New series worth feasting on this Easter long weekend …
Matlock on NOW TV
For fans of legal dramas, this new spin on the original Matlock TV series that starred American favourite Andy Griffith sees a role reversal with “Matty” played by the always amazing Kathy Bates. She uses her unassuming demeanour and negotiation skills to win major cases and expose corruption as she rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm. Now available to binge, the finale with a twist means that it’s already been renewed for a second season.
The Last Of Us on NOW TV
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return in this Emmy-winning dystopian thriller that terrified us all in the first season. Staying true to the video game that the show’s based on, the show picks up five years later where the characters are in very different places to where we left them in their post-apocalyptic world. We know from interviews that the two weren’t together for a lot of filming (weep); meaning there’ll be a lot more Odyssean adventures and LGBTQIA+ romantic plot lines. If you haven’t watched it yet, we highly recommend you catch up.
Dying For Sex on Disney+
Co-created by Kim Rosenstock who’s behind hit shows including Only Murders In The Building, New Girl and GLOW, this comedy drama has the perfect mix of feel-good, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking moments. The eight-part series follows a woman (played by the majestic Michelle Williams) who, when she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, leaves her husband of 15 years to fully explore her sexuality. Also starring Jenny Slate (It Ends With Us), Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) and Jay Duplass (Pain Hustlers), this series will leave its mark.
Hacks, on Prime Video
This hilarious comedy-drama starring Jean Smart and newcomer Hannah Einbinder centres on the professional relationship between a legendary stand-up comedienne and young writer. The first three seasons received critical acclaim and won many accolades including Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. The latest season is a departure as the two reunite a year after parting, riding high off their success and pursuing new opportunities in LA. It has a 99 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so that’s all you need to know.
Your Friends and Neighbours on Apple TV
Jon Hamm (who we know and love from Mad Men, The Morning Show and Bridesmaids), Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn bounce off each other as – you guessed it – friends and neighbours in this crime dramedy set in a New York suburb. The story follows a hedgefund manager (Hamm) who’s fired in disgrace, so he resorts to stealing from his wealthy neighbours’ homes … only to discover secrets that may be even more sinister than his! Hailed as radically different to anything we’ve seen before, you won’t want to miss it.
The Studio on Apple TV
Seth Rogan’s taking over the small screen with his new comedy series, starring as a newly appointed head of a Hollywood production studio. Hilarity ensues as he attempts to save the struggling company as it navigates an industry undergoing rapid social and economic changes. Catherine Harris and Kathryn Hahn will have you laughing and the dynamic of Rogan and his team shows the genius of a great comedy screenplay. Many episodes are shot in one take (a true art as we saw in Adolescence), keeping us all on our toes and emulating the stress of the job at hand, as things go from bad to worse. Allow us to name drop the all-star cast, including Olivia Wilde, Kathryn Hahn, Zac Efron, Anthony Mackie, Bryan Cranston, and more. The perfect, light-hearted watch, with guaranteed laughs.
Dope Thief on Apple TV
With a heavyweight cast, this show is already receiving rave reviews and will have you on the edge of your seat. The story follows lifelong friends who rob a house, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise as they stumble upon a hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard. If you liked Narcos, Breaking Bad or Ozark, this is for you.
Black Mirror on Netflix
Black Mirror has returned for season 7 and, unsurprisingly, the list of stars in each episode is remarkable. The tech-noir commentary has left us shaken after each and every season, so we expect no less from the latest installment – especially with the rise in Gen Z online nightmares (Adolesence, anyone?) and the advancement in AI. The list of stars involved in this season features Chris O’Dowd, Rashida Jones, Emma Corrin, Paul Giammetti, and more. See more about the episodes here.
Emma Corrin (Princess Diana in The Crown) plays an avatar in a simulation in episode 3, titled “Hotel Reverie”. It tells the story of an A-list actress (Issa Rae from Barbie) thrown into an unusually immersive remake of a vintage romantic movie, who must stick to the script if she ever wants to make it home. Another LGBTQIA+ love story that feels more real than reality.
Parisian Agency – Exclusive Properties on Netflix
See the hots or nots of French interiors to fill The White Lotus hole in your heart. From Parisian townhouses and a five-star penthouse to a Château, the homes in season 5 are more extravagant than ever. As the Kretz family navigate work dynamics amid the competitive real estate market, they escort prospective buyers to bigger and more lavish homes than anything you’ve ever seen before. Think: a private island in Brittany and the former home of a King. It certainly hammers home the point that money doesn’t always buy taste …
