETFLIX About: Abel Camara is THE biggest star of the moment, and when Marion, who is the definition of the girl next door does him a favor one day, neither of them suspects this will be the beginning of a great love story. Ruth & Boaz - NETFLIX About: Rising Atlanta hip-hop artist Ruth Moably gives up the glamorous life to start anew in rural Tennessee, where she cares for Naomi, her surrogate mother and meets the man of her dreams. September 28 The Simpsons , Season 36 - DISNEY+ September 30 Glen Powell in Chad Powers Season 1. © Hulu Chad Powers , Season 1 - HULU About: A disgraced college quarterback named Russ Holliday disguises himself as Chad Powers and walks onto a struggling southern football team to revive his football career.

© Amazon Prime Sports docuseries, I love them. Having worked in the National Football League for a decade now, it is no surprise to me that these things are hitting the second level and seeing nothing but green ahead. What you see on the field is a profession, and the things I love about sports docuseries is it shows you the professionals, on and off the field. The Home Team: New York Jets is a six-part documentary series that debuted on Prime Video on August 21. Presented by Prime Video Sports and Skydance Sports, in association with NFL Films, the sports docuseries dropped on Prime Video a week ahead of the official kickoff of the National Football League. The Home Team gives Jets fans a glimpse at the ups and downs of their season through the eyes of players Quinnen Williams, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Allen Lazard, Tyler Conklin, Chuck Clark, and C.J. Mosley, accompanied in the series by their significant others. Although the 2024-2025 season did not pan out the way Head Coach Robert Saleh and the New York Jets would have hoped. In this series, viewers will go on the emotional journey of an NFL season and the tolls it takes on their lives outside of the game they love to play. An Off the Field Look at the NY Jets / Courtesy of Prime © Amazon Content Services LLC Seeing sports through a humanizing lens is a concept I truly believe in. Having worked closely with NFL athletes myself, I have grown to realize that what happens on the field doesn't define the human off of the field. The strengths they build through the bonds they believe in, the foundations they are setting for life after football, even though football is very much the present force in their lives. I can't preach enough how much of a pleasure it is to be given glimpses at what separates a player from a person. San Francisco 49ers Tight End and amazing Human Being George Kittle and Myself, one of the many friendships I have made over the last ten years working with the National Football League. I guess it's best review a documentary by asking myself if the "sports" docuseries leaves me informed, educated, and opens my eyes more to the World around me. Does The Home Team: NY Jets tick the boxes for me? Yes. I would take this flight. Is it a destination I prefer to go, not exactly. More like a business trip. Prime Video if you ever intend on a San Francisco 49ers version of this docuseries and I will purchase a First-Class ticket. Rating: ★★★☆☆ Image Provided by Prime Video About The Home Team: New York Jets Premiere Date:  August 21, 2025 Producers: Jesse Sisgold, Jason T. Reed, Jon Weinbach, Ross Ketover, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Keith Cossrow, Eric Wattenberg, Gary Vaynerchuk, Matt Higgins, Sam Brown, Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott Directors: Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott and Ron Cornwall Production:   Skydance Sports, NFL Films, VaynerWATT Distribution:  Prime Video Cast:   Quinnen Williams, Maranda Williams; Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jessie Vera-Tucker, Allen Lazard, Camila Escribens, Tyler Conklin, Scottie Conklin, Chuck Clark, Aysha Clark, C.J. Mosley, Jamie Reiff, Robert Saleh, Aaron Rodgers Synopsis: The Home Team: NY Jets   is a six-part documentary series that follows six New York Jets players and their partners—including Quinnen & Maranda Williams; Alijah & Jessie Vera-Tucker; Allen Lazard & Camila Escribens; Tyler & Scottie Conklin; Chuck & Aysha Clark; and C.J. Mosley & Jamie Reiff—throughout the 2024-25 regular season. The series will provide an authentic peek into the emotional journey these players and their families go on over the course of a 17-game NFL season. From business endeavors to baby showers to family reunions,  The Home Team: NY Jets  will take viewers inside the professional and personal lives of these diverse, loveable couples, in order to show how family makes football possible.   Starting with the season opener on Monday Night Football versus the San Francisco 49ers and culminating with the season finale at home against Miami, the series intimately explores the impact of winning and losing and the expectations that surface among players and their families in the highly competitive world of the National Football League. Virtually every week of the season delivers a rollercoaster of emotions that are punctuated by game day performance and the physical toll that the sport inflicts.

© MGM+ With The Institute , the latest Stephen King adaptation now streaming on MGM+, we dive headfirst into a grim world where gifted children are stolen from their homes and used as pawns in a secretive government experiment. It’s a story that’s terrifying not just because of its supernatural elements, but because it’s grounded in something far more disturbing: the bureaucratic, clinical cruelty of adults who think they know what’s best. No matter the cost. From the very first scene, this eight-part miniseries pulls no punches. Fourteen-year-old genius Luke Ellis, played with remarkable maturity by newcomer Joe Freeman, is abducted one night from his home. When he wakes, he's in a room designed to mimic his own bedroom, except something is off. No windows. No parents. No freedom. Just silence, cameras, and a cold corridor that leads to The Institute, a sinister facility that disguises its horrors in a façade of routine and regulation. Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis in MGM+'s The Institute . © MGM+ A Stephen King Story That Balances Fear And Heart Unlike many horror thrillers, The Institute  doesn’t rely on monsters or gore to scare you. The terror here is psychological. The children, including Kalisha (Simone Miller), Nick, Iris, and the eerily gifted ten-year-old Avery (Viggo Hanvelt), are not just imprisoned, they’re gaslit. Manipulated. Drugged. Told they’re saving the world while being subjected to excruciating tests. It’s Kafka for kids, and it works. Luke’s arc is at the heart of the show, but it’s cleverly mirrored by a parallel story that at first seems entirely disconnected: Tim Jamieson, a disgraced cop played with quiet intensity by Ben Barnes, has taken a job as a nightknocker in a sleepy town nearby. As the series unfolds, the two narratives begin to converge in ways that feel earned rather than contrived. By episode five, the tension is nearly unbearable. Faithful Adaptation With A Few Bold Moves Showrunners Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell (both known for Mr. Mercedes , another King adaptation) stay largely faithful to the 2019 source novel, and wisely so. But they also make a few narrative decisions of their own, the most notable being the dual storyline structure from the start. In King’s book, Tim’s and Luke’s stories unfold one after the other; here, they run side by side, which adds urgency and momentum. The Cast Is The Secret Weapon The performances elevate the material significantly. Joe Freeman captures the balance of genius and vulnerability in Luke without tipping into cliché. Simone Miller is fierce and grounded as Kalisha, and Viggo Hanvelt’s portrayal of Avery is downright mesmerizing. His performance is subtle, unnerving, and strangely moving. Jason Diaz as Tony; Julian Richings as Stackhouse; Mary-Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby in MGM+'s The Institute . © MGM+ Among the adults, Mary-Louise Parker is a standout as the cold-hearted Ms. Sigsby, the Institute’s director who justifies her atrocities with disturbing calm. She’s not a cartoon villain; she’s the kind of bureaucratic true believer who makes your skin crawl. Robert Joy and Julian Richings, playing the lead doctor and security chief, round out a strong adult cast who bring gravitas to even the most outlandish scenes. Imperfect, But Unforgettable Despite its strengths, The Institute  isn’t flawless. The pacing drags in the middle episodes, and while most of the visuals are solid, some of the CGI-heavy sequences in the finale come off as cheap and rushed. It’s a shame, because they undermine what could’ve been an emotionally devastating climax. Still, the flaws don’t sink the ship. The series as a whole is cohesive, compelling, and emotionally resonant. It’s a smart adaptation that respects its source material while carving out its own identity. And more importantly, it never forgets that behind the sci-fi elements and conspiracies are scared, intelligent children trying to make sense of the senseless. Joe Freeman as Luke; Viggo Hanvelt as Avery; Simone Miller as Kalisha in MGM+'s The Institute . © MGM+ A King Adaptation With Real Staying Power In an era saturated with Stephen King adaptations, The Institute  stands out, not just for its premise, but for how carefully it handles its tone and performances. If you’re looking for a suspenseful, emotionally charged series that explores the terrifying consequences of unchecked authority, all wrapped in sci-fi and telekinetic chaos, The Institute  is absolutely worth your time.  With the recent renewal announced, the big question now is where the story will head in its second season. The road ahead means stepping beyond the source material—a bold move that could make or break the show. One thing, however, is certain: the story isn’t over. Not yet. Not by a long shot. Rating: ★★★☆☆ © MGM+ About The Institute Season One Premiere Date : July 13, 2025 Episode Count : 8 Executive Producer/Showrunner : Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich Writer : Benjamin Cavell Director : Jack Bender Production :  Spyglass Media Group, Sashajo Productions, Nomadicfilm, MGM+ Studios Distribution : MGM+ Cast :  Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Julian Richings, Robert Joy, Martin Roach Synopsis : From executive producers Stephen King and Jack Bender (FROM), “The Institute” follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis (Freeman), who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Barnes) has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.

The Thursday Murder Club . © Netflix Netflix isn’t foreign to a murder mystery movie, a good one at that. Rian Johnson has blessed our screens with Knives Out , we recently got the Emmy-nominated The Residence , and now Home Alone and Harry Potter alumnus Chris Columbus gives it a shot by bringing The Thursday Murder Club , yet another murder mystery, to the streaming service. If this movie is anything to go by, continue bringing more murder mysteries to the platform, especially if it means we get to see more of the Thursday Murder Club.  The Thursday Murder Club is based on the 2020 novel of the same name written by Richard Osman. If you take the simple premise of Only Murders in the Building and Murder, She Wrote and mix it with the ensemble and star power of Knives Out , you get The Thursday Murder Club , which is a light-hearted (par the murder), entertaining watch about the elderly who could well be your own grandparents. In reality and most films, retirement homes are depicted as the place you never want to get sent to once you reach that certain age. The thought of even sending your own parent/grandparent to a retirement home is one that always hurts as you worry for their treatment and their sanity. That's not a worry at the Cooper Chase retirement village, where there are swimming pools and various activities for the elderly. There's even a jigsaw room which is the home for Elizabeth Best (Helen Mirren), a retired spy; Ron Ritchie (Pierce Brosnan), a retired union leader; Ibrahim Arif (Ben Kingsley), a retired war veteran psychiatrist; and their newest member, Joyce (Celia Imrie), a retired nurse. Together, they're the Thursday Murder Club, who commune in the jigsaw room on Thursdays to solve cold cases. Celia Imrie as Joyce, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth, Naomi Ackie as Donna, Pierce Brosnan as Ron, and Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim in Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club. Courtesy of Netflix Throughout the movie, although they find themselves in the middle of a real ongoing murder case, they find themselves stuck on the cold case about Angela Hughes, "The Woman in White". The movie opens up on this cold case, which later has ties to the overall story, and depicts this case by displaying it as a noir story with the black and white color grading to add effect to the story. The movie doesn't have any extra use of this unfortunately and this cold case ends up having the conclusion of the film feel rather convoluted, as there isn't only one murder that takes place in this movie but several. With the usual murder mystery, we find ourselves dealing with the one murder, but The Thursday Murder Club differentiates itself from the thousands of stories by involving several murders, delivering a layered mystery and story. While it can be a lot to follow at times, the star-studded cast really help keep this movie engaging at all times with their charm, wit and humor. There are pros and cons to this direction with the story, but overall, the writers are still able to keep the audiences on their toes at every moment, with the mystery being quite hard to solve until it reaches its climactic moments. As important as the mystery is to the story, it's the cast of characters that lifts The Thursday Murder Club to victory. Helen Mirren takes charge as Elizabeth as she uses her skills as a retired spy to piece together the mystery, not allowing any small detail to escape her. Pierce Brosnan doesn't usually find himself in movies where he gets to play a character that's genuinely having fun and living his best life. It might not seem like his typical role, but Mamma Mia! proved that he has a calling for fun roles such as Ron, still bringing that Brosnan charm with him wherever he goes. Helen Mirren as Elizabeth and Celia Imrie as Joyce in Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club. Courtesy of Netflix. Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie both inject a large dose of dopamine into the movie, bringing the entire ensemble together with their witty remarks that will have you finding yourself in random outbursts of laughter. The supporting cast are just as entertaining as the lead cast, with David Tennant as Ian Ventham in a role that sees him playing the asshole (well, mind I say), and Naomi Ackie as Donna De Freitas delivering one of her most lively roles of the year, displaying the range of her acting skills as she plays the bored police officer who gets thrown into the middle of their most exciting job yet. The only casting that felt slightly misplaced comes from Richard E. Grant as Bobby Tanner, who has the least screentime out of the cast and doesn't really have much to offer in comparison to his co-stars, but that's likely due to the script and less so his performance, which is at best serviceable. The Thursday Murder Club might be yet another murder mystery that will find itself being compared to the likes of Knives Out , but it's far from just a copycat. It's refreshing, charming and just as delightful as the cakes Joyce bakes. Chris Columbus' direction and the star-studded ensemble cast elevate a script that intends to have fun while solving a murder mystery. It doesn't shy from its themes of friendship, love and community as we witness Cooper Chase come together to keep their retirement village from being torn down by Ian. It's a cosy, feel-good movie that you can sit down on a Sunday evening (or Thursday) to watch with your family. Rating: ★★★★☆ The Thursday Murder Club . © Netflix About The Thursday Murder Club Premiere Date:  August 28, 2025 Producers: Chris Columbus and Jennifer Todd Writer: Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote Director: Chris Columbus Production:   Jennifer Todd Pictures, Maiden Voyage, Amblin Entertainment Distribution:  Netflix Cast:  Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Naomi Ackie, Tom Ellis, Richard E. Grant, Jonathan Pryce Synopsis: The Map That Leads to You  follows Heather (Cline), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond—and change her life in ways she never imagined. From director Lasse Hallström ( Dear John , Safe Haven ) comes this adaptation of JP Monninger's novel about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path.

This review contains minor spoilers for Episode 1 of ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2. Peacemaker . © DC Studios x HBO Max Three years later, James Gunn is the co-head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. We've gotten Creature Commandos , where we first met Rick Flag Sr (Frank Grillo), and then we got Superman , which Peacemaker had a quick cameo in. Now we have the second season of Peacemaker , which James Gunn has said is the continuation of the events that took place in Superman and will have larger ramifications for the future of the DCU. The question that has been on everyone's mind was how this was going to integrate itself into the DCU after having its first season set in the defunct DCEU, and it provides that answer quite easily and rather fast. The first episode opens up with a "Previously on the DCU", where we get a run-through of the events of Peacemaker Season 1 and are met with changes such as the Justice League mentions being swapped for Lordtech's Justice Gang. We also get to see them make an appearance during the S1 finale, where we see Mister Terrific, Superman, Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), and Supergirl, which replaces the DCEU Superman, Aquaman, Flash and Wonder Woman. Peacemaker might've killed his father during the first season, but that hasn't brought him the peace that he thought it would, and this first episode gets to take us through some of the emotions and problems that Chris Smith has. We open the episode with Chris sleeping before Eagly (Dee Bradley Baker) rudely wakes him up so that he can be taken for a walk (a fly?), but due to it being freezing outside, Chris instead takes him into the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, where it's warm and there's a lot of flying space. The Quantum Unfolding Chamber is just as you would remember it from the first season, but now there's another set of Peacemaker helmets? A door that leads to a strange, unrecognisable room? Chris's father is alive? It's a lot for the audience and Chris to take in before the new opening credits begin to play. The new opening dance sequence might not be better than the first season's iconic theme, but it's almost just as good with the inclusion of the new characters such as Rick Flag Sr, Sasha Bordeaux and even the alternate versions of Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) and Chris's very much alive family. The intro song this time around is "Oh Lord" by Foxy Shazam, and while originally, I'd say it wasn't a song you could dance to, James Gunn proves me wrong by having the cast of Peacemaker Season 2 display their best moves. John Cena as Peacemaker and Danielle Brooks as Adebayo in Peacemaker Season 2. Courtesy of DC Studios/HBO Max. Chris saved the world; he killed the butterflies and the cow. As Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) says, "You're a superhero now." It's clear that Chris feels like he still hasn't attained that status, and this audition to join the Justice Gang might be what he needs to feel validated, but unfortunately for him, the Justice Gang is run by Lordtech CEO Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), who's quite the asshole and that paired with Guy Gardner is a recipe for disaster. We get a quick glimpse of White Rabbit (Brey Noelle), giving our first glimpse at the other vigilantes that roam the DCU. The interview plays out exactly as Chris imagined; he's seen as a joke, and this only clouds his head more with hate towards himself. From the first episode, we get a quick look at where the rest of the 11th Street Kids are, and similar to Chris, they're all having problems of their own. Harcourt is struggling to secure a job at various intelligence agencies after the aftermath of Amanda Waller being exposed. Adebayo is having relationship problems. Adrian (Freddie Stroma) calling Economos (Steve Agee) every night highlights that he hasn't got someone he can call a real friend to talk to. Economos is working for Rick Flag Sr but unfortunately is being made to spy on his friend. This season is all about dealing with the consequences of their actions from the last season and how it's affecting them emotionally. While people love to find the similarities with James Gunn's writing, he shows that with each thing he writes, he improves and also has a deep understanding of his characters. Emilia Harcourt is taking the job rejections hard, injuring herself and putting herself in fights which are epic but also end in her bloody and beaten. This pain might be her way of dealing with her feelings, and while it's not healthy, everyone has their own coping mechanisms, and fighting is the only way for her to relieve her anger and calm down. Since we last saw Chris and Harcourt, something has happened between the two that took place on a party boat. While the two never disclose what actually happened, it's obvious that it has led to Chris's feelings for her developing more, and with Harcourt not currently sharing the same sentiment, this just leads to Chris believing that he feels misplaced in this world. Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt in Peacemaker Season 2. Courtesy of DC Studios/HBO Max. It doesn't help that one of his friends is working behind his back for Rick Flag Sr, who wants all eyes on Chris to prevent another incident like the "Luthor Incident" from Superman from taking place again. Anytime Chris opens the door to the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, ARGUS is made aware. While this may seem like the reason Rick Flag Sr has eyes on him, it's James Gunn's chance to finally prove that not only can he have a character appear in different mediums and feel the same, but if executed right, Rick Flag Sr's story, which began in Creature Commandos , could come full circle. We get to see Chris return to the parallel universe he discovered at the start of the episode, communicating with Keith (David Denman), his previously deceased brother, and Auggie Smith (Robert Patrick), his also previously deceased and racist father. He's discovered a world where everything seems to be the opposite of his world: his brother is alive, his father isn't a raging racist and is a loving father, and they're all seen as heroes called "The Top Trio". This is everything Chris could dream of, but the only thing in the way is the parallel universe's Chris Smith who finds him and mistakes him for a shapeshifter (perhaps Martians are around in this universe). We get to see Peacemaker vs Peacemaker as ninja stars are sent from the helmet that cut into Chris's back and continuously dig in. We get to see how the parallel Peacemaker fights, and there's a great usage of the jetpack and combination of the helmet's powers, but the fight ends rather quickly as he accidentally gets impaled. James Gunn doesn't really write this as the epic fight audiences might've expected, as Chris is really trying to become a changed man; he doesn't want to just simply kill because he can, and also the sight of seeing himself completely freezes him. Now with his own lifeless body in front of him, what's the next step for Chris? Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 is an outstanding great start to the season and overall return of the show. James Gunn already showcases with his writing that this season is going to be vastly different from the first, as it focuses more on the emotions of our characters and less on the action, which still exists but isn't so in your face with it. There's a long way to go with this second season before it reaches the same heights as the first season, but the performances from John Cena and the writing from James Gunn that highlight Chris's vulnerability lead me to believe that this may be proof that the DCU is exactly what we needed. Rating: ★★★★☆ Peacemaker . © DC Studios x HBO Max About Peacemaker Season 2 About Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Date : August 21, 2025 Episode Count : 8 Executive Producer/Showrunner : James Gunn Writer : James Gunn Director : James Gunn, Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, Althea Jones Production : DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company Distribution : HBO Max Cast : John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, Tim Meadows Synopsis : In season 2, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.

It has all been leading up to this very moment! Tom Cruise brought this latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise to the screens, closing out a storyline that began back in 1996 with the original film. Now, Paramount is bringing all the stunts to a smaller screen near you with its digital release. As a Mission: Impossible fan, it's always fun watching Tom Cruise partake in the various stunts for the franchise; they're so thrilling and impressive that they've started becoming the selling point for franchise. What's the next huge stunt that Cruise is going to do that will top the last one? What preparation do Tom Cruise and the entire crew go through for a single stunt? That's the beauty of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning finally releasing on digital. It has all the bonus features we could watch, going into detail on the extravagant stunts that take place in the film and how they brought it to life. SYNOPSIS Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – The Final Reckoning. BONUS CONTENT DETAILS Fans who purchase the film on Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray can take a deep dive into the breathtaking production with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary, and deleted footage not seen in cinemas. For the 4K UHD SteelBook®, 4K UHD HMV Exclusive SteelBook®, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, all bonus features, apart from the commentaries, will be included on a separate Blu-ray Bonus disc. Check out the full dossier of bonus content* below: BEHIND THE SCENES Taking Flight —Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie take you through the biplanes stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences. To The Depths —Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt. To The North —Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard. Through the Mine —Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence. The Score —A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film. EDITORIAL CONTENT Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie —Director Christopher McQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film. Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie —Director Christopher McQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.  Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise —Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes. COMMENTARIES Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise —Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise. Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding —Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers. Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac —Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music. ** PROMO SPOTS Parachute Burn — Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual.  Snorri Rig Camera — Survival is in the details.  See the unique camera set up for Tom as he does his parachute jump. Jump Flip — Witness Tom’s epic jump. Long Wing — See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight. STILL GALLERIES Tom Cruise (Biography included) Christopher McQuarrie Collaboration Supporting Cast ISOLATED SCORE TRACK *Availability of bonus content varies by digital retailer.  **Not available as part of the Blu-ray release.  MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning will arrive on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, HMV exclusive 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 13, 2025. The seventh and eighth installment of the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – The Final Reckoning and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – Dead Reckoning) will also be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD as a 2-movie box set on October 13, 2025.

Charlie Cox recently created some confusion among fans as he called season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again , the “final season” at GalaxyCon. Cox later apologized for his comment stating that season 2 would not be the final season. His co-star Vincent D’Onofrio also refuted that claim, initially stating that there would be a good chance of season 3 happening. Sources tell Nexus Point News that Daredevil: Born Again is expected to continue through at least a third season, depending on the reception of season 2. Season 2 of the series wrapped production in July of this year and is currently in post-production and eyeing a Spring 2026 release. Although season 2 is several months away, Marvel Studios has already begun prepping for a potential renewal and is aiming to begin production on season 3 in March 2026 and shoot through the Summer, similar to season 2’s production schedule. Cox and D’Onofrio’s contracts indicate that they have both signed on for three seasons. Following season 3’s release, their contracts for the series will be up and will need to be renegotiated pending the status and reception of the series. Daredevil: Born Again  season 1 premiered on March 4, 2025 on Disney+ following a rocky production. Shooting began in 2023 and was halted by the WGA strike which led to the series being reevaluated and overhauled. This delayed the series by almost a year and led to scenes and even whole episodes being reshot. Dario Scardapane joined the series as showrunner following the overhaul with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as the lead directors. Scardapane, Benson, and Moorhead returned for season 2 of the series, which thankfully experienced a much smoother production. Daredevil: Born Again  serves as a revival and continuation to Netflix’s Daredevil series. Charlie Cox returns as the titular character, Matt Murdock/Daredevil, with Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. Krysten Ritter is set to reprise her role as Jessica Jones in season 2. Bernthal will also reprise his role as the Punisher in a Punisher-led Special Presentation, co-written by Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green and directed by Green, in 2026 which will bridge the gap of season 1 and 2. Season 2 will feature Murdock in an all-new black suit as he joins forces with Jessica Jones to take down Mayor Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task Force while also fighting other enemies such as Bullseye. Daredevil: Born Again  season 2 is set to release in Spring 2026 on Disney+ as part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.