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Main image: You season 4 on Netflix.
You season four
What: Season four of You sees our favourite stalker Joe Goldberg return – this time with a new identity, a new home in London and a job as a college professor. The twist in this season is that while Joe is trying to turn over a new leaf he becomes the prey, stalked by someone who threatens to out his true identity.
Who: Penn Badgley is joined by The White Lotus‘ Lukas Gage, as well as a host of newcomers that make up Joe’s elite new social circle in London.
Watch it: From February 9 on Netflix.
Pamela, A Love Story
What: It seems our fascination with the 1990s – from fashion to music – includes people. Prepare to hear a whole lot more about Pamela Anderson this week as Netflix launches a new documentary on the 55-year-old blonde bombshell. This follows last year’s miniseries Pam & Tommy, on Disney+, which divided opinion and recounted her tumultuous relationship with Mötley Crüe rockstar Tommy Lee. Actress Lily James portrayed Pamela with uncanny success, nailing her iconic looks from the razor thin brows and frosted lips to peroxide hair and impressive curves.
Who: Directed by Ryan White, and produced by Jessica Hargrave, Julia Nottingham and Brandon Thomas Lee (yes, that’s one of her sons), Pamela: A Love Story is told via a series of candid video diaries.
Watch it: on Netflix now.
Kaleidoscope
What: Telling the story of a master criminal, and his crew, who attempt to break into a seemingly uncrackable vault, Kaleidoscope is an epic heist thriller that spans 25 years. The unusual bit? In a striking novelty, viewers can choose what order they view the episodes in, meaning there are over 5,040 possibly ways to watch the miniseries.
Who: Giancarlo Esposito, of Breaking Bad fame, leads the cast in this heist miniseries.
Watch it: Kaleidoscope is available to stream now on Netflix.
shrinking
What: From the makers of Ted Lasso comes new comedy Shrinking which tells the story of a grieving therapist (Jason Segel) who adopts a novel approach with his patients: pure, unfiltered honesty. This new attitude impacts not only his patients, but his own life in surprising ways.
Who: Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and Luke Tennie.
Watch it: on Apple TV.
The Lying Life of Adults
What: Adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel of the same name, fans of the author will be in for a treat with this screen version which follows Giovanna’s transition from childhood to adolescence in 1990s Naples.
Who: Giordana Marengo as Giovanna, Valeria Golino as her aunt Vittoria.
Watch it: on Netflix.
poker face
What: Poker Face, a new comedy-mystery show that harks back to 1970s style, case-a-week drama. Created by Rian Johnson, the brains behind the Knives Out franchise, and boasting a stellar ensemble cast, it’s already one of the most hotly-anticipated TV shows of the year.
Who: Natasha Lyonne plays Charlie, who is endowed with an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying, as she discovers and solves mysteries in New Mexico. Lyonne is joined by an A-list cast that includes Adrien Brody, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ron Perlman and Chloë Sevigny.
Watch it: From January 26 on Peacock. Irish viewers can access Peacock through NOW TV and Sky.
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