At this year’s Comic-Con, The Boys cast and creator celebrated their Certified Fresh fourth season the only way they know how: with a middle finger. We were lucky enough to be on hand to snag a few snaps smiling as well. Check out all the photos below. Photos by:
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Equal parts gory, hilarious, incisive, and even sometimes heartfelt, Prime Video’s adaptation of the comic book series The Boys has been something of an antidote to superhero fatigue since it debuted on the streamer in 2019. It probably helps that the superheroes themselves are frequently the targets of this subversive satire, which takes place in a world where superpowered beings aren’t always the altruistic do-gooders we typically expect them to be.
Ahead of the premiere of season 4, The Boys stars Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Claudia Doumit, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Valorie Curry, Susan Heyward, and executive producer Eric Kripke sat down with RT correspondent Mark Ellis to chat about the superhero satire, sharing what they love about playing their characters, discussing Homelander’s leadership style, and warning us all about more head explosions.
Mark Ellis for Rotten Tomatoes: With the psychopathic, absurdist tendencies of your characters, how much fin is that to play for each of you?
Antony Starr: So much fun. So much fun. Particularly you, you get to do so much absurd…
Chace Crawford: Yeah, for me, it’s pretty wild. Yeah, I like to inject some craziness into the absurdity, but it’s a dream. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had.
Starr: Yeah, but I think one of the things that I really appreciate about it is their relationship with Eric. He doesn’t want to have mustache-twirling villains. You know, the characters are three-dimensional, and I think everyone does a great job of really adding layers and depth to the characters, so that it’s not just “crazy pshcyopath,” you know? We don’t want to empathize with these guys, but we want to understand what makes them tick, because I think audiences expect that from their villains now as well.
Watch the video for the full interview with Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Claudia Doumit, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Valorie Curry, Susan Heyward, and Eric Kripke.
The first three episodes of
The Boys: Season 4
(2024)
premiere on Prime Video on June 13, 2024.
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After two years, a new season of The Boys finally arrives on Prime Video this month, with its first three episodes debuting on Thursday, June 13. Season 4 will include five additional episodes, one premiering every Thursday through July 18. After all this time and all its superhero lampoonery, the question is whether the satirical comic book adaptation can continue to feel fresh, and the first reviews of the season somewhat disagree on the answer. The good thing is that for die-hard fans of the show, The Boys: Season 4 doesn’t seem to disappoint.
Here’s what critics are saying about The Boys: Season 4:
Thankfully, the answer is a resounding “f–k yes” for The Boys as it enters its fourth season.
— Trent Moore, Paste Magazine
The Boys is at the top of its game.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
Thankfully, the Boys themselves are still very lovable, even as the series complicates them and makes them a little more human.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
The real reason The Boys remains still captivating is the exceptional writing, which continues to engage viewers.
— Abhishek Srivastava, The Times of India
The Boys still maintains its power to shock. Returning for a new season, numerous scenes will once again leave your jaw on the floor, even if on the whole the show is starting to lose its biting edge.
— Emily Murray, Total Film
In 2019, it was the superhero satire the world needed. In 2024, with its work done, The Boys might be best served by fastening its cape and soaring into the sunset.
— Ed Power, Daily Telegraph
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Fans of The Boys will not be disappointed with its fourth go-around.
— Cassondra Feltus, Black Girl Nerds
Fans will love it; Season 4 is simply phenomenal.
— Trent Moore, Paste Magazine
Fans who felt as if things were wrapped up too neatly at the end of season 3 should be pleased with the chaos of season 4. It’s mean, sometimes too mean, but it’s still full of plenty of the things The Boys fans love.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
At times, Kripke’s tale can be a tad unwieldy; even long-time fans will find it challenging to completely keep up with its entanglements.
— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
The Boys’ latest season is its best yet.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
It’s a wild ride, arguably the show’s wildest yet, which is saying something.
— Trent Moore, Paste Magazine
Showrunner Eric Kripke did it again, and by “it,” I mean that he managed to one-up previous seasons.
— Kimberly Ricci, Uproxx
While the writing is as sharp as ever, this season takes a slower approach than all its predecessors, and it’s all the better for it.
— Kaiya Shunyata, RogerEbert.com
After the brilliant heights of season 3 it’s hard not to feel like this season is a bit of a letdown — but it’s setting the stage for a potentially perfect fifth season.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
Season 4 may be the weakest so far.
— Lyvie Scott, TV Guide
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It’s the darkest installment yet.
— Alison Herman, Variety
This is a show that’s always been pretty bleak, but season 4 gets downright depressing in places.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
The Boys has always had a flair for the grim, but there are sequences in season 4 that are among the absolute bleakest television that I have ever seen.
— Noah Berlatsky, Observer
Season 4 marks the most central this parallel version of American government has ever been to the core story, with all eight episodes unfolding between the election of anti-“supe” presidential candidate Robert Singer and the vote’s certification on — brace yourself — January 6th.
— Alison Herman, Variety
The season’s political allegory is broader and more obviously informed by every damn upheaval of the 2020s than before… The power struggle metaphors play like something we’ve simultaneously earned, deserve and ought to appreciate in quivering awe.
— Bob Strauss, The Wrap
The politics are muddled at best, which is a real shame… It’s all pretty toothless.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
Do not worry about this season feeling political.
— Kimberly Ricci, Uproxx
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It occasionally feels a bit tedious and overwrought, especially when tied to the more depressing storylines, but when it’s on the more comical side of things, it still really works.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
The first thought I had when the premiere-episode credits rolled: “Well, I’ve never seen that body part on a TV show before now.”
— Kimberly Ricci, Uproxx
This season doesn’t quite reach the depraved depths of “Herogasm,” but it certainly tries.
— Lyvie Scott, TV Guide
While The Boys’ latest run may not feature a jaw-dropping sight to equal last season’s premiere-episode sex scene, that’s not for lack of trying… Kipke’s series habitually pushes the boundaries of good taste.
— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
After a second and third season that felt like the writers were constantly trying to one-up their commentary and shock factor, Season 4 washes the gore away and lets these characters take center stage once again.
— Kaiya Shunyata, RogerEbert.com
Whilst this season is packed with terrors, the series sure hasn’t forgotten about its silly side too.
— Emily Murray, Total Film
Everything surrounding the Boys is unrelentingly bleak, so the moments of vulgar, villainous humor can be real lifelines.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
This chapter is an absurdly entertaining outing that maintains the toxic revenge tale with a heaping helping of gallows humor.
— M.N. Miller, Nerd Alert
Many of Season 4’s bigger satirical set pieces stick the landing. Superhero conglomerate Vought’s own version of Disney on Ice proves hilarious.
— Belen Edwards, Mashable
(Photo by Jasper Savage/Prime Video)
The good news is that our cast is still making the most of it, especially on Team Vought. Usher embraces the softer side of A-Train and gets great opportunities to connect with new allies.
— Lyvie Scott, TV Guide
Antony Starr’s nefarious turn remains a highlight of The Boys, as his villainous tyrant rampages through a mid-life crisis, all while absentmindedly keeping Ryan in check.
— Ben Travers, IndieWire
Erin Moriarty rises to the challenge delivering an incredible performance, becoming the beating heart of the show this season.
— Emily Murray, Total Film
This may be [Erin Moriarty’s] most devastating performance yet.
— Bob Strauss, The Wrap
As the stakes rise and franchise expansion continues, The Boys has a less steady handle on these newer aspects of its growing mission.
— Alison Herman, Variety
There is a lot going on in The Boys season 4… Everything is spread just a tiny bit too thin, though it does feel like they’re getting all of the pieces into place for a truly wild season 5.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
The concentration on individual internal conflicts and tragic backstories is part of why the season feels unfocused. Rather than building towards a climactic resolution, the plot staggers and meanders, heaping up misery off to the side as the apocalypse grinds on.
— Noah Berlatsky, Observer
(Photo by Jasper Savage/Prime Video)
Don’t worry too much if you’re behind on the spinoff. The Boys is still about The Boys, though like any good franchise-building, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s going on if you’ve been following along.
— Trent Moore, Paste Magazine
While Gen V isn’t considered essential viewing in order to follow what’s going on in Season 4, I still highly recommend you watch its 8-episode inaugural season.
— Cassondra Feltus, Black Girl Nerds
Elements from last year’s teen spin-off Gen V make their way onto the grownups’ stage in smart and scary ways.
— Bob Strauss, The Wrap
Characters from Gen V cross over with little introduction, an infusion of lore that’s disorienting in its own right and tricky to balance with cracks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s seemingly infinite, interconnected phases.
— Alison Herman, Variety
One nagging question hangs over the latest episodes of Amazon’s demented superhero series. Is there enough imagination left — on the planet, let alone in this particular writers’ room — to keep it up?
— Bob Strauss, The Wrap
The cracks are beginning to show – surely season 5 has to be the last? As we await news on whether the end is in sight, at least there’s plenty here to enjoy from this wildly entertaining latest chapter.
— Emily Murray, Total Film
The Boys is still really good, so here’s hoping that they don’t get lost in the misery porn of it all and can right the ship next season. The world is bleak enough as it is, so something this depressing needs to feel like it has a point.
— Danielle Ryan, Slashfilm
The series is running out of reasons to keep going — and not even its salacious shock value can keep it from spinning its wheels.
— Lyvie Scott, TV Guide
The first three episodes of
The Boys: Season 4
(2024)
premiere on Prime Video on June 13, 2024.
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In June, we return to King’s Landing and Kingstown, plus the kitchen of The Bear and the post-apocalyptic world of Sweet Tooth. The superhero universe of The Boys and the clone club realm of Orphan Black are also back in a new season and a spinoff, respectively. These are the six streaming shows you should catch up on before they resume.
The Bear (Hulu)
What it is: Food, family, and the restaurant business are the ingredients of this drama-infused culinary comedy series set in Chicago. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy, an award-winning chef who returns home to take over his late brother’s Italian beef sandwich shop. In the show’s second season, he and his brigade turn the spot into a fine dining establishment. Season 3 premieres Thursday, June 27.
Why you should watch it: Between the intense family and kitchen dynamics and the star-making performances from Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, there’s never a dull or unappetizing moment in The Bear. Stressful in a compelling way, it’s a series that will whet your palate while wetting your brow.
Where to watch: Hulu (subscription, seasons 1-2)
Commitment: Approx. 10.5 hours (for seasons 1-2)
The Boys (Prime Video)
What it is: Adapted from the adult comic book series of the same name that brutally satirizes the superhero genre, The Boys follows the titular team of vigilantes tasked with monitoring people with powers. The “Supes” are as vile and corrupt as super-powered individuals might be in reality, and that makes this show about as R-rated as can be. Season 4 premieres Thursday, June 13.
Why you should watch it: Whether you think the superhero genre is too pure and optimistic, or you just want an outrageous action-fantasy show that’s anything but kid-friendly, The Boys is a funny, gory, dirty, and often shocking watch. Don’t be in the dark the next time one of its more astonishing episodes (like “Herogasm”) becomes the most talked-about TV content of the moment. The Boys is also part of a greater shared universe now, as live-action and animated spinoffs have been released since the start of this flagship show, which itself was just renewed for a fifth season following the upcoming fourth.
Where to watch: Prime Video (subscription, seasons 1-3); buy at Fandango At Home, Google Play, Microsoft, and Apple TV.
Commitment: Approx. 24 hours (for seasons 1-3)
House of the Dragon (Max)
What it is: The first Game of Thrones spinoff is a prequel set hundreds of years before the events of that hit HBO series and follows the reign of House Targaryen in the lead-up to the civil war known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” Season 2 premieres on Sunday, June 16.
Why you should watch it: If you loved Game of Thrones, you’ll also love this ensemble-based fantasy series set in the same universe and similarly focused on the politics and melodrama of kings, queens, and warriors. There’s a lot of tension between the many characters, especially among family members, as well as thrilling dragon-based action. As the show continues, it’s only going to get more gripping and more violent.
Where to watch: Max (subscription, season 1); buy at Fandango At Home, Google Play, Prime Video, Microsoft, and Apple TV.
Commitment: Approx. 10 hours (for season 1), or 84 hours if you include the eight seasons of Game of Thrones
Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+)
What it is: From Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone and Tulsa King, this violent crime series stars Jeremy Renner as the titular head of the titular town: Mike McLusky. For years, his family has been central to the power structure of Kingstown, where everything revolves around the local prison. Season 3 premieres Sunday, June 2.
Why you should watch it: While not as critically acclaimed as the other shows on this list, Mayor of Kingstown is popular with viewers (check that 90% Audience Score) as a successor to series like The Wire and Oz, with plenty of action and character-driven drama to hold interest. Season 3 is especially anticipated for Renner’s return following his near-fatal accident in 2023.
Where to watch: Paramount+ (subscription, seasons 1-2); buy at Fandango At Home, Prime Video, Google Play, Microsoft, and Apple TV.
Commitment: Approx. 15.5 hours (for seasons 1-2)
Orphan Black (AMC+)
What it is: A sci-fi series starring Tatiana Maslany in a multi-role performance as several identical human clones. The plot of the show follows one clone in particular as she learns of their origins and must evade whoever is attempting to kill them all. The spinoff Orphan Black: Echoes, starring Krysten Ritter and set decades after the events of the main series, premieres on Thursday, June 23.
Why you should watch it: With the highly anticipated spinoff arriving soon, the original Orphan Black provides some necessary background into the world and characters of the new series. It’s also a consistently thrilling show with an exceptional, Emmy-winning performance by Maslany and is now considered a modern television classic.
Where to watch: AMC+ (subscription, seasons 1-5); buy at Fandango At Home, Prime Video, Google Play, Microsoft, and Apple TV.
Commitment: Approx. 37 hours (for Orphan Black seasons 1-5)
Sweet Tooth (Netflix)
What it is: Based on the Vertigo comic books, this Emmy-winning series takes place after a virus has wiped out most of the world’s population and children are born half-human/half-animal hybrids. The plot follows a 10-year-old boy with antlers in his quest to find his mother. Season 3 premieres Thursday, June 6.
Why you should watch it: With the third season being its last, now is the perfect time to catch up with Sweet Tooth before it ends. This is a rare coming-of-age fantasy show that you can watch with the whole family, as even its darkest moments are treated with care in a way that younger viewers can appreciate and learn from, and adults can also enjoy its uniquely strange premise and world-building. Christian Convery is absolutely charming in the lead role.
Where to watch: Netflix (subscription, seasons 1-2); buy at Fandango At Home, Prime Video, Google Play, Microsoft, and Apple TV.
Commitment: Approx. 13 hours (for season 1-2)
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The success of Prime Video’s The Boys cannot be understated. Having completed its third season in 2022, the raunchy and violent series about a group of humans (i.e. The Boys) and supes who band together to take down a conglomerate of morally dubious superheroes is now the longest running of the three superhero shows that the streaming service put into production a few years back (The Tick was canceled in 2019 while a second season of the animated Invincible is promised by this year’s end). It is also the most widely watched of that trio and even scored a best drama series Emmy nomination in 2021.
So, naturally, Prime Video wants to expand this world. After the series of animated shorts, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, enters the first live-action spin-off: Gen V.
Announced in 2020, the program took some time to coalesce thanks to the pandemic and other issues. But with a first season shot, Prime Video gave Boys fans a glimpse at the series in December 2022 via a brief teaser. And it was clear that Gen V will have some similarities with its antecedent: beside the expected blood and gore, the shows share an aesthetic and also a mystery or two.
But what else can we learn about the series? Join us as we take stock of what we know so far about the program and just what its characters may be up to in the first season.
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Based on the “We Gotta Go Now” story arc from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys comic books, the program will focus on Godolkin University, a for-profit center of higher education run by the nefarious and omnipresent Vought International to train the next generation of supes. The school is less about education (despite grades still mattering) and more akin to a reality show competition: Young hopefuls square off in intense challenges with the goal of securing the best spots in the Vought-controlled regional superhero markets. And considering what we know about Vought’s obsession with creating a superhuman race, we imagine the company also has another reason for Godolkin’s curriculum. Add something “bigger and sinister” lurking in the halls of the school and one wonders if the key group of students featured on the show will end up heroes or villains. Also, as the trailer released in September (embedded above) revealed, there is something in “The Woods” that the company and the university are desperate to keep under wraps.
Into this setting — at least in the comic book — comes the G-Men, a team occasionally mentioned in The Boys television series and one that was designed in “We Gotta Go Now” to serve as a parody of the X-Men. In that story, the G-Men are a collective of over 80 supes spread across multiple teams. Although often outcasts like their Marvel inspirations, they still prove to be one of the most lucrative super franchises in the world. But with that huge of a roster, inevitably many publicly break ranks (and end up dead).
The Seven in The Boys season 2 (Photo by Amazon Studios)
In “We Gotta Go Now,” Hughie from The Boys (Jack Quaid in the show) joins a junior G-Men team to learn more about the operation. Posing as a young supe called Bagpipe, he learns that some more senior G-Men are the worst people in the world (even if the kids are not beyond redemption). Vought itself steps in to deal with the G-Men when things unravel. When (or if) this storyline will be part of Gen V is unknown, as Quaid has said that he won’t be in the first season of the spin-off.
To add to the confusion: “We Gotta Go Now” was also the title of the episode in The Boys season 2 in which the members of the Vought-backed top superheroes known as The Seven shoot their fictionalized origin film, Dawn of the Seven. So it’s good to remember that everyone involved with this project says it’s “loosely inspired” by the original comic book storyline.
Whatever appears on screen, Ennis and Robertson have already established a definitive tone via their comics. The cover of the “We Gotta Go Now” collected edition is inspired by the classic raunch-fest movie, Animal House, and one of the G-Men’s super power is the ability to vomit.
Who wouldn’t want to see a The Boys-style take on Wolverine?
Jaz Sinclair in Gen V season 1 teaser art (Photo by Amazon Studios)
But will the super characters in Gen V be more sympathetic than most of the ones we’ve seen in the main Boys series? Audiences have to root for someone to uncover the secrets of Godolkin University. Or, considering just how popular Antony Starr is as the thoroughly detestable Homelander in The Boys, it is possible Gen V will center on a likable antagonist.
The series will be headlined by Jaz Sinclair (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as “blood manipulator” Marie Moreau and Lizze Broadway as shrinking YouTuber Emma Shaw. According to an Amazon press release, Marie is a freshman eager to prove herself worthy of a Seven slot, but “is sidetracked by a mystery she begins to unravel at the school.” As seen in the trailer, she witnesses an escapee of The Woods running through campus and feels compelled to make it right. Emma, meanwhile, is described as “insecure and naive, which often leaves her in compromising positions” — some of which the trailer alludes to — although, her close bond with Marie will aid her in managing life at the school. Other stars include Sinclair’s fellow Sabrina alum Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson, a magnet powered supe who intends to take on his father’s hero identity when he retires (despite also seeing The Woods escapee); Maddie Phillips as empath Cate Dunlap, who can “push people to do anything she commands using the touch of her hands;” and both London Thor and Derek Luh as a gender-shifting character called Jordan who manifests different powers based on whether they present as male or female and, according to the trailer, is another of the school’s best candidates for superhero stardom. Additionally, Asa Germann plays Sam, the escapee Marie and Andre spot on campus one night. He’s a troubled supe who comes to Godolkin with impressive strength and invulnerability, but a tendency to hallucinate — all of which puts him squarely in The Woods despite his protests.
Chance Perdomo and Maddie Phillips (Photo by Amazon Studios)
Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, Marco Pigossi, Alexander Calvert, Jason Ritter, and Clancy Brown will recur throughout the season. Schwarzenegger plays Luke Riordan, aka Golden Boy, a senior who can literally “flame on” (as briefly seen in the trailer during a few shots) and seems to be the school’s best prospect for the Seven. Thomas reprises his role of Polarity, a previously unnamed character he voiced in the animated series The Boys: Diabolical who also happens to be Andre’s father and a trustee at Godolkin (and, based on the trailer, also knows about The Woods). Pigossi plays the “gifted” Doctor Edison Cardosa and Brown will appear as Richard Brinkerhoff, aka “Rich Brink,” a professor of crime-fighting at the school who taught some of the Seven and believes Golden Boy will be his next success story — he can also be glimpsed in the trailer hosting a school orientation video. Shelley Conn, meanwhile, joins the faculty as Indira Shetty, the school’s dean (spotted in the trailer welcoming students to the university). Although lacking a superpower, she nonetheless has a keen sense of supe psychology and takes a special interest in Marie.
And, although Hughie is the only member of The Boys (in the comics) who has a known association with the characters in Gen V, there are other characters from The Boys TV show who will appear in the series. Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and P.J. Byrne will reprise their Boys roles as (respectively) Seven member A-Train, Vought exec Ashley Barrett — who knows about The Woods — presidential hopeful Victoria Neuman, and Dawn of the Seven director Adam Bourke, who appears to be directing the puppet show glimpsed in the trailer. Jensen Ackles will reportedly make a cameo appearance as Soldier Boy, his character from The Boys’ third season.
It’s also possible that one or more characters from Gen V could appear in the fourth season of The Boys.
Lizze Broadway, Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips (Photo by Brooke Palmer/Prime Video)
Here are the official character descriptions offered by Prime Video:
• Jaz Sinclair plays Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old superhero with the ability to control and weaponize her own blood. As an incoming freshman at Vought-run Godolkin University, she is eager to prove she has what it takes to join The Seven, but is sidetracked by a mystery she begins to unravel at the school.
• Chance Perdomo plays Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University with magnetic powers. He’s Golden Boy’s best friend and the son of famous superhero, Polarity; Andre has big shoes to fill as he’s set to take over the Polarity name once his dad retires. When Andre realizes that something is afoot at the school, he takes it into his own hands to try and figure out the mystery.
• Lizze Broadway plays Emma Meyer, who is also known by her superhero name, Little Cricket, for her ability to get super small. Though insecure and naive, which often leaves her in compromising positions, she becomes close friends with her freshman roommate, Marie, and together they navigate the mysterious dangers at Godolkin University.
• Shelley Conn plays Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University. She doesn’t have powers, but her background in superhero psychology and her peerless ability to analyze what makes supes tick make her indispensable to the school. Her goal is to transform Godolkin University into the most elite college for supes and she takes a special interest in Marie when she arrives on campus.
• Maddie Phillips plays Cate Dunlap, a junior at Godolkin University who is good friends with Jordan and Andre. Cate is able to push people to do anything she commands using the touch of her hands, which she uses to her advantage. Powerful and confident, she’s also Luke’s girlfriend, making her one of the most popular supes on campus.
• London Thor and Derek Luh play Jordan Li, a competitive student at Godolkin University who will do anything to get to the top. They have a unique ability of changing between male and female forms, through which different powers manifest— the man is dense and indestructible, while the woman is agile and can launch energy blasts. Their distinct sets of powers make them a standout TA at Brink’s School of Crime Fighting.
• Asa Germann plays Sam, a troubled supe who is desperately trying to escape his unfortunate circumstances. He’s extremely powerful, with super strength and invulnerability. Despite having a good heart, he’s plagued by his hallucinations, which sometimes make it hard for him to discern between what is—and is not—reality.
• Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Luke Riordan, who is also known by his superhero name, Golden Boy, because of his ability to light his entire body on fire. He is a senior at Godolkin University and is in the top rank, having the brightest prospects of joining The Seven.
• Sean Patrick Thomas plays Polarity, Andre’s father and largely celebrated Godolkin University alumnus and trustee. Polarity expects his son to follow in his footsteps by taking over the Polarity name when he retires. He believes Andre is destined for The Seven and will stop at nothing to make his dream become reality.
• Clancy Brown plays Professor Rich “Brink” Brinkerhoff, a renowned professor of crime fighting at Godolkin University who taught superheroes such as A-Train, Queen Maeve, and The Deep. He is dedicated to finding the top new talent at Godolkin University to join The Seven, and believes Golden Boy has what it takes to be next.
• Marco Pigossi plays Dr. Edison Cardosa, a gifted doctor with ties to Godolkin University.
(Photo by Amazon Studios)
Initially developed by Craig Rosenberg with The Boys executive team of Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Neal H. Moritz, the series went into production with Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters serving as showrunners. Additional executive producers include Pavun Shetty, Michaela Starr, Ennis, Robertson, Sarah Carbiener, Erica Rosbe, Aisha Porter-Christie, Judalina Neira and Zak Schwartz.
Gen V will debut Friday, September 29 on Prime Video with three episodes. The remaining installments will debut weekly through November 3. Despite not yet airing, a writers’ room for a potential second season convened prior to the current writers and actors strikes with Fazekas serving as the single showrunner.
The review embargo for Gen V has not yet been announced. Season 1 will get a score when the embargo lifts and at least five reviews are posted.
97%
Gen V: Season 1
(2023)
premieres on Friday, September 29 on Prime Video.
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After a few years of COVID-19 throwing a wrench into Hollywood’s production schedule, TV’s soothing, luminescent glow was shining as bright as ever in 2022. An estimated 599 scripted TV shows premiered that year, according to FX Research. And, provided that the writers and actors’ strikes or merger-related cancellations don’t derail things too much, 2023 may not be far behind.
To give you a heads up on what’s coming, we scoured the upcoming releases of new and returning shows on streamers, cable, and good old-fashioned broadcast TV to make a list of programs we’re eager to watch in 2023.
Some of these shows include spin-offs of known franchises like the premiere of Disney+’s Star Wars series Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson and the second season of Marvel series Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston. Some are prequels, reboots, or continuations of old shows like The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and limited series Justified: City Primeval. Some are book adaptations, like Netflix’s The Witcher and season 12 of American Horror Story. And some, like HBO’s Succession and Netflix’s The Crown, are joining us for the last time.
Some of the “to be announced” titles are not confirmed for 2023, but we’re crossing fingers for them until we hear otherwise. Some may have aimed for 2023, but may have been pushed back by the strikes, as is the expectation on The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell.
We’ll update this list as more TV and streaming shows are confirmed for 2023 and trailers are released, so bookmark this page and check back often!
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97%
Only Murders in the Building: Season 3
(2023)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, August 8
Description: Season 3 finds Charles, Oliver, and Mabel (played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show. Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) is a Hollywood action star whose Broadway debut is cut short by his untimely death. Aided by co-star Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep), our trio embarks on their toughest case yet, all while director Oliver desperately attempts to put his show back together.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Season 1, which is Certified Fresh at 100%, won two 2021 Golden Tomato Awards for Best New Series and Best Comedy Series, introducing us to the magic of acting trio of Martin, Short, and Gomez. The following year saw the inclusion of a new Golden Tomato genre, Best Mystery & Thriller Series, which the series won for its 98% Certified Fresh season 2. Season 3 adds Oscar winner Meryl Streep. There is no downside here. –DD
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85%
Star Wars: Ahsoka: Season 1
(2023)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 23
Description: Jedi exile Ahsoka Tano’s (Rosario Dawson) mission — teased in the second season of The Mandalorian — finally comes to fruition as she reunites with old allies from Star Wars Rebels to find a missing friend and face off against Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), the heir to the Empire.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: For fans Rebels, the chance to see its last dangling plot point resolved is thrilling. Also, seeing returning Rebels characters Sabine Wren (now played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo), Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and Chopper (voiced by Rebels’ Dave Filoni) in live-action further cements that animated series’ importance to the overall Star Wars saga. –EA
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86%
The Wheel of Time: Season 2
(2023)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, September 1
Description: Based on the best-selling Robert Jordan fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) learns he is The Dragon Reborn — a dangerous figure from history destined to save the world … or break it. Desperate to protect him from the Dark One, an army of powerful women must reckon with his burgeoning power and encroaching madness. The Wheel of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches. Though Rand thought he destroyed the Dark One, evil is not gone from the world. In season 2, threats new and very old seek out the young friends from the Two Rivers, now scattered over the world. Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike), the woman who found and guided them, is now powerless to help, and so they must find other sources of strength. In each other, or themselves. In the Light … or the Dark.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: It feels like a right of passage for every new fantasy series to be compared to Game of Thrones, but The Wheel of Time feels more akin to its Prime Video streaming-mate The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The production quality and deep well of subject matter to pull from (14 novels, a prequel, and two companion books) positions The Wheel of Time as perhaps the more reliable genre epic. –AP
100%
Star Trek: Lower Decks: Season 4
(2023)
(Paramount+)
(Photo by Paramount+)
Premiere Date: Thursday, September 7
Description: In this tongue-in-cheek animated series, the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos convenes for more missions of second contact, extreme Star Trek in jokes, and whatever trouble Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome) can find. In the fourth season, the ship will visit planet Orion, deal with a wedding, and confront at least one other romantic entanglement.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Equal parts irreverent and heartfelt, Lower Decks scratches a specific itch for those who grew up with Star Trek: The Next Generation. But the show works because the characters continue to develop into real people, both on an emotional level and as an act of physical embodiment (there’s a planned crossover episode with the live-action Strange New Worlds). –EA
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70%
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 1
(2023)
(AMC)
Premiere Date: Sunday, September 10
Description: In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Norman Reedus’ motorcycle-loving hero washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how (and why) he got there. The series tracks his journey across the broken but resilient, country as he hopes to find a way back home. But the connections he forms complicate his ultimate plan.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: While TWD we may not be getting the originally announced spin-off that would have focused on Daryl and Melissa McBride’s Carol, it will be magnifique to watch this fan-favorite navigate a post-apocalyptic France. We can only hope they’ve taken some of the country’s most famous places (like the palace of Versailles) and packed them with zombies. –JL
77%
American Horror Story
: Season 12 (FX on Hulu)
Premiere Date: September 20 (Part 1)
Description: For its 12th installment, Ryan Murphy’s hit anthology is adapting Danielle Valentine’s upcoming book Delicate Condition. Set to publish the same month the new season drops, Delicate is being described as a modern-day feminist take on Rosemary’s Baby. The story follows Anna Alcott, a woman who is convinced that a sinister figure is doing whatever to stop her pregnancy from going full term. And, as you’d probably guess, none of the men in her life believe her.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: With body autonomy and women’s rights being a hot topic in recent years, it sounds like AHS: Delicate will be exploring that and more. It’s the first time the series has adapted pre-written work, which may be a plus for the franchise. Sure, Kim Kardashian is one of the stars this time around, but the return of Emma Roberts to the franchise and inclusion of newcomers Cara Delevingne and Emmy-winner MJ Rodriguez has definitely sparked our interest. –AP
63%
The Continental: From the World of John Wick: Limited Series
(2023)
(Peacock)
Premiere Date: Friday, September 22
Description: Spinning off from the John Wick movie franchise, The Continental follows a young Winston Scott — Colin Woodell on the show; Ian McShane in the movies — as he navigates the criminal underworld of 1970s New York. Winston will face off with demons from his past as he pursues control of the Continental hotel, which — as we’ve seen in the films — serves as a neutral meeting place for the world’s most dangerous assassins. Mel Gibson also stars.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: So what you’re saying is we’ve got a new John Wick TV series that follows a bunch of assassins coming together in the grimy and seedy madness of 1970s New York? Sign us up. –AP
Read Also: Everything We Know About John Wick TV Series The Continental
97%
Gen V: Season 1
(2023)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, September 29
Description: Gen V is the first official spin-off of Prime Video’s hit series The Boys. It shifts focus to the young Supes-in-training who attend Godolkin College. Here, they push their boundaries — physical, emotional, sexual, and otherwise — to compete for superhero greatness. The series’ cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: If Gen V delivers even a quarter of the jaw-dropping satire that the flagship series it’s based on does, then we have a winner on our hands. –AP
82%
Loki: Season 2
(2023)
(Disney+)
(Photo by Marvel Studios)
Premiere Date: Friday, October 6
Description: Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki (Tom Hiddleston) finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku), and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Judge Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Miss Minutes (voiced by Tara Strong), and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. Season 2’s cast also includes Eugene Cordero (Casey), Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Neil Ellice (Hunter D-90) with Jonathan Majors (Kang the Conqueror/Victor Timely) and Ke Huy Quan.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Hiddleston’s Loki remains one of the strongest elements of Marvel’s ongoing story machine. His bond with Mobius proved to be one of the highlights of this program’s first season. Even though things ended with Mobius seemingly not remembering Loki, we expect their double-act will continue as they unravel the new TVA mystery. –EA
91%
The Fall of the House of Usher: Limited Series
(2023)
(Netflix)
The Fall of the House of Usher teaser poster (Photo by Netflix)
Premiere Date: Thursday, October 12
Description: Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass creator Mike Flanagan returns to Netflix again this fall with this eight-episode limited series. Creator and executive producer Flanagan also directs four episodes with Doctor Sleep cinematographer Michael Fimognari directing the other four. The horror series is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and stars Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, T’Nia Miller, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Annabeth Gish, and more. –DD
83%
Lessons in Chemistry: Season 1
(2023)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, October 13
Description: Set in the early 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Brie Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives — and the men who are suddenly listening — a lot more than recipes.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Academy Award winner Larson (Room) takes the lead on an Apple Studios adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry. What’s not to love? The ensemble cast includes Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Stephanie Koenig, Kevin Sussman, Patrick Walker, and Thomas Mann. –DD
Fellow Travelers: Limited Series (Showtime)
Description: Both an epic love story and a political thriller, this miniseries chronicles the volatile romance of two men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. One is the handsome and charismatic Hawkins Fuller (Matt Bomer), who avoids emotional entanglements. That is, until he meets Tim Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey), a younger man brimming with idealism and religious faith. They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants.” Over the following decades, Hawk and Tim continue to cross paths — through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s — while facing obstacles in the world and in themselves.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Bailey made this show his first television project after his success in Bridgerton Season 2 and as he began to speak more about being a gay man in the public light. We can’t wait to see him join fellow star and LGBTQ+ activist Bomer in dramatizing America’s era of the Lavender Scare. –JL
28%
All the Light We Cannot See: Limited Series
(2023)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 2
Description: Based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer-winning, World War II–era novel, this limited series stars Aria Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French teen, and Mark Ruffalo as Daniel LeBlanc, her father and a locksmith at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Together, they flee German-occupied Paris with a legendary diamond to save it (and themselves) from the Nazis. While on the lam, she connects with Louis Hofmann’s Werner, another teen who happens to be affiliated with the Nazi movement. It also stars Hugh Laurie as Uncle Etienne, a reclusive relative with World War I PTSD who helps keep Marie-Laure and Daniel safe while transmitting clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the resistance.
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: With a fall release (and subject matter) that’s more indicative of a movie meant for awards season bait, the promotional teaser for the four-part series showcases soaring direction from producer-helmer Shawn Levy. It’s also written by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight, which might suggest some edge to the dialogue. That Loberti actually is blind also helps move the inclusion needle in Hollywood. –WF
Invincible: Season 2 () 100% (Prime Video) [/tv_season_link_apple]
Premiere Date: Friday, November 3
Description: After a long absence from our screens, (the animated series premiered in 2021) audiences will finally see Steven Yeun’s teen ‘supe Mark Grayson deal with the fallout of his father’s betrayal — not just to him, but to the human race. He’ll also have to learn what it means to be a superhero after that bloody and terrible confrontation.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Beyond the graphic violence, which is somehow quite beautiful despite the brutality, Invincible strikes a relevant chord with its use of super-heroics as metaphors for the macro (government overreach) and micro (discovering your parents are just as screwed-up as you). Although it remixes story beats from the comic that series creator Robert Kirkman developed with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, expect Mark’s journey on the show to include taking point as a defender of the Earth. The all-star cast already includes Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien and Gillian Jacobs as the super-powered Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve. This season, Jeffrey Dean Morgan joins the cast — although his part is still unknown. –EA
71%
Echo: Season 1
(2024)
(Disney+)
(Photo by Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 29
Description: Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) — aka Echo — heads home to Oklahoma in search of some peace following the events she experienced in the TV series Hawkeye and to reconnect with her extended Native American family. But her adoptive Manhattanite uncle, Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), will not let her go without a few words — if not a full-on fight.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: The character and actor made a great debut in Hawkeye. But, for most Marvel fans, a key part of the draw is the promise of the characters Fisk and Daredevil (Charlie Cox) bringing their long feud to the doorstep of Maya’s family. Additionally, rumors persist that Daredevil is there to find another member of the Defenders (the characters who were first explored when MCU TV was primarily found on Netflix). –EA
Here are some standout titles we had expected this year, but whose dates are not yet announced. The strikes have made the debut of several increasingly unlikely.
Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas (Netflix)
(Photo by Clay Enos/Netflix)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: An animated series that serves as a prequel to the events in the Army of the Dead franchise, it’s set at the beginning of the zombie outbreak. There, Scott Ward (Dave Bautista) leads a rescue crew to protect the city of Las Vegas. That crew includes Marianne Peters (Tig Notaro) — whom fans saw with her helicopter in the 2021 movie — as well as characters played by Monica Barbaro, Christian Slater, Vanessa Hudgens, Jena Malone and Joe Manganiello.
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: Notaro famously replaced Chris D’Elia in the film in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against the comedian. This series will give her an even fuller, more substantial, role. –FT
95%
Big Mouth
: Season 7 (Netflix)
(Photo by Netflix)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: The edgy half-hour adult animated comedy from real-life best friends Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg is about the nightmare that is teenage puberty. Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, Jordan Peele, Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, and Jessi Klein lend their voices to the series.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Big Mouth began simply poking fun at topics like puberty, and the trials and tribulations kids go through in those awkward teenage years. Yet, each season has found the show maturing, with issues like sexual identity, race, and depression showing up in recurring plotlines. Is it deep? Absolutely. It’s also downright dirty fun. Don’t believe us? Just ask your local Hormone Monster. –AP
93%
The Boys
: Season 4 (Prime Video)
(Photo by Prime Video)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: In the fourth season of the superhero show that also makes fun of superhero shows, Erin Moriarty’s supe Annie January (aka Stargirl) joins rebel alliance The Boys full-time to take down the nefarious Vought International corporation. Meanwhile, the group’s leader, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), seems more unhinged and Vought golden boy Homelander (Antony Starr) sets his sights on larger aspirations than being adored.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Since its debut, The Boys has been utterly grotesque, wicked smart, and stunningly heartwarming. We look forward to more time with that unique recipe even if it feels as though the show is closing in on its endgame. Also, it’ll be nice to have a season in which Annie and her boyfriend Hughie (Jack Quaid) get to share their love in the open instead of sneaking around so she can follow Vought’s carefully constructed PR narrative. –EA
81%
The Crown
: Season 6 (Netflix)
(Photo by Netflix)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: A decades-spanning saga explores Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, the extended Windsor family, and the complex drama that has colored their royal reign.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: The sixth and final season of The Crown brings the tale into the 21st century and will introduce new components to the history-inspired drama, including the tragic death of Princess Diana and the early romance of Prince William and Kate Middleton. We’re hopeful the final season will feel less soap-y than season 5 and serve as a satisfying conclusion to Peter Morgan’s award-winning series. –AP
Frasier Reboot (Paramount+)
(Photo by Gale Adler/Paramount)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Nearly 20 years after radio therapist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) signed off, we’ve learned that he’s left Seattle. As to where he is in his life and what hilarity will ensue? They might be tossed salad and scrambled eggs.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: After the success of other sitcom revivals, Paramount+ made a deal with Grammer. They’ve been taking their time developing a new take on the show and character. But we just want to see Dr. Crane again and (hopefully) Roz (Peri Gilpin) too. Sadly, John Mahoney is no longer with us and David Hyde Pierce opted not to return as Frasier’s brother Niles. So that probably means no Jane Leeves either, as she played Niles’ wife Daphne. –FT
Genius: MLK/X (Disney+/National Geographic)
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X in 1964 (Photo by Library of Congress/Marion S. Trikosko)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: The fourth installment of the biographical miniseries shows the early years of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Jalyn Hall) and Malcolm X (Joshua Caleb Johnson). Their lives will intersect as adults when they both take different strategies to lead Civil Rights efforts; King promoting nonviolence and Malcolm X using “any means necessary.”
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: Genius has profiled scientist Albert Einstein, artist Pablo Picasso and singer Aretha Franklin. This is franchise’s first double-bill. It’s also about two people who are frequently associated together even their philosophies were at odds. This miniseries is the highest profile project in recent memory that would compare and contrast them. –FT
89%
The Gilded Age
: Season 2 (HBO)
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Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey, tackles 1882 America. Pennsylvania farmer Marian (Louisa Jacobson) experiences New York high society when she moves in with her aunts after her father dies. She also knows what a weekend is.
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: Fellowes’ brand of upstairs/downstairs intrigue gets multi-layered when it crosses the Atlantic. This story deals with the nouveau riche (Morgan Spector’s robber baron George Russell and his ladder-climbing wife, Carrie Coon’s Bertha) and the struggles to break into high society as well as similar struggles forming in the Black community. Last season saw that Bertha’s extravagant ball was a success. So will season 2 see her accepted in elite society and all that entails? Or, will the elite be their flaky old selves? –FT
99%
Hacks
: Season 3 (Max)
(Photo by Max)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: After their marriage of convenience delivered a hit stand-up special, seasoned performer Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) fired TV writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) at the end of the Emmy-winning comedy’s second season. Was she setting a little bird free or creating an enemy?
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: The writing and acting is top-notch so the third season could be about Deborah and Ava reading the phone book and we’re there. But the second season saw Ava and Deborah going off on their own. Hopefully, that doesn’t last long and they reunite for an even bigger project. –FT
96%
Julia
: Season 2 (Max)
(Photo by Seacia Pavao / HBO Max)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: With a bestselling cookbook and a hit television show under her belt, Julia navigates success with her singular joie de vivre, in a society that is changing rapidly. The second season of Julia explores the second season of making The French Chef, as Julia, in her singular way, wrestles with her success — what that means for herself, her marriage, her colleagues, and her friends — and how best to use the power she finds herself having.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Sarah Lancashire of Happy Valley fame makes her second appearance on the list with the return of Julia, whose first season was Certified Fresh at 93%. The cupboard is still bare when it comes to details for this season, but we can only assume it will take us to France as Julia prepares for a second season of her cooking series. –JL
Orphan Black: Echoes: Season 1 (BBC America)
(Photo by Sophie Giraud/AMC)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: A story set after the events in Orphan Black that ricocheted from Tatiana Maslany’s Sarah’s surprise encounter with one her (turns out) many clones at a train station, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It stars Krysten Ritter as Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story who is trying to find her place in the world. But is also follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: The first Orphan Black was a brilliant mix of sci-fi, feminism and Maslany’s knack for accent work. While this show isn’t an exact clone of that story, it does promise a chance to answer other questions about that complex universe. –WF
95%
Our Flag Means Death
: Season 2 (Max)
(Photo by Aaron Epstein/Max)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Based on a true story, an 18th century aristocrat (Rhys Darby) leaves his wife and kids to become a pirate. There, he leads his crew into comic misadventure on the high seas and becomes an unlikely acquaintance of the infamous pirate Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: Our Flags Means Death’s gentle sensibility doesn’t quite strike comedic gold, but its bemusing band of buccaneers is endearing enough that viewers seeking a comforting watch will find bountiful booty. Waititi executive produces the series with creator David Jenkins, mixing no-way-that’s-true historical facts in with some things that … may not be so accurate. Returning cast members also include Leslie Jones as the charismatic-as-long-as-you-don’t-cross-her pirate Spanish Jackie. –FT
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Disney+)
(Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for Disney)
Premiere Date: 2023
Description: A group of youngsters end up in control of a starship. They must make their way home even as various powers attempt to catch up to them and as a Force-wielder (played by Jude Law) attempts to take them under his wing.
Why We’re Looking Forward to It: With its “Amblin movie but Star Wars” elevator pitch, this has the potential to be a very different Star Wars series. Additionally, it comes from the minds of Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Jon Watts and Robot & Frank’s Chris Ford, a duo with an interesting track record. Beyond that, directors like The Daniels (Everything Everywhere All At Once) leant their time to the project. –EA
89%
Tokyo Vice
: Season 2 (Max)
Tokyo Vice season 1 key art (Photo by Max)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Presented in a crime noir aesthetic, Tokyo Vice is a period drama (it takes place in the ‘90s) that follows American crime reporter Jake Adelstein’s (Ansel Elgort) time working for a Japanese newspaper. A clash of cultures and growing Yakuza threat are just a couple of the challenges Jake faces as he works to make a name for himself as a journalist in Japan.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Elgort, Ken Watanabe, and Rachel Keller delivered riveting performances throughout the show’s first run. Thanks to the oversight of Michael Mann, who directed the first two episodes, and a tight narrative that explores the insular world of 1990s Japan, Tokyo Vice left quite the impression when it first hit Max. We can’t wait to see where the story goes next. –AP
Some shows’ prospects for debut this year have dimmed due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes.
Ironheart (Disney+)
(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Following the events of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams’ (Dominique Thorne) technological prowess makes her a target. But now The Hood (Anthony Ramos) is looking for her. Is he an enemy? Or an unexpected ally?
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Thorne was a welcome presence in Wakanda Forever and we look forward to seeing her replicate her armored suit without Wakandan resources. Additionally, we wonder if the CIA will leave her alone despite knowing she can create a vibranium detector. –EA
The Penguin: Limited Series (Max)
Premiere Date: TBA
Description: Noted Batman villain Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell) continues his ascendency in the Gotham City underworld, adopting the affection of the Penguin along the way.
Why We Are Looking Forward To It: Although it’s fair to joke that Farrell’s Penguin get-up makes him look like actor Richard Kind, the actor’s performance as “Ozzie” was one of the highlights of the 2022 movie The Batman. Getting to spend six (or more?) hours with him as he figures out how to be the Penguin should be a delight. Additionally, Cristin Milioti signed on to be Sofia Falcone, daughter of the late crime boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro). We imagine she will not be pleased by Cobblepot’s attempt to take over his empire. –EA
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The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held tonight in Los Angeles, and it was a night of wins for the cast of Everything Everywhere All at Once. The Oscar frontrunner won SAG’s coveted Best Ensemble award and three of the four individual acting races, with Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis all prevailing in their respective categories.
Though Quan has been considered a runaway favorite all season, the wins for both Yeoh and Curtis were seen as upsets against the favored Cate Blanchett and Angela Bassett, respectively. After winning top honors at the PGA Awards the previous night and the DGA Awards last week, Everything Everywhere All at Once has now swept all of the most important guild prizes, and it has solidified its status as a potential Oscar juggernaut. (It already leads the Oscar field with 11 nominations.) The only film acting prize at the SAG Awards that didn’t go to Everything Everywhere All at Once was Best Actor, which Brendan Fraser won for his performance in The Whale.
On the TV side, The White Lotus was the only show that won more than one award, walking away with both Best Ensemble in a Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series for Jennifer Coolidge. Other top winners included Jason Bateman for Ozark, Jean Smart for Hacks, Jeremy Allen White for The Bear, and Abbott Elementary, which won for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
The ceremony, which was broadcast on Netflix’s YouTube channel (before it fully transitions to airing on Netflix beginning next year), was perhaps most memorable for several rousing speeches that emphasized the journey of actors and the diversity currently being recognized in the industry. These included standing ovations for speeches by Jamie Lee Curtis and Sally Field (this year’s SAG Lifetime Achievement recipient), but also for a wonderfully climactic speech by James Hong, the 94-year-old journeyman actor who helped accept the top prize as part of the Everything Everywhere All at Once ensemble.
Read on below for a full list of the evening’s winners, and stick with us through the remainder of the awards season as we see if any of the SAG winners can repeat at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
TELEVISION AWARDS
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
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Unlike many shows on various streaming services, The Boys never seems to take a break. Between releasing new episodes, setting up spin-offs, producing cheeky videos for its social media accounts, and making new episodes of the flagship series, it seems the show is always in motion. Of course, that perception may come about from how much the production team enjoys including the fans in every step of the process; for instance, executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke announced the beginning of season 4 filming via a recent tweet that also revealed the premiere episode’s title: “Department of Dirty Tricks.”
With that, the countdown to season 4 is on. But even before Kripke’s tweet, various elements about the season came to light and immediately following it, a spectacular bit of casting was revealed, so let’s take a look at everything we know about The Boys fourth season so far.
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As we suggested after the conclusion of season 3, it is possible the series is heading into, if you’ll pardon the phrase, its endgame. As opposed to the world-saving efforts undertaken by the Avengers — or even the parody of such actions within The Boys fictional universe — an endgame here revolves more around wrapping up what remains in play.
The biggest item in that regard would seem to be The Boys becoming a “democracy” and Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban) reaction to losing complete authority over the group. Add to that Annie January’s (Erin Moriarty) newly announced membership, and you could have a potential powder keg. Back in the comics, Butcher responded poorly to the group asserting itself and arranged for Frenchie and Kimiko (played by Tomer Capon and Karen Fukuhara in the television series) to meet sticky ends.
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And, as it happens, a surprising number of people perish in the comic book’s final chapters. But we have to wonder if Kripke — big softy that he is — will unleash as much mayhem and comic creators Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.
Beyond the potential death toll, there is also the possibility of a full-scale coup. In the comics, Homelander’s intentions move toward politics (after a fashion). Season 3 appears to be setting up this same situation thanks to his alliance with Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit), and her likely promotion to the vice presidency of the United States. But along the way, we imagine the final days of the election teased throughout the season and at least a few months of President Robert Singer’s (Jim Beaver) administration will lead to some hilarious and horrifying moments.
One major difference from the comic book, though, is Butcher’s relationship with Ryan (Cameron Crovetti). And though he appears to be siding with Homelander (Antony Starr), the boy could still upend what we expect to occur in season 4. Of course, we’re taking a big leap assuming this will be the series’ final run, and we’d be pleased to be wrong.
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As our guesses at the story suggest, expect Urban, Jack Quaid, Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Capon, and Fukuhara to return as The Boys. Also expect at least one more appearance from Laila Robins as Grace Mallory, although it remains to be seen how well Butcher will be able to maintain his government connections going forward.
On the super front, Starr is absolutely essential to the story going forward, as are Chace Crawford as the Deep and Jesse T. Usher as A-Train. Will he finally learn his actions have consequence? Beyond the three of them, the Vought tower is pretty light in terms of the Seven, so expect a new batch of “heroes” to replace Annie and Maggie Shaw (Dominique McElligott) — formerly Queen Maeve — who both resigned their positions, and the utterly dead Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell).
That said, we’re not entirely convinced Maggie’s apparent happy ending is completely genuine. While it feels consistent for Kripke, it doesn’t necessarily track for The Boys, so one last, hope-stealing appearance isn’t entirely out of the question.
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Curiously, one of the Seven vacancies will be filled by a new Black Noir (also Mitchell). As Kripke explained to EW in July, Mitchell — who always played the previous Black Noir while in costume — will assume the role of a “really interesting and hilarious character who wears the suit next season.” Those who know about Black Noir’s true identity in the comics may have some idea of what this version of the character may truly be.
Elsewhere at Vought, Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) still reigns supreme — or at least as supreme as she can with Homelander still winning popularity polls — although we expect her knack for survival will finally come up short in the year to come.
Outside of the tower, Doumit will return as Neuman with Beaver no doubt making a few appearances as President Robert “Dakota Bob” Singer — an amalgam of the comic’s Robert “Dakota Bob” Shaefer and Kripke’s tendency to cast Beaver as characters named after the former Supernatural producer. Also, Crovetti’s promotion to a series regular suggests our suspicions about Ryan may eventually be confirmed.
(Photo by Dave Willis (Pegg)/courtesy Amazon Studios)
In November, Amazon announced that Rosemarie Dewitt has been added to the cast playing Hughie’s mom opposite Simon Pegg, who will return in the new episodes as Hughie’s father. They’ll be joined by two other new additions to the series: Rob Benedict, who worked with Kripke on The CW’s long-running genre hit Supernatural, and Elliot Knight. Their roles are being kept under wraps, at this time.
Shortly before production began, Valorie Curry and Susan Heyward were announced as Firecracker and Sister Sage, respectively. Both are new characters who did not appear in the comics and will, presumably, fill some of the open Seven slots. Kripke described them as the “best and craziest” characters yet.
(Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
But the biggest announcement so far came on August 25, when word broke that Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead) will appear in the season. It is currently unclear who he will be playing, but since he famously played the Winchester boys’ father on Kripke’s Supernatural, some are already suggesting a full reunion of that series’ early cast may happen. As viewers will recall, Jensen Ackles joined the series in season 3 as Soldier Boy — a character so incredibly tough to kill (and currently on ice) that he may yet have a part to play.
(Photo by Serge Arnal/Amazon Studios)
Kripke returns as showrunner. The writing staff includes David Reed, who wrote the season premiere, and others to be revealed as production continues. Executive producers include Kripke, Neil H. Moritz, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg.
(Photo by Prime Video)
We’ll most likely see season 4 drop in the latter part of 2023, given the timing of Kripke’s August 22 “Day 1” tweet.
As it happens, Amazon is also hard at work on The Boys’ first live-action spinoff, Gen V. Set at the Vought-funded Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, it will feature a group of would-be supers competing for the best placements in their post-graduate careers. The program will also parody, to some extent, the X-Men and their upstate New York school for “gifted youngsters.” It stars Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, and Chance Perdomo, among others. Sean Patrick Thomas will also appear as Polarity, the previously unnamed character he voiced in The Boys Presents: Diabolical animated series. Production began in May with a loose 2023 premiere window.
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seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Prime Video.
Another season of The Boys has ended with Butcher (Karl Urban) one step closer to his goal, yet further from the humanity he seemingly wanted to preserve (granted, that last part is debatable). Indeed, for all the mayhem unleashed in the series across its third run of episodes, the devastation in Butcher’s own heart seems the most potent – and that’s considering all the casualties in the “Herogasm” episode.
But that’s just one of the things we’re left pondering as the third season of The Boys upended so much of the status quo, re-framed its satirical streak into something more real, and exposed all of the rot in its key superhero team. The season finale may have created a certain calm before the storm, but we still have to ask “where does it go from here?” Unlike many comic book adaptations, the original Boys comics are not immediately a crystal ball, as the television program remixed a lot of ideas, characters, and fates. Nevertheless, we are going to use some ideas from the comics, combine them with the new statuses of both the Boys and the Seven as season 3 closes, and try to discern what’s left to do and who else Butcher can kill.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
Let’s start with the most direct conflict teased in the season 3 finale: Butcher turning on the Boys. Now with Annie (Erin Moriarty) voted in as a member – in fact, the vote itself is a first, as the others claim the team is now a democracy – it’s clear Butcher’s stated and unrevealed motivations are now in conflict with the team. Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capon), and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) went through a lot this season, and it has left them all questioning Butcher’s methods. Indeed, it is interesting to note the disillusionment with Butcher comes after Hughie’s notion of “the right way” is also shattered. But as often seems the case in the work of Boys co-creator Garth Ennis, believing in anything is the greatest folly.
As it happens, Butcher in the comics is even more dedicated to cruelty and pain than his TV counterpart – so much so that he violently ends the Boys when they discover his true plans for the supes and the modified Compound V. Back in the television version of events, Butcher responds to the Boys’ rebellion by identifying their next target, but we can’t help thinking some of the comic book Butcher’s more sadistic side will spill out in season 4.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
Then again, this is the dichotomy the show has been playing with the whole time. Although Butcher is a man of violence raised in a violent home, he has a more thoughtful and nurturing side. Although, the fact he can only express it to Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) or Hughie – and never in public settings – is proof that he will always default to that more violent element of his nature. Also, as both Annie and Kimiko noted across the season, Compound V just makes a person more themselves, and the sadistic violence Butcher unleashed thanks to his newfound powers is very much the nature of the man: regardless of the hurt inflicted upon him as a boy, he also wants to inflict it because, deep down in his mind, it is fun.
So, for whatever physical violence may occur in a season 4 showdown between Butcher and the Boys, there is also a battle for his soul to consider. Can he come to grips with his violent streak and why it motivates him the way it does? If so, he might be redeemed even if the modified V kills him.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
At the same time, there’s something to be said for Butcher failing – both himself and in his promise to Becca (Shantel VanSanten). As seen in season 3, he royally messed up his relationship with Ryan, and the show is within its rights to see both characters end in tragedy as a result. This failure could take a simple form: Ryan accepting Homelander’s teachings and further deepening his hatred of Butcher. But it could also go to a darker place, with Butcher ultimately ending Ryan’s life as part of his need to hurt as many supes as possible.
Yeah, we admit that’s pretty bleak and at odds with the sweeter heart of the show, but Butcher’s actions in season 3 (to say nothing of the earlier episodes) open the door for something bleaker. And considering the tone of Butcher’s behavior – expressed in the show as something far more serious than the hi-jinks of season 1 or 2 – we’re not entirely sure if Butcher deserves anything but to see his all his failures played out in the bloodiest way possible.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
In the gulf of time between season 2 and 3, we were convinced super congressmember Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) would be more of a threat in the third year than she ultimately became. But even if she took a backburner to the more immediate threats of Homelander (Antony Starr) and Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), she is still dangerous. In terms of a physical threat, she can still pop people’s heads into a mass of brain matter and blood. Beyond that, there is her prowess for politics and power plays. She undid her own adoptive father, Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito), and used Homelander as both a scapegoat and an asset. She also used all her skills to guarantee a spot as Vice President on the Robert Singer (Jim Beaver) campaign.
Also, just as an aside, we love that Beaver will always be Robert Singer, whether it’s Supernatural, The Boys, or something else.
Although Neuman seemed more inspired by real-life congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her early season 2 appearances, the character’s roots trace back to the comic book. There, a Victor K. Neuman served as VP to Dakota Bob. Portrayed as functionally illiterate and unable to do basic tasks, his primary goal was to see Dakota Bob die so he could ascend to the presidency. He gets his wish, although his administration is mainly directed by Vought executives and brought to an end by Homelander (more on that in a moment).
It is easy to imagine season 4 picking up this thread, at least in the broad strokes – Victoria Neuman helping Singer win the presidency and then finding a way to remove him so she can control the Oval Office. But unlike her comic book counterpart, we doubt Vought will be able to push her around. She has an agenda, one powerful enough for her to ally with Homelander to achieve it. We’ll assume it may have something to do with securing a safe future for her daughter, but like so many other characters on The Boys, the cruelty may also be the point.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
Now that Homelander has an army of angry people on his side, it is pretty clear where things will go. Indeed, The Boys comics depicted the leader of the Seven executing a coup d’etat long before there was a television show to even dream of tying the character to imagery of the 1/6 insurrection. And like the comic, this feels like an inevitability for the television series.
Going into the fourth season, he is still in a transactional relationship with Neuman, which could delay the coup if most of the season takes place during the latter part of the Singer/Neuman campaign. But it will be interesting to see how his now rabid base will change his situation within Vought. Will he still be popular enough in terms of pure numbers to maintain his control? Will it have to get increasingly violent as verbal threats to Ashley (Colby Minifie), the Deep (Chace Crawford), and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) start to become less effective? Or will everyone in the tower end up as dead as Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell)?
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
Interestingly enough, the Black Noir of the comics was not only a clone of Homelander, but the true culprit behind much of Homelander’s more sadistic and depraved behavior.
The comics also see a switch in Homelander regarding Vought. The coup is, in part, an attempt to free supes from the company’s control. It is possible some part of the television Homelander will come to this conclusion. Although, considering how the series set itself apart from the comics, he may always need the approval points to prove his worth and corporate access to facilitate his grand ambitions and petty wants. And, yeah, that probably makes him more dangerous than if he believed in something. If he does take control of the government from Singer or Neumann, it will likely be the result of a personal slight or another setback.
Of course, such a plot development would have to be endgame for the series. It is part of the comic book’s climax, and we can’t imagine the show could do a year of Homelander as the president. They’ve already used up a lot of the “good” material in that satire with him just serving as captain of the Seven.
(Photo by Courtesy of Prime Video)
While Maggie’s (Dominique McElligott) apparent escape from her life as Queen Maeve speaks to the lighter, sweeter side of the series, we’re not completely convinced this is the end for her. It is easy to think that the program’s mean streak may yet rob her of this victory.
It’s that mean streak that makes so much of this show hard to predict. Every time it appears A-Train has finally learned his lesson or feels some true remorse for his actions, he still makes the most self-serving choices. Butcher can see the way out of his predicament on the horizon, but he always succumbs to his nature. Mother’s Milk also can’t win against his anger, even if he managed to salvage the relationship with his daughter. And though the show moves heaven and earth to protect Hughie and Annie, they often feel like the only people who can withstand the show’s belief in cruel people always faltering back into their cruelty.
Then again, Hughie and Annie always reconnecting is some sort of hope in the bleak world of The Boys, isn’t it?
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Looking for something new to comfort-binge this June? Install that air conditioner, sit back, and relax as we walk you through a dozen returning series that are well worth your time.
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The Boys
What it is: What would happen if superheroes, instead of for good, used their powers for self-serving purposes, power, and greed? That’s the irreverent-but-relevant twist The Boys presents as things kick off with the rise of a vigilante group that decides to put the “heroes” back in their place.
Why you should watch it: You know you’re in good hands with Seth Rogen and oft-creative collaborator Evan Goldberg. Pair them with a co-creator in sci-fi TV veteran Eric Kripke (Supernatural, Timeless), and The Boys was destined for greatness. Its turning of well-worn comic book tropes on their head, all enacted by a stellar cast of veterans and up-and-comers alike, will keep you coming back for more. Season 3 premieres June 3 on Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch it: Amazon
Commitment: Approx. 16 hours (for the first two seasons)
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P-Valley
What it is: From visionary creator Katori Hall, P-Valley charts the lives of strippers in living and working in Mississippi’s “Dirty Delta” at The Pynk, a popular club.
Why you should watch it: A neon-noir ode to the successes and hardships of an oft-misunderstood industry and the women who make it tick, P-Valley is unlike anything else on TV today. Season 2 premieres June 3 on Starz.
Where to watch it: Starz
Commitment: Approx. 8 hours (for the first season)
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For All Mankind
What it is: This hour-long drama from creators Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, and Matt Wolpert is framed around one question: What if the USSR beat the United States to the moon in 1969? Setting the series on the path of that alternative timeline, For All Mankind establishes an aspirational world where the space race never stopped, where women and racial minorities are soon invited to join NASA’s efforts, and more.
Why you should watch it: While it may at first feel similar to other space dramas of the past, over the course of two seasons, this Joel Kinnaman–led adventure-drama carves its own, exciting niche in the genre. We’re excited for what’s next. Season 3 premieres June 10 on Apple TV+.
Where to watch it: Apple TV+
Commitment: Approx. 20 hours (for the first two seasons)
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Peaky Blinders
What it is: The going’s rough and tough in this BBC and Netflix co-production from creator Steven Knight. Charting the rise of the notorious Peaky Blinders gang in post-WWI England, the long-running drama is led by a never-better Cillian Murphy as the fearless, cold-blooded leader, Tommy Shelby.
Why you should watch it: Between its production design, its larger-than-life performances, and airtight writing and direction, this period series takes some big swings and lands each one. Murphy delivers as the icy Tommy, and Helen McCrory is stellar as the series’ hard-as-nails matriarch. Throw into the mix a strong, talent-heavy ensemble — including turns from the likes of Tom Hardy and Aidan Gillen — and Peaky Blinders earns its reputation as one of the best series that you just might be sleeping on. Season 6 premieres on June 10 on Netflix.
Where to watch it: Netflix
Commitment: Approx. 30 hours (for the first five seasons)
Related: Cillian Murphy on Becoming Peaky Blinders’ Thomas Shelby
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Evil
What it is: From renowned creators Michelle and Robert King, Evil stars Katja Herbers as Dr. Kristen Bouchard, a forensic psychologist who pairs up with David Acosta (Mike Colter), a former journalist-turned-priest in training, to investigate paranormal activities.
Why you should watch it: This fan-favorite series gets just about everything right: bullet-proof horror scripts and performances come together for two seasons and counting of genuinely eerie scares and thought-provoking queries of the unknown. Season 3 premieres June 12 on Paramount+.
Where to watch it: Paramount+
Commitment: 18 hours (for the first two seasons)
92%
Love, Victor
What it is: As so many teens today are, Victor is a guy who doesn’t quite know himself yet. A high schooler in a new district whose family unit seems to be dissolving while he’s coming to terms with his sexuality, he’s got a lot on his plate! Love, Victor, from creators Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, is the story of how he perseveres and comes into his own — with some coming-of-age stumbles along the way.
Why you should watch it: What’s not to love about Love, Victor? A welcome expansion — and in some instances, a subtle course-correct — on Greg Berlanti’s boundary-pushing studio feature Love, Simon, the series is a funny, touching, awkward, and at-times sexy ode to modern-day teendom in all its shades, featuring a standout, grounding performance from newcomer Michael Cimino. Season 3, its final outing, premieres June 15 on Hulu.
Where to watch it: Hulu
Commitment: Approx. 10 hours (for the first two seasons)
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Rutherford Falls
What it is: From creators Ed Helms (who also stars), Mike Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas, Peacock’s Rutherford Falls is the story of two lifelong friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), whose loyalties in their small town are put to the test when a statue of Rutherford’s storied ancestor is slated to be moved.
Why you should watch it: Heartfelt scripts and a winning ensemble bring this streaming comedy to life in surprising and hilarious ways, particularly through its exploration of contemporary life in America for Indigenous peoples.
Where to watch it: Peacock
Commitment: Approx. 5 hours (for the first season)
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Animal Kingdom
What it is: Based on the 2010 Australian feature film of the same name from writer-director David Michôd, Animal Kingdom reconfigures itself in Southern California and showcases Los Angeles’ grittier side through a crime family led by iron-fisted matriarch Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin). Our point of entry is Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole), a 17-year-old who’s swept up into the family business after his mother dies of a heroin overdose.
Why you should watch it: Ellen Barkin, Ellen Barkin, Ellen Barkin. The series’ thrilling writing and direction, led by creator Jonathan Lisco, is well worth the binge, but Tony- and Emmy-winner Barkin’s Machiavellian Smurf must be seen to be believed. Its sixth and final season premieres June 19 on TNT.
Where to watch it: Amazon
Commitment: Approx. 50 hours (for the first five seasons)
What it is: An adaptation of Gerard Way’s Dark Horse Comics series of the same name, The Umbrella Academy follows a “dysfunctional family of superheroes” who, as children, were adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves. Now estranged adults, the family reunites to solve the mystery of Hargreeves’ death.
Why you should watch it: Led by Oscar-nominee Elliot Page and Merlin alumnus Tom Hopper, the ensemble of imperfect superheroes is what makes this series sweet like candy — the looming apocalypse and genuine heart are just the cherries on top. Season 3 premieres June 22 on Netflix.
Where to watch it: Netflix
Commitment: Approx. 20 hours (for the first two seasons)
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The Chi
What it is: Created by Master of None Emmy-winner Lena Waithe, this Showtime series portrays the city’s South Side neighborhood as a tapestry of want and need, violence and love when our central heroes are brought together in unexpected ways after one life- and community-altering event.
Why you should watch it: The Chi is an unflinching and authentic coming-of-age drama boasting stellar actors and writers. In a time when racial violence still devastates minority communities and permeates our headlines, it offers a timely look at some of the social issues being debated today while still being nuanced, character-driven entertainment. Season 5 premieres June 26 on Showtime.
Where to watch it: Showtime
Commitment: Approx. 40 hours (for the first four seasons)
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Westworld
What it is: In this hit series, the titular Westworld is a vacation destination for regular men and women to live out their most elaborate — and at times, sickening — fantasies. The Wild West–inspired society is manipulated by behind-the-scenes programmers and otherwise populated by artificially intelligent “hosts” who kick of the series’ main action when they begin to realize they may have more control over their false reality than initially thought.
Why you should watch it: Few blockbuster series from recent years have excited and divided critics and audiences in quite the same way as Westworld. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s HBO debut marks one of the most thought-provoking, epic sci-fi dramas seen on the pay cable channel to date. Matched with its ambition are breathtaking performances from Hollywood heavy-hitters as varied as Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Thandiwe Newton, James Marsden, Ed Harris, and Aaron Paul. Season 4 premieres June 26 on HBO.
Where to watch it: HBO Max
Commitment: Approx. 30 hours (for the first three seasons)
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Only Murders in the Building
What it is: True-crime podcasts are all the rage lately, but the neighbors and heroes of Only Murders in the Building take their passion to all-new heights when their own podcast gets them wrapped up in a real-life murder mystery following a grisly death inside their Upper West Side apartment building.
Why you should watch it: Casts don’t get much buzzier than Only Murders in the Building’s central trio: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are an unlikely combo of podcasters worth dying for. Thankfully, the material they have to work with lives up to their formidable talents. Season 2 premieres June 28 on Hulu.
Where to watch it: Hulu
Commitment: Approx. 5 hours (for the first season)
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This month has some giant TV and streaming titles in store for us, including three superhero stories that make up the top 5 of in our list of the most anticipated shows for June. Season 3 of Prime Video’s The Boys takes the top spot, and two Netflix series tie for second place: the third season of superhero series The Umbrella Academy and the final season of Peaky Blinders. Hulu’s comedy-thriller — thrilling comedy? — Only Murders in the Building comes in at No. 3, while the premiere of Disney+ series Ms. Marvel and the fourth season of HBO’s robot tale Westworld round out the list. Read on to find out more about each of these red-hot titles.
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The Boys: Season 3
(2022)
(Prime Video)
#1 on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Premieres: Friday, June 3
The Boys returns with eight new episodes of irreverent superhero satire, shockingly graphic violence, and oddly sweet relationships. And if the trailer is anything to go by, it also means renewed danger from Homelander (Antony Starr) and a super-powered Billy Butcher (Karl Urban). There will certainly be some exploding heads, too.
Read More: The Boys Season 3 First Reviews: Superhero Satire’s Return is ‘Bigger’ and ‘Bloodier,’ Critics Say
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The Umbrella Academy: Season 3
(2022)
(Netflix)
#3 on Twitter and Facebook, #4 on Instagram
Premieres: Wednesday, June 22
The end of season 2 saw the Hargreeves siblings preventing another Doomsday, but they find out something is amiss when they return to the present and are introduced to the Sparrow Academy living in their home. Another brutal, superpowered series, The Umbrella Academy will see the Hargreeves working on their true selves and reaching out to the Sparrows to help them set the timeline straight.
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Peaky Blinders: Season 6
(2022)
(Netflix)
#2 on Instagram and Twitter
Premieres: Friday, June 10
Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) returns for a final season to fight fascism in his own, special Peaky Blinders way. Season 6 has already aired on the BBC and has an impressive 100% score so far from U.K. critics. The new season is the last for the series, the story of which will end with a film. Series creator Steven Knight has also hinted about possible spin-offs.
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Only Murders in the Building: Season 2
(2022)
(Hulu)
#2 on Facebook, #4 on Twitter
Premieres: Tuesday, June 28
Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are implicated in the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger and become the subjects of a competing podcast. The series won two 2021 Golden Tomato Awards for season 1: Best New Series and Best Comedy Series.
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Ms. Marvel: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
#4 on Facebook and #5 on Instagram and Twitter
Premieres: Wednesday, June 8
Marvel fans have a new endearing lead character to root for in Ms. Marvel. Newcomer Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager and superhero superfan growing up in Jersey City whose whole world changes when she gets super powers.
75%
Westworld: Season 4
(2022)
(HBO)
#3 on Instagram and #5 on Facebook
Premieres: Sunday, June 26
The fate of sentient life continues to unfold in season 4, which sees cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, and Angela Sarafyan returning. Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) joins the fight as a season 4 recurring guest star.
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June is Pride Month and that means networks and streaming services are presenting some brand new LGBTQ+ content. Whether exclusively LGBTQ+ stories or simply shows and movies from LGBTQ+ creators and stars, there’s plenty to celebrate. These include returning series and new series launches, specials and broadcasts of real world events.
Be sure to check streaming service LGBTQ+ hubs for access to Pride worthy content previously released. And not just the likes of Netflix, Prime, Hulu, HBO Max, or Paramount+, but Shudder has LGBTQ+ horror content like Boulet Brothers Present Dragula, the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, and everybody’s favorite scream queen in Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Showtime is offering first seasons of The L Word, The L Word: Generation Q, Work In Progress and more for free in June. Also free, Freevee has movies like But I’m a Cheerleader and series like Project Runway.
Read on to find out what else is showing during Pride Month.
Streaming Now
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns – A gay wedding turns into a comic disaster when the couple forbids guests from wearing bright colors and bold patterns. – BroadwayHD
Falsettos – 2017 revival of the Tony nominated musical about a married gay man with a lover, a son and lesbian neighbors. – BroadwayHD
Happy Birthday, Doug – A play celebrating modern gay culture – BroadwayHD
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Hello Again
(2017)
BroadwayHD
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Kinky Boots: The Musical
(2020)
BroadwayHD
70%
Leave It on the Floor
(2011)
BroadwayHD
93%
Saturday Church
(2017)
BroadwayHD
37%
Sordid Lives
(2001)
BroadwayHD
67%
Southern Baptist Sissies
(2013)
BroadwayHD
June 1
94%
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
(1994)
BroadwayHD
84%
Battle of the Sexes
(2017)
Freevee
92%
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
(2001)
BroadwayHD
25%
Little Ashes
(2008)
Ovation
100%
Rebels on Pointe
(2017)
Ovation
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Slo Pitch
IFC
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Will & Grace
Prime
June 2
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The Book of Queer
discovery+
96%
This Is Going to Hurt
AMC+
June 3
94%
Fire Island
(2022)
Hulu
83%
Hair
(1979)
BroadwayHD
90%
P-Valley: Season 2
(2022)
Starz
98%
The Boys: Season 3
(2022)
Prime
60%
Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland and Beyond
PBS
June 9
80%
Queer as Folk
Peacock
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Legendary: Season 3
(2022)
finale – HBO Max
June 10
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Hollywood Houselift With Jeff Lewis
Freevee
June 12
Los Angeles Pride Parade – Stream Hollywood’s Pride parade. – Hulu
June 15
88%
Love, Victor: Season 3
(2022)
Hulu
June 17
The Lake – Jordan Gavaris stars as a man reconnecting with his biological daughter after breaking up with his partner. – Prime
June 21
100%
Being BeBe
(2021)
Fuse
June 22
91%
The Umbrella Academy: Season 3
(2022)
Netflix
June 23
71%
Jeffrey
(1995)
BroadwayHD
June 24
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The Chi: Season 5
(2022)
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[tv_season_link_apple id=8f7bcd4f-d942-3ec1-a1e8-7d1f20b1cd38 tmeter=true] Prime
67%
Trevor: The Musical
(2022)
discovery+
June 26
NYC Pride March – Watch New Yorkers march south from 25th St. and 5th Ave. – Hulu
June 29
Sex Sells – Fuse’s Future LGBTQ+ History series continues with the Class of 2022 – Fuse
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Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, of course, but the streaming giants are getting a jump on it with Memorial Day weekend’s epic offerings of Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi and season 4 of Netflix horror phenomenon Stranger Things — two can’t-miss series that will continue their journeys into summer.
Drama is high with Peaky Blinders’ final season, part 2 of Better Call Saul’s sixth and last season, and limited series The Terminal List and Black Bird dropping, while comedies like Only Murders in the Building and What We Do in the Shadows will lighten the mood. Superheroes dot these hot summer months, including the premiere of Marvel’s She-Hulk and the third seasons of The Boys and Umbrella Academy.
Sci-fi — welcome back, Westworld! — teen dramedies, horror, and second Star Wars series of the season Andor fill out the schedule. Finally, the end of the season holds the premieres of two highly-anticipated prequels: HBO’s Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon and Prime Video’s sprawling epic The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
With those gems and the others we note below in our list of 40 new and returning shows we can’t wait to see, it looks like summer 2022 might best be enjoyed at home.
Where to watch: Disney+
Release date: Friday, May 27
Ten years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) contends with the consequences of his greatest defeat — the downfall and corruption of his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. The cast also includes Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie.
Read Also: Everything We Know About Star Wars Series Obi-Wan Kenobi
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Friday, May 27
It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down. The season returns for part 2 on Friday, July 1. Stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour return for season 4.
Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Tuesday, May 31
Based on Sex Pistols founding member and guitarist Steve Jones’ memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, the limited series is the story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future” who shook the boring, corrupt Establishment to its core, threatened to bring down the government and changed music and culture forever. The The series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Christian Lees as Glen Matlock, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Sydney Chandler as Chrissie Hynde, Talulah Riley as Vivienne Westwood, Maisie Williams as punk icon Jordan, Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Malcolm McLaren.
Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Thursday, June 2
Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series The Orville returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, The Orville: New Horizons finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships. The series stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr, and Anne Winters.
Where to watch: AMC+
Release date: Thursday, June 2
Based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international memoir of the same name, This Is Going To Hurt pulls no punches in its depiction of the laugh-out-loud highs and gut-wrenching lows of life on a gynecology and obstetrics ward. The series follows Adam (Ben Whishaw), a doctor who is finding his way through the ranks of hospital hierarchy; junior enough to suffer the crippling hours, but senior enough to face a constant barrage of terrifying responsibilities. Adam is clinging to his personal life as he is increasingly overwhelmed by stresses at work: the 97-hour weeks, the life-and-death decisions, and all-the-while knowing the hospital parking meter is earning more than him.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: Friday, June 3
It’s been a year of calm. Homelander (Antony Starr) is subdued. Butcher (Karl Urban) works for the government, supervised by Hughie (Jack Quaid) of all people. But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. So when The Boys learn of a mysterious Anti-Supe weapon, it sends them crashing into the Seven, starting a war, and chasing the legend of the first Superhero: Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles). Season 3’s cast also includes Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, and Claudia Doumit.
Where to watch: Starz
Release date: Friday, June 3
When darkness descends upon Chucalissa, “errybody and they mama” must fight tooth and talon to survive. While some take flight to perilous new heights, others dig in their stilettos and stand their ground no matter the cost. Back at The Pynk, Autumn (Elarica Johnson) and Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan) grapple for the throne as new blood shakes up the locker room. Returning cast also include Brandee Evans, Shannon Thornton, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Parker Sawyers, Harriett D. Foy, Dan J. Johnson, Morocco Omari, Dominic DeVore, Tyler Lepley, Jordan M. Cox, and Skyler Joy. John Clarence Stewart, newcomer Miracle Watts, Shamika Cotton, Gail Bean, and Psalms Salazar also join the cast this season.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Release date: Friday, June 3
Season 2 finds Sheila Rubin (Rose Byrne) having successfully launched her first fitness video only to encounter some new and bigger obstacles on her path. She is torn between loyalty to her husband (Rory Scovel) and the values he represents, and a dangerous attraction to someone else. And since she’s no longer the only game in town, she finds herself having to outrun some fierce new competitors on the road to building a full-fledged fitness empire. The series also stars Dierdre Friel, Della Saba, Lou Taylor Pucci, and Paul Sparks. Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) joins the cast as Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Green, a charismatic fitness instructor, weight-loss guru, and pioneer of the late-night infomercial.
Where to watch: HBO
Release date: Monday, June 6
Mira (Alicia Vikander) is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic Les Vampires. Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge. The limited series is created, written, and directed by Olivier Assayas based on his 1996 film.
Where to watch: Disney+
Release date: Wednesday, June 8
Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) is a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a superhero megafan with an oversized imagination — particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home — that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to. The series also stars Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer, and Nimra Bucha.
Where to watch: Peacock
Release date: Thursday, June 9
A reimagining of the groundbreaking British series created by Russell T. Davies, the series explores a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. Devin Way (he/him) plays Brodie (he/him), a charming and sometimes chaotic commitment-phobe who finds a reason to stay in New Orleans after tragedy rocks his community. Fin Argus (they/them) plays Mingus (he/him/they/them), a cocky high schooler whose confidence belies their lack of real world experience. Jesse James Keitel (she/her) plays Ruthie (she/her), a trans, semi-reformed party girl who is struggling to grow up. CG (they/them) plays Shar (they/them), a non-binary professor navigating the rocky transition from punk to parenthood. Johnny Sibilly (he/him) plays Noah (he/him), a successful lawyer who is not as put together as he seems. Ryan O’Connell (he/him), who serves as writer and co-executive producer on the series, plays Julian (he/him), a pop culture nerd with cerebral palsy who is more than ready for some independence.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Release date: Friday, June 10
In season 3, the Red Planet becomes the new frontier in the Space Race not only for the U.S. and the Soviet Union, but also an unexpected new entrant with a lot to prove and even more at stake. Our characters find themselves going head-to-head as their ambitions for Mars come into conflict and their loyalties are tested, creating a pressure cooker that builds to a climactic conclusion. The ensemble cast returning for season 3 includes Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, and Wrenn Schmidt, along with new series regular Edi Gathegi who will play “Dev Ayesa,” a charismatic visionary with his sights set on the stars.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Friday, June 10
The year 1933 brings both opportunities and dangers to the Peaky Blinders. Beset by demons old and new, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) conceives a radical strategy to deal with a world on the road to hell. The series also stars Natasha O’Keeffe, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Finn Cole, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Sam Claflin, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Hardy.
Where to watch: Paramount+
Release date: Sunday, June 12
Season 3 begins moments after the end of season 2: when a newly ordained David (Mike Colter) and Kristen (Katja Herbers) kiss. The two now not only have to navigate this fraught new reality, but contend with David’s involvement with “the entity,” an espionage unit within the Catholic church. Meanwhile, Ben finds his brain breaking from their unsolved cases and turns to his sister for help. The series also stars Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, and Andrea Martin.
Where to watch: AMC and AMC+
Release date: Sunday, June 12
Set in 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Dark Winds follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) of the Tribal Police as he is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon). Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation. The series also stars Noah Emmerich as FBI Special Agent Whitover, Deanna Allison as Joe’s wife Emma Leaphorn, and features Rainn Wilson as Devoted Dan, a full-of-faith car salesman.
Where to watch: Starz
Release date: Sunday, June 12
Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor (Alicia von Rittberg), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward (Oliver Zetterström), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward, and their sister Mary (Romola Garai) find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country. The series also stars Jessica Raine as King Henry’s widow, Catherine Parr; Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour, the new King’s uncle, who quickly marries the widowed Catherine but soon takes an interest in the teenage Elizabeth; and John Heffernan as the Duke of Somerset, who claims the position of Lord Protector for himself when the old King dies.
Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Wednesday, June 15
This season finds Victor (Michael Cimino) going on a journey of self-discovery – not only deciding who he wants to be with but, more broadly, who he wants to be. With their post-high school plans looming, Victor and his friends are faced with a new set of problems they must work through to make the best choices for their futures. The series also stars Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Anthony Keyvan, and Ava Capri.
Where to watch: FX
Release date: Thursday, June 16
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, The Old Man centers on Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past. John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman also star.
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Where to watch: Peacock
Release date: Thursday, June 16
In season 2, life-long best buds Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) help each other tackle work, romance, and major changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, initiated by Tribal Casino C.E.O. Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes).
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: Friday, June 17
The multigenerational drama, based on the book by series co-showrunner Jenny Han, focuses on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer. The series stars Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Alfredo Narciso, and Minnie Mills, with Colin Ferguson and Tom Everett Scott.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Wednesday, June 22
After putting a stop to 1963’s doomsday, the Umbrella Academy return home to the present, convinced they prevented the initial apocalypse and fixed this godforsaken timeline once and for all. But after a brief moment of celebration, they realize things aren’t exactly (okay, not at all) how they left them. Enter the Sparrow Academy. Smart, stylish, and about as warm as a sea of icebergs, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off that turns out to be the least of everyone’s concerns. The series’ cast includes Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Colm Feore, Ritu Arya, Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Jake Epstein, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, and Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton.
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Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Thursday, June 23
The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide. The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family. The half-hour comedy also stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas, with Edwin Lee Gibson and Matty Matheson in recurring roles.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Friday, June 24
Reborn in Korea, this remake of La Casa de Papel is set in a fictional Joint Economic Area, in a world where the Korean Peninsula faces reunification. The cast takes on the characters from the original series: Professor (Yoo Ji-tae), Berlin (Park Hae-soo), Tokyo (Jun Jong-seo), Moscow (Lee Won-jong), Denver (Kim Ji-hun), Nairobi (Jang Yoon-ju), Rio (Lee Hyun-woo), Helsinki (Kim Ji-hoon), and Oslo (Lee Kyu-ho).
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Where to watch: Apple TV+
Release date: Friday, June 24
Billionaire Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) has a dream life, complete with private jets, a sprawling mansion, and a gigayacht — anything her heart desires. But when her husband of 20 years betrays her, she spirals publicly, becoming fuel for tabloid fodder. She’s reaching rock bottom when she learns, to her surprise, that she has a charity foundation run by the no-nonsense Sofia Salinas (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez), who pleads with Molly to stop generating bad press. With her devoted assistant Nicholas (Kim Booster) by her side, and with the help of Sofia and team — including mild-mannered accountant Arthur (Nat Faxon) and her optimistic, pop-culture-loving cousin Howard (Ron Funches) — Molly embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Giving back to others might be what she needs to get back to herself.
Where to watch: HBO
Release date: Sunday, June 26
A dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth, the series’ returning cast includes Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, and Angela Sarafyan. Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) joins the cast as a recurring guest star for season 4.
Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Tuesday, June 28
Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue: the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: Friday, July 1
Based on the best-selling novel by Jack Carr, The Terminal List follows James Reece (Chris Pratt) after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. Reece returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. However, as new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life, but the lives of those he loves. In addition to Pratt, the series stars Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, Jai Courtney, JD Pardo, Patrick Schwarzenegger, LaMonica Garrett, Stephen Bishop, Sean Gunn, Tyner Rushing, Jared Shaw, Christina Vidal, Nick Chinlund, Matthew Rauch, Warren Kole, and Alexis Louder
Where to watch: AMC+
Release date: Thursday, July 7
The series centers on Bella Sway (Emma McDonald), a lunar cargo pilot and smuggler 100 years in the future who finds herself accused of a crime and marooned on Moonhaven, a utopian community set on a 500 square mile Garden of Eden built on the Moon to find solutions to the problems that will soon end civilization on Mother Earth. A skeptic in Paradise, Bella is sucked into a conspiracy to gain control of the artificial intelligence responsible for Moonhaven’s miracles and teams with a local detective to stop the forces that want to destroy Earth’s last hope before they are destroyed themselves. The series also stars Dominic Monaghan, Amara Karan, Ayelet Zurer, Joe Manganiello, Kadeem Hardison, and Yazzmin Newell.
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Where to watch: Apple TV+
Release date: Friday, July 8
When high school football hero, decorated policeman’s son and convicted drug dealer Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison, he is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall (Paul Walter Hauser), or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole. Keene quickly realizes his only way out is to elicit a confession and find out where the bodies of several young girls are buried before Hall’s appeal goes through. But is this suspected killer telling the truth? Or is it just another tale from a serial liar?
Where to watch: AMC and AMC+
Release date: Monday, July 11
Better Call Saul’s final season concludes the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul and Gene as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn), who is in the midst of her own existential crisis. Meanwhile, Mike (Jonathan Banks), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando) and Lalo (Tony Dalton) are locked into a game of cat and mouse with mortal stakes. The series returns in July for part 2 of its final season.
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Where to watch: FX
Release date: Tuesday, July 12
This season, the vampires return to Staten Island to find their mansion on the verge of total structural collapse — and with no money to repair it. While Nandor’s (Kayvan Novak) eternal search for love finally yields results, Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) finally realizes her dream of opening the hottest vampire nightclub in the Tri-State Area. Laszlo (Matt Berry) struggles with the question of nature versus nurture as he tries raising Baby Colin to be anything other than an energy vampire. And even Guillermo (Harvey Guillen) finds himself on a powerful emotional track that touches on his love for his family, and for others.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Thursday, July 14
Year 2036 – 14 years after Joy caused so much pain, Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by the blood-thirsty infected and mind-shattering creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the sinister Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie. The series’ cast includes Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong , Adeline Rudolph, Paola Nuñez, Ahad Raza Mir, Connor Gossatti, and Turlough Convery.
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Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Wednesday, August 3
From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis), and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After a promising start to their criminal endeavors, including the legendary heist of a Flaming Flamers chips truck, swiping some old lady’s weed edibles and some low-grade grand theft auto, the plan went bust. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths. Elora ghosted Bear and took off for California with the Rez Dogs’ mortal enemy, Jackie (Elva Guerra), the leader of a rival gang. Abandoned by his closest friend, Bear seeks a male parental figure to teach him how to “be a man” — but his choice of uncles to emulate leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, Willie Jack thinks everything in their town is falling apart because of the curse she cast on Jackie, and she’s determined to put that genie back in the bottle. Cheese who, like Willie Jack, decided that Cali wasn’t for him, reunites with his grandmother who isn’t his grandmother.
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Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Friday, August 12
In season 3 of the coming-of-age comedy, Indian American teenager Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) continues to deal with the everyday pressures of high school and drama at home, while also navigating new romantic relationships. The series is created by executive producer Mindy Kaling, with Lang Fisher serving as co-creator, executive producer, showrunner and writer.
Where to watch: Disney+
Release date: Wednesday, August 17
The series follows Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) as she navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong. The cast also includes Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Kat Coiro and Jessica Gao.
Where to watch: HBO
Release date: Sunday, August 21
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. The series stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, and Rhys Ifans.
Read Also: Everything We Know About Game of Thrones Prequel House of the Dragon
Where to watch: Hulu
Release date: Tuesday, August 30
A psychological thriller from Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (The Americans), the series follows a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders or worse – becomes a target himself.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Release date: Friday, September 2
The series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
Read Also: Everything We Know About Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: Friday, September 9
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, season 5 finds Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese (Martin Kove) behind bars and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso (Daniel LaRusso) must call on an old friend for help.
Where to watch: Disney+
Release date: To be announced
The prequel to 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the series follows the early adventures of Rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna).
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Much to the delight of its fans, The Boys will be back this summer with eight new episodes of irreverent superhero satire, shockingly graphic violence, and oddly sweet relationships. And if the newly released trailer is anything to go by, it also means a renewed danger from Homelander (Antony Starr) and a truly shocking choice by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban). We imagine there will probably be some exploding heads, too. But as its premiere date means a year and half will have transpired since season 2’s explosive finale back in October 2020, we thought it would be worthwhile to round up everything we know about the upcoming season as a primer on what to expect and recall those who died in a horrific mass head explosion.
This is The Boys after all. No one goes out peacefully in their sleep.
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Let’s begin with the people who made it out alive. Lucky for us, the Boys – Butcher, Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Kapon), and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) – are all in good physical shape, even if their mental health may be a different story. Granted, that was always the case, but with Butcher reeling from his wife Becca’s (Shantel VanSanten) for real death, we imagine his hatred of Homelander and Vought will only increase.
The teaser released on March 12 (below) suggested his desperation will lead down the darkest path possible: taking a power booster to get his revenge. The longer May trailer reveals, however, that the boost lasts only 24-hours and that Butcher has been on the straight-and-narrow for the last year. At one point, Mallory (Laila Robins) even says to Butcher, “no killing supes, no drinking. You even followed Hugh Campbell’s orders without strangling him.” Then again, her description of his good behavior is juxtaposed with footage of him beating someone up, so maybe her intel is faulty.
Meanwhile, the group has scattered, with Frenchie and Kimiko exploring their relationship, Hughie trying to find a less violent way to fight the Supes, Mother’s Milk going home to his family, and Butcher joining a government-sanctioned superhero monitoring team. The teaser suggests they will reassemble in short order with Hughie once again getting drenched in fluids and suffering, Kimiko dishing out the pain, and Mother’s Milk resenting his situation. What will bring them back together? Maybe it has something to do with Hughie admitting in the May trailer that “the right way” to deal with Vought is rigged and Butcher’s way may be the only answer. The preview also speaks to a few things going on with the Boys, like Frenchie and Kimiko’s musical number and Mother’s Milk seemingly displaced within the structure of his family.
Over on the Seven’s side, Stormfront (Aya Cash) is alive if severely wounded after the season 2 finale battle. She is also persona non grata at Vought, now that her affiliations to Vought’s founder and the Nazis have been exposed. Of course, those associations will inspire others in her absence…
(Photo by James Minchin/Amazon Prime Video)
The remaining members of the super group, which includes Homelander, Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott), Starlight (Erin Moriarty), and A-Train (Jesse T. Usher) once again, will carry on. Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), despite a close encounter with an Almond Joy, seems to be up and about again in the May trailer and The Deep (Chase Crawford) is at least standing next to Homerlander in one shot, which is an improvement in his situation. Besides being down three members, the Seven’s esprit de corps could not be worse with both Homelander and A-Train aware of Starlight’s association to the Boys, Maeve’s last-ditch effort to stop Homelander via blackmail, and the group’s leader taking some of Stormfront’s ideas to heart. He’s ready to take the world by the throat and sap it of all its — well, all its breastmilk. Per both trailers, he’s taken to milking cows to get his kinky fix. What may be more surprising, though, is the footage of Homelander and Starlight taking new publicity photos seen quickly in the March teaser. We’re going to presume it has something to do with the American Hero show seen throughout that preview. Although, the May trailer makes it a little less surprising as Starlight can be seen phoning someone about Homelander’s condition.
Oh, also, in spite of everything, Vought’s chief of Hero Management, Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie), survives to face another day of shocking trauma and horror; granted, her attempts to process that might explain the quick moments we see of her in the teaser and the May trailer. Vought CEO Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) also continues to chart the company’s future – he can be heard explaining a real superpower to Starlight. The March teaser made it clear Becca’s son, Ryan (Cameron Crovetti), continues on and the May trailer added one more detail: he’s happy to see Butcher. Andrew Jackson, meanwhile, will also return as Love Sausage for an episode. Additionally, Matthew Edison will be seen from time to time as Cameron Coleman, the host of 2021’s Seven on the 7 with Cameron Coleman videos. But going into the season, Coleman gets his own VNN chat show, The Cameron Coleman Hour.
(Photo by Dynamite Entertainment)
Shortly after the second season concluded, showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke announced the program will adapt Herogasm during its third season. The six-issue Boys miniseries by Garth Ennis, John McCrea, and Keith Burns, published by Dynamite Entertainment in 2009, saw the various Vought supes heading to a secret island for a veritable orgy of illegal activity. It also expanded the Seven’s role in 9/11 – something we expect will be dramatically different in the television show.
Curiously, though, the Herogasm weekend is also a chance for Vought to manufacture a yearly global crisis – a la DC Comic’s Crisis on Infinite Earths – that only the combined strength of the supers in their employ can “stop.” The one-two punch of a good PR op and a chance to keep their superpowered stars happy sounds like the epitome of Vought thinking.
Of course, that’s just one episode’s worth of content. The rest of the season will no doubt see Homelander following up on his new feelings and (based on the May trailer) new popularity; Congress member Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) doubling down on the tensions the Boys created by exposing Vought’s connections to Compound V – to say nothing of the heads she caused to explode throughout last season; and, maybe, we’ll see Mother’s Milk getting some quality time with his family (despite everything we’ve seen in all the previews). Also, as teased by Seven on the 7, filling the open slots on the Seven will likely get some screen time as well.
According to Kripke, the season will also spend time with a different super-team, the active-since-World War II group called Payback, which leads us to a whole slew of new cast members.
(Photo by Amazon Studios)
Among the infamous scenes depicted in Herogasm is a rather intimate moment between Homelander and Soldier Boy. Kripke confirmed the scene will not be part of the show’s “Herogasm” episode, but Soldier Boy will be joining the series in the form of Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles. Described as “Homelander before Homelander,” the character is said to be the first superhero. Expect an extended riff on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain America that amplifies the psychotic tendencies of Starr’s character, and with Ackles in the part, we imagine Soldier Boy will be intensely funny. He can be glimpsed in the March teaser via a bit of video meant to be “archival” and what appears to be Soldier Boy leaving some sort of cryogenic chamber at the teaser’s end, along with one or two other shots. That tease is followed up on in the May trailer, with Butcher seemingly having a hand in his return. It is still unclear just what element Soldier Boy will bring to the things, but a quick shot of him in the May trailer just pummeling someone with his shield suggests he will not be catching up on the movies he missed while in stasis.
Other new cast members include Laurie Holden as Crimson Countess, Sean Patrick Flanery as Gunpowder, Miles Gaston Villanueva as Supersonic, and Nick Wechsler as Blue Hawk.
Crimson Countess can be spotted in the March teaser as the supe dressed all in red — naturally enough — causing the explosive death of a man working as Homelander in a them park (she also appears in a similar moment during the May trailer). She comes from the books as both a member of Payback and as an obvious riff on Marvel’s Scarlet Witch. It will be interesting to see if the show guessed at any of WandaVision’s and Doctor Strange in the Mutliverse of Madness‘s content and slid a joke or two about either into the proceedings. Gunpowder is loosely based on a character from the comics, but will appear in the TV series as a retired member of Payback who also extols the virtues of firearms for Vought (blink and you’ll miss him in the May trailer). Both Supersonic and Blue Hawk are new characters introduced in the Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman shorts. The latter is the spokesman for the Four Freedom brand while the former is a Supe out of rehab who may also be Starlight’s ex-boyfriend.
Additionally, Katia Winter will make a guest appearance as a member of the Russian mafia who comes to a very eventful end in the comics. It, of course, remains to be seen if her TV counterpoint will experience the same fate.
(Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Kripke, who developed the series alongside Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, returns once more as showrunner. His interests continue to be in the political and satirical edge of the show while also illuminating more of Vought’s history and its insidious effect on the world. The introduction of Soldier Boy offers further opportunities to look back at the company’s impact on earlier geopolitical conflicts.
Longtime Kripke collaborators Philip Sgriccia, who serves here as an executive producer and director, is also back for more eviscerated whales and surprising emotional depth. Of course, that surprising element makes The Boys a delight. If it was just a bloodbath and a satire about all people being terrible and selfish, it wouldn’t be anywhere near as compelling. Other creatives include writers Craig Rosenberg and Jessica Chou.
Filming took place from later winter 2021 through to the summer of that year. According to Kripke, extreme COVID-19 safety protocols were in place, which led to a much longer production cycle. Hence, the year without The Boys.
The program returns June 3, 2022, with the first three episodes. New episodes will debut each week through July 8. The show’s Twitter account also notes the June 24 episode will be “Herogasm.”
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, which means TV networks and streaming services are celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander voices with some great programming. There are new shows delving into the history of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Even more simply feature Asian and Pacific Islander stars and creators, representing all the many aspects of their history and culture including modern day.
When it comes to streaming services, many of these shows and movies are available year round. May is still a great time to explore the Asian/Pacific American hubs on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock or Hulu. Some of those hubs focus on talent including Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, James Wan, Akira Kurosawa, and Justin Lin movies plus anime and Godzilla classics.
Here’s Rotten Tomatoes’ guide to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on television, including highlights from the perennial streaming hubs. We’ll update throughout May as more titles are added.
Streaming Now
- -
Adventure of the Ring
HBO Max
100%
Afro Samurai
Hulu
- -
Airpocalypse
(2018)
Freevee, Tubi
91%
Akira
(1988)
Hulu
Ali Wong: Baby Cobra – Netflix
- -
Ali Wong: Don Wong
(2022)
Netflix
100%
Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife
(2018)
Netflix
59%
All My Life
(2020)
HBO Max
- -
Almost Paradise
Freevee
74%
It's Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong
(2015)
Hulu, Peacock
89%
Always Be My Maybe
(2019)
Netflix
93%
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
(2021)
Netflix
96%
Aparajito
(1956)
HBO Max
90%
As We See It
Prime
98%
Atlanta
Hulu
- -
Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens
HBO Max
80%
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian
(2022)
Netflix
10%
Basmati Blues
(2017)
Peacock
- -
Being and Becoming
(2014)
Freevee, Vudu Free
85%
Bend It Like Beckham
(2002)
HBO Max
97%
Better Days
(2019)
Hulu
79%
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(2020)
HBO Max
71%
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
HBO Max
- -
Bling Empire
Netflix
41%
Boogie
(2021)
HBO Max
93%
The Boys
Prime
- -
Boys Over Flowers: Final
(2008)
Hulu, Netflix, Prime
- -
Burden of Truth
Hulu
100%
The Chef Show
Netflix
- -
Chicago Med
Peacock
- -
The Choe Show
Hulu
- -
Chu and Blossom
(2014)
Peacock
- -
The Client
(2011)
Freevee, Tubi
100%
Cousins
(2021)
Netflix
91%
Crazy Rich Asians
(2018)
HBO MAx
68%
The Dead Lands
(2014)
Tubi, Vudu Free
100%
Death Note
HBO Max
95%
Definition Please
(2020)
Netflix[/tv_series_link_apple]
Descendants of the Sun – Hulu
[movie_link_apple id=5ff9eda2-9da6-362d-bded-5d5cb8c66bfe tmeter=true]Freevee, Tubi
- -
The Devotion of Suspect X
(2017)
Freevee, Tubi
82%
Devs
Hulu
58%
Dollface
Hulu
- -
Dream Raider
HBO Max
97%
Drive My Car
(2021)
HBO MAx
86%
Duckweed
(2017)
Freevee, Tubi
- -
The Duel
(2000)
Freevee, Vudu Free
96%
Elementary
Hulu
54%
Encounter
(2021)
Prime
95%
The Expanse
Prime
84%
Fairfax
Prime
- -
Fall in Love Like a Star
(2015)
Freevee, Tubi
- -
Family Karma
Peacock
81%
Finding 'Ohana
(2021)
Netflix
- -
Fine China
(2020)
HBO Max
45%
Fistful of Vengeance
(2022)
Netflix
68%
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate
(2011)
Freevee, Tubi, Vudu Free
88%
Folklore
HBO Max
- -
Food Lore
HBO Max
- -
Shokugeki no Soma
HBO Max
95%
Found
(2021)
Netflix
43%
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Hulu
62%
Four More Shots Please!
Prime
42%
Freddy vs. Jason
(2003)
HBO Max
94%
Fresh Off the Boat
Hulu
- -
Gensan Punch
(2021)
HBO Max
- -
Good Trouble
Hulu
- -
Grace
(2018)
HBO Max
45%
The Green Hornet
(2011)
HBO MAX
- -
Grisse
HBO Max
97%
The Half of It
(2020)
Netflix
- -
Halfworlds
HBO Max
85%
Happy Together
(1997)
HBO Max
100%
Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives
(2018)
Netflix
53%
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
(2008)
Tubi
78%
Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
(2017)
Netflix
52%
Heroes
Peacock
76%
Hotel Mumbai
(2018)
Hulu
0%
House
(2008)
HBO Max
83%
India Sweets and Spices
(2021)
Hulu
44%
Indian Matchmaking
Netflix
79%
Indian Summers
Freevee
92%
In the Mood for Love
(2000)
HBO Max
96%
In the Same Breath
(2021)
HBO Max
40%
Ip Man: Kung Fu Master
(2019)
Prime
84%
Into the Badlands
Netflix
99%
Invincible
Prime
- -
Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal
(2020)
Tubi
- -
Jo Koy: In His Elements
(2020)
Netflix
86%
The Joy Luck Club
(1993)
Prime
38%
Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho
(2019)
Netflix
100%
Kill la Kill
HBO Max
80%
Killing Eve
AMC+, Hulu
- -
Kim's Convenience
Netflix
- -
Kung Fu
HBO Max
93%
Kusama: Infinity
(2018)
Hulu
91%
Kwaidan
(1964)
HBO Max
- -
The Last Women Standing
(2015)
Freevee, Tubi
80%
Late Night
(2019)
Prime
- -
The Legend of Bruce Lee
(2010)
Netflix, Prime
- -
Let's Get Married
(2015)
Freevee, Tubi
- -
Let's Get Married
(2015)
Hulu, HBO Max
50%
Light as a Feather
Hulu
64%
Linsanity
(2013)
Prime
79%
Little Fires Everywhere
Hulu
82%
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
Peacock
- -
Lonely Blue Night
(2020)
HBO Max
86%
Lost
Hulu
78%
Made in Heaven
Prime
- -
The Man from Nowhere
(2021)
Crackle, Freevee, Peacock, Tubi, Vudu Free
94%
Master of None
Netflix
84%
Mayhem
(2017)
Shudder
87%
Meet the Patels
(2014)
HBO Max, Peacock
- -
Michael Yo: Blasian
(2018)
Freevee, Tubi
- -
A Million Little Things
Hulu
86%
The Mindy Project
Hulu
100%
Minding the Gap
(2018)
Hulu
- -
Miracle in Cell No. 7
(2019)
Freevee, Tubi
- -
Miss India America
(2015)
Hulu, Peacock[/tv_series_link_apple]
[tv_series_link_apple id=6c8c332b-d3dc-372c-aac9-5fe24be04384 tmeter=true]HBO Max [/tv_series_link_apple]
[tv_series_link_apple id=1d70d864-e40b-3e03-902d-53d82d80b306 tmeter=true]Hulu [/tv_series_link_apple]
[movie_link_apple id=06f787c7-c608-3a06-9f77-83031aa92924 tmeter=true]HBO Max
87%
Monsoon
(2019)
Netflix
95%
Monsoon Wedding
(2001)
Hulu
- -
Mood of the Day
(2015)
Freevee, Tubi
62%
Moonshot
(2022)
HBO Max/[tv_series_link_apple]
[movie_link_apple id=bfc62122-c1a7-30d2-99ad-741cbc1a1ef3 tmeter=true]HBO Max
55%
Mortal Kombat
(2021)
HBO Max
49%
My Spy
(2020)
Prime
92%
Naomi Osaka
Netflix
- -
Naruto: Shippuden
Hulu[t/v_series_link_apple]
Neh – HBO Max [Movies]
[tv_series_link_apple id=16533068-f0ed-342e-9078-766d47acbd2c tmeter=true]Hulu
94%
Never Have I Ever
Netflix
100%
Never-ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki
(2018)
HBO Max
93%
Nomadland
(2020)
Hulu
79%
Now Apocalypse
Hulu
- -
Obsessed
(2014)
Freevee, Tubi
100%
One Cut of the Dead
(2017)
AMC+, Shudder
85%
Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
(2003)
Crackle, Prime, Tubi, Vudu Free
33%
One Night in Bangkok
(2020)
HBO Max
0%
One Perfect Shot
HBO Max
95%
Our Flag Means Death
HBO Max
81%
Over the Moon
(2020)
Netflix
97%
Pachinko
Apple TV+
99%
Parasite
(2019)
Hulu
- -
Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj
Netflix
97%
PEN15
Hulu
92%
The Personal History of David Copperfield
(2019)
HBO Max
88%
Plus One
(2019)
Hulu
100%
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists
Hulu
90%
The Problem With Apu
(2017)
HBO Max
97%
Promare
(2019)
HBO Max
87%
The Raid: Redemption
(2011)
HBO Max
65%
Ramen Heads
(2017)
Hulu
100%
Resident Evil: Damnation
(2012)
HBO Max
- -
RocketJump: The Show
Hulu
- -
Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!
(2019)
Netflix
84%
Marvel's Runaways
Hulu[tv_series_link_apple id= tmeter=true]
[movie_link_apple id=47950ea7-f4ab-3b5c-b9c8-cd51a209c57a tmeter=true]Freevee [/movie_link_apple]
Russell Peters: Almost Famous – Netflix
[movie_link_apple id=15e817e3-e670-3b00-a669-e95ebd6f732e tmeter=true]Hulu [/movie_link_apple]
SeNT – HBO Max
[tv_series_link_apple id=f1fdc67a-a52e-3e4f-a62a-8b89d8a08ebf tmeter=true]HBO Max
76%
Shadowhunters
Hulu
75%
Snowpiercer
HBO Max
100%
Sort Of
HBO Max
100%
Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo
Netflix
92%
Spelling the Dream
(2020)
Netflix
96%
Starstruck
HBO Max
100%
Steven Universe
Hulu
93%
Superstore
Hulu, Peacock
- -
A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities
Netflix
100%
Take Out With Lisa Ling
HBO Max
- -
Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi
Hulu
- -
The Teenage Psychic
HBO Max
87%
The Terror
Hulu
43%
This Giant Beast That Is the Global Economy
Prime
- -
This Is Life With Lisa Ling
HBO Max
- -
Tie the Knot
(2016)
Peacock
83%
Tigertail
(2020)
Netflix
96%
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
(2018)
Netflix
78%
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
(2020)
Netflix
79%
To All the Boys: Always and Forever
(2021)
Netflix
89%
Tokyo Vice
HBO Max
- -
Top Chef
Peacock
95%
Train to Busan
(2016)
AMC+, Crackle, Peacock, Prime, Shudder, Tubi, Vudu Free
- -
Trinity of Shadows
HBO Max
79%
True Detective
HBO Max
100%
Ugly Delicious
Netflix
93%
Warrior
HBO Max, Hulu
20%
The Wasted Times
(2016)
Freevee, Prime, Tubi
- -
We Bare Bears
HBO Max, Hulu
98%
Wellington Paranormal
HBO Max
88%
The Wheel of Time
Prime
91%
The Wild Goose Lake
(2019)
Crackle, Freevee, Tubi, Vudu Free
89%
The Wilds
Prime
83%
Wu Assassins
Netflix
- -
Uchu daikaijû Girara (The X from Outer Space) (Big Space Monster Guilala)
(1967)
HBO Max
34%
Yakuza Princess
(2021)
Hulu
94%
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
(2021)
Hulu
55%
Young Hearts
(2020)
HBO Max
82%
Youth
(2017)
Freevee
May 1
- -
All God's Children Can Dance
(2007)
AMC+
100%
Becoming Who I Was
(2017)
AMC+
68%
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
(2021)
AMC+
71%
Chocolate
(2008)
Prime
68%
The Dead Lands
(2014)
available on Prime
40%
Dead Lucky
AMC+
100%
The Departure
(2017)
AMC+
34%
Finishing the Game
(2007)
AMC+
- -
Foreign Letters
(2011)
AMC+
94%
Gook
(2017)
AMC+
53%
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
(2008)
available on Freevee
- -
I Am a Ghost
(2012)
AMC+
83%
India Sweets and Spices
(2021)
available on Prime[/movies_link_apple]
[movie_link_apple id=4efca424-0a55-4e0b-bd45-646b302d5b88 tmeter=true] available on Prime
- -
Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal
(2020)
available on Prime
81%
The Karate Kid
(1984)
AMC+
93%
Kusama: Infinity
(2018)
available on Prime
64%
Linsanity
(2013)
available on AMC+, Freevee
80%
The Opening Act
(2020)
AMC+
99%
Shoplifters
(2018)
available on Prime
92%
Slumdog Millionaire
(2008)
AMC+
72%
Viceroy's House
(2017)
AMC+
45%
The Wedding Guest
(2018)
AMC+
34%
Yakuza Princess
(2021)
available on Prime
94%
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
(2021)
available on Prime
May 2
Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp – PBS App – A documentary featuring survivors of Minidoka, the Japanese internment camp in Idaho.
May 3
Asian American Stories of Resilience & Beyond – WORLD YouTube Channel, PBS Passport and App – 7 documentary short films by Asian-American filmmakers premiere weekly in May.
May 10
- -
Waterman -- Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
9 p.m. PBS
May 20
100%
Troppo
Freevee
TBD May
HBO Max’s Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition – HBO Max
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If there’s one thing we can definitely look forward to in 2022, it’s that a slew of new and returning TV and streaming series are set to grace our screens. We checked in with the networks and streamers to find out what shows they have lined up, and then consulted a crystal ball to guess at a few titles that are expected, but not yet confirmed. Read on to find out which upcoming shows we’re can’t wait to see as we kick off the new year.
We’ll update this list as more TV and streaming shows are confirmed for 2022 and trailers are released, so bookmark this page and check back often!
Updated September 23, 2022
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | Fall | TBD
Recommended: The Most Anticipated Movies of 2022
98%
Abbott Elementary: Season 1
(2021)
(ABC)
Premiere Date: preview December 7, 2021; time slot premiere Jan. 4, 2022
Description: Based on the experiences star and creator Quinta Brunson’s mother had as an elementary school teacher, this is a mockumentary sitcom on ABC about teachers and staff at an underfunded Philadelphia public school.
Critics Consensus: Abbott Elementary earns top marks for its empathetic yet sidesplitting critique of the U.S. education system, plus some extra credit for a deftly handled will-they-won’t-they dynamic.
Why we were looking forward to it: The “it’s funny because it’s true” storylines about what teachers have to go through are more honest and heartfelt than most TV shows about educators. The series also magically finds a way to be amusing when talking about serious things such as struggling to find a rug for a classroom or fixing broken toilets. In addition to Brunson, cast members include Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph. –WF
80%
Grand Crew: Season 1
(2021)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: preview Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021; time slot premiere Tuesday, Jan. 4
Description: Created by Insecure and Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Phil Augusta Jackson, the NBC comedy focuses on friends who unpack the ups and downs of life at a wine bar.
Why we were looking forward to it: It’s like Friends, but with a wine bar instead of Central Perk? The ensemble comedy stars Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Echo Kellum, Grasie Mercedes and Carl Tart as Los Angeles-based young professionals who always have time to “wine down” together. After nearly two years of not being able to see your own friends on a regular basis, this could become appointment TV for those looking for someone to always be there for them. –WF
100%
American Auto: Season 1
(2021)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Jan. 4
Description: From Superstore creator Justin Spitzer, the workplace comedy set in Detroit’s auto industry tells the story of new Payne Motors CEO Katherine Hastings (Ana Gasteyer), a savvy leader who has no knowledge of cars, and the employees under her guidance struggling to change with the times.
Why we were looking forward to it: Gasteyer (People of Earth) is good for a guaranteed laugh and leads a solid ensemble cast. –DD
100%
This Is Us: Season 6
(2022)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Jan. 4
Description: The saga of the Pearson family comes to a close as the hit drama catches up to the future lives of the Big Three — Kevin (Justin Hartley), Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) — while tying their experiences to those of their parents, Jack and Rebecca (Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore).
Why we were looking forward to it: The biggest broadcast TV hit of the past decade will surely wrap up with plenty of tears, giving us 18 episodes to prepare for the inevitably emotional ending. –JB
91%
Women of the Movement: Limited Series
(2022)
(ABC)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Jan. 6
Description: Based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, the six-episode series tells the story of a young Chicago mother whose 14-year-old son is killed in 1955 in the Jim Crow South.
Critics Consensus: Women of the Movement enlivens the tragedy of Emmett Till with solid storytelling and a deeply moving pair of performances by Adrienne Warren and Cedric Joe.
Why we were looking forward to it: Humanizing the tragedy of Emmett Till’s death brings one of history’s injustices to the fore. It’s a true-crime story that is timely, needed, and now available to stream on Hulu. –DD
100%
All Creatures Great and Small: Season 2
(2021)
(PBS)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Jan. 9
Description: This remake of the ’80s classic stars Nicholas Ralph as veterinarian James Herriot at the start of his storied career in rural Yorkshire in the 1930s.
Why we were looking forward to it: In a world full of…you know, all of this, nothing goes down as easy as comfort TV about a handsome young Brit who takes care of animals in the English countryside. –JB
78%
Euphoria: Season 2
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Jan. 9
Description: Zendaya returns to her Emmy-winning role as Rue for a new season that takes a somewhat darker turn as the high school student continues to struggle with her addiction and falls into the deep end of the drug world.
Critics Consensus: As willfully provocative as ever in its second season, Euphoria still isn’t for all tastes – but when its addictive ingredients are mixed just right, the results remain intoxicating.
Why we were looking forward to it: Backed by a talented ensemble of young actors – Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Angus Cloud, Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, and on – Zendaya puts her versatility on display (for stark comparison, see her also in 2021 films Spider-Man: No Way Home and Dune), proving once again why she is one of the brightest stars of her generation. –DD
91%
Naomi: Season 1
(2022)
(The CW)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Jan. 11
Description: When a supernatural event shakes her hometown of Port Oswego to the core, Naomi (Kaci Walfall) — a confident, comic book–loving teenager — sets out to uncover its origins. As a mystery about her own past also emerges, she tries to navigate high school life and the Multiverse itself.
Why we were looking forward to it: As Naomi is a relatively new comic book character, the production team has a relatively free hand to move her story in just about any tone or direction. But as her powers have a Multiversal component, we’re already looking forward to her crossing over with the established CW heroes. Once her world is properly established, of course. –-EA
93%
Peacemaker: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Jan. 13
Description: Surviving the events of The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker (John Cena) returns to ensure freedom rings, no matter who has to die in the process. But his latest assignment may force him to grow up a little and make a friend or two.
Critics Consensus: John Cena’s still in solid form as Peacemaker, leading a bloody good time that gives writer-director James Gunn full permission to let his freak flag fly.
Why we were looking forward to it: As a writer, James Gunn has an amazing talent for turning D-list superheroes into beloved characters and Peacemaker is his greatest challenge yet. Will he and Cena turn the character from a one-note joke into the best streaming service hero? Seeing them accomplish that task is reason enough for us to watch it. –-EA
100%
Somebody Somewhere: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Jan. 16
Description: Comedian and singer Bridget Everett plays Sam. A “true Kansan” on the surface, she struggles to fit her hometown’s mold. But singing is her saving grace, and it leads her on a journey to discover herself — and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in and don’t give up.
Critics Consensus: Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.
Why we were looking forward to it: The HBO comedy may not have all the bells and whistles of something like Succession or Game of Thrones, but it offers a different kind of humor (and actors) than the prestige channel usually showcases. Other actors in the series include Mike Hagerty, Jeff Hiller, Danny McCarthy and Mary Catherine Garrison. –WF
100%
La Fortuna: Season 1
(2021)
(AMC+)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Jan. 20
Description: Frank Wild (Stanley Tucci) touches off an international crime story when he loots an undersea treasure belonging to Spain. The task of retrieving the stolen wealth falls to young diplomat Alex Ventura (Álvaro Mel).
Why we were looking forward to it: From Alejandro Amenábar – writer-director of Certified Fresh films Open Your Eyes, The Others, and Oscar-winner The Sea Inside – the series boasts an international cast led by Tucci and Clarke Peters as the lawyer who opposes him, picturesque locations shot by award-winning cinematographer Alex Catalán, and an engaging tale of, yes, international maritime law. –DD
85%
Ozark: Season 4
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, Jan. 21
Description: Part one of the fourth and final season of the Emmy-winning crime drama will hopefully answer the question of how far Jason Bateman’s Marty and Laura Linney’s Wendy will have to go to survive with their new allies in the drug cartel world — or if they even will.
Why we were looking forward to it: Either way, we’re hoping for one bloody, batty showcase of a final season. –WF
79%
The Gilded Age: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Monday, Jan. 24
Description: The latest series from Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes chronicles the glitz and the “new money” of the rising classes in 1880s New York City.
Critics Consensus: Julian Fellowes’ brand of upstairs, downstairs intrigue makes a seamless transatlantic transition in The Gilded Age, with an outstanding cast making the travails of the rich a compelling watch.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Look, this show has Christine Baranski playing a stubborn and proud “old money” New York City aristocrat and Cynthia Nixon as her not-so financially secure sister. As if that wasn’t interesting enough to those who love period dramas, the cast also includes Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector as a recently wealthy couple attempting to become part of polite society and other actors like Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga and Jeanne Tripplehorn. –WF
100%
Resident Alien: Season 2
(2022)
(SYFY and USA)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, Jan. 26
Description: Based on the Dark Horse comics, Resident Alien follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) whose secret mission is to kill all humans. In season 2, Harry is once again stranded on Earth where he must confront the consequences of having failed his people’s mission to destroy the human race. On his new quest to protect the people of Earth, Harry struggles to hold on to his alien identity as his human emotions grow stronger by the day.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s a silly, outlandish, fish-out-of-water story that somehow comes with an effective amount of heart. Honestly, we’d probably watch Alan Tudyk watch paint dry. He’s that good. –AP
90%
The Afterparty: Season 1
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, Jan. 28
Description: A murder mystery comedy about a high school reunion afterparty that goes awry uses the narrative device of telling each episode from a different character’s perspective of what happened that night.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Jam-packed with comedy superstars — Tiffany Haddish as the detective on the case; Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz and Ilana Glazer as some of the suspects — the Apple TV+ comedy is created by Christopher Miller and offers a unique take on the Agatha Christie “whodunnit” trope. –WF
100%
The Legend of Vox Machina: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, Jan. 28
Description: Based on the beloved characters and adventures of Critical Role’s first live-streamed tabletop role-playing game (RPG) campaign, The Legend of Vox Machina is an animated fantasy-adventure series for adults that follows Vox Machina, a band of misfits with a fondness for boozing and brawling. In a desperate attempt to pay off their mounting bar tab, these unlikely heroes end up on a quest to save the realm of Exandria from dark magical forces.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Critical Role jumps from the live-streamed role-playing game realm into the animated one. The fan-funded project will bring show creator Matthew Mercer and his talented voice cast together, with help from the folks at Titmouse Animation, for a rollicking new cartoon adventure. –AP
78%
Pam & Tommy: Limited Series
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2
Description: The comedic limited series tells the so-called true story behind the release of history’s first-ever viral video in history: the sex tape of Pamela Anderson (Lily James) and Tommy Lee (Sebastian Stan).
Why we’re looking forward to it: In addition to the star-studded cast — which also includes Seth Rogen as the schlub who discovered the tape and Nick Offerman as the porn impresario who helps him distribute the tape — the stunning character transformation photos alone were enough to pull us in. –JB
86%
Raised by Wolves: Season 2
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Feb. 3
Description: In season two of HBO Max’s original science fiction series, Android partners Mother (Amanda Collin) and Father (Abubakar Salim), along with their brood of six human children, join a newly formed atheistic colony in Kepler 22 b’s mysterious tropical zone. But navigating this strange new society is only the start of their troubles as Mother’s “natural child” threatens to drive what little remains of the human race to extinction.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Raised by Wolves was one of HBO Max’s most-watched shows when it first premiered. And it’s one of the most original, jaw-dropping, mind-bending sci-fi shows to hit television in quite some time. No wonder Ridley Scott put his stamp of approval on it. –AP
92%
Reacher: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, Feb. 4
Description: Reacher follows Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson), a veteran military police investigator who has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served. When he arrives in the small town of Margrave, Georgia, he finds a community grappling with its first homicide in 20 years. The cops immediately arrest him and eyewitnesses claim to place Reacher at the scene of the crime. While he works to prove his innocence, a deep-seated conspiracy begins to emerge, one that will require Reacher’s keen mind and hard-hitting fists to deal with. One thing above all is for sure: they picked the wrong guy to take the fall.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The previous attempts at bringing the Jack Reacher novels to life didn’t fully deliver on the overpowering nature of the hero. From the looks of things, the show will bring the size, the power, the drama, the sex appeal and a plethora of punches. It looks like a lot of fun. –AP
64%
Inventing Anna: Limited Series
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, Feb. 11
Description: The limited series based on the New York magazine article about a twentysomething con artist stars Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky, Katie Lowes, and Laverne Cox.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The first project officially created and written by Shonda Rhimes as part of her expansive overall deal with Netflix, this series about a narcissistic con artist who duped a crowd of too-cool-for-school New Yorkers into believing she was a rich trust-funder could easily be an addictive binge-watch. –WF
65%
Bel-Air: Season 1
(2022)
(Peacock)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Feb. 13
Description: This serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined vision set in the present day, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases that were impossible to fully explore in a 30-minute sitcom format, while still delivering swagger and nods to the original show.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Will Smith has been on an authenticity tour recently, stripping away the preconceived notions about his identity built up over the decades. Bel-Air will surely follow suit. And with newcomer Jabari Banks in the lead role, it’ll be intriguing to see how the story, which was inspired by Smith’s own journey, will be told for modern audiences. –AP
80%
The Walking Dead: Season 11
(2021)
(AMC)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Feb. 20
Description: The middle eight episodes of the final season will see “many of our heroes fighting imminent hellfire under Reaper attack; while others battle Mother Nature’s torrential wrath in Alexandria. For all, their world is literally crashing down around them. Meanwhile, life in the Commonwealth is not as idyllic as it seems. For some, hope will be renewed. Others will be pushed past the point of no return. One truth holds tight: Lives hang in the balance with each decision drastically changing their future, their chances of survival, and the state of each community.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: The last eight episodes of the massive 24-episode final season will see the original story of zombie apocalypse survivors draw to a close — though its characters will live on in original movies and spinoffs like the episodic anthology Tales of the Walking Dead, which premieres this summer. –JB
100%
All American: Homecoming: Season 1
(2022)
(The CW)
Premiere Date: Monday, Feb. 21
Description: A spin-off of The CW’s All American, the sports drama follows that series’ character Simone (Geffri Maya) as she pursues her dream of being a tennis star while living the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University. The series also stars Peyton Alex Smith as elite baseball player Damo, and Kelly Jenrette as Simone’s Aunt Amara Patterson, a journalism teacher and activist. The series is from writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll and executive producer Greg Berlanti.
Why we’re looking forward to it: All American, now on its fourth season and with a Certified Fresh season 1, has provided broadcast TV–variety wholesome, topical entertainment about the Black experience since 2018. We’re eager for more in its spin-off. –DD
71%
Law & Order: Season 21
(2022)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Feb. 24
Description: Netflix has Tudum, but NBC will always have dun-dun. The granddaddy of the crime procedural franchise is being revived for a 21st season.
Why we’re looking forward to it: From the ripped-from-the-headlines stories and the concept that crimes always get solved and tried within an hour, Law & Order — and the other shows in its vast franchise — is captivating programming. Coming back more than a decade after its cancellation, the new take on the series will see returning cast members like Anthony Anderson, as well as new ones like Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim, and Hugh Dancy. –WF
92%
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, Feb. 18
Description: Tits up. The love-her or love-to-hate-her Midge Maisel returns to Amazon Prime Video and attempts to find her own way to shake up the business after she was dumped from being the opening act for Shy Baldwin (Leroy McClain).
Why we’re looking forward to it: If ever there were an English-language show that needed subtitles, this would be it. The fast-talking, hat-loving, mediocre-parenting Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) and her manager Susie (Alex Borstein) are devising new plots for the up-and-coming comic’s success story while Midge figures out how to live with her parents (Tony Shalhoub’s Abe and Marin Hinkle’s Rose). In short, a lot of conversations are had. And they all happen at quite a gallop. –WF
90%
Vikings: Valhalla: Season 1
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, Feb. 25
Description: A new Norsemen saga is upon us. Taking place around 100 years after the Ragnar Lothbrok legacy, which was explored in the History Channel series, this new adventure dramatizes the exploits of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived, including Leif Erikson (Sam Corlett), Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), and Harold Sigurdsson (Leo Sutter).
Why we’re looking forward to it: Vikings helped change the game with how historical fiction can succeed on television. Packed with riveting performances, gritty realism, and a hack-and-slash genre element, the series attracted fans from all walks of life. Netflix’s sequel looks to be tapping into that same aesthetic, and we are here for it. –AP
100%
Better Things: Season 5
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Monday, Feb. 28
Description: Executive producer, writer, director and star Pamela Adlon’s all-too-realistic tale of a Los Angeles mom raising three opinionated kids on her own is all grown up and ending with its upcoming fifth season. According to the press release, the last chapter of the series will focus on “the road ahead” as Adlon’s Sam Fox “navigates three daughters, each coming of age; the challenges of her chosen career; and her mother’s increasing signs of aging (as well as her own).”
Why we’re looking forward to it: The last season, which aired in 2020, gave Sam some closure as she severed the lingering financial ties to her ex-husband (Matthew Glave’s Xander) — and the residual anger that Sam was holding onto as a result of that arrangement. Now free from that constant reminder and with her kids at or nearing adulthood, can Sam finally make some time for herself? –WF
90%
The Dropout: Limited Series
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 3
Description: Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. Hulu’s limited series The Dropout, the story of Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye?
Why we’re looking forward to it: Elizabeth Holmes put a spell on Silicon Valley, and the world, when she claimed to have created a groundbreaking blood-testing technology. It was all one big lie, and her downfall is a fascinating story worth deep exploration. We expect powerful performances from Seyfried and the rest of the cast, which includes the likes of Naveen Andrews, William H. Macy, Laurie Metcalf, Alan Ruck, and Sam Waterston. –AP
94%
Our Flag Means Death: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 3
Description: Based loosely on the adventures of “gentleman pirate” Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), an aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege for the high seas, the comedy depicts what happens when Bonnet and his crew cross paths with feared pirate Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
Why we’re looking forward to it: From creator David Jenkins (People of Earth), the series features a stacked cast also including Fred Armisen, Leslie Jones, Kristian Nairn, and more. –DD
85%
Star Trek: Picard: Season 2
(2022)
(Paramount+)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 3
Description: Jean-Luc Picard and the ragtag crew of La Sirena travel back in time to the 21st century to fix the timeline – with a bit of help from the god-like Q (John de Lancie) and a Borg Queen (Alice Krige).
Why we’re looking forward to it: Aside from the fact that Sir Patrick Stewart is still keen on playing the iconic character, the new season will continue the trend of reuniting familiar faces from Star Trek: The Next Generation’s past. With Brent Spiner, who played Lt. Commander Data, the Enterprise’s android officer for three decades, and Whoopi Goldberg reprising her role as the Enterprise’s wise, former bartender, it’s looking like Picard’s next adventure is going to be a doozy. –AP
97%
The Boys Presents: Diabolical: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, Mar. 4
Description: The eight-episode The Boys–inspired anthology series expands the universe of Prime Video’s hit superhero program. Oh, and it’s animated. The series will feature stories by Awkwafina, Garth Ennis, Eliot and Ilana Glazer, Simon Racioppa, Justin Roiland and Ben Bayouth, Andy Samberg and Aisha Tyler, and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Why we’re looking forward to it: An animated companion piece to The Boys will not only bring more context to that world, but it should hopefully take the leash off entirely, giving audiences some diabolical Rick and Morty–style craziness as we wait for season 3. –AP
89%
Outlander: Season 6
(2022)
(Starz)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Mar. 6
Description: The nearly two-year-long Droughtlander is ending as we return to Claire and Jamie Fraser (Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan), Brianna and Roger MacKenzie (Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin), and young Ian (John Bell) on Fraser Ridge. Tension on the ridge will come in the form of new characters Tom, Allan, and Malva Christie (Mark Lewis-Jones, Alexander Vlahos, and Jessica Reynolds).
Why we’re looking forward to it: While the pandemic has truncated the sixth season — it’ll be just eight episodes — the already-ordered seventh, premiering in 2023, will consist of a super-sized 16. –JB
85%
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Mar. 6
Description: Based on Jeff Pearlman’s book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, the series dramatizes the professional and personal lives of the players and coaches that made up one of sports’ most successful teams.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With a large and talented ensemble cast – including John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Gaby Hoffman, Tracy Letts, Jason Segel, Julianne Nicholson, and on – a story straight from the record books, and a pilot directed by Adam McKay (The Big Short), how can it lose? –DD
48%
The Thing About Pam: Season 1
(2022)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Mar. 8
Description: Another based-on-a-true-crime scripted limited series with an all-star cast, this one is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Renée Zellweger plays Pam Hupp, Betsy’s best friend who was insistent that Betsy’s husband Russ (portrayed by Glenn Fleshler) was responsible.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With the first episodes directed by My So-Called Life’s Scott Winant, the stranger-than-fiction turns in this story that are based on exhaustive Dateline NBC coverage have the tantalizing appeal of shows like Tiger King with Zellweger completely changing her appearance to play the part of Hupp. Other stars include Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Katy Mixon, Gideon Adlon and Sean Bridgers—WF
90%
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey: Limited Series
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, Mar. 11
Description: The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey stars Samuel L. Jackson as Ptolemy Grey, in the series adaptation of Walter Mosley’s best-selling novel, as an ailing man forgotten by his family, by his friends, and by even himself. Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker and on the brink of sinking even deeper into a lonely dementia, Ptolemy is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn, played by BAFTA Award nominee Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah). When they learn about a treatment that can restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths about the past, present, and future.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Jackson is stepping out of the MCU bubble to tackle a tale full of emotion, which he pretty much always delivers. And with Fishback stepping up as his co-star, with a supporting cast featuring Cynthia Kaye McWilliams (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Damon Gupton (Black Lightning), Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us), Walton Goggins (Justified), and Omar Miller (The Unicorn), this one sounds like a series worth paying attention to. –AP
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Young Rock: Season 2
(2022)
(NBC)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Mar. 15
Description: Depicting several chapters in Dwayne Johnson’s life, Young Rock explores the ups and downs of growing up in a professional wrestling family.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Certified Fresh season 1 captured our hearts with stories of Johnson as a child (Adrian Groulx), a teen (Bradley Constant), and a young man (Uli Latukefu) struggling to find his way in the world with Johnson himself appearing as a fictionalized version of his current superstar self. Would we like some more? Yes, please. –DD
52%
DMZ: Limited Series
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 17
Description: Based on the popular DC comic, the series is set in war-ravaged Manhattan in a near future when civil war tears at the country.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Ava DuVernay directs the first episode of the four-part limited event series from Roberto Patino (Westworld) with Ernest R. Dickerson (The Walking Dead) taking the reins for the remaining three. Rosario Dawson and Benjamin Bratt star. –DD
65%
WeCrashed: Limited Series
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, Mar. 18
Description: The limited series based on the hit podcast dramatizes the fall of WeWork and the eccentric personalities that caused the company’s failure.
Why we were looking forward to it: The series stars Oscar winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway as Adam and Rebekah Neumann, the central figures behind the rise and fall of one of the world’s most valuable startups. Part of overall deal with Apple TV+, The Office writer and producer Lee Eisenberg co-writes, executive produces, and serves as showrunner of the series alongside Drew Crevello (The Grudge 2). –DD
96%
Atlanta: Season 3
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 24
Description: The long-awaited third season of creator-star Donald Glover’s Emmy-winning FX comedy was filmed mostly in Europe, with FX offering the logline that it finds “Earn (Donald Glover), Alfred (Brian Tyree Henry), Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz) in the midst of a successful European tour, as the group navigates their new surroundings as outsiders, and struggle to adjust to the newfound success they had aspired to.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: Who knows what exactly will happen to Glover’s Earn as he manages his cousin Alfred’s (Brian Tyree Henry) music career abroad? They were last seen flying to Europe for a tour after Earn planted a gun in a rival’s bag just as they were going through TSA. Earn’s so far been taking a “learn as we go” tactic to his job. But will things change once the group leaves their Georgian roots? –WF
78%
Bridgerton: Season 2
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, Mar. 25
Description: The second season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced Regency-era bodice ripper will focus on eldest son Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), who was previously reluctant to marry into high society as his family expects him to.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The first season made a star out of Rege-Jean Page, who played Anthony’s eventual brother-in-law, Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. It also caused a flurry of thinkpieces regarding the complexities of colorblind casting and consent in sex scenes. With Page no longer in the series and with the writers perhaps becoming more conscious of these other matters, it will be interesting to see how fans respond. Cast members also include Sex Education’s Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma. –WF
97%
Pachinko: Season 1
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, Mar. 25
Description: Based on Min Jin Lee’s 2017 historical fiction, this is an immigration story that deals with racism and forbidden love that’s told in Korean, Japanese, and English. It could find an audience for those who watched AMC’s The Terror: Infamy.
Why we were looking forward to it: Created by Soo Hugh, who worked on the first season of The Terror, this is a beautifully colored love story that follows four generations of a Korean immigrant family. –WF
70%
Halo: Season 1
(2022)
(Paramount+)
Premiere Date: Monday, Mar. 28
Description: In the 26th century, humanity fights a protracted war against aliens known as The Covenant. And at the center of the “deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future” is enhanced super-soldier Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber).
Why we’re looking forward to it: The look of Halo is compelling, and its seeming serious-mindedness and personal stories may prove to put the program a step ahead of other live-action video game adaptations. At the same time, it will be interesting to see Schreiber contain his usual expressiveness in Master Chief’s armor and helmet — or if the series will feature the character outside of his iconic costume. —EA
91%
The Girl From Plainville: Limited Series
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, Mar. 29
Description: Inspired by the true story of the infamous “texting-suicide” case, the limited series explores Michelle Carter’s relationship with Conrad Roy III, the events that led to his death, and her later conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Hulu has a winning formula for dramatized true-crime series (Escape at Dannemora, The Act). And with the streamer’s The Great star Elle Fanning leading the cast and a ripped-from-the-headlines tragedy, the series seems like a can’t-miss. –DD
86%
Moon Knight: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30
Description: Oscar Isaac stars as the titular Marvel superhero comic vigilante, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. “The multiple identities who live inside him find themselves thrust into a deadly war of the gods against the backdrop of modern and ancient Egypt,” reads the official description of this latest Marvel Disney+ series.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Sorry, we thought it was self-explanatory once we used the words “Oscar Isaac” and “Marvel superhero” in the same sentence. Obviously we’re tuning in. –JB
93%
Julia: Season 1
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Mar. 31
Description: The HBO Max series is inspired by Julia Child’s (Sarah Lancashire) extraordinary life and her long-running television series, The French Chef, which pioneered the modern cooking show. Through Julia’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women’s movement, the nature of celebrity and America’s cultural evolution. At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with a shifting power dynamic.
Why we’re looking forward to it: While it’s easy to see how, aesthetically, the series may draw comparisons to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Mad Men, the real kicker here is the true-to-life subject matter Julia will delve into. Lancashire’s performance, alone, is reason enough to check this one out. In fact, remember her name: it’ll surely be in all the noteworthy awards conversations next year. –AP
79%
Outer Range: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, April 15
Description: Outer Range centers on Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Josh Brolin doesn’t do a lot of television, so his move to lead this Western-themed family drama brings a ton of clout. On the surface, the move feels reminiscent of Kevin Costner’s decision to star in Paramount+’s Yellowstone. But dig just a bit deeper, and it’s clear there is some sci-fi craziness going on here. Something tells us Outer Range will be one to watch. –AP
41%
The First Lady: Season 1
(2022)
(Showtime)
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 17
Description: An hour-long drama, the series reframes history through the stories of America’s First Ladies. Season 1 focuses on Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt
Why we’re looking forward to it: That cast! Oscar winner and series executive producer Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) stars as Obama with Gillian Anderson (The Crown) as Roosevelt, and Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) as Betty Ford. The series also stars Kiefer Sutherland (24) as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Aaron Eckhart (Wander) as President Gerald Ford, and Dakota Fanning (The Angel of Darkness) as the Ford’s youngest daughter Susan. Cathy Schulman (Crash) executive produces and serves as showrunner with Susanne Bier (The Undoing) directing all of season 1. –DD
99%
Better Call Saul: Season 6
(2022)
(AMC)
Premiere Date: Monday, April 18
Description: Everything has been set in motion for Bob Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman to completely break bad in the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul. Gus Fring’s entanglement with Nacho (Michael Mando) and Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton) is heating up. We’ve gotten a taste of Kim Wexler’s (Rhea Seehorn) dark motives. And the Breaking Bad timeline is right around the corner. As Dalton explained to Collider, the final season is “out of control.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: Better Call Saul has proven itself a worthwhile, thoroughly engaging successor to Breaking Bad. With Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould commanding the ship, the prequel series will surely go out with a bang, leading this tragedy to a satisfying, and probably ultra-violent, conclusion.–AP
97%
Russian Doll: Season 2
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, April 20
Description: A second season of Russian Doll. What a concept!
Why we’re looking forward to it: Things seemed pretty finite for the first season finale of Netflix’s Russian Doll, which saw Natasha Lyonne’s Nadia and Charlie Barnett’s Alan each caught in endless time loops and working together to save themselves. But fans have gotta get up, gotta get out, gotta get home before the next season comes. –WF
The Flight Attendant: Season 2 (2022) (HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, April 21
Description: Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) is living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset. But when an assignment brings her overseas and she witnesses another murder, more international intrigue follows.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Initially intended as a limited series, season 1 was so successful – check out that 97% Certified Fresh Tomatometer score – HBO Max was compelled to bring Cassie back for more adventures in international murder mysteries. –DD
89%
A Very British Scandal: Miniseries
(2021)
(Prime Vide0)
Premiere Date: Friday, April 22
Description: A followup to the Hugh Grant–Ben Whishaw miniseries A Very English Scandal, this program with slightly different verbiage for its title stars Claire Foy and Paul Bettany embroiled in one of the 20th century’s most complicated divorces.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The actors play the Duke and Duchess of Argyll in this three-episode miniseries. The couple’s 1963 divorce, which is mentioned in the first line of both of their Wikipedia bios after their names, was known for exposing salacious photographs as well as accusations of forgery, theft, violence, drug use, and secret recordings. It’s a good holdover until The Crown returns. –WF
99%
Barry: Season 3
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 24
Description: Barry is finally returning after two years. After attempting to leave his hitman life behind, season 2 ended in a fit of violence sparked by the betrayal of Barry’s (Bill Hader) former handler Monroe Funches (Steven Root), which led to Gene Cousineau’s (Henry Winkler) discovery of who Barry really is. Trouble, most certainly, is right around the corner.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With season 3 in the can and scripts completed for season 4, it’s clear Hader and company have an end-game in mind. Hader has directed five of the eight episodes in season 3 of the Emmy-winning dark comedy, and we can’t wait to watch them. —AP
89%
Gaslit: Season 1
(2022)
(Starz)
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 24
Description: Created and executive produced by Robbie Pickering (Mr. Robot) and based on Slate podcast “Slow Burn,” the series tells the true story of celebrity Arkansan socialite Martha Mitchell, wife to Nixon’s loyal Attorney General, John Mitchell. Martha is the first to publicly connect President Richard Nixon to Watergate, which unravels both her life and his presidency and forces the Attorney General to choose between his wife and his president.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Executive produced by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail and directed by Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic), Gaslit’s cast is a dream: Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell, Sean Penn as John N. Mitchell, Dan Stevens as John Dean, Betty Gilpin as Mo Dean, Shea Whigham as G. Gordon Liddy, and on. The title has “Emmys” written all over it. –DD
87%
The Man Who Fell to Earth: Season 1
(2022)
(Showtime)
Premiere Date: Thursday, April 24
Description: Based on the Walter Tevis novel and the 1976 David Bowie film, the series follows a new alien, Oscar-winner Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as Faraday, who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future. Naomie Harris (Moonlight) stars as scientist and engineer Justin Falls, who faces a race to save two worlds.
Why we’re looking forward to it: We love a fish-out-of-water story, especially when the fish is an alien. Seriously, though, this is a drama, and we’re eager to see how Ejiofor stacks up against Bowie as lead alien. –DD
87%
Under the Banner of Heaven: Limited Series
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Thursday, April 28
Description: Detective Pyre’s (Andrew Garfield) devout faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family’s spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
Why we’re looking forward to it: We’re getting major True Detective vibes from this one. Hailing from Academy Award–winner Dustin Lance Black (Milk, When We Rise), and inspired by the true-crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, it’s pretty obvious this one will be the subject of many conversations. Considering Garfield’s emotionality as an actor, and the supporting ensemble (Sam Worthington, Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell, Billy Howle, Gil Birmingham, Adelaide Clemens, Rory Culkin, Seth Numrich, Chloe Pirrie, Sandra Seacat, and Christopher Heyerdahl), the team putting this one together is top-notch. Expect the series to be so, as well. –AP
84%
Shining Girls: Season 1
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, April 29
Description: Based on the 2013 novel by Lauren Beukes, the metaphysical thriller stars Elisabeth Moss as a Chicago reporter who finds her reality shifting as she hunts her attacker following a brutal assault.
Why we’re looking forward to it: We can’t say no to Moss, who won an Emmy for her role as Offred in Hulu’s dystopian fantasy The Handmaid’s Tale and whose performance in Leigh Whannell’s 2020 horror feature The Invisible Man is largely responsible for the film’s Certified Fresh 92% Tomatometer score. –DD
95%
Girls5eva: Season 2
(2022)
(Peacock)
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 5
Description: Maybe they are gonna be famous for ten-hundred years? Peacock renewed the musical comedy created by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Meredith Scardino. A release date has yet to be set.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The delightful but also very, very dark musical comedy about members of a ’90s girl group who are figuring out fandom in the present day has a 98% Tomatometer score and is adored by fans and critics who also love executive producers Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s other works. But will the nostalgia-hued jokes and digs at the music industry get old in a second season? –WF
92%
The Staircase: Limited Series
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 5
Description: Oscar winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) stars as novelist Michael Peterson in an eight-episode limited series. Based on Netflix’s true-crime docuseries about Peterson’s role in the mysterious death of his wife Kathleen, portrayed here by Toni Collette (Hereditary), the series is executive produced by Antonio Campos (Martha Marcy May Marlene) and Maggie Cohn (American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace).
Why we’re looking forward to it: The dream team of Firth and Collette in the principal roles of this sordid tale are quite enough to recommend it. –DD
98%
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 1
(2022)
(Paramount+)
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 5
Description: Captain Pike (Anson Mount), Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and Spock (Ethan Peck) continue their bold journey 10 years prior to the events of the original Star Trek.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Executive producer Akiva Goldsman promises the show will return to Star Trek’s episodic roots with the Enterprise seeking out new lifeforms, civilizations and stories of the week. We can’t wait to see that format return, while also building on the character work that the top-billed trio began in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. –EA
72%
Candy: Limited Series
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Monday, May 9
Description: Candy Montgomery (Jessica Biel) is a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right – good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning, and execution of transgressions – but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. With deadly results.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The always wonderful Melanie Lynskey co-stars with Biel in this five-episode series about murder in the suburbs. Considering the talent of the cast (Timothy Simons, Pablo Schreiber, and Raúl Esparza also star) and that of the creative team involved – three-time Emmy nominee Robin Veith (Mad Men, The Act) wrote the pilot script and executive produces alongside Nick Antosca (The Act, Brand New Cherry Flavor) – this is a five-night event that will surely scratch that true-crime itch. –AP
100%
Hacks: Season 2
(2022)
(HBO Max)
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 12
Description: The Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will be back for a second season.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Plot details are scarce, but there should definitely be some falling out from the first-season cliffhanger that saw the two women reconcile their awkward and abusive mentorship — just before Einbinder’s Ana is reminded that she sent all the dirt she had on Smart’s Deborah to British producers who are totally going to use that information to their own advantage. –WF
76%
The Essex Serpent: Limited Series
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, May 13
Description: Adapted from Sarah Perry’s award-winning bestselling novel, the drama stars Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston and follows newly widowed Cora (Danes) who relocates from Victorian London to the small village of Aldwinter in Essex, lured by a local superstition about a creature known as the Essex Serpent.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Victorian period costumes, mythical beasts, Danes and Hiddleston, drama. Put a kettle on — we’re in! –DD
80%
The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 1
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, May 13
Description: Creator David E. Kelley’s adaptation of the Michael Connelly novel The Brass Verdict stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, an iconoclastic idealist, who runs his law practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car.
Why we’re looking forward to it: A spin-off of the 2011 movie starring Matthew McConaughey, it’s nice to see a story of a dedicated attorney who wants to help the people of Los Angeles instead of Kelley’s other legal dramas about fast-talking attorneys in power suits who maybe also have co-ed bathrooms. –WF
75%
Night Sky: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, May 20
Description: Spanning space and time, Night Sky follows Irene (Sissy Spacek) and Franklin York (JK Simmons), a couple who, years ago, discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet. They’ve carefully guarded their secret ever since, but when an enigmatic young man (Chai Hansen, The Newsreader) enters their lives, the Yorks’ quiet existence is quickly upended … and the mystifying chamber they thought they knew so well turns out to be much more than they could ever have imagined.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Over the past few years, Prime Video has been racking up an intriguing lineup of science fiction programming. With powerhouse actors Spacek and Simmons stepping into the starring roles, we expect some epic performances. And considering the subject matter of the series, Night Sky sounds like a tough show to pass up. –AP
82%
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Limited Series
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, May 25
Description: Ewan McGregor returns to the Star Wars universe as the younger version of the iconic character in a new series helmed by Deborah Chow.
Why we’re looking forward to it: He is our only hope, after all — and he’s going to reunite with Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. –JB
90%
Stranger Things: Season 4
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Vol. 1 drops on Friday, May 27; Vol. 2 premieres on Friday, July 1
Description: While David Harbour’s Jim Hopper is trapped in Russia and facing dangers both human and not, the kids of Hawkins, Indiana, will find a secret long buried in the town during the sci-fi series’ fourth season.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Aside from holding out hope that Hopper and his dad bod might find a way back to adopted daughter Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), there’s the fun of seeing which stories in the sci-fi genre this series will pay homage to now. Judging by the trailer released during the show’s panel at Netflix’s Tudum event, a haunted house seems involved. –WF
65%
Pistol: Limited Series
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, May 31
Description: Anchored by guitarist Steve Jones’ memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, Pistol offers a fascinating new perspective on the story of iconic punk outfit, The Sex Pistols. Pistol moves from West London’s council estates, to Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s notorious Kings Road SEX shop, to the international controversy that came with the release of Never Mind the Bollocks, which is frequently listed as one of the most influential albums of all time.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Danny Boyle guides the creative vision of the series. With the Oscar winner directing, it’s easy to see how his unique filmmaking style can bring to life the unbelievable, unabashed, unflinching story of The Sex Pistols. Nevermind the bollocks, indeed. –AP
100%
The Orville: New Horizons
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Thursday, June 2
Description: Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, The Orville: New Horizons finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration, as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.
Why we’re looking forward to it: When The Orville first hit Fox in 2017, comparisons to Star Trek flooded the internet, and for good reason. It delivered on the positive vibes of the original series, while sprinkling in McFarlane’s signature humor. Now that the series has moved to Hulu, we’re unsure if the sci-fi program will change all that much. But given the audience’s hunger for new shows of this ilk, it’s pretty evident that McFarlane’s Trek sendup is in good shape. –AP
98%
The Boys: Season 3
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, June 3
Description: As the struggle between the Boys and the Seven continues, Congresswoman Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) uses worries about Supes to her advantage. Meanwhile, Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), the first superhero, enters the fray.
Why we’re looking forward to it: In its second season, The Boys continued to be wicked smart, grotesque in its humor, and very dark despite its bright-looking world. The addition of Ackles’s character — who has a surprising connection to the departed season 2 character Stormfront (Aya Cash) — should lead to a few more twists and maybe another exploding whale. And what season of The Boys would be complete without Hughie (Jack Quaid) covered in entrails? While you’re waiting for the new season, animated spin-off series Diabolical will be available earlier in the year. –-EA
98%
Ms. Marvel: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, June 8
Description: Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) is a 16-year-old Pakistani American from Jersey City and Captain Marvel’s biggest fan. The aspiring artist, avid gamer and fan-fiction author has always struggled to find her place in the world — that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Marvel’s latest batch of superheroes — the new Black Widow, Kate Bishop in Hawkeye — is filled with strong women, so we’re extra excited for a teenage hero who can hang with the rest of them. –JB
94%
For All Mankind: Season 3
(2022)
(Apple TV+)
Premiere Date: Friday, June 10.
Description: The alternate history of the space race makes its way to the 1990s, where political destinies may be forged. But the Soviets may also find a new destiny with spies at NASA. Meanwhile, the Mars landing leads to a further divergence from our reality and, potentially, a very different turn of the century.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With each season, the gap between our 20th century and that of show’s becomes greater. But beyond the fun of alternative history – imagine the Soviet Union making it to the 2000s – are the gripping characters, the occasional shocking departure, and, now, the generational storytelling. –-EA
100%
Peaky Blinders: Season 6
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, June 10
Description: From creator Steven Knight, the gangster series reset the genre for British TV, as it told the story of World War 1 veteran Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his violent Birmingham crime family.
Why we’re looking forward to it: As the Shelby family saga comes to a close, the British series’ cast and storyline remain as robust as ever. –DD
100%
Dark Winds: Season 1
(2022)
(AMC+)
Premiere Date: Sunday, June 12
Description: Dark Winds is a psychological thriller that follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Chee (Kiowa Gordon), in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double-murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The Western noir series is an adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s awesome Leaphorn & Chee book series. Rainn Wilson also stars as a character named Devoted Dan, who, by the sound of it, is a real degenerate. And it’s executive produced by George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford. Let the brooding weirdness begin. –AP
97%
The Old Man: Season 1
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Thursday, June 16
Description: The Old Man is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. It centers on Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), the titular “old man,” who bailed on his CIA career decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin (Gbenga Akinnagbe) arrives and tries to take him out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Jeff Bridges hasn’t done much television throughout his nearly six decades as an actor, so his decision to headline the program is an exciting one. John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman are supporting players here, and their involvement builds our excitement even more. Given FX’s high standard for storytelling, we’re expecting top-notch performances and nail-biting intrigue week in and week out. –AP
91%
The Umbrella Academy: Season 3
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, June 22
Description: After putting a stop to 1963’s doomsday, the Umbrella Academy return home to the present, convinced they prevented the initial apocalypse and fixed this godforsaken timeline once and for all. But after a brief moment of celebration, they realize things aren’t exactly (okay, not at all) how they left them. Enter the Sparrow Academy. Smart, stylish, and about as warm as a sea of icebergs, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off that turns out to be the least of everyone’s concerns. Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own – and dealing with an unidentified destructive entity wreaking havoc in the Universe (something they may have caused) — now all they need to do is convince Dad’s new and possibly better family to help them put right what their arrival made wrong. Will they find a way back to their pre-apocalyptic lives? Or is this new world about to reveal more than just a hiccup in the timeline?
Why we’re looking forward to it: Based on the Gerard Way-created comic series of the same name, Netflix’s genre-bending program has proven itself a worth binge for fans of the original source material and newcomers who are aching for an enjoyable (albeit totally oddball) viewing experience. After the time-travel craziness of season 2, we expect things to get even weirder once the program returns. After all, the stranger things get for the Hargreeves clan, the more fun it is to watch. –AP
75%
Westworld: Season 4
(2022)
(HBO)
Premiere Date: Sunday, June 26
Description: We have no idea what’s in store for Westworld’s fourth season, which is exactly how the producers of the sci-fi killer-robot series like it. Will it finally come to war between humans and AI? No idea.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Confirmed returning cast includes Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy, Ed Harris as the Man in Black, Thandiwe Newton as Maeve Millay, Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe, and Aaron Paul as Caleb Nichols. The previous three Certified Fresh seasons have us hooked for life apparently. –DD
98%
Only Murders in the Building: Season 2
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, June 28
Description: Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Three reasons: Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. If season 1 proved anything, it’s that this here is a trifecta of talent to be reckoned with.
The show is a smart, humorous take on the whodunnit formula that gives a wink at the audience while expanding on its unique character storylines and overarching mystery. Oh, and don’t forget the hummus. –AP
41%
The Terminal List: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, July 1
Description: Based on the best-selling novel by Jack Carr, the series follows James Reece (Chris Pratt) after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. Reece returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. However, as new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life but the lives of those he loves. Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Riley Keough, Jai Courtney, and Patrick Schwarzenegger also star.
Why we’re looking forward to it: From Zero Dark Thirty to The Tomorrow War, Chris Pratt has proven his on-screen charisma works quite well in military fatigues. With the involvement of Carr, who serves as executive producer alongside Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), this one will surely bring the espionage drama fans of Prime Video’s Jack Ryan series have been yearning for.–AP
100%
What We Do in the Shadows: Season 4
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, July 12
Description: In the shocking season three finale, Nandor (Kayvon Novak), Guillermo (Harvey Guillen) and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) left Staten Island to go their separate ways while Laszlo (Matt Berry) stayed home to care for the creature that clawed its way out of the chest cavity of the deceased Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) — aka Baby Colin. This season, the vampires return to Staten Island to find their mansion on the verge of total structural collapse — and with no money to repair it. Nandor’s eternal search for love finally yields results, and Nadja finally realizes her dream of opening the hottest vampire nightclub in the Tri-State Area. Laszlo struggles with the question of nature versus nurture as he tries raising Baby Colin to be anything other than an energy vampire. And even Guillermo finds himself on a powerful emotional track that touches on his love for his family, and for others.
Why we’re looking forward to it: After last season’s cliffhanger, the comedy (based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi) threw multiple wrenches into the mix, leaving our heroes’ fates in limbo. It’s uncertain how things will stack up. But given the show’s knack for casting epic guest stars, quirky story twists, and its deep love of the horror genre, we can’t wait to sink our teeth into what’s coming next.–AP
88%
The Resort: Season 1
(2022)
(Peacock)
Premiere Date: Friday July 28
Description: On their 10th wedding anniversary, Noah and Emma head to a Yucatan resort to relax and reconnect. But their marriage is put to the ultimate test when they become immersed in a mysterious unsolved crime.
Why we’re looking forward to it: You had us at Palm Springs‘s Cristin Milioti and The Good Place‘s William Jackson Harper, to be honest. –AP
87%
Paper Girls: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday July 29
Description: Paper Girls follows four young girls who, while out delivering papers on the morning after Halloween in 1988, become unwittingly caught in a conflict between warring factions of time-travelers, sending them on an adventure through time that will save the world. As they travel between our present, the past, and the future they encounter future versions of themselves and now must choose to embrace or reject their fate.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan’s comic books sounds like Back to the Future meets Stranger Things, but with a female-heavy cast and a rougher edge. Sign us up. –AP
100%
Reservation Dogs: Season 2
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 3
Description: From Co-Creators and Executive Producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After the death of the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, the crew took to stealing, scheming and saving in order to vicariously fulfill his dream of reaching the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. But after a promising start to their criminal endeavors, the plan went bust. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Filmed on location in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Reservation Dogs broke all sorts of barriers for Indigenous representation on television, both in front of and behind the camera. In its first season, the show appeared on 80+ critics’ year-end best lists, won The Gotham Award for “Breakthrough Series – Short Form,” won two Independent Spirit Awards, was honored as one of AFI’s Television Programs of the Year, and is nominated for a Peabody Award. All those accomplishments aside, the show’s smartly written, well-executed, and constantly hilarious. That’s a lot to live up to, but we’re sure season 2 will rise to the occasion. –AP
88%
The Sandman: Season 1
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, August 5
Description: Imprisoned for more than 100 years, the personification of dreams escapes confinement and must put his broken kingdom back in order. But some of his former subjects may have other ideas.
Why we’re looking forward to it: In development as a film or television show for nearly three decades, a faithful adaptation of the beloved comic book (with input from writer Neil Gaiman) is more than any fan could hope for. Now, it just remains to be seen how faithful it will really be. Also, we can’t wait to see Game of Thrones‘ Gwendoline Christie’s take on Lucifer. Yes, that Lucifer. –-EA
55%
Locke & Key: Season 3
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 10
Description:In its third and final season, the Locke siblings will continue to reconcile their father’s mysterious death, as they seek out the magical Keys that unleashed an array of evil forces bent on taking possession of them, once and for all.
Why we’re looking forward to it:Season 3 is set to delve further into the horror elements that made the graphic novel series from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez so appealing. With the secrets of the Demon Key still waiting to be unlocked, now’s the time for things to get dark. — AP
95%
A League of Their Own: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, August 12
Description: Batter up! Amazon Prime Video worked with Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham on a televised series loosely based on the 1992 sports film about an all-female baseball league during World War II. While director Penny Marshall’s film — which starred Geena Davis, Tom Hanks and Lori Petty — had memorable characters, this show will feature new ones and start with the formation of the league in 1943 and go through the struggles to keep it going.
Why we’re looking forward to it: While the movie was beloved, it only could do so much to talk about important topics like racial discrimination and martial abuse (both of which it did well). This series plans to take on important issues like injuries and sexual awakenings. Jacobson stars, as do Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Roberta Colindrez, Kelly McCormack and Nick Offerman. Hopefully it will do better than the original series adaptation of the film, which only lasted for five episodes. –WF
80%
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Thursday, August 18
Description: Orphan Black superstar Tatiana Maslany stars as the titular character, a.k.a. Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who specializes in “superhuman-oriented legal cases.” Jameela Jamil plays supervillain/frequent rival Titiana, and Mark Ruffalo and Tim Roth are set to appear as their film characters Hulk and the Abomination, respectively.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Anyone who’s seen Maslany’s amazing transformation into more than a dozen clones on Orphan Black is eager to see what the Emmy winner does next. –JB
91%
Welcome to Wrexham: Season 1
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 24
Description: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) bought the Wrexham Red Dragons, the third oldest professional football club in the world. It is a Welsh team in the town of Wrexham and the team is currently on the brink of dissolution. Welcome to Wrexham is a docuseries tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s a wonder it has taken this long for Reynolds and McElhenney to work together. Tapping into some real-life Ted Lasso energy, the duo put their acting duties aside to try and make something out of this team. Does it matter that they have absolutely no experience managing a football team? Probably. But that’ll just be part of the fun. –AP
89%
The Patient: Limited Series
(2022)
(FX)
Description: The Patient is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (The Americans) about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient and serial killer, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson). Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. The series also stars Linda Emond, David Alan Grier, Laura Niemi, and Andrew Leeds.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The talents of Carell and Gleeson are enough of a reason to tune in, but considering this project hails from the brilliant minds of Field and Weisberg, it’s clear that things are going to be well-written, full of twists, and all kinds of messed up. We’re in. –AP
84%
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, Sep. 2
Description: In the Second Age of Middle-earth — roughly 6,000 years before The Lord of the Rings — the Free Peoples contend with the Dark Lord Sauron as he sways some to his side, makes war with a noble sea-faring race, and crafts Rings of Power.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The Second Age is a largely untapped era of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world filled with conflicts, epic stories, and the chance to see Sauron in physical form. It’s the best period for a Middle-earth television series, and we hope it defies prequel expectations. —EA
98%
Cobra Kai: Season 5
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, Sep. 9
Description: Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Terry Silver is positioning Cobra Kai as the dominant dojo in the valley. With John Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence traveling to Mexico to fix things with Miguel, Daniel LaRusso turns to an old friend for help.
Why we’re looking forward to it: When Cobra Kai first premiered, many wondered if anyone actually wanted a Karate Kid sequel series. Five seasons later, the martial arts-infused drama has proven its worth. Somehow the lives of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence are still super interesting. And with a common enemy in the mix, something tells us these new episodes will end up raising the bar for the series. Again. —AP
31%
Monarch: Season 1
(2022)
(Fox)
Premiere Date: Sunday, Sep. 11
Description: Anna Friel stars as Nicky Roman, heir to a country music dynasty built on shaky ground by the reigning king of country music Albie Roman (Trace Atkins) and his tough-as-nails wife Dottie Cantrell Roman (Susan Sarandon). And Nicky will do anything to ensure her shot at stardom and protect her family’s legacy.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Pushed back to fall due to Covid-19 delays, the series reaches for the Nashville crowd with a Texas flavor. Yee-haw! –DD
98%
Atlanta: Season 4
(2022)
(FX)
Premiere Date: Thursday, Sep. 15
Description: To describe Donald Glover’s celebrated comedy series is a challenge in and of itself. The program, which follows up-and-coming music producer Earn (Glover), his hip hop artist cousin Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry), ex-girlfriend Van (Zazie Beetz), and quirky pal Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and their adventures in — and out of — the music industry, has steadily disrupted television norms, delivering a cavalcade of brilliant, memorable episodes along the way.
Why we’re looking forward to it: After a near-four year absence, Atlanta returned with its third season in March, as the gang took an absurdist journey to Europe. Now, they’re back in the show’s namesake city for the final outing. What can we expect? Your guess is as good as ours. But something tells us, it’ll be high art in the form of a streaming comedy series. That’s good enough for us. –AP
96%
Andor: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, Sep. 21
Description: Five years prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) begins his career spying for the Rebellion.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The chance to see Luna as Andor again is the main attraction here, but a spy thriller set in the years of the Empire should prove an exciting change of pace from the usual Star Wars space battles and Mandalorians. Although, knowing the way Star Wars storytelling works, we look forward to surprise character cameos as well. There is always room for Darth Vader, right? –EA
57%
Monster: DAHMER -- The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, September 21
Description: This isn’t the first time the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, a.k.a. “The Milwaukee Monster,” has been explored. This time, though, the series (which was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy) will be told from the victims’ perspective and will shine a light on the police incompetence that allowed Dahmer to go on a multi-year killing spree.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s evident through his work on American Horror Story that Ryan Murphy has an obsession with serial killers; in fact, in the “Devil’s Night” episode of season 5, Dahmer makes a brief appearance. With frequent collaborator Evan Peters taking on the role, we should probably expect an intense performance, along with some unexpected surprises, in this gruesome true-crime tale. –AP
92%
Ramy: Season 3
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Friday, Sep. 30
Description: Ramy Youssef’s acclaimed comedy is finally back. The Golden Globe-winning series follows the experiences of first-generation, Egyptian-American Ramy Hassan (Youssef) as he struggles to find where he fits in, within his family and culture, as he traverses various conflicts as they arise in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With its strong attention to cultural specificity and a knack for finding humor in the awkward details, Ramy has offered a perspective not often seen in situation comedies. Groundbreaking, heartfelt, and downright hilarious, Ramy is in a class all its own. –AP
98%
Interview With the Vampire: Season 1
(2022)
(Hulu)
Premiere Date: Sunday, October 2
Description: Based on Anne Rice’s bestselling novel, this is the first of the author’s iconic titles to be adapted as a series — and the first of the Vampire Chronicles and Mayfair Witches novels to be developed in a planned television franchise and universe. Rolin Jones created the series, which presumably follows the book’s story of 200-year-old vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’ll be hard for anyone to fill the shoes of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, but the heartthrob quotient runs high with Game of Thrones alum Jacob Anderson cast as Louis and Australian actor Sam Reid as Lestat. And who doesn’t love a vampire saga? –JB
85%
The Midnight Club: Season 1
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Friday, October 7
Description: Based on the popular Christopher Pike book, The Midnight Club follows a group of terminally ill teenagers who, as they await death, form “The Midnight Club,”telling horror stories to pass the time. They make a pact to keep in touch even after death. Once the first of them passes on, bizarre things begin to happen.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s a Mike Flanagan joint. Is there a better way to kick off the spooky season? We don’t think so. –AP
68%
Let the Right One In: Season 1
(2022)
(Showtime)
Premiere Date: Sunday, October 9
Description: Inspired by the hit Swedish novel and film, the series follows Mark (Demián Bichir) and his daughter Eleanor (Madison Taylor Baez), whose lives were changed forever a decade earlier when she was turned into a vampire at age 12. Per the official description, “Eleanor lives a closed-in life, able to go out only at night, while her father does his best to provide her with the human blood she needs to stay alive.” Anika Noni Rose and Grace Gummer also star.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The Swedish film and its American remake were both creepy as hell, and it’s clear the Showtime remake is going to focus on themes of family, humanity and compassion within the genre template. We’re ready for it to get real. –JB
79%
The Peripheral: Season 1
(2022)
(Prime Video)
Premiere Date: Friday, October 21
Description: Flynne Fisher (Chloë Grace Moretz) works at the local 3D printing shop while earning extra money playing VR games for rich people. One night she dons a headset and finds herself in futuristic London — a sleek and mysterious world, alluringly different from her own hardscrabble existence. But this isn’t like any game she’s ever played before: Flynne begins to realize it isn’t virtual reality. It’s real. Someone in London, 70 years in the future, has found a way to open a door to Flynne’s world. As Flynne searches to discover who has connected their worlds, and for what purpose, her presence here sets dangerous forces intent on destroying Flynne and her family in her own world into motion.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s an adaptation of the William Gibson book of the same name. Yes, that William Gibson, the creator of cyberpunk. With producing power couple Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (Westworld) behind the scenes and a versatile cast attached, this may be the sci-fi series Prime Video has been looking for. –AP
93%
Cabinet of Curiosities: Season 1
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Tuesday, October 25
Description: Timed perfectly for the Halloween season, Guillermo del Toro steps into the role of creepy curator with this new collection of horror stories. Featuring two original stories by del Toro, the eight-episode series features a delightful assortment of macabre tales, from an array of diverse storytellers tapped by the man himself, to scratch that genre itch.
Why we’re looking forward to it: It’s been a while since the Shape of Water director has played in the genre sandbox. And considering the attention to practical effects and narrative originality, this one is sure to strike up the scary goods. –AP
The Crown : Season 5 (Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 9
Description: Imelda Staunton takes over the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth installment of creator Peter Morgan’s lavish biopic about the monarch. The new season will concentrate on the early-to-mid-1990s.
Why we’re looking forward to it: As it is finally reaching the era where things are most complicated and hostile between the monarchy and Princess Diana (portrayed here by Elizabeth Debicki), it will be interesting to see how The Crown depicts recent history and just who is culpable for Diana Spencer’s horrific death. –WF
Wednesday (Netflix)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 23
Description: The Addams Family spinoff series will follow Wednesday during her school days at Nevermore Academy where she’ll work to master her emerging psychic ability while attempting to thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago. You know, typical school stuff.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Two words: Tim Burton. Reuniting with the director is Danny Elfman, who is composing the score. The cast looks pretty stellar, too: You alum Jenna Ortega is Wednesday Addams; Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán are her parents, Morticia and Gomez; and Game of Thrones fave Gwendoline Christie is Larissa Weems, the principal of Nevermore Academy. –AP
84%
Willow: Season 1
(2022)
(Disney+)
Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 30
Description: Willow, from Lucasfilm, is set decades after Ron Howard’s 1988 movie and continues the spirit of adventure, heroics and humor of the original film. Warwick Davis returns in the role of the great sorcerer Willow Ufgood.
Why we’re looking forward to it: A Willow sequel series isn’t something we ever imagined would happen, but a return to the fantasy realm first introduced to audiences over three decades ago is a seriously intriguing idea. Considering the progress genre television has achieved since, and the money the Mouse House will probably throw at the production, we bet this will be a fun adventure for die-hard Willow fans and newbies alike.
28%
The Witcher: Blood Origin: Limited Series
(2022)
(Netflix)
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 25
Description: Set 1,200 years before the events of the Netflix series The Witcher, this show will go into the creation of the first Witcher and the events leading up to the cataclysm known as the Conjunction of the Sphere.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Every story has a backstory and fantasy series The Witcher has a complicated one. A stand-out casting coin has already been tossed to Michelle Yeoh, who plays Scian. The last member of a nomadic tribe of sword-elves, she’s on a mission to retrieve a blade stolen from her people. Sophia Brown stars as a warrior who leaves her stance as a member of the Queen’s guard to become a traveling musician. –WF
A Spy Among Friends (Spectrum)
Premiere Date: fall
Description: Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce star as Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby, lifelong friends who also happen to both be spies. The six-episode limited series, according to its official description, “follows a friendship that resulted in the gutting of British and American intelligence at the height of the Cold War and shaped the field of play for the dangerous game against Russia that we’re still trying to win today.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: Sign us up to watch two of the most captivating actors of their generation act alongside each other. –JB
Good Omens : Season 2 (Prime Video)
(Photo by Prime Video)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: According to co-creator Neil Gaiman, in season 2 demon Crowley (David Tennant) and angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) will have “new adventures with old friends” and “solve some extremely mysterious mysteries” while encountering “some entirely new humans (living, dead, and otherwise), angels, and demons.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: Good Omens proved to be a delight and the opportunity to spend more time with Tennant’s demon and Sheen’s angel is too tremendous an idea to ignore. Also, unlike the first season, the story is a complete mystery. In fact, it may be a mystery we’ll have to wait until 2023 to solve. –-EA
His Dark Materials : Season 3 (HBO)
(Photo by HBO)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: Season 3 is based on the final novel in Philip Pullman’s trilogy, The Amber Spyglass. Prophesized child Lyra (Dafne Keen) and the bearer of the Subtle Knife, Will (Amir Wilson), travel through worlds to find and protect each other.
Why we’re looking forward to it: With two Certified Fresh seasons behind it, the high-fantasy series featuring Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and James McAvoy beckons us to experience its ending. And we will obey. –DD
Love & Death: Limited Series (Peacock)
(Photo by Peacock)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, and Patrick Fugit, the true-crime limited series about real-life axe murderer Candy Montgomery (Olsen) comes from David E. Kelley and Nicole Kidman, who scored awards recognition with Big Little Lies and The Undoing.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The drama! The cast! The talent! Kelley and Kidman have mastered the formula for Certified Fresh TV, and we’re eager for another dose. –DD
Sweet Tooth: Season 2 (Netflix)
(Photo by Kirsty Griffin/Netflix)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: Gus’s (Christian Convery) journey of self-discovery leads him directly to General Abbot (Neil Sandilands), who is very interested in discovering the link between Gus’s creation and the plague that is slowly ending the human race. Meanwhile, Jeppard (Nonso Anozie) and Aimee (Dania Ramirez) plan to rescue the hybrid kids.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Beyond seeing Gus encounter Abbot and Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), we can’t wait to see some of the character connections (hopefully) pay off — like Bear (Stefania LaVie Owen) finding her sister or Gus potentially meeting his “mother.” Even if the show enters a dark phase, it should still see some happy reunions that will make us smile in the face of its post-apocalyptic setting. –-EA
Wheel of Time: Season 2 (Prime Video)
(Photo by Prime Video)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) and the Two Rivers ta’veren continue their journey to end the Dark One’s threat. But with Rand (Josha Stradowski) off his own and the Seanchan arriving in the west, things are about to get complicated. Also, Mat Cauthon gets a new face in the form of actor Dónal Finn.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Besides the debut of Finn’s take on Mat, season 2 will also see the arrival of Elayne Trakand (Ceara Coveney) and, presumably, the ta’veren group getting involved in the Seanchan plot. Also, we hope to learn why all five of them are necessary for the change coming to the world. Season 2 getting a 2022 release is not confirmed; we’re just engaging in some wishful thinking. –-EA
The White House Plumbers (HBO)
(Photo by HBO Max)
Premiere Date: TBD
Description: From creators Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck and director David Mandel (all previous Veep executive producers), the limited series tells the story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux), accidentally toppled the Presidency they were trying to protect.
Why we’re looking forward to it: In addition to Harrelson and Theroux, the comedy’s cast includes Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Kiernan Shipka, Kathleen Turner, and David Krumholtz. –DD
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While we wait for season 3 of Prime Video’s The Boys on June 3, the creative minds behind the series cooked up a little something to keep fans entertained. The Boys Presents: Diabolical is that something, and by all accounts, the spinoff series expands upon the universe that Garth Ennis built all the way back in 2003 when the original comic-book series he co-created with Darick Robertson first hit shelves.
Now streaming on Prime Video, the eight-episode animated anthology features plotlines and details familiar to fans of the live-action series, but it’s not necessarily a continuation of the program. Diabolical doesn’t bridge the gap between seasons 2 and 3, instead, it opens up the story universe even further, showcasing an array of narrative possibilities. And it does so using a surprising variety of animation styles.
Each episode, which runs between 12-14 minutes-long, hails from writers like Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, Garth Ennis, Ilana Glazer, Awkwafina, Aisha Tyler, Andy Samberg, and showrunner Simon Racioppa.
In addition to Rogen, Roiland, Awkwafina, and Samberg, the series’ voice talent includes The Boys stars Dominique McElligott, Simon Pegg, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie, Giancarlo Esposito, and Elisabeth Shue, as well as Frances Conroy, Xolo Maridueña, Caleb McLaughlin, Eugene Mirman, Retta, Ben Schwartz, Christian Slater, Kevin Smith, Kenan Thompson, Don Cheadle, John DiMaggio, Aisha Tyler, Youn Yuh Jung, Eliot Glazer, Kumail Nanjiani, Nasim Pedrad, and Ursula Taherian.
Rotten Tomatoes spoke with Racioppa to get further insight into how Diabolical came to be and the hefty process the creative team underwent to get it all done, in just 10-months time, while everyone was locked down at home.
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Aaron Pruner for Rotten Tomatoes: This show comes out at an interesting time. The pandemic caused a lot of live-action productions to shut down while animation projects have ramped up. Did the shutdown cause Diabolical to go into production or was this show already planned?
Simon Racioppa: I think it’s a little bit of both. I was just wrapping Invincible, which I executive produced. Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen are EPs on that show with me and also on The Boys. Evan approached me and said they were thinking about doing a show that could come out in time for the fans to have something before season 3, because like many shows dealing with pandemic issues, and things like that, there was gonna be a little bit of a wait. They’d always love things like The Animatrix, and things like that and they knew that we could produce animation remotely, and just get right into it and just do it.
There’s an experimental vibe to the series. Aside from The Animatrix, what else was a point of inspiration for you?
Racioppa: I also love that stuff. I also grew up watching things like Heavy Metal, which is another classic animated anthology series. Love, Death + Robots, obviously — that’s more recent. So I was like, Yeah, we can do that. We can put together a team.
Going directly from Invincible to this feels like a pretty quick turnaround. Did you ever feel rushed?
Racioppa: Basically, like Invincible, the last third of that was almost all done during the pandemic. So by that point, I had a little more experience under the belt, and we had some systems in place about how that could work. Diabolical was done entirely remotely. Everybody was remote. Everybody was working from their house. I was staring at Zoom all day for 10 months. But the team was amazing; we had great directors, great contributors, designers, artists for our outside overseas studios. Everyone really contributed and even in the middle pandemic, we were able to just hit the ground and go and make the series in 10 months.
One of the big sticking points with the series is the array of animation styles featured in each episode. How did that decision come about?
Racioppa: The conversation was on probably day 1 or day 2 of the whole production, so it was very early on. Was it to be all one style or different styles? Because obviously, all one style is much easier to produce. Every decision, you make once. What does the world look like? It looks like this. You design things once and you can add more ties to those costs and save design time across all of your episodes. That’s how a regular show like Invincible, or even the mothership The Boys is done. One style, one look across the whole thing.
But as we started talking and started thinking about what we wanted the show to be, all the different writers we were going out to, and how everybody was bringing their own voice to the show, we realized that it had to be different styles. There was no way to execute the show as well as we wanted to execute it by making it one style, because obviously, we wanted we have episodes like Awkwafina’s episode next to Andy Samberg’s, which is very dramatic, and that episode next to Justin Roiland’s off-the-wall crazy episode. I can’t think of a single unifying style that all of those would work well in. We could have shoehorned them into some kind of generic middle-of-the-road kind of style, but I don’t think it would have done the stories justice.
In not taking the easy road, and especially considering all the talent involved, did this ever turn into a herding-cats scenario?
Racioppa: On a regular series like The Boys, or like Invincible, as a showrunner, you’re bringing everybody into the tent and you’re saying, “This is what the show is.” You’re taking ideas from everybody, and you’re kind of funneling it all together and deciding on what the show is. On Diabolical, instead of bringing people in to us, we wanted to build it out to them, so we wanted to go out to Awkafina, out to Andy Samberg, and say, “What is your story in The Boys universe?” And, “How can we execute that as well as we can?” That meant different directors for every episode, different styles, different composers, different looks, different feels, different needle drops.
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Without Garth Ennis, none of this would even be happening. You brought him into the fold on this for the episode, “I’m Your Pusher.” How did you get him involved and can you explain your decision to bring the old-school aesthetic from the comic book into the series?
Racciopa: It was a joy to work with him. We called him up and were like, “Hey, we’re going to do this spin-off. How would you like to write an episode, but, of the original comic? Like a lost issue, essentially a standalone story, but with your version of Butcher and your version of Hughie?” That cover that comes out of the comic book case [in the episode] is an original Darick Robertson cover we commissioned just for the show. He drew that the same way he did all the other covers for The Boys just for us. Garth was like, “Yeah that sounds great! And four days later, he emailed me the script.” We talked to him on a Thursday. And then like Sunday night, the script dropped into my inbox.
Did you hand over the keys for that episode to let him steer the ship?
Racioppa: He wrote it, it’s his world. All I helped with was trying to make sure we could produce it. So adding some little animation tweaks and things like that. Like all the writers, we kept them involved all the way through. He was involved in the casting. He saw early cuts of the designs and gave feedback.
And let’s not forget about Simon Pegg voicing Hughie – a character who was literally inspired by Simon Pegg.
Racioppa: And Simon Pegg. Yes, of course. Well, I mean, was there any other option? Who else could we get? We had to go and sign Simon. He’s a friend of the show because he’s on The Boys, so, that wasn’t even a decision; it was just, we have to get Simon Pegg. We just got him up, and he was immediately like, “Of course, I will do that. When do you need me?”
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You get little bits and pieces from The Boys universe in Diabolical. Your episode, “One Plus One Equals Two,” feels the most connected to the mothership series as it deals with Homelander’s backstory. Did you feel it was pertinent here to make that narrative connection between the two projects?
Racioppa: I left my slot empty, basically, until we had all the other seven episodes sort of in place to know whether I wanted to do a dramatic episode, or something more comedic, or have a different angle that we hadn’t approached. And I was talking with Eric Kripke, who was integral to Diabolical and was there from the very start, reading, giving input and everything, and he was like, “I would love to see an early story with Black Noir and Homelander before The Seven really got put together.” So it was like, what if we do a little bit of like their first mission together? We started talking about that, and then I wrote the draft for him to give feedback on, and it just sort of came out of there.
There wasn’t an intention to connect it to the mothership. We wanted to make sure everybody was free to do their own stories. The only guidelines we gave people were that anything that was established in the mothership, we had to make true. Compound V has to be Compound V, it’s not going to be something different. Superheroes had to come from Compound V, nowhere else. Vought had to act like Vought does in the main show. Other than that, it was open. We didn’t want to constrain people with having to connect it to the mothership or not. They were able to draw from characters as they wanted to, but there are episodes like Andy Samberg’s that were able to just create whole cloth, new stuff for their episode. So it was pretty open.
With The Boys universe expanding with multiple spinoffs in development, are there any plans in place for another season of Diabolical?
Racioppa: We have lots of ideas. We’re just hoping Amazon gives us the green light, and we get to make more. I’d like to open it up even more and put in live-action segments. Just make the medium really fit the script and just open it up a lot
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A surprising number of sophomore seasons from some of our favorite new series of 2020–21 are due out this month — meaning there’s all the more reason for you to dedicate an afternoon to season 1 and binge it all before more comes to your TV. Catch our March 2022 monthly binge guide below.
89%
Star Trek: Picard
(Paramount+)
What it is: Set 20 years after Jean-Luc Picard goes into retirement and isolation, Star Trek: Picard marks the grand return of one of today’s most iconic heroes. The story picks up with the unexpected arrival of Dahj (Isa Briones), a young woman who turns to Picard for help following an enormous trauma, in turn reigniting the former captain’s desire to return to Starfleet.
Why you should watch it: Do you need more of a reason than the opportunity to see Sir Patrick Stewart doing what he does best? For long-devoted TNG fans and those visiting the Star Trek franchise for the first time, Picard is just about perfect. Season 2 premiered March 3 on Paramount+.
Where to watch: Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, Paramount+, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 7.5 hours (for the first season)
93%
The Boys
(Amazon Prime Video)
What it is: Set in the Eric Kripke’s The Boys universe of good evil, The Boys Presents: Diabolical is an anthological series featuring one of the most stacked voiceover casts we’ve seen in awhile: Awkwafina, Simon Pegg, Andy Samberg, Jason Isaacs, Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin, Christian Slater, Giancarlo Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani, Nasim Pedrad, and the list goes on. Plot details have been kept under wraps, but we know that each episode is centered on a unique story and characters new and old in a different style of animation. We’ll be tuning in!
Why you should watch it: You know you’re in good hands with Seth Rogen and oft-creative collaborator Evan Goldberg. Pair them with a sci-fi TV veteran like Kripke (Supernatural, Timeless, Revolution), and The Boys has become one of the best superhero series airing today. Turning well-known comic book tropes on their head, the show asks the question: What would happen if superheroes, instead of for good, used their powers for self-serving purposes, power, and greed? We recommend you watch the first two seasons of the live-action The Boys before tuning into its spinoff series Diabolical, which premiered March 4 on Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch: Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 16 hours (for the first two seasons)
90%
Outlander
(Starz)
What it is: Based on the hit fantasy novel series from author Diana Gabaldon, Outlander is the story of World War II nurse Claire (Caitriona Balfe), who is inexplicably transported back in time to 18th-century Scotland and quickly swept up in the drama and romance of Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) — despite being married in her own time to Frank (Tobias Menzies).
Why you should watch it: There’s little to dislike about this lavish series. Expertly-crafted performances and, ahem, titillating character arcs have consumed audiences in impassioned “who will she choose” debate for years. This series, from Battlestar Galactica reboot mastermind Ronald D. Moore, has the scripts, direction, and overall production value worth fawning over, too. Season 6 made its long-awaited premiere on March 6 on Starz.
Where to watch it: Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, Netflix, Starz, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 67 hours (for the first five seasons)
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Kung Fu
(The CW)
What it is: An adaptation of the iconic 1970s series of the same name, Kung Fu stars Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen. A Chinese American college student-turned-martial arts master, Nicky returns from her training in China to fight crime and corruption in her hometown of San Francisco — all while tracking down the assassin who killed her Saolin mentor.
Why you should watch it: Martial arts as a practice has stood the test of time, and so, too, has the entertainment stemmed from it. This contemporized Kung Fu feels right at home on the CW while kicking butt, emphasizing family and feminism, and making a bonafide star of Liang. Season 2 premieres March 9 on the CW.
Where to watch: Amazon, Google Play, HBO Max, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 9.5 hours (for the first season)
88%
Upload
(Amazon Prime Video)
What it is: From the mind of Greg Daniels (The Office, Space Force), Upload follows Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell), a 20-something who, upon his untimely death, chooses to have his consciousness uploaded to a digital Heaven called Lake View. But as time goes on, Lake View isn’t what it seems, and those still on Earth begin suspecting that Nathan was murdered.
Why you should watch it: One part The Good Place, another part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Upload is a clever spin on the afterlife with enough intriguing turns, world-building, and beguiling characters to keep us hooked. Season 2 premieres March 11 on Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch it: Amazon
Commitment: Approx. 5 hours (for the first season)
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Young Rock
(NBC)
What it is: One thing’s been true for the last 25 years: We smell what the Rock is cooking, and we want more of it! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest small-screen project, Young Rock, takes a look at his formative years through to the early days of his wrestling career with the help of three talented young actors: Adrian Groulx as 10-year-old Johnson, Bradley Constant as 15-year-old Johnson, and Uli Latukefu as 20-year-old Johnson.
Why you should watch it: A fun and endearing series that the whole family can enjoy, fans of Johnson new and old will have plenty to love here, including a peek behind the curtain of the world of wrestling. Season 2 premieres March 15 on NBC.
Where to watch it: Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Peacock, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 4.5 hours (for the first season)
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Atlanta
(FX)
What it is: While Atlanta in many respects defies definition, the short of it is Donald Glover (who also created the series) stars as Earn, a down-on-his luck, unemployed Atlanta native and Princeton University dropout looking for a way out of his rut — and he finds it when his cousin, Alfred (Bryan Tyree Henry), starts to make it big as rapper Paper Boi.
Why you should watch it: Winning Golden Globes for best comedy series and best actor in a musical or comedy and Emmys for best actor in a comedy series and outstanding direction in a comedy series for its freshman outing, Atlanta made quite a splash for two seasons before going dark in 2018. Now, it’s finally back with a two-season order. Utterly original, genre-bending, and pushing the boundaries of narrative television in all the right ways, Atlanta is very worthy of its reputation.
Where to watch: Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 10.5 hours (for the first two seasons)
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Bridgerton
(Netflix)
What it is: Set in a mildly contemporized Regency-era England, Bridgerton is an epic story of love, power, and family — and, for better or worse, the hushed gossip that keeps them all together.
Why you should watch it: One of Netflix’s biggest series of all time (and from the muscle of Shonda Rhimes, no less), Bridgerton came in with a bang last year and helped steam things up in the cold of winter. Now it’s back to do it again with many of your favorite characters returning to the romantic period drama, which this season largely centers on the romantic prospects of Anthony Bridgerton, played by fan-favorite Jonathan Bailey. Season 2 premieres March 25 on Netflix.
Where to watch: Netflix
Commitment: Approx. 8 hours (for the first season)
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Mike Flanagan’s next horror series finds its cast, Colin Farrell confirmed for The Batman feature film’s TV spin-off, The Boys gets an animated spinoff, and Six Feet Under revival (of some kind) is reportedly in the works. Plus, trailers for Cobra Kai season 4, Peacemaker, MacGruber, and 1883 drop, and in more casting, HBO’s The Last of Us puts Nick Offerman in the apocalypse, Amandla Stenberg eyes the lead role in Disney+’s Star Wars: The Acolyte series, Kim Dickens returns to Fear the Walking Dead, and more of the biggest TV and streaming news from the past week.
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Doctor Sleep director and Midnight Mass series creator Mike Flanagan is putting the pieces together for his next gothic horror project at Netflix. The genre auteur is adapting Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher and announced on Twitter on Thursday the ensemble cast that’ll bring this iconic tale to life will include Frank Langella, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill.
Langella will step into the lead role as Roderick Usher, the patriarch of the Usher dynasty. Gugino, who previously appeared in Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Haunting of Bly Manor for Flanagan, will appear in an undisclosed role. McDonnell will play Roderick’s twin sister and the hidden hand of the Usher dynasty. Lumbly takes on the role of Poe’s legendary investigator C. Auguste Dupin. Hamill’s role is also currently undisclosed.
Continuing the casting announcement, Flanagan revealed on Friday that Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñezm, and Henry Thomas will also be joining the Edgar Allen Poe-inspired series. The show’s epic supporting cast will include the likes of Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Aya Furukawa, Daniel Jun, Matt Biedel, Ruth Codd, Annabeth Gish, Igby Rigney, and Robert Longstreet.
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The Fall of the House of Usher was first published by Poe in 1839 and is one of the author’s famed short stories. The tale explores themes of family, isolation, madness, and identity. The eight-episode series will feature elements from it, and other iconic Poe stories, and is being described as, “an epic tale of greed, horror, and tragedy.”
This is the fifth series project for Flanagan and producing partner Trevor Macy at Netflix under their Intrepid Pictures overall deal with the streamer, which includes the two installments of The Haunting of series mentioned above, the recently released Midnight Mass, and their upcoming adaptation of Christopher Pike’s The Midnight Club.
What happens when Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) join forces to bring down the insidious John Kreese (Martin Kove) once and for all? That’s the main question leading into season 4 of Cobra Kai.
Conflict continues as Samantha (Mary Mouser) and Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) grapple with the composition of their new dojo while Robby (Tanner Buchanan) professes his loyalty to Cobra Kai. The return of baddie Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) will surely complicate matters, adding further connective tissue to Daniel’s traumatic past, while bolstering the strength of Kreese’s establishment.
The Karate Kid-sequel series ended its third season with the long-time enemies joining forces, combining their Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos, to prepare for battle against their common enemy at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament. Whoever loses the competition must hang up their gi and walk away for good. Season 4 of Cobra Kai drops to Netflix on Dec. 31.
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Colin Farrell isn’t giving up on Oswald Cobblepot, just yet. The actor has officially signed on to star in and executive produce a series spinoff of Matt Reeves’ highly-anticipated The Batman movie (scheduled to hit theaters on March 4, 2022), in which he plays the villainous role of The Penguin opposite Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader. The HBO Max project will reportedly tap into Cobblepot’s rise to power within Gotham City’s criminal underworld — a storyline that was previously explored in FOX’s series, Gotham, where Robin Lord Taylor played the iconic character. Danny DeVito and Burgess Meredith previously took on the role. Lauren LeFranc is set to write the script for the series and Farrell will executive produce, along with Reeves and the film’s producer Dylan Clark. If the show moves forward at the streamer, it’ll be the second The Batman spinoff series set for HBO Max, joining Gotham PD, a procedural drama set within the Gotham Police Department.
Nick Offerman is joining HBO’s The Last of Us. The Parks and Rec alum will guest star in the adaptation of Sony’s popular video game as Bill. He’s replacing Con O’Neill, who exited the project due to a scheduling conflict. Offerman will appear alongside Murray Bartlett’s Frank — two post-pandemic survivalists residing alone in their own isolated town. (Variety)
Amandla Stenberg is in talks to headline Disney+’s live-action Star Wars series, The Acolyte. The role she’d be playing is not yet known. However, in the Star Wars canon, an acolyte usually refers to a Sith who has begun training under an experienced Sith Lord. Disney and Lucasfilm previously confirmed the program would take place in the final days of the High Republic era — a period of time that ended roughly 50 years before the events of The Phantom Menace — and focus on the emergence of secretive dark side powers. (Variety)
Kim Dickens is returning to Fear the Walking Dead. The series, which has been renewed for season 8, will find the Deadwood alum reprising her role as Madison Clark — whom she played in the program’s first four seasons. Madison was last seen sacrificing herself in an explosion. Dickens’ return begins in the second half of season 7. (Variety)
Newcomer Aria Mia Loberti has landed the female lead role in All the Light We Cannot from Shawn Levy and Steven Knight. Loberti, who has no previous acting experience, will play Marie-Laure in the four-part limited series based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The blind teenager meets Werner, a German soldier, and together they attempt to survive the devastation of World War II in occupied France. (Deadline)
Graham Greene has joined the cast of Yellowstone prequel series 1883 at Paramount+. Greene will play Spotted Eagle, a Crow elder who happens across the Dutton family and tells James Dutton about Paradise Valley — the place he should settle his family. (Variety)
Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Meredith Hagner have joined the cast of Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey. The series, which is written by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Scrubs) and will star Vince Vaughn, is based on Carl Hiassen’s 2013 book of the same name. The story follows former detective Andrew Yancy who gets demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida. A tourist fisherman’s discovery of a severed arm pulls Yancy into the world of greed and corruption that decimates the land and environment in both Florida and the Bahamas. (Variety)
HBO has filled out its cast for The Idol, a modern-day cult drama from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim, and Abel Tesfaye (better known as pop sensation The Weeknd). Juliebeth Gonzalez will be a series regular. Maya Eshet, Tyson Ritter, Kate Lyn Sheil, Liz Sierra, and Finley Rose Slater will all recur. The hour-long drama series — which will star The Weeknd alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, Anne Heche and Australian electropop singer and actor Troye Sivan — centers on a self-help guru (and possible cult leader) who develops a relationship with a rising pop idol. (Variety)
AllBlk’s À La Carte has added Kandi Burruss, Robinne Lee, Kelly Price, and Dorien Wilson to its cast. The series stars Pauline Dyer, Jessie Woo, Kendall Kyndall, Jenna Nolen, and Courtney Burrell and follows Mahogany Rose (Dyer), who is described as “an overachiever in her 20’s who’s had high moral standards her entire life…until now.” After deciding to take a more liberal approach to her romantic life, she meets Kaleb (Burrell), the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, he’s spoken for. Complications will surely ensue. (Deadline)
Stephanie March (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) has joined Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship’s DC superhero drama Naomi at the CW. Based on the comic series of the same name follows a teenage superhero whose life is disrupted when supernatural events begin to occur in her hometown. March will recur as Akira, a character originally from a faraway planet, who is not hiding out on Earth. (Variety)
Chris O’Dowd is getting top billing in Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy series, The Big Door Prize. The series 10-episode program is based on the M.O. Walsh novel of the same name and tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears in the grocery store, promising to reveal each resident’s true life potential. O’Dowd will play Dusty, a good-natured teacher and family man whose deeply average life has followed a safe and predictable path until the appearance of the mystifying machine forces him to question his own happiness. (Variety)
Michael Shannon and Steve Zahn have joined Jessica Chastain in a limited series focusing on the tempestuous marriage of George Jones and Tammy Winette. Shannon will play Jones opposite Chastain’s Wynette. Zahn is in as George Richey, the country music couple’s manager. The six-episode limited series, which will be directed entirely by John Hillcoat, is based on the book The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George, which was penned by their daughter, Georgette Jones. (Deadline)
Julia Stiles, Marcus Scribner, Aimee Garcia, Ashley Liao, Lauren Tom, Keston John, Justina Machado, and D’Arcy Carden have all been announced as the main cast of Dragons: The Nine Realms — Hulu’s How to Train Your Dragon spinoff series. The six-episode series is set 1,300 years after the events of the original movies. The show hits Peacock and Hulu on Dec. 23. (Variety)
While we all wait for Amazon’s Prime Video to announce the release date of season 3 of The Boys, the streamer revealed a new series is on the horizon that will surely tide fans over. Diabolical is an eight-episode animated anthology that will feature a whole slew of untold stories within the crazy superhero world inspired by Garth Ennis and Darick Robinson’s iconic comic series as it currently exists in the live-action series from Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Diabolical features a collection of unique storytellers including Akwafina, Eliot and Ilana Glazer, Simon Racioppa, Justin Roiland and Ben Bayouth, Andy Samberg and Aisha Tyler, Rogen and Goldberg, and Ennis, himself. The program is the second spinoff of The Boys planned at Amazon — a YA superhero college series was previously ordered in September. Diabolical will premiere in early 2022. (Variety)
Original series creator Alan Ball is reportedly working on a Six Feet Under — something. The HBO series starred Michael C. Hall, Peter Krause, Lauren Ambrose, and Francis Conroy. Original executive producers Bob Greenblatt and David Janollari will executive produce the new project, which is in very early development. (Variety)
The Office is moving to Freeform. The network has struck a deal with NBCUniversal Global Distribution to own the non-exclusive rights to the popular Steve Carell–fronted sitcom. It will begin airing on the network on January 1. The entirety of the program is still available on NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock. (Deadline)
Jared Padalecki will executive produce a Walker prequel series for The CW titled, Walker: Independence. The origin story will take place in the late 1800s and follow Abby Walker, an affluent Bostonian, whose husband is murdered in front of her on their journey West. Fueled by vengeance, she soon partners with Hoyt Rawlins, who’s described as a “lovable rogue in search of a purpose” in the logline. The duo ends up in Independence, Texas, where they meet an eclectic array of citizens hiding their demons while chasing their dreams. (Variety)
Sylvester Stallone will star in a new mafia-themed drama series from Taylor Sheridan and Terence Winter. The Paramount+ show will follow Sal (Stallone), a legendary New York City mobster who is tasked with reestablishing his Italian mafia family in the straight-shooting town of Kansas City, Missouri. It’s there where he meets a slew of unsuspecting characters who agree to follow him along his unconventional path to power. (Variety)
Reservation Dogs co-creator Sterlin Harjo is developing a yet-to-be-titled miniseries with a Native female lead at FX. Harjo will direct, as well as co-write with bestselling novelist Jonathan Lee. Plot details are under wraps, but the project is described as a heist thriller centered around a Native woman. (Variety)
Henry Golding will star in and executive produce a TV adaptation of Dean Koontz’s Nameless. The program follows a man with amnesia who can’t remember anything beyond the mission he’s been assigned to, as he travels the country hunting down predators for a shadowy government agency. The Nameless series, which features a total of 12 short thrillers, was published by Amazon and held the top 10 positions on the Kindle Singles Best-Seller list in June, when the final story was published. No network is currently attached. (Hollywood Reporter)
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Freeform is moving into the animated space with Praise Petey, a project from SNL co-head writer Anna Drezen, Greg Daniels (The Office), and Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-head). The show will revolve around Petey (played by Schitt’s Creek‘s Annie Murphy), a “New York City ‘it’ girl who has it all until her life comes crashing down.” That is until a mysterious gift from her father brings her hope as she “leans into” modernizing his small-town cult. John Cho plays cult member and potential love interest Bandit, Kiersey Clemons is Petey’s BFF, Christine Baranski voices Petey’s mother, Amy Hill is Bandit’s mother, and Stephen Root is Petey’s father. (Hollywood Reporter)
Peacock has picked up The Supernatural Academy, an animated series adaptation of the book series by Jaymin Eve. The series will chronicle the otherworldly adventures of sisters who were marked at birth — one raised in the Supernatural world, the other in the human one. As they’re reunited at the Supernatural Academy, the twins are forced to learn to get along and get past their conflicts in order to save the world. (Variety)
Most new titles from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) will stream exclusively on Peacock as early as 45 days after their theatrical and PVOD release, NBCUniversal announced. This distribution model will begin with the studio’s 2022 film slate which will include movies like The 355, the espionage drama starring Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Bingbing Fan, Diane Kruger, and Lupita Nyong’o; Ticket To Paradise, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts; The Black Phone from Blumhouse Productions starring Ethan Hawke; Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson; new movies from DreamWorks Animation including The Bad Guys; Downton Abbey: A New Era from Focus Features; Ambulance, the breakneck thriller from director-producer Michael Bay; the final installment of the Halloween franchise, Halloween Ends, and much more.
A one-hour drama series titled Hipster Death Rattle is in the works at The CW from Rafael Agustín, Marvin Lemus, and Wilmer Valderrama. Based on the novel by Richie Narvaez, the show is set in a historically Latino neighborhood that’s facing an aggressive wave of gentrification. As the logline says: “Someone is killing the ‘woke’ yet pretentious new hipsters. But who? And worse – do the locals even care? The victims were just hiking up rent anyway!’” (Deadline)
Only to Deceive, a contemporary TV series adaptation of Tasha Alexander’s novel And Only to Deceive, is being developed by Paul Sciarrota (BH90210), Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us), and Russ Cundiff at ABC. The book, which is the first in the Lady Emily Mysteries, is set in Victorian England. The show, if it moves forward, will take place in modern-day America and follow Lady Emily Ashton, the toast of New York City’s high society, as she attempts to make sense of her late husband’s mysterious death. In the process, she cultivates a secret career as a private investigator alongside unlikely partner, Long Island ex-cop Colin Hargreaves. (Deadline)
Tyler Perry is developing Zatima, a spinoff of his popular drama Sistas, at BET+. The 10-episode drama features Sistas alums Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett reprising their roles as Zac and Fatima, respectively. Zatima is the second spinoff of a Perry-created series at BET/BET+ and will join Ruthless, which is a spinoff of The Oval, on the streamer. (Hollywood Reporter)
HBO Max is making Bunny & Clyde, a half-hour comedy from Search Party alums Jeffery Self and Cole Escola, who star in the title roles. The program will follow two lost and codependent souls — Clyde (played by Self), a broken gay thirtysomething amid an unmedicated bipolar episode, and Bunny (Escola), a non-binary self-identifying cabaret star — as they face a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reinvent themself and achieve a second chance at happiness. The only catch? Living in a dead man’s house, assuming new identities, and convincing an entire Palm Springs community that the guy is alive and kicking while they work to sell off his estate. (Deadline)
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The nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were filled with new faces — like Ted Lasso and its most-ever nominations for a first-year series — and old — The Crown‘s 24 nods make it the most nominated show of the year, alongside The Mandalorian. But there were plenty of actors and series missing from the list on Tuesday morning, and many who upset some category stalwarts to score coveted nomination slots.
There was plenty of outcry when Emily in Paris was nominated for the Golden Globes, but the mixed-reviewed Netflix series managed to sneak into the Comedy category at the Emmys, too. On the other hand, shows like Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys and Hulu’s Pen15 also managed to score their first series nominations, in Drama and Comedy respectively, leading many to rejoice.
Read on for our full list of snubs and surprises then let us know which nomination – or lack thereof – had you angrily texting your group chats on Tuesday morning.
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• 2021 Emmy Nominations: Full list of Nominees for 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards
• Rotten Tomatoes Predicts the 2021 Emmy Nominees
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Listen, TV critics might have rioted in the streets if Michaela Coel’s singular work of art I May Destroy You didn’t land any nominations, but this many? More than a year after it premiered? A very, very pleasant surprise considering sometimes the Television Academy members seem to have the memory of a goldfish. In addition to the show itself, Coel was nominated for her performance, writing and directing, Paapa Essiedu was nominated for his performance, and Sam Miller was also nominated for directing.
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Even a near-perfect Certified Fresh score couldn’t get the Tina Fey–produced sitcom Girls5Eva, about a ’90s girl group working toward a comeback, the Emmys love it deserved. Renee Elise Goldsberry’s iconic performance as a pop diva? Snubbed (though she did get a nod for her performance in the filmed Hamilton musical). Sara Bareilles’ many musical compositions? Snubbed. The only nod the show received was for creator Meredith Scardino’s writing, a very, very small comfort.
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Sure, the second season of Amazon’s sardonic superhero series The Boys is Certified Fresh at 97%, but did anyone expect the sometimes-stodgy Television Academy to recognize that fact? The Emmy voters occasionally get stuck in their old patterns, and it’s hard for new shows to break through, especially when there really is so much great television out there. But The Boys did it — just in time for season 3.
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Pose has been recognized many times over with series nods and even a win for star Billy Porter, but the other lead of the series, Mj Rodriguez hasn’t even gotten a nomination before — until now. Just as the character of Blanca grew into a confident, wise mentor for her ballroom children, Rodriguez delivered a poised, hopeful, and occasionally heartbreaking performance in the series’ final season. She’s always been worthy of Emmy love, but this time the Academy listened. With this nomination, Rodriguez is the first-ever out trans performer nominated in a major acting category.
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Certified Fresh at 98%, HBO Max drama It’s a Sin, about a group of friends enduring the AIDS crisis in London in the ’80s, is “an incredible feat of small-screen magic,” according to critics. (There’s also the “exquisite cast, empathetic writing, and a distinct visual style,” per our Critics Consensus.) But apparently that wasn’t enough for the TV Academy to take notice? Sometimes the Emmy voters get it very, very wrong — like in this case.
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The longest-tenured Saturday Night Live cast member has just one Emmy to his name — for the parody song “Come Back Barack” in 2018 — and, until this year, had just three more nominations. He scored his third Supporting Actor nomination for SNL in 2021, but also landed his first-ever Lead Actor nomination for sitcom Kenan, which he filmed while starring on this season of SNL, flying back and forth from Los Angeles to New York throughout the season. A long-overdue acknowledgement for someone who’s been bringing laughs for 30 years.
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The final season of Shameless went out with a whimper of a Tomatometer score at 67%, but that was nothing compared to the shameful 20% score on its penultimate season. Those figures combined with William H. Macy’s involvement in the college admissions scandal story that broke in 2019 would understandably cast a shadow over his possible nomination. But here he is, honored (forgiven? pitied?) by his peers. Or is it that the 15-time nominee, two-time Emmy winner’s performance shone through a just-OK season? In truth, we had expected to see Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien, Certified Fresh at 94%), Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest, Certified Fresh at 100%), or Billy Magnussen (Made for Love, Certified Fresh at 94%) take a nomination, so this is a surprise.
Late Night with Seth Meyers has been nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series the past four years in a row and got a nod this year for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were expected to be Late Night’s year for that elusive Outstanding Variety Talk Series nomination, but went instead to Conan, receiving its first nomination in the category for its final season; four-time nominee in this category The Daily Show With Trevor Noah; seven-time nominated Jimmy Kimmel Live!; five-time nominated The Late Show With Stephen Colbert; and, of course, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, which has won in the category for the past six years.
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Aidy Bryant has been turning in reliable, excellent work on Saturday Night Live for years now, so that particular nod is not surprising. What is a bit of a shock is her recognition for the bittersweet final season of Shrill, the show she created and starred in but which Emmy voters had ignored in its two previous seasons.
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Bridgerton’s Duke might’ve gotten his due with a nomination for Regé-Jean Page, but his Duchess (Phoebe Dynevor), whose wide-eyed naiveté was the perfect foil for their Bridgerton antics, missed out. Crackling chemistry like that between the world-weary Simon Bassett and his innocent new bride isn’t just one-sided, you know.
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The Golden Globes nominating candy-colored Netflix comedy Emily in Paris after some lavish trips for journalists to the City of Lights? Not surprising. The Television Academy recognizing the series in the Comedy category alongside much, much better-reviewed series like the Certified Fresh seasons of Hacks, Pen15, Ted Lasso, The Flight Attendant, and Cobra Kai that also got nods? Definitely surprising.
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Was it a surprise? That’s what we’ve asked ourselves since Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian was announced as a nominee in the Outstanding Drama Series category or the second year in a row. The series has 24 nominations this year to last year’s 15 (with seven wins). We bet on it in our Emmy predictions – maybe we’re just surprised we were right about a series led by a man encased in metal and an adorable muppet.
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No stranger to the awards circuit, Ethan Hawke has been nominated four times for an Academy Award: two for supporting actor in films Boyhood and Training Day and another two for adapted screenplay for Before Sunset and Before Midnight. He also won a Daytime Emmy that he shared with a boatload of people for interactive feature “Invasion!” in 2017. Limited series The Good Lord Bird, Certified Fresh at 97% on the Tomatometer, contains one of Hawke’s most eccentric and finest performances to date. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nominees Ewan McGregor (Halston), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Hugh Grant (The Undoing), and Paul Bettany (WandaVision) surely are deserving, but Hawke’s quirky transformation was positively sublime.
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The Mandalorian, The Boys, and the Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai – the Emmy nominations have never been more fanboy friendly! This pandemic year has provided some great escapism and nostalgia-fueled works, but with heavy competition in the category – and very like its fellow nominee Emily in Paris –this is a title we didn’t expect to see. We had guessed that four other titles would find their way on the list – Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Girls5Eva, Made for Love, and Mythic Quest – and we were very wrong.
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With seven nominations, including Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, The Underground Railroad was a major point of pride for Amazon Studios on the day the nominations were announced. But among all of the awards for directing, music, sound, casting, and cinematography, there was not a single acting nod. Baffling. Star Thuso Mbedu faced powerful competition for a spot among the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nominees with Cythia Erivo (Genius: Aretha), Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown), Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit), and Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) showing up. But still.
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On Tuesday, the Television Academy announced the nominees for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The Crown and The Mandalorian were frontrunners, tying with a total of 24 nominations each. Meanwhile, Apple TV+’s heart-warming Ted Lasso scored 20 nominations, making it the most-nominated comedy of the year and the most-nominated freshman comedy series in history. Surprises included comedy series nominees for Netflix’s Cobra Kai and Emily in Paris and a drama series nomination for Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys.
Shows with the most nominations:
The Crown – 24
The Mandalorian – 24
WandaVision – 23
The Handmaid’s Tale – 21
Saturday Night Live – 21
Ted Lasso – 20
Lovecraft Country – 18
The Queen’s Gambit – 18
Mare Of Easttown – 16
Hacks – 15
Networks and streamers with the most nominations:
Netflix – 129 nominations
HBO – 94 nominations
Disney+ – 71 nominations
NBC – 46 nominations
HBO Max – 36 nominations
Apple TV+ – 34 nominations
CBS – 26 nominations
Hulu – 25 nominations
ABC – 23 nominations
Prime Video – 18 nominations
The nominations were presented by father-daughter Emmy winners Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones, along with Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
The 73rd Emmy Awards will be presented on Sunday, September 19 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on CBS and and Paramount+.
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Outstanding Animated Program
Big Mouth • The New Me • Netflix • Netflix
Bob’s Burgers • Worms Of In-Rear-Ment • FOX • 20th Century Fox Television / Bento Box Animation
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal • Plague Of Madness • Adult Swim • Cartoon Network Studios
The Simpsons • The Dad-Feelings Limited • FOX • A Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television Animation
South Park: The Pandemic Special • Comedy Central • Central Productions, LLC
Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
Love, Death + Robots • Ice • Netflix • Blur Studio for Netflix
Maggie Simpson In: The Force Awakens From Its Nap • Disney+ • A Gracie Films Production in association with 20th
Television Animation
Once Upon A Snowman • Disney+ • Walt Disney Animation Studios
Robot Chicken • Endgame • Adult Swim • A Stoopid Buddy Stoodios production with Williams Street and Sony Pictures
Television
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More)
The Flight Attendant • After Dark • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions,
and Warner Bros. Television
Sara K. White, Production Designer
Christine Foley, Art Director
Jessica Petruccelli, Set Decorator
The Handmaid’s Tale • Chicago • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Elisabeth Williams, Production Designer
Martha Sparrow, Art Director
Larry Spittle, Art Director
Rob Hepburn, Set Decorator
Mare Of Easttown • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Keith P. Cunningham, Production Designer
James F. Truesdale, Art Director
Edward McLoughlin, Set Decorator
The Undoing • HBO • HBO in association with Made Up Stories, Blossom Films, David E. Kelley Productions
Lester Cohen, Production Designer
Doug Huszti, Art Director
Keri Lederman, Set Decorator
Yellowstone • Going Back To Cali • Paramount Network • Linson Entertainment, Bosque Ranch, Treehouse, 101 Studios, LLC
Cary White, Production Designer
Yvonne Boudreaux, Art Director
Carla Curry, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
Bridgerton • After The Rain • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia Will Hughes-Jones, Production Designer
Dominic Devine, Art Director
Gina Cromwell, Set Decorator
The Crown • War • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix Martin Childs, Production Designer
Mark Raggett, Art Director
Alison Harvey, Set Decorator
Halston • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series Mark Ricker, Production Designer
Nithya Shrinivasan, Art Director
Cherish M. Hale, Set Decorator
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Andrew L. Jones, Production Designer
Doug Chiang, Production Designer
David Lazan, Art Director
Amanda Serino, Set Decorator
Perry Mason • Chapter Three • HBO • HBO in association with Team Downey, Dwight Street Book Club, and Inflatable Moose
John Goldsmith, Production Designer
Chris Farmer, Art Director
Halina Siwolop, Set Decorator
The Queen’s Gambit • Netflix • Netflix
Uli Hanisch, Production Designer
Kai Karla Koch, Art Director
Sabine Schaaf, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
Emily In Paris • Emily In Paris • Netflix • MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media for Netflix
Anne Seibel, Production Designer
Jean-Yves Rabier, Art Director
Christelle Maisonneuve, Set Decorator
Hacks • Primm • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Jon Carlos, Production Designer
James Bolenbaugh, Art Director
Ellen Reede Dorros, Set Decorator
Ted Lasso • For The Children • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and
Universal Television
Paul Cripps, Production Designer
Iain White, Art Director
United States Of Al • Pilot • CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
John Shaffner, Production Designer
Daren Janes, Art Director
Susan Eschelbach, Set Decorator
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios Mark Worthington, Production Designer
Sharon Davis, Art Director
Kathy Orlando, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Reality Or Competition Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Trump & Election Results / F*ck 2020 • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Eric Morrell, Production Designer
Veronica Spink, Art Director
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert • Dr. Jon Lapook / Performance By Maroon 5 • CBS • CBS Studios
Jim Fenhagen, Production Designer
Larry Hartman, Production Designer
Brendan Hurley, Art Director
Riley Mellon, Art Director
The Masked Singer • The Season Premiere – The Masks Return • FOX • FOX Alternative Entertainment
James Pearse Connelly, Production Designer
Ryan Suchor, Art Director
Lisa Nelson, Set Decorator
RuPaul’s Drag Race • Condragulations • Bossy Rossy Ruboot • VH1 • World of Wonder
James McGowan, Production Designer
Gianna Costa, Art Director
Saturday Night Live • Host: Kristen Wiig • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Eugene Lee, Production Designer
Akira Yoshimura, Production Designer
Keith Ian Raywood, Production Designer
N. Joseph DeTullio, Production Designer
Melissa Shakun, Art Director
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
Friends: The Reunion • HBO Max • Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Bright, Kauffman, Crane, Fulwell 73
Productions and Warner Horizon for HBO Max
John Shaffner, Production Designer
Greg Grande, Art Director
Daren Janes, Art Director
78th Annual Golden Globe Awards • NBC • dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Brian Stonestreet, Production Designer
John Zuiker, Senior Art Director
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards • CBS • Fulwell 73 Productions Misty Buckley, Production Designer
Kristen Merlino, Art Director
Gloria Lamb, Art Director
Matt Steinbrenner, Art Director
The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
David Rockwell, Production Designer
Joe Celli, Art Director
Alana Billingsley, Art Director
Jason Howard, Set Decorator
Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020 • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents a CBS Studios Production
Jim Fenhagen, Production Designer
Larry Hartman, Production Designer
Riley Mellon, Art Director
Brendan Hurley, Art Director
Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
The Flight Attendant • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Kim Miscia, CSA, Casting by
Beth Bowling, CSA, Casting by
John Papsidera, CSA, Original Casting by
Hacks • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts
Entertainment Jeanne McCarthy, CSA, Casting by
Nicole Abellera Hallman, CSA, Casting by
The Kominsky Method • Netflix • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Nikki Valko, CSA, Casting by
Ken Miller, CSA, Casting by
Tara Treacy, CSA, Casting by
Pen15 • Hulu • Hulu, Awesomeness TV, Odenkirk Provissiero, Lonely Island Classics Melissa DeLizia, CSA, Casting by
Ted Lasso • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Theo Park, Casting by
Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
Bridgerton • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Kelly Valentine Hendry, CDG, CSA, Casting by
The Crown • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Robert Sterne, Casting by
The Handmaid’s Tale • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Sharon Bialy, CSA, Casting by
Sherry Thomas, CSA, Casting by
Russell Scott, CSA, Casting by
Robin D. Cook, CSA, Location Casting
Lovecraft Country • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Kim Taylor-Coleman, CSA, Casting by
Meagan Lewis, CSA, Location Casting
The Mandalorian • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Sarah Halley Finn, CSA, Casting by
Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
I May Destroy You • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited, FALKNA
Julie Harkin, CDG, Casting by
Mare Of Easttown • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Avy Kaufman, CSA, Casting by
The Queen’s Gambit • Netflix • Netflix
Ellen Lewis, Casting by
Kate Sprance, Casting by
Olivia Scott-Webb, Casting by
Tina Gerussi, Location Casting
Anna-Lena Slater, Location Casting
Tatjana Moutchnik, Location Casting
Stephanie Maile, Location Casting
The Underground Railroad • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
Francine Maisler, CSA, Casting by
Meagan Lewis, CSA, Location Casting
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Sarah Halley Finn, CSA, Casting by
Jason B. Stamey, CSA, Casting by
Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program
Queer Eye • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
Danielle Gervais, Casting by
Natalie Pino, Casting by
MaryAnne Nicoletti, Casting by
Pamela Vallarelli, Location Casting
Ally Capriotti Grant, Location Casting
RuPaul’s Drag Race • VH1 • World of Wonder
Goloka Bolte, Casting by
Ethan Petersen, Casting by
Shark Tank • ABC • MGM Television in association with Sony Pictures Television Mindy Zemrak, Casting by
Jen Rosen, Casting by
Erica Brooks Hochberg, Casting by
Top Chef • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Ron Mare, Casting by
The Voice • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. Michelle McNulty, CSA, Casting by
Holly Dale, Casting by
Courtney Burns, Casting by
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming
Christmas In Rockefeller Center • Routine: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer / Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) • NBC • Brad Lachman Productions
Sergio Trujillo, Choreographer
Dancing With The Stars • Routines: Argentine Tango – Toxic / Freestyle – Sparkling Diamonds • ABC • BBC Studios
Artem Chigvintsev, Choreographer
Dancing With The Stars • Routines: Paso Doble – Uccen / Tap Dance – Let’s Fall In Love For The Night • ABC • BBC Studios
Derek Hough, Choreographer
The Disney Holiday Singalong • Routine: Jingle Bells • ABC • Done+Dusted
Derek Hough, Choreographer
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 • Routine: Garden Scene • Prime Video • Fenty Films & Endeavor Content
Parris Goebel, Choreographer
World Of Dance • Routines: Come Thru / Superbad, Superslick / Bohemian Rhapsody • NBC • Universal Television Alternative Studio in association with Nuyorican Productions and World of Dance Marie Haince Lebel, Choreographer
Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming
Dolly Parton’s Christmas On The Square • Routines: Christmas Is The Time / Dance Studio / High School Dance/ Christmas On The Square Finale • Netflix • Magnolia Hill Productions and Sandollar Productions in association with Warner Bros.
Television for Netflix
Debbie Allen, Choreographer
Genius: Aretha • Routines: Jump / Satisfaction / See Saw • National Geographic • National Geographic presents an Imagine
Television and 20th Television Production
Dondraico Johnson, Choreographer
Lucifer • Routines: Another One Bites The Dust / Hell / Bad To The Bone • Netflix • A Warner Bros. Television Production for Netflix
Brooke Lipton, Choreographer
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist • Routines: Black Man In A White World / Tightrope • NBC • Zihuatanejo Productions, Feigco
Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Universal Television, The Tannenbaum Company, Polygram Entertainment
Mandy Moore, Choreographer
Luther Brown, Choreographer
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist • Routines: Hello Dolly / Starships / Let’s Get Loud • NBC • Zihuatanejo Productions, Feigco
Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Universal Television, The Tannenbaum Company, Polygram Entertainment
Mandy Moore, Choreographer
Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series
Call Me Kat • Plus One • FOX • That’s Wonderful Productions, Sad Clown Productions and BBC Studios in association with
Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment
Patti Lee, ASC, Director of Photography
The Conners • A Stomach Ache, A Heart Break And A Grave Mistake • ABC • Werner Entertainment
Donald A. Morgan, ASC, Director of Photography
Country Comfort • Crazy • Netflix • Netflix
George Mooradian, ASC, Director of Photography
Last Man Standing • Time Flies • FOX • 20th Television
Donald A. Morgan, ASC, Director of Photography
The Upshaws • Big Plans • Netflix • Savannah Sweet Productions and Push It Productions for Netflix
Donald A. Morgan, ASC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
grown-ish • Know Yourself • Freeform • ABC Signature Mark Doering-Powell, ASC, Director of Photography
Hacks • Primm • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Adam Bricker, Director of Photography
Made For Love • User One • HBO Max • HBO Max presents a Ghost Moon, 3 Dot Productions and Paramount Television Studios Production
Nathaniel Goodman, ASC, Director of Photography
The Mandalorian • Chapter 15: The Believer • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd. Matthew Jensen, ASC, Director of Photography
Servant • 2:00 • Apple TV+ • Blinding Edge Pictures in association with Apple Marshall Adams, ASC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
Bridgerton • Art Of The Swoon • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Jeffrey Jur, ASC, Director of Photography
The Crown • Fairytale • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, ABC, Director of Photography
Euphoria • Trouble Don’t Last Always • HBO • HBO in association with Reasonable Bunch, A24, Little Lamb, Dreamcrew, ADD
Content Agency | HOT | Tedy Productions Marcell Rév, Director of Photography
Lovecraft Country • Sundown • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Tat Radcliffe, BSC, Director of Photography
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Baz Idoine, Director of Photography
Perry Mason • Chapter Two • HBO • HBO in association with Team Downey, Dwight Street Book Club, and Inflatable Moose
David Franco, Director of Photography
The Umbrella Academy • Right Back Where We Started • Netflix • UCP for Netflix
Neville Kidd, ASC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Fargo • East/West • FX Networks • MGM Television and FX Productions
Dana Gonzales, ASC, Director of Photography
Mare Of Easttown • Illusions • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Ben Richardson, ASC, Director of Photography
The Queen’s Gambit • End Game • Netflix • Netflix
Steven Meizler, Director of Photography
Small Axe • Mangrove • Prime Video • BBC Studios Americas, Inc. and Amazon Studios
Shabier Kirchner, Director of Photography
The Underground Railroad • Chapter 9: Indiana Winter • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
James Laxton, ASC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
City So Real • Blood Sport • National Geographic • National Geographic Documentary Films presents / Participant presents /A Kartemquin Films Production
Jackson James, Cinematography by
Steve James, Cinematography by
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet • Netflix • A Silverback Films and WWF Production for Netflix
Gavin Thurston, Director of Photography
Dick Johnson Is Dead • Netflix • A Netflix Original Documentary / A Big Mouth Productions Film
Kirsten Johnson, Director of Photography
Rebuilding Paradise • National Geographic • National Geographic Documentary Films Presents An Imagine Documentaries Production
Lincoln Else, Director of Photography
Secrets Of The Whales • Ocean Giants • Disney+ • Red Rock Films for National Geographic and Disney+
Hayes Baxley, Director of Photography
Andy Mitchell, Director of Photography
Brian Armstrong, Director of Photography
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
John Behrens, Cinematography by
Jonathan Pope, Cinematography by
Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
The Amazing Race • Give Me A Beard Bump • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Joshua Gitersonke, Director of Photography
David D’Angelo, Camera
Alan Weeks, Camera
Ryan Shaw, Camera
Petr Cikhart, Camera
Vincent Monteleone, Camera
Deadliest Catch • Series Body Of Work • Discovery Channel • Original Productions, LLC for the Discovery Channel
David Reichert, Director of Photography
Jacob Tawney, Director of Photography
Shane Moore, Director of Photography
Dave Arnold, Director of Photography
Nathan Garofalos, Director of Photography
Todd Stanley, Director of Photography
Bryan Miller, Director of Photography
Kelvon Agee, Director of Photography
Carson Doyle, Director of Photography
Scott Messier, Director of Photography
Charlie Beck, Director of Photography
Josh Thomas, Director of Photography
Tom Trainor, Camera
Nate Chambers, Camera
Randy Lee, Camera
Life Below Zero • Series Body Of Work • National Geographic • BBC Studios for National Geographic
Danny Day, Director of Photography
John Griber, Director of Photography
Simeon Houtman, Director of Photography
Ben Mullin, Director of Photography
Michael Cheeseman, Director of Photography
David Lovejoy, Director of Photography
Brian Bitterfeld, Camera
Tom Day, Camera
Jeffrey Alexander, Camera
Josh Fisch, Camera
Queer Eye • Groomer Has It • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
Garrett Rose, Director of Photography
RuPaul’s Drag Race • Series Body Of Work • VH1 • World of Wonder Michael Jacob Kerber, Director of Photography
Jay Mack Arnette II, Camera
Jason Cooley, Camera
Pauline Edwards, Camera
Ade Oyebade, Camera
Mario Panagiotopoulos, Camera
Jon “Sarge” Schneider, Camera
Brett Smith, Camera
Justin Umphenour, Camera
Outstanding Commercial
Airpods Pro — Jump – Apple AirPods
TBWAMedia Arts Lab, Ad Agency
Imperial Woodpecker, Production Company
Alexa’s Body – Amazon Alexa
Lucky Generals, Ad Agency
Hungry Man, Production Company
Better | Mamba Forever
Nike Wieden+Kennedy, Ad Agency
PRETTYBIRD, Production Company
It Already Does That – Apple Watch Series 6
Apple, Ad Agency
MJZ, Production Company
You Can’t Stop Us – Nike
Wieden+Kennedy, Ad Agency
Pulse, Production Company
You Love Me – Beats by Dre
Translation, LLC, Ad Agency
PRETTYBIRD, Production Company
Outstanding Period Costumes
Bridgerton • Diamond Of The First Water • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Ellen Mirojnick, Costume Designer
John W. Glaser III, Costume Designer
Sanaz Missaghian, Costume Supervisor
Kenny Crouch, Costume Supervisor
The Crown • Terra Nullius • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Amy Roberts, Costume Designer
Sidonie Roberts, Assistant Costume Designer
Giles Gale, Costume Supervisor
Halston • Versailles • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series
Jeriana San Juan, Costume Designer
Catherine Crabtree, Assistant Costume Designer
Cailey Breneman, Assistant Costume Designer
Anne Newton-Harding, Costume Supervisor
The Queen’s Gambit • End Game • Netflix • Netflix
Gabriele Binder, Costume Designer
Gina Krauss, Assistant Costume Designer
Katrin Hoffmann, Assistant Costume Designer
Nanrose Buchmann, Assistant Costume Designer
Sparka Lee Hall, Costume Supervisor
Ratched • Pilot • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Lou Eyrich, Costume Designer
Rebecca Guzzi, Costume Designer
Allison Agler, Assistant Costume Designer
Betsy Glick, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
The Handmaid’s Tale • Nightshade • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Debra Hanson, Costume Designer
Jane Flanders, Costume Supervisor
Darci Cheyne, Assistant Costume Designer
Lovecraft Country • I Am. • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Dayna Pink, Costume Designer
Zachary Sheets, Costume Supervisor
Terry Anderson, Assistant Costume Designer
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Shawna Trpcic, Costume Designer
Julie Robar, Costume Supervisor
Sara Fox, Assistant Costume Designer
The Umbrella Academy • The Frankel Footage • Netflix • UCP for Netflix
Christopher Hargadon, Costume Designer
Heather Crepp, Assistant Costume Designer William Ng, Assistant Costume Designer
Jane Fieber, Costume Supervisor
WandaVision • Filmed Before A Live Studio Audience • Disney+ • Marvel Studios Mayes C. Rubeo, Costume Designer
Joseph Feltus, Assistant Costume Designer
Daniel Selon, Assistant Costume Designer
Virginia Burton, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes
black-ish • Our Wedding Dre • ABC • ABC Signature Michelle R. Cole, Costume Designer
Juliann M. Smith DeVito, Costume Supervisor
Euphoria • F**k Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob • HBO • HBO in association with Reasonable Bunch, A24, Little Lamb, Dreamcrew, ADD Content Agency | HOT | Tedy Productions
Heidi Bivens, Costume Designer
Devon Patterson, Costume Supervisor
Angelina Vitto, Assistant Costume Designer
Hacks • There Is No Line (Pilot) • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Kathleen Felix-Hager, Costume Designer
Karen Bellamy, Costume Supervisor
I May Destroy You • Social Media Is A Great Way To Connect • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited,FALKNA
Lynsey Moore, Costume Designer
Rosie Lack, Assistant Costume Designer
Debbie Roberts, Costume Supervisor
Mare Of Easttown • Miss Lady Hawk Herself • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects Meghan Kasperlik, Costume Designer
Francisco Stoll, Costume Supervisor
Taylor Smith, Costume Supervisor
Laura Downing, Costume Supervisor
Jennifer Hryniw, Assistant Costume Designer
The Politician • New York State Of Mind • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Claire Parkinson, Costume Designer
Lily Parkinson, Assistant Costume Designer
James Hammer, Assistant Costume Designer
Laura Steinmann, Costume Supervisor
Pose • Series Finale • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Analucia McGorty, Costume Designer
Michelle Roy, Assistant Costume Designer
Linda Giammarese, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
B Positive • Pilot • CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
James Burrows, Directed by
The Flight Attendant • In Case Of Emergency • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Susanna Fogel, Directed by
Hacks • There Is No Line (Pilot) • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Lucia Aniello, Directed by
Mom • Scooby-Doo Checks And Salisbury Steak • CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
James Widdoes, Directed by
Ted Lasso • Biscuits • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Zach Braff, Directed by
Ted Lasso • The Hope That Kills You • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television MJ Delaney, Directed by
Ted Lasso • Make Rebecca Great Again • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Declan Lowney, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Bridgerton • Diamond Of The First Water • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Julie Anne Robinson, Directed by
The Crown • Fairytale • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Benjamin Caron, Directed by
The Crown • War • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Jessica Hobbs, Directed by
The Handmaid’s Tale • The Wilderness • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Liz Garbus, Directed by
The Mandalorian • Chapter 9: The Marshal • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Jon Favreau, Directed by
Pose • Series Finale • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Steven Canals, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Thomas Kail, Directed by
I May Destroy You • Ego Death • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited, FALKNA
Sam Miller, Directed by
Michaela Coel, Directed by
I May Destroy You • Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited, FALKNA
Sam Miller, Directed by
Mare Of Easttown • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Craig Zobel, Directed by
The Queen’s Gambit • Netflix • Netflix
Scott Frank, Directed by
The Underground Railroad • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
Barry Jenkins, Directed by
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios Matt Shakman, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Trump & Election Results / F*ck 2020 • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String
Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Christopher Werner, Directed by
Late Night With Seth Meyers • Episode 1085a • NBC • Universal Television and Broadway Video
Alexander J. Vietmeier, Directed by
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert • Live Show Following Capitol Insurrection; Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Performance By Jamila Woods • CBS • CBS Studios
Jim Hoskinson, Directed by
Real Time With Bill Maher • Episode 1835 • HBO • HBO in association with Bill Maher Productions and Brad Grey Television
Paul G. Casey, Directed by
Saturday Night Live • Host: Dave Chappelle • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Don Roy King, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special
Bo Burnham: Inside • Netflix • Netflix
Bo Burnham, Directed by
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
Spike Lee, Directed by
8:46 – Dave Chappelle • Netflix • Pilot Boy Productions
Julia Reichert, Directed by
Steven Bognar, Directed by
Dave Chappelle, Directed by
Friends: The Reunion • HBO Max • Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Bright, Kauffman, Crane, Fulwell 73
Productions and Warner Horizon for HBO Max
Ben Winston, Directed by
A West Wing Special To Benefit When We All Vote • HBO Max • HBO Max and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Casey Patterson Entertainment, Shoe Money Productions and Warner Horizon
Thomas Schlamme, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program
Allen v. Farrow • Episode 3 • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production
Kirby Dick, Directed by
Amy Ziering, Directed by
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
Frank Marshall, Directed by
Boys State • Apple TV+ • Apple / A24 / Concordia Studio / Mile End Films
Amanda McBaine, Directed by
Jesse Moss, Directed by
Dick Johnson Is Dead • Netflix • A Netflix Original Documentary / A Big Mouth Productions Film
Kirsten Johnson, Directed by
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Jeff Orlowski, Directed by
Tina • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents a Lightbox Production
Dan Lindsay, Directed by
TJ Martin, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Reality Program
The Amazing Race • Give Me A Beard Bump • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Bertram van Munster, Directed by
Queer Eye • Preaching Out Loud • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix Mark Perez, Directed by
RuPaul’s Drag Race • Gettin’ Lucky • VH1 • World of Wonder
Nick Murray, Directed by
Top Chef • Pan African Portland • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Ari Boles, Directed by
The Voice • The Blind Auditions Premiere • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
Alan Carter, Directed by
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
The Crown • Avalanche • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Paulo Pandolpho, Editor
The Crown • Fairytale • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Yan Miles, ACE, Editor
The Handmaid’s Tale • The Crossing • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Wendy Hallam Martin, ACE, Editor
The Mandalorian • Chapter 11: The Heiress • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Dylan Firshen, Editor
J. Erik Jessen, Additional Editor
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Andrew S. Eisen, ACE, Editor
The Mandalorian • Chapter 15: The Believer • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Jeff Seibenick, Editor
The Mandalorian • Chapter 16: The Rescue • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Adam Gerstel, Editor
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series
The Flight Attendant • In Case Of Emergency • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Heather Persons, Editor
Hacks • Primm • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Susan Vaill, ACE, Editor
Hacks • There Is No Line (Pilot) • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Jessica Brunetto, Editor
Hacks • Tunnel Of Love • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Ali Greer, Editor
Ted Lasso • The Hope That Kills You • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
A.J. Catoline, Editor
Ted Lasso • Make Rebecca Great Again • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Melissa McCoy, Editor
Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series
The Conners • Jeopardé, Sobrieté And Infidelité • ABC • Werner Entertainment
Brian Schnuckel, ACE, Editor
Man With A Plan • Driving Miss Katie • CBS • Double Double Bonus Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, CBS TV Studios
Sue Federman, ACE, Editor
Mom • Scooby-Doo Checks And Salisbury Steak • CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Joe Bella, Editor
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Mare Of Easttown • Fathers • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Amy E. Duddleston, ACE, Editor
Naomi Sunrise Filoramo, Editor
Mare Of Easttown • Miss Lady Hawk Herself • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Amy E. Duddleston, ACE, Editor
The Queen’s Gambit • Exchanges • Netflix • Netflix
Michelle Tesoro, ACE, Editor
WandaVision • On A Very Special Episode… • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Nona Khodai, ACE, Editor
WandaVision • The Series Finale • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Zene Baker, ACE, Editor
Michael A. Webber, Editor
Tim Roche, Additional Editor
Nona Khodai, ACE, Additional Editor
Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming
A Black Lady Sketch Show • Sister, May I Call You Oshun? • HBO • HBO in association with JAX Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, Issa Rae Productions and For Better or Words Inc.
Daysha Broadway, Supervising Editor
Stephanie Filo, Editor
Jessica Hernández, Editor
Bo Burnham: Inside • Netflix • Netflix
Bo Burnham, Editor
Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Jonah Moran, Editor
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Trump & Election Results / F*ck 2020 • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Ryan Barger, Editor
Anthony Miale, Editor
Saturday Night Live • Murder Show (segment) • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Ryan Spears, Editor
Saturday Night Live • Stu (segment) • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Ryan McIlraith, Editor
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
Allen v. Farrow • Episode 1 • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production Mikaela Shwer, Editor
Parker Laramie, Editor
Sara Newens, Editor
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
Derek Boonstra, Editor
Robert A. Martinez, Editor
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry • Apple TV+ • Apple / Interscope Films / The Darkroom / This Machine / Lighthouse Management & Media
Greg Finton, ACE, Editor
Lindsay Utz, ACE, Editor
Azin Samari, Additional Editor
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet • Netflix • A Silverback Films and WWF Production for Netflix
Martin Elsbury, Editor
Charles Dyer, Additional Editor
Framing Britney Spears (The New York Times Presents) • FX Networks • The New York Times and Left/Right
Geoff O’Brien, Editor
Pierre Takal, Editor
Q: Into The Storm • The Storm • HBO • HBO Documentary Films in association with Hyrax Films and Hyperobject Industries
Tom Patterson, Lead Editor
David Tillman, Editor
Cullen Hoback, Editor
Ted Woerner, Editor
Evan Wise, Editor
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Davis Coombe, Editor
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality Or Competition Program
The Amazing Race • Series Body Of Work • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Eric Beetner, Editor
Michael Bolanowski, Editor
Kellen Cruden, Editor
Christina Fontana, Editor
Jay Gammill, Editor
Katherine Griffin, Editor
Jason Groothuis, Editor
Darrick Lazo, Editor
Ryan Leamy, Editor
Joshua Lowry, Editor
Gary Pennington, Editor
Jason Pedroza, Editor
Queer Eye • Preaching Out Loud • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
Kris Byrnes, Lead Editor
Susan Maridueña Barrett, Editor
Nathan Ochiltree, Editor
Tony Zajkowski, Editor
Carlos J. Gamarra, Editor
Brian Ray, Editor
RuPaul’s Drag Race • Condragulations • VH1 • World of Wonder
Jamie Martin, Lead Editor
Paul Cross, Editor
Ryan Mallick, Editor
Michael Roha, Editor
Top Chef • Restaurant Wars • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Steve Lichtenstein, Lead Editor
Mike Abitz, Editor
Ericka Concha, Editor
Tim Daniel, Editor
George Dybas, Editor
Eric Lambert, Editor
Matt Reynolds, Editor
Daniel Ruiz, Editor
Dan Williams, Editor
The Voice • Series Body Of Work • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
John M. Larson, ACE, Supervising Editor
Robert Michael Malachowski Jr., ACE, Supervising Editor
Hudson H. Smith III, Supervising Editor
Matt Antell, Editor
John Baldino, Editor
Sommer Basinger, Editor
Matthew Blair, Editor
Melissa Silva Borden, Editor
William Fabian Castro, Editor
Nick Don Vito, Editor
Alyssa Dressman Lehner, Editor
Glen Ebesu, Editor
Noel A. Guerra, Editor
John Homesley, Editor
Omega Hsu, ACE, Editor
Charles A. Kramer, Editor
Terry Maloney, Editor
James J. Munoz, Editor
Andy Perez, Editor
Robby Thompson, Editor
Eric Wise, Editor
Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program
Below Deck • Steamy Vibes • Bravo • 51 Minds Entertainment
Garrett Hohendorf, Supervising Editor
Cameron Teisher, Supervising Editor
Michael Sparks, Lead Editor
Josh Franco, Editor
Allison Anastasio, Editor
Drew Whitaker, Editor
Kimberly Fennik, Editor
Lane Gillis, Editor
Tom McCudden, Editor
Deadliest Catch • Series Body Of Work • Discovery Channel • Original Productions, LLC for the Discovery Channel
Rob Butler, ACE, Supervising Editor
Isaiah Camp, ACE, Supervising Editor
Joe Mikan, ACE, Editor
Art O’Leary, Editor
Alexander Rubinow, ACE, Editor
Ben Bulatao, ACE, Additional Editor
Alexandra Moore, ACE, Additional Editor
Nico Natale, Additional Editor
Alberto Perez, Additional Editor
Chris Courtner, Additional Editor
Life Below Zero • The Other Side • National Geographic • BBC Studios for National Geographic
Tony Diaz, Editor
Matt Edwards, Additional Editor
Jennifer Nelson, Additional Editor
Eric Michael Schrader, Additional Editor
Michael Swingler, Additional Editor
Naked And Afraid • Sand Trapped • Discovery Channel • Renegade 83, LLC for Discovery Channel
Eric Goldfarb, Editor
Morgen Stary, Editor
Todd Beabout, Editor
PJ Wolff, Editor
Igor Borovac, Editor
Felise Epstein, Editor
Michael Russell, Editor
RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked • The Bag Ball • VH1 • World of WoPnadgeer17
RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked • The Bag Ball • VH1 • World of Wonder
Kellen Cruden, Editor
Yali Sharon, Editor
Shayna Casey, Editor
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
black-ish • Our Wedding Dre • ABC • ABC Signature
Nena Ross Davis, Department Head Hairstylist
Stacey Morris, Barber
Ka’Maura Eley, Co-Department Head Hairstylist
Enoch Williams IV, Key Hairstylist
Robert C. Mathews III, Barber
Marcia Hamilton, Additional Hairstylist
The Handmaid’s Tale • Vows • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Paul Elliot, Department Head Hairstylist
Franchi Pir, Key Hairstylist
Mare Of Easttown • Sore Must Be The Storm • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Shunika Terry, Department Head Hairstylist
Lawrence Davis, Co-Department Head Hairstylist
Lydia Benaim, Key Hairstylist
Ivana Primorac, Personal Hairstylist
The Politician • What’s In The Box? • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Liliana Maggio, Department Head Hairstylist
Timothy Harvey, Key Hairstylist
Lisa Thomas, Additional Hairstylist
Josh First, Additional Hairstylist
Matthew Wilson, Personal Hairstylist
Pose • Series Finale • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Barry Lee Moe, Department Head Hairstylist
Timothy Harvey, Key Hairstylist
Greg Bazemore, Hairstylist
Tene Wilder, Hairstylist
Lisa Thomas, Hairstylist
Rob Harmon, Hairstylist
Outstanding Period And/Or Character Hairstyling
Bridgerton • Art Of The Swoon • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Marc Pilcher, Department Head Hairstylist
Lynda J. Pearce, Assistant Department Head Hairstylist
Claire Matthews, Hairstylist
Adam James Phillips, Hairstylist
Tania Couper, Hairstylist
Lou Bannell, Hairstylist
The Crown • War • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Cate Hall, Department Head Hairstylist
Emilie Yong Mills, Assistant Department Head Hairstylist
Sam Smart, Key Hairstylist
Suzanne David, Key Hairstylist
Debbie Ormrod, Key Hairstylist
Stacey Louise Holman, Key Hairstylist
The Mandalorian • Chapter 16: The Rescue • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Maria Sandoval, Department Head Hairstylist
Ashleigh Childers, Key Hairstylist
Wendy Southard, Hairstylist
Ratched • The Dance • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Chris Clark, Department Head Hairstylist
Natalie Driscoll, Assistant Department Head Hairstylist
Dawn Victoria Dudley, Hairstylist
Michelle Ceglia, Personal Hairstylist
George Guzman, Additional Hairstylist
Helena Cepeda, Additional Hairstylist
WandaVision • Don’t Touch That Dial • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Karen Bartek, Department Head Hairstylist
Cindy Welles, Co-Department Head Hairstylist
Nikki Wright, Hairstylist
Anna Quinn, Hairstylist
Yvonne Kupka, Hairstylist
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality
Program
Dancing With The Stars • Finale • ABC • BBC Studios
Kimi Messina, Key Hairstylist
Gail Ryan, Key Hairstylist
Jani Kleinbard, Additional Hairstylist
Amber Maher, Additional Hairstylist
Roma Goddard, Additional Hairstylist
Regina Rodriguez, Additional Hairstylist
Megan Massey, Additional Hairstylist
Arrick Andersen, Additional Hairstylist
Legendary • Pop Tart • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Scout Productions
Jerilynn Stephens, Department Head Hairstylist
Kimi Messina, Key Hairstylist
Dean Banowetz, Hairstylist
Kathleen Leonard, Hairstylist
Suzette Boozer, Hairstylist
Dwayne Ross, Hairstylist
Tamara Tripp, Hairstylist
Johnny Lomeli, Hairstylist
RuPaul’s Drag Race • The Pork Chop • VH1 • World of Wonder
Curtis Foreman, Department Head Hairstylist
Ryan Randall, Hairstylist
Saturday Night Live • Host: Maya Rudolph • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Jodi Mancuso, Department Head Hairstylist
Cara Hannah, Key Hairstylist
Inga Thrasher, Hairstylist
Joe Whitmeyer, Hairstylist
Amanda Duffy Evans, Hairstylist
Gina Ferrucci, Hairstylist
The Voice • Live Top 17 Performances • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
Jerilynn Stephens, Department Head Hairstylist
Amber Maher, Key Hairstylist
Kimi Messina, Hairstylist
Dean Banowetz, Hairstylist
Dwayne Ross, Hairstylist
Regina Rodriguez, Hairstylist
Stacey Morris, Hairstylist
Robert Ramos, Personal Hairstylist
Outstanding Interactive Program
Create Together With Joseph Gordon-Levitt • YouTube • HITRECOPaRgDe, 1B9rian Graden Media, YouTube Originals Create Together With Joseph Gordon-Levitt • YouTube • HITRECORD, Brian Graden Media, YouTube Originals
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Executive Producer
Jared Geller, Executive Producer
Inside COVID19 • Oculus • WisdomVR Project
Gary Yost, Producer/Co-Director
Adam Loften, Editor/Co-Director
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience • Oculus • Felix & Paul Studios, TIME Studios
Felix & Paul Studios
TIME Studios
Welcome To The Blumhouse Live • welcometotheblumhouse.com • Little Cinema Digital
Little Cinema Digital
Amazon Prime Video
Blumhouse
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
America’s Got Talent • The Finals • NBC • Fremantle and Syco Entertainment
Noah Mitz, Lighting Designer
Michael Berger, Lighting Director William Gossett, Lighting Director
Matt Benson, Lighting Director
Ryan Tanker, Lighting Director
Patrick Brazil, Lighting Director
Patrick Boozer, Lighting Director
Scott Chmielewski, Lighting Director
Dancing With The Stars • Finale • ABC • BBC Studios
Tom Sutherland, Lighting Designer
Joe Holdman, Lighting Director
Alexander Taylor, Lighting Director
Nathan Files, Lighting Director
Matt McAdam, Lighting Director
The Masked Singer • The Spicy 6 – The Competition Heats Up! • FOX • FOX Alternative Entertainment
Simon Miles, Lighting Designer
Cory Fournier, Lighting Director
Maurice Dupleasis, Lighting Director
Saturday Night Live • Host: Adele • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Geoffrey Amoral, Lighting Director
Richard McGuinness, Lighting Director
William McGuinness, Lighting Director
Trevor Brown, Lighting Director
Tim Stasse, Lighting Director
The Voice • Live Top 17 Performances • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
Oscar Dominguez, Lighting Designer
Ronald Wirsgalla, Lighting Director
Andrew Munie, Lighting Director
Daniel K. Boland, Lighting Director
Tiffany Spicer Keys, Lighting Director
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
Rob Sinclair, Lighting Designer
Brian Spett, Lighting Director
Friends: The Reunion • HBO Max • Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Bright, Kauffman, Crane, Fulwell 73 Productions and Warner Horizon for HBO Max
Noah Mitz, Lighting Designer
Madigan Stehly, Lighting Director
Russell Fine, Lighting Director
Lynn Costa, Lighting Director
Patrick Boozer, Lighting Director
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards • CBS • Fulwell 73 Productions
Noah Mitz, Lighting Designer
Madigan Stehly, Lighting Director
Andy O’Reilly, Lighting Director
Patrick Boozer, Lighting Director
William Gossett, Lighting Director
Ryan Tanker, Lighting Director
Matthew Cotter, Lighting Director
The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Robert A. Dickinson, Lighting Designer
Noah Mitz, Lighting Director
Michael Berger, Lighting Director
Ben Green, Lighting Director
Andy O’Reilly, Lighting Director
Patrick Boozer, Lighting Director
The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd • CBS • Jesse Collins Entertainment, DPS and Roc Nation
Al Gurdon, Lighting Designer
Ben Green, Lighting Director
Jeff Nellis, Lighting Director
Mark Humphrey, Lighting Director
Eric Marchwinski, Lighting Director
Jason Rudolph, Lighting Director
Alen Sisul, Lighting Director
Outstanding Main Title Design
Between The World And Me • HBO • HBO in association with One Story Up, BCP Literary and SoundSpeedz
Hazel Baird, Creative Director
Diego Coutinho, Art Director
Rafael Morinaga, Animator
The Good Lord Bird • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents, Blumhouse Television, Mark 924 Entertainment, Under the Influence Productions
Efrain Montanez, Director/Creative Director
Eduardo Guisandes, Art Director/Designer
Abigail Fairfax, Illustrator/Animator
Lovecraft Country • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Patrick Clair, Creative Director
Raoul Marks, Art Director/Animator/Compositor/Lead 3D Artist
Ken Taylor, Illustrator
The Queen’s Gambit • Netflix • Netflix
Saskia Marka, Creative Director/Designer/Editor
David Whyte, Designer/Animator
Raised By Wolves • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with LIT Entertainment, Shadycat Productions and Scott Free Productions
Steve Small, Director
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
John LePore, Creative Director
Doug Appleton, Creative Director
Nick Woythaler, Lead Designer/Animator
Alex Rupert, Designer/Animator
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Euphoria • F**k Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob • HBO • HBO in association with Reasonable Bunch, A24, Little Lamb, Dreamcrew, ADD Content Agency | HOT | Tedy Productions
Doniella Davy, Department Head Makeup Artist
Tara Lang Shah, Assistant Department Head Makeup Artist
The Handmaid’s Tale • Pigs • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Burton LeBlanc, Department Head Makeup Artist
Alastair Muir, Key Makeup Artist
Mare Of Easttown • Sore Must Be The Storm • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Debi Young, Department Head Makeup Artist
Sandra Linn, Co-Department Head Makeup Artist
Ngozi Olandu Young, Key Makeup Artist
Rachel Geary, Key Makeup Artist
The Politician • What’s In The Box? • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Sherri Berman Laurence, Department Head Makeup Artist
Nicky Pattison Illum, Key Makeup Artist
Charles Zambrano, Makeup Artist
Oslyn Holder, Makeup Artist
Amy Duskin, Makeup Artist
Pose • Series Finale • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Sherri Berman Laurence, Department Head Makeup Artist
Nicky Pattison Illum, Key Makeup Artist
Charles Zambrano, Makeup Artist
Shaun Thomas Gibson, Makeup Artist
Jessica Padilla, Additional Makeup Artist
Jennifer Suarez, Additional Makeup Artist
Outstanding Period And/Or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Halston • Versailles • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series
Patricia Regan, Department Head Makeup Artist
Claus Lulla, Key Makeup Artist
Margot Boccia, Makeup Artist
Joseph A. Campayno, Makeup Artist
The Queen’s Gambit • Adjournment • Netflix • Netflix
Daniel Parker, Department Head Makeup Artist
Ratched • Pilot • Netflix • A Fox21 Television Studios Production for Netflix
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Department Head Makeup Artist
Kim Ayers, Assistant Department Head Makeup Artist
Mike Mekash, Assistant Department Head Makeup Artist
Silvina Knight, Makeup Artist
Star Trek: Discovery • Terra Firma, Part 2 • Paramount+ • CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
Shauna Llewellyn, Department Head Makeup Artist
Faye Crasto, Key Makeup Artist
WandaVision • Filmed Before A Live Studio Audience • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Tricia Sawyer, Department Head Makeup Artist
Vasilios Tanis, Co-Department Head Makeup Artist
Jonah Levy, Makeup Artist
Regina Little, Makeup Artist
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality
Program (Non-Prosthetic)
Dancing With The Stars • Top 11 • ABC • BBC Studios
Zena S. Green, Department Head Makeup Artist
Julie Socash, Key Makeup Artist
Donna Bard, Additional Makeup Artist
Sarah Woolf, Additional Makeup Artist
Alison Gladieux, Additional Makeup Artist
Victor Del Castillo, Additional Makeup Artist
Rosetta Garcia, Additional Makeup Artist
Lois Harriman, Additional Makeup Artist
Legendary • Pop Tart • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Scout Productions
Tonia Green, Department Head Makeup Artist
Tyson Fountaine, Key Makeup Artist
Silvia Leczel, Makeup Artist
Jennifer Fregozo, Makeup Artist
Glen Alen Gutierrez, Makeup Artist
Sean Conklin, Makeup Artist
Valente Frazier, Makeup Artist
Marcel Banks, Makeup Artist
Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special • Apple TV+ • Done+Dusted in association with Apple
Bruce Grayson, Department Head Makeup Artist
Angela Moos, Assistant Department Head Makeup Artist
James Mackinnon, Key Makeup Artist
Kristofer Buckle, Personal Makeup Artist
Deborah Huss-Humphries, Additional Makeup Artist
Julie Socash, Additional Makeup Artist
RuPaul’s Drag Race • The Pork Chop • VH1 • World of Wonder
David “Raven” Petruschin, Department Head Makeup Artist
Nicole Faulkner, Makeup Artist
Jen Fregozo, Makeup Artist
Saturday Night Live • Host: Elon Musk • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Louie Zakarian, Department Head Makeup Artist
Amy Tagliamonti, Key Makeup Artist
Chris Milone, Makeup Artist
Jason Milani, Key Makeup Artist
Kim Weber, Makeup Artist
Joanna Pisani, Key Makeup Artist
Young Beck, Key Makeup Artist
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
Lovecraft Country • Sundown • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
J. Anthony Kosar, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Anna Cali, Special Makeup Effects Artist
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Brian Sipe, Department Head Makeup Artist
Alexei Dmitriew, Key Makeup Artist
Samantha Ward, Makeup Artist
Scott Stoddard, Makeup Artist
Pepe Mora, Makeup Artist
Cale Thomas, Makeup Artist
Carlton Coleman, Makeup Artist
Scott Patton, Prosthetic Designer
Pose • On The Run • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Thomas Denier Jr., Special Makeup Effects Department Head
Star Trek: Discovery • That Hope Is You, Part 1 • Paramount+ • CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
Glenn Hetrick, Special Makeup Effects Department Head
Mike Smithson, Special Makeup Effects Department Head
Michael O’Brien, Prosthetic Designer
Ken Culver, Prosthetic Designer
Hugo Villasenor, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Chris Bridges, Additional Makeup Effects Artist
This Is Us • There • NBC • 20th Television
Stephen Bettles, Prosthetic Designer
Elizabeth Hoel-Chang, Makeup Artist
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Bridgerton • Diamond Of The First Water • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Kris Bowers, Composer
The Crown • The Balmoral Test • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Martin Phipps, Composer
The Handmaid’s Tale • The Crossing • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Adam Taylor, Composer
Lovecraft Country • Rewind 1921 • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Laura Karpman, Composer
Raphael Saadiq, Composer
The Mandalorian • Chapter 16: The Rescue • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Ludwig Göransson, Composer
This Is Us • Birth Mother • NBC • 20th Television
Siddhartha Khosla, Composer
Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or
Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Fargo • East/West • FX Networks • MGM Television and FX Productions
Jeff Russo, Composer
Oslo • HBO • HBO Films in association with SRO productions, Marc Platt Productions, Bold Films, and Dreamworks Pictures
Jeff Russo, Composer
Zoë Keating, Composer
The Queen’s Gambit • End Game • Netflix • Netflix
Carlos Rafael Rivera, Composer
The Underground Railroad • Chapter 2: South Carolina • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
Nicholas Britell, Composer
WandaVision • Previously On • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Christophe Beck, Composer
Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special
(Original Dramatic Score)
Allen v. Farrow • Episode 4 • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production Michael Abels, Composer
American Masters • Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir • PBS • A Production of KPJR Films, LLC in association with American Masters Pictures
Kathryn Bostic, Composer
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet • Netflix • A Silverback Films and WWF Production for Netflix
Steven Price, Composer
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Mark Crawford, Composer
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre • HISTORY • BLACKFIN in association with Firelight Films and WhyNot Media for The HISTORY Channel
Branford Marsalis, Composer
Outstanding Music Direction
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry • Apple TV+ • Apple / Interscope Films / The Darkroom / This Machine / Lighthouse Management & Media
Aron Forbes, Music Director
Bo Burnham: Inside • Netflix • Netflix
Bo Burnham, Music Director
Celebrating America – An Inauguration Night Special • Multiple Platforms • White Cherry Entertainment
Rickey Minor, Music Director
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
Karl Mansfield, Music Director
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist • Zoey’s Extraordinary Goodbye • NBC • Zihuatanejo Productions, Feigco Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Universal Television, The Tannenbaum Company, Polygram Entertainment
Harvey Mason Jr., Music Director
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
Bo Burnham: Inside • Song Title: Comedy • Netflix • Netflix
Bo Burnham, Music & Lyrics
The Boys • The Big Ride / Song Title: Never Truly Vanish • Prime Video • Sony Pictures Television, Inc. and Amazon Studios
Christopher Lennertz, Music & Lyrics
Michael Saltzman, Lyrics
The Queen’s Gambit • Adjournment / Song Title: I Can’t Remember Love • Netflix • Netflix
Anna Hauss, Music
Robert Weinröder, Music
William Horberg, Lyrics
Soundtrack Of Our Lives • Song Title: The End Titles • YouTube • Richard Kraft Productions
Marc Shaiman, Music & Lyrics
WandaVision • Breaking The Fourth Wall / Song Title: Agatha All Along • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Music & Lyrics
Robert Lopez, Music & Lyrics
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist • Zoey’s Extraordinary Birthday / Song Title: Crimson Love • NBC • Zihuatanejo Productions, Feigco Entertainment, Lionsgate Television, Universal Television, The Tannenbaum Company, Polygram Entertainment
Harvey Mason Jr., Music
Andrew Hey, Music
Austin Winsberg, Lyrics
Lindsey Rosin, Lyrics
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Allen v. Farrow • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production Michael Abels, Composer
Bridgerton • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Kris Bowers, Composer
Michael Dean Parsons, Composer
The Flight Attendant • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Blake Neely, Composer
Ted Lasso • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Marcus Mumford, Composer
Tom Howe, Composer
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Composer
Robert Lopez, Composer
Outstanding Music Supervision
Bridgerton • Diamond Of The First Water • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Alexandra Patsavas, Music Supervisor
The Crown • Fairytale • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Sarah Bridge, Music Supervisor
Halston • The Party’s Over • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series
Amanda Krieg Thomas, Music Supervisor
Alexis Martin Woodall, Music Supervisor
Ryan Murphy, Music Supervisor
I May Destroy You • Ego Death • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited, FALKNA
Ciara Elwis, Music Supervisor
Matt Biffa, Music Supervisor
Lovecraft Country • Strange Case • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Liza Richardson, Music Supervisor
The Queen’s Gambit • Adjournment • Netflix • Netflix
Randall Poster, Music Supervisor
WandaVision • Don’t Touch That Dial • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Dave Jordan, Music Supervisor
Shannon Murphy, Music Supervisor
Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Bonding • Netflix • Netflix
Brendan Scannell as Pete Devon
Die Hart • Quibi • LOL Studios
Kevin Hart as Kevin Hart
Die Hart • Quibi • LOL Studios
John Travolta as Ron Wilcox
Mapleworth Murders • Quibi • Universal Television in association with Broadway Video and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions
John Lutz as Gilbert Pewntz
Mapleworth Murders • Quibi • Universal Television in association with Broadway Video and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions
J.B. Smoove as Chief Billy Bills
Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series
Die Hart • Quibi • LOL Studios
Nathalie Emmanuel as Jordan King
Keke Palmer’s Turnt Up With The Taylors • Facebook Watch • Kids at Play
Keke Palmer as Barbie / Gammy Tay / Lil Thad / Miranda / Rick
Mapleworth Murders • Quibi • Universal Television in association with Broadway Video and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions
Paula Pell as Mrs. Abigail Mapleworth
Reno 911! • Quibi • High Sierra Carpeting production in association with Central Productions, LLC
Kerri Kenney-Silver as Deputy Trudy Wiegel
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Archer • The Double Date • FX Networks • FX Productions
Jessica Walter as Malory Archer
Big Mouth • A Very Special 9/11 Episode • Netflix • Netflix
Maya Rudolph as Connie The Hormone Monstress
black-ish: Election Special (Part 2) • ABC • Cinema Gypsy Productions, Inc. & Khalabo Ink Society in association with ABC Signature
Stacey Abrams as Stacey Abrams
Bridgerton • Diamond Of The First Water • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia
Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
Central Park • A Fish Called Snakehead • Apple TV+ • Apple / 20th Century Fox Television
Tituss Burgess as Cole Tillerman
Central Park • A Fish Called Snakehead • Apple TV+ • Apple / 20th Century Fox Television
Stanley Tucci as Bitsy Brandenham
Family Guy • Stewie’s First Word • FOX • 20th Television Animation
Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Glenn Quagmire
Outstanding Narrator
Lincoln: Divided We Stand • The Dogs Of War • CNN • CNN Original Series, Glass Entertainment Group
Sterling K. Brown, Narrator
Mythic Quest • Everlight • Apple TV+ • Apple / Lionsgate / 3 Arts Entertainment / Ubisoft
Anthony Hopkins, Narrator
A Perfect Planet • Volcano • discovery+ • A Silverback Films Production for BBC and Discovery Co-Produced with Tencent Penguin Pictures, ZDF, China Media Group CCTV9 and France Televisions
David Attenborough, Narrator
Secrets Of The Whales • Ocean Giants • Disney+ • Red Rock Films for National Geographic and Disney+
Sigourney Weaver, Narrator
The Year Earth Changed • Apple TV+ • BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Apple
David Attenborough, Narrator
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program
Nailed It! • Netflix • Magical Elves for Netflix
Nicole Byer, Host
Queer Eye • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
Bobby Berk, Host
Karamo Brown, Host
Tan France, Host
Antoni Porowski, Host
Jonathan Van Ness, Host
RuPaul’s Drag Race • VH1 • World of Wonder
RuPaul, Host
Shark Tank • ABC • MGM Television in association with Sony Pictures Television Mark Cuban, Host
Barbara Corcoran, Host
Lori Greiner, Host
Robert Herjavec, Host
Daymond John, Host
Kevin O’Leary, Host
Top Chef • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Padma Lakshmi, Host
Tom Colicchio, Co-Host
Gail Simmons, Co-Host
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show • HBO • HBO in association with JAX Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, Issa Rae Productions and For Better or Words Inc.
Saturday Night Live • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
Celebrating America – An Inauguration Night Special • Multiple Platforms • White Cherry Entertainment
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards • CBS • Fulwell 73 Productions
The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd • CBS • Jesse Collins Entertainment, DPS and Roc Nation
Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020 • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents a CBS Studios Production
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Bo Burnham: Inside • Netflix • Netflix
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
8:46 – Dave Chappelle • Netflix • Pilot Boy Productions
Friends: The Reunion • HBO Max • Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Bright, Kauffman, Crane, Fulwell 73 Productions and Warner Horizon for HBO Max
Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
A West Wing Special To Benefit When We All Vote • HBO Max • HBO Max and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Casey Patterson Entertainment, Shoe Money Productions and Warner Horizon
Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series
Carpool Karaoke: The Series • Apple TV • CBS Studios in association with Fulwell 73 Productions
Ben Winston, Executive Producer
James Corden, Executive Producer
Eric Pankowski, Executive Producer
David Young, Co-Executive Producer
Sheila Rogers, Supervising Producer
Diana Miller, Producer
Late Night With Seth Meyers: CORRECTIONS • YouTube • Universal Television and Broadway Video
Seth Meyers, Host
Mike Shoemaker, Produced by
The Randy Rainbow Show • YouTube • 4 Irene Productions Inc.
Randy Rainbow, Executive Producer/Performer
John Retsios, Producer
Jeff Romley, Producer
Victoria Varela, Producer
Reno 911! • Quibi • High Sierra Carpeting in association with Central Productions, LLC
Thomas Lennon, Executive Producer
Robert Ben Garant, Executive Producer
Kerri Kenney-Silver, Executive Producer
John Landgraf, Executive Producer
Peter Principato, Executive Producer
David Lincoln, Producer
Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News • Paramount+ • CBS Studios, Late Night Cartoons
Stephen T. Colbert, Executive Producer
Chris Licht, Executive Producer
RJ Fried, Executive Producer
Tim Luecke, Executive Producer
Zach Smilovitz, Co-Executive Producer
Mike Leech, Co-Executive Producer
Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series
Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents: Pandemic Video Diaries: Vaxxed And Waxxed • TBS • A Full Frontal Digital production in association with TBS
Samantha Bee, Host
Allana Harkin, Co-Executive Producer
Caroline Dunphy, Producer
Anthony Zaccone, Producer
Elisa Kreisinger, Supervising Producer
Inside Pixar • Disney+ • Pixar Animation Studios
Jennifer Zaccaro, Producer
Pose: Identity, Family, Community • FX Networks • More Media
Ryan Murphy, Executive Producer
Tanase Popa, Executive Producer
Stephanie Gibbons, Executive Producer
Kenna McCabe, Executive Producer
Sally Daws, Executive Producer
Iaian Smallwood, Executive Producer
Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Casey Kriley, Executive Producer
Jo Sharon, Executive Producer
Doneen Arquines, Executive Producer
Brendan Daw, Co-Executive Producer Wade Sheeler, Co-Executive Producer
Hillary Olsen, Co-Executive Producer
Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man • YouTube • An Emmanuel Acho Production
Emmanuel Acho, Executive Producer
Morolake Akinosun, Producer
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
David Blackman, Executive Producer
Nicholas Ferrall, Executive Producer
Jody Gerson, Executive Producer
Jeanne Elfant Festa, Produced by
Mark Monroe, Produced by
Frank Marshall, Produced by
Aly Parker, Supervising Producer
Boys State • Apple TV+ • Apple / A24 / Concordia Studio / Mile End Films
Davis Guggenheim, Executive Producer
Laurene Powell Jobs, Executive Producer
Jonathan Silberberg, Executive Producer
Nicole Stott, Executive Producer
Shannon Dill, Co-Executive Producer
Amanda McBaine, Producer
Jesse Moss, Producer
Framing Britney Spears (The New York Times Presents) • FX Networks • The New York Times and Left/Right
Ken Druckerman, Executive Producer
Stephanie Preiss, Executive Producer
Mary Robertson, Executive Producer
Banks Tarver, Executive Producer
Liz Day, Co-Executive Producer
Samantha Stark, Producer
Liz Hodes, Producer
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Larissa Rhodes, Produced by
Tina • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents a Lightbox Production
Nancy Abraham, Executive Producer
Erwin Bach, Executive Producer
Lisa Heller, Executive Producer
Tali Pelman, Executive Producer
Simon Chinn, Produced by
Jonathan Chinn, Produced by
Diane Becker, Producer
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
Allen v. Farrow • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production
American Masters • PBS • American Masters Pictures
City So Real • National Geographic • National Geographic Documentary Films presents / Participant presents / A Kartemquin Films Production
Pretend It’s A City • Netflix • A Netflix Original Documentary Series
Secrets Of The Whales • Disney+ • Red Rock Films for National Geographic and Disney+
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman • Netflix • Zero Point Zero Production and Worldwide Pants for Netflix
Tom Keaney, Executive Producer
Mary Barclay, Executive Producer
Chris Cechin-De La Rosa, Executive Producer
Alexandra Lowry, Executive Producer
Helen Cho, Producer
Michael Steed, Producer
Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special • CBS • Harpo Productions
Tara Montgomery, Executive Producer
Terry Wood, Executive Producer
Brian Piotrowicz, Co-Executive Producer
Brad Pavone, Co-Executive Producer
Lindsay Flader, Producer
Oprah Winfrey, Host
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy • CNN • CNN Original Series, RAW
Stanley Tucci, Executive Producer/Host
Adam Hawkins, Executive Producer
Eve Kay, Executive Producer
Amy Entelis, Executive Producer
Lyle Gamm, Executive Producer
Jon Adler, Supervising Producer
Molly Harrington, Supervising Producer
United Shades Of America With W. Kamau Bell • CNN • CNN Original Series, Zero Point Zero Production
W. Kamau Bell, Executive Producer/Host
Lydia Tenaglia, Executive Producer
Morgan Fallon, Executive Producer
Sandra Zweig, Executive Producer
Raza Naqvi, Producer
Jane Jo, Producer
Dwayne Kennedy, Supervising Producer
Vice • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents and Vice Media
Beverly Chase, Executive Producer
Subrata De, Executive Producer
Craig Thomson, Co-Executive Producer
Robert Booth, Supervising Producer
Paula Salhanny, Supervising Producer
Greg Wright, Supervising Producer
Amanda Pisetzner, Supervising Producer
Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking
Dick Johnson Is Dead • Netflix • A Netflix Original Documentary / A Big Mouth Productions Film
Katy Chevigny, Producer
Marilyn Ness, Producer
Kirsten Johnson, Produced by
76 Days • Pluto • 76 Days LLC, MTV Documentary Films
Hao Wu, Produced by
Jean Tsien, Produced by
Welcome To Chechnya • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents a Public Square Films production, a David France & Joy A. Tomchin film in association with Ninety Thousand Words, Maylo Films and BBC Storyville
Alice Henty, Produced by
David France, Produced by
Joy A. Tomchin, Produced by
Askold Kurov, Produced by
Igor Myakotin, Produced by
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
Antiques Roadshow • PBS • GBH
Marsha Bemko, Executive Producer
Adam Monahan, Producer
Sam Farrell, Senior Producer
Sarah K. Elliott, Senior Producer
Property Brothers: Forever Home • HGTV • Scott Brothers Entertainment
Drew Scott, Executive Producer
Jonathan Silver Scott, Executive Producer
Bree Tiffin, Executive Producer
Josie Crimi, Executive Producer
Katherine Buck, Executive Producer
Kim Bondi, Executive Producer
Sarrah Sayami, Series Producer
Queer Eye • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
David Collins, Executive Producer
Michael Williams, Executive Producer
Rob Eric, Executive Producer
Jennifer Lane, Executive Producer
Jordana Hochman, Executive Producer
Rachelle Mendez, Executive Producer
Mark Bracero, Executive Producer
Adam Sher, Executive Producer
David George, Executive Producer
David Eilenberg, Executive Producer
Bernard Parham Jr., Producer
Running Wild With Bear Grylls • National Geographic • Electus, LLC for National Geographic
Bear Grylls, Executive Producer
Delbert Shoopman, Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Executive Producer
Howard T. Owens, Executive Producer
Rob Buchta, Executive Producer
Drew Buckley, Executive Producer
Chris Grant, Executive Producer
Liz Schulze, Executive Producer
Bengt Anderson, Executive Producer
Ben Simms, Co-Executive Producer
Mark Stelljes, Co-Executive Producer
Isabel San Vargas, Produced by
Shark Tank • ABC • MGM Television in association with Sony Pictures Television Mark Burnett, Executive Producer
Clay Newbill, Executive Producer
Yun Lingner, Executive Producer
Max Swedlow, Executive Producer
Phil Gurin, Executive Producer
Mark Cuban, Executive Producer
Lori Greiner, Executive Producer
Kevin O’Leary, Executive Producer
Barbara Corcoran, Executive Producer
Daymond John, Executive Producer
Robert Herjavec, Executive Producer
Brandon Wallace, Executive Producer
Becky Blitz, Supervising Producer
Sami Aziz, Supervising Producer
Laura Roush, Senior Producer
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
Becoming • Disney+ • SpringHill Entertainment, Spoke Studios and ITV America
LeBron James, Executive Producer
Maverick Carter, Executive Producer
Jamal Henderson, Executive Producer
Philip Byron, Executive Producer
Joe Weinstock, Executive Producer Will Nothacker, Executive Producer
Jordana Hochman, Executive Producer
Rebecca Bruno, Executive Producer
Connor Schell, Executive Producer
Bill Simmons, Executive Producer
Libby Geist, Executive Producer
Erin Leyden, Executive Producer
Gentry Kirby, Executive Producer
Dahlia Damaghi, Co-Executive Producer
Below Deck • Bravo • 51 Minds Entertainment
Courtland Cox, Executive Producer
Lauren Simms, Executive Producer
Mark Cronin, Executive Producer
Cristina Lopez, Co-Executive Producer
Tania Hamidi, Co-Executive Producer
Rebecca Taylor Henning, Co-Executive Producer
Jessica O’Byrne, Supervising Producer
Ryan Veerkamp, Supervising Producer
Jackie Robbins, Supervising Producer
Steve Hernandez, Supervising Producer
Frank Crane, Senior Producer
Indian Matchmaking • Netflix • Netflix
Eli Holzman, Executive Producer
Aaron Saidman, Executive Producer
J.C. Begley, Executive Producer
Smriti Mundhra, Executive Producer
Hoo In Kim, Supervising Producer
RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked • VH1 • World of Wonder
Fenton Bailey, Executive Producer
Randy Barbato, Executive Producer
Tom Campbell, Executive Producer
RuPaul Charles, Executive Producer
San Heng, Executive Producer
Mandy Salangsang, Executive Producer
Steven Corfe, Executive Producer
Tim Palazzola, Executive Producer
Kenneth Leslie, Co-Executive Producer
Thairin Smothers, Senior Producer
Jen Passovoy, Supervising Producer
Selling Sunset • Netflix • Done and Done Productions
Adam DiVello, Executive Producer
Kristofer Linquist, Executive Producer
Kimberly Goodman, Executive Producer
Skyler Wakil, Co-Executive Producer
Sundee Manusakis, Co-Executive Producer
Outstanding Competition Program
The Amazing Race • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Executive Producer
Bertram van Munster, Executive Producer
Jonathan Littman, Executive Producer
Elise Doganieri, Executive Producer
Mark Vertullo, Executive Producer
Phil Keoghan, Co-Executive Producer
Matt Schmidt, Co-Executive Producer
Patrick Cariaga, Co-Executive Producer
Darren Bunkley, Co-Executive Producer
Micheal DiMaggio, Supervising Producer
Neil Jahss, Supervising Producer
Sydney Leier, Supervising Producer
Jesse McDonald, Supervising Producer
Ady Ryf, Supervising Producer
Steve Bae, Senior Producer
Sarah Stallard, Senior Producer
Eddie Garrick, Senior Producer
Nailed It! • Netflix • Magical Elves for Netflix
Casey Kriley, Executive Producer
Jo Sharon, Executive Producer
Patrick Doody, Executive Producer
Shea Spencer, Executive Producer
Nicole Byer, Executive Producer
Anika Guldstrand, Co-Executive Producer
Hillary Olsen, Co-Executive Producer
Cat M. Sullivan, Co-Executive Producer
Samantha Hanks, Senior Producer
RuPaul’s Drag Race • VH1 • World of Wonder
Fenton Bailey, Executive Producer
Randy Barbato, Executive Producer
Tom Campbell, Executive Producer
RuPaul Charles, Executive Producer
Steven Corfe, Executive Producer
Mandy Salangsang, Executive Producer
Michele Mills, Executive Producer
Tim Palazzola, Executive Producer
Thairin Smothers, Senior Producer
John Polly, Co-Executive Producer
Zoe Jackson, Co-Executive Producer
Lisa Steele, Co-Executive Producer
Camilo Valdes, Co-Executive Producer
Michelle Visage, Producer
Alicia Gargaro-Magana, Producer
Jen Passovoy, Supervising Producer
Top Chef • Bravo • Magical Elves, LP
Casey Kriley, Executive Producer
Jo Sharon, Executive Producer
Doneen Arquines, Executive Producer
Tom Colicchio, Executive Producer
Padma Lakshmi, Executive Producer
Elida Carbajal Araiza, Co-Executive Producer
Hunter Braun, Co-Executive Producer
Thi Nguyen, Co-Executive Producer
Hillary Olsen, Co-Executive Producer
Patrick Schmedeman, Co-Executive Producer Wade Sheeler, Co-Executive Producer
Tracy Tong, Co-Executive Producer
Sandee Birdsong, Supervising Producer
Rich Brusa, Supervising Producer
Nora Cromwell, Supervising Producer
Eric Vier, Supervising Producer
Steve Lichtenstein, Senior Producer
Diana Schmedeman, Producer
The Voice • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
John De Mol, Executive Producer
Mark Burnett, Executive Producer
Audrey Morrissey, Executive Producer
Adam Sher, Executive Producer
Amanda Zucker, Executive Producer
Kyra Thompson, Executive Producer
Teddy Valenti, Co-Executive Producer
Kyley Tucker, Co-Executive Producer
Anthea Bhargava, Supervising Producer
Melysa Garratt, Supervising Producer
Clyde Lieberman, Supervising Producer
Brittany Martin Porter, Supervising Producer
Bart Kimball, Supervising Producer
Dan Paschen, Producer
Amanda Borden, Producer
Tod Schellinger, Producer
Carson Daly, Producer
Jared Wyso, Producer
Hayley Opalek McSherry, Producer
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier • One World, One People • Disney+ • Marvel Studios Matthew Wood, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Bonnie Wild, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
James Spencer, Dialogue Editor
Richard Quinn, Dialogue Editor
Steve Slanec, ADR Editor
Kimberly Patrick, Sound Designer / Sound Effects Editor
Teresa Eckton, Sound Effects Editor
Frank Rinella, Foley Editor
Devon Kelley, Foley Editor
Larry Oatfield, Foley Editor
Anele Onyekwere, Music Editor
Dan Pinder, Music Editor
Ronni Brown, Foley Artist
Andrea Gard, Foley Artist
Lovecraft Country • Sundown • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Tim Kimmel, MPSE, Sound Supervisor
John Matter, Dialogue Editor
Paula Fairfield, Sound Designer
Bradley Katona, Sound Effects Editor
Brett Voss, Foley Editor
Jeff Lingle, Music Editor
Jason Lingle, Music Editor
Jeffrey Wilhoit, Foley Artist
Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, Foley Artist
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Matthew Wood, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
David Acord, Co-Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
Richard Quinn, Dialogue Editor
James Spencer, ADR Editor
Benjamin A. Burtt, Sound Effects Editor
J. R. Grubbs, Sound Effects Editor
Richard Gould, Foley Editor
Stephanie McNally, Music Editor
Ronni Brown, Foley Artist
Jana Vance, Foley Artist
Star Trek: Discovery • That Hope Is You (Part 1) • Paramount+ • CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
Matthew E. Taylor, Sound Supervisor
Sean Heissinger, Dialogue Editor
Tim Farrell, Sound Designer
Harry Cohen, Sound Designer
Michael Schapiro, Sound Effects Editor
Darrin Mann, Foley Editor
Clay Weber, Foley Editor
Moira Marquis, Music Editor
Alyson Dee Moore, Foley Artist
Chris Moriana, Foley Artist
The Umbrella Academy • The End Of Something • Netflix • UCP for Netflix
John Benson, Sound Supervisor
Jason Krane, MPSE, Dialogue/ADR Editor
John Snider, Sound Design/Sound Effects Editor
AJ Shapiro, Foley Editor
Dario Biscaldi, Foley Editor
Lodge Worster, Music Editor
Lindsay Pepper, Foley Artist
Zane D. Bruce, Foley Artist
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Cobra Kai • December 19 • Netflix • Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Patrick Hogan, Sound Supervisor
Jesse Pomeroy, MPSE, Sound Editor
Daniel Salas, Sound Editor
Ryne Gierke, Sound Editor
AJ Shapiro, Foley Editor
Andres Locsey, Music Editor
Shane Bruce, Foley Artist
Mitchell Kohen, Foley Artist
Love, Death + Robots • Snow In The Desert • Netflix • Blur Studio for Netflix
Brad North, Supervising Sound Editor/Dialogue Editor
Craig Henighan, Sound Designer
Dawn Lunsford, Foley Editor
Jeff Charbonneau, Music Editor
Alicia Stevens, Foley Artist
Mythic Quest • Everlight • Apple TV+ • Apple / Lionsgate / 3 Arts Entertainment / Ubisoft
Matthew E. Taylor, Sound Supervisor
Sean Heissinger, Dialogue Editor
Pete Nichols, Sound Effects Editor
Matthew Wilson, Sound Effects Editor
David Jobe, Foley Editor
Joe Deveau, Music Editor
Jody Holwadel Thomas, Foley Artist
Elizabeth Rainey, Foley Artist
Star Trek: Lower Decks • No Small Parts • Paramount+ • CBS Eye Animation Productions, Titmouse, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
James Lucero, Sound Supervisor
James Singleton, Sound Effects Editor
Jeff Halbert, Sound Effects Editor
Michael Britt, Foley Editor
Amber Funk, Music Editor
Ted Lasso • The Hope That Kills You • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Brent Findley, MPSE, Sound Supervisor
Bernard Weiser, MPSE, Dialogue Editor
Kip Smedley, Sound Effects Editor
Richard David Brown, Music Editor
Sharyn Gersh, Music Editor
Sanaa Kelley, MPSE, Foley Artist
Matt Salib, Foley Artist
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or
Special
Fargo • East/West • FX Networks • MGM Television and FX Productions
Kurt Nicholas Forshager, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Tim Boggs, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Todd Niesen, Dlalogue Editor
Matt Temple, Sound Effects Editor
Adam Parrish-Kin, Sound Effects Editor
Brad Bakelmun, Foley Editor
Ben Schor, Music Editor
Stef Fraticelli, Foley Artist
Jason Charbonneau, Foley Artist
The Haunting Of Bly Manor • The Two Faces (Part Two) • Netflix • A Paramount Television Studios Presentation for Netflix
Trevor Gates, Sound Supervisor
Jason Dotts, Dialogue Editor
Kristen Hirlinger, Dialogue Editor
Paul B. Knox, Sound Effects Editor
Piero Mura, Sound Effects Editor
James Miller, Sound Effects Editor
Matthew Thomas Hall, Sound Effects Editor
Mark Coffey, Sound Editor
Ryan Meadows, Sound Editor
Amy Barber, Foley Editor
Julia Huberman, Foley Editor
Brett “Snacky” Pierce, MPSE, Music Editor
Jonathan Bruce, Foley Artist
Ben Parker, Foley Artist
The Queen’s Gambit • End Game • Netflix • Netflix
Gregg Swiatlowski, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Eric Hirsch, Co-Supervising Sound Editor Wylie Stateman, Sound Designer
Leo Marcil, Sound Editor
Mary-Ellen Porto, Sound Editor
Patrick Cicero, Sound Editor
James David Redding III, Sound Editor
Eric Hoehn, Sound Editor
Tom Kramer, Music Editor
Rachel Chancey, Foley Artist
The Underground Railroad • Chapter 9: Indiana Winter • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
Onnalee Blank, Sound Supervisor
Chris Kahwaty, Dialogue Editor
Katy Wood, Dialogue Editor
Bryan Parker, Dialogue/ADR Editor
Jay Jennings, Sound Designer
Harry Cohen, Sound Designer
Luke Gibleon, Sound Effects Editor
Pietu Korhonen, Foley Editor
John Finklea, Music Editor
Heikki Kossi, MPSE, Foley Artist
WandaVision • The Series Finale • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Kim Foscato, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
James Spencer, ADR Editor
Chris Gridley, ADR Editor
Steve Orlando, Sound Designer
Scott Guitteau, Sound Effects Editor
Jon Borland, Sound Effects Editor
Samson Neslund, Sound Effects Editor
Richard Gould, Sound Effects Editor
Jordan Myers, Sound Editor
Luke Dunn Gielmuda, Foley Editor
Greg Peterson, Foley Editor
Fernand Bos, Music Editor
Anele Onyekwere, Music Editor
Ronni Brown, Foley Artist
Shelley Roden, Foley Artist
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program (Single Or Multi-Camera)
Allen v. Farrow • Episode 2 • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production
Dane A. Davis, Co-Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
Stephanie Flack, Co-Supervising Sound Editor
Jon Michaels, Dialogue Editor
Ezra Dweck, Sound Effects Editor
Ellen Segal, Music Editor
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
Jonathan Greber, Sound Supervisor
Pascal Garneau, Sound Effects Editor
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry • Apple TV+ • Apple / Interscope Films / The Darkroom / This Machine / Lighthouse Management & Media
Richard E. Yawn, MPSE, Sound Supervisor
Rob Getty, MPSE, Dialogue Editor
Steven Avila, MPSE, Sound Effects Editor
Shawn Kennelly, Foley Editor
Michael Brake, Music Editor
Melissa Kennelly, Foley Artist
Vince Nicastro, Foley Artist
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet • Netflix • A Silverback Films and WWF Production for Netflix
Tim Owens, Sound Supervisor
Kate Hopkins, Sound Editor
Tom Mercer, Foley Editor
Gareth Cousins, Music Editor
Paul Ackerman, Foley Artist
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Richard Gould, Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer
James Spencer, Dialogue Editor
Andrea Gard, Foley Artist
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre • HISTORY • BLACKFIN in association with Firelight Films and WhyNot Media for The HISTORY Channel
John Moros, Sound Editor
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
The Boys • What I Know • Prime Video • Sony Pictures Television, Inc. and Amazon Studios
Alexandra Fehrman, Re-Recording Mixer
Rich Weingart, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Thomas Hayek, Production Mixer
The Crown • Fairytale • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Lee Walpole, Re-Recording Mixer
Stuart Hilliker, Re-Recording Mixer
Martin Jensen, Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Ashworth, Production Mixer
The Handmaid’s Tale • Chicago • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Lou Solakofski, Re-Recording Mixer
Joe Morrow, Re-Recording Mixer
Sylvain Arseneault, Production Mixer
Lovecraft Country • Sundown • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television Marc Fishman, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Mathew Waters, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Amanda Beggs, Production Mixer
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Bonnie Wild, Re-Recording Mixer
Stephen Urata, Re-Recording Mixer
Shawn Holden, CAS, Production Mixer
Christopher Fogel, Scoring Mixer
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Genius: Aretha • Respect • National Geographic • National Geographic presents an Imagine Television and 20th Television Production
Dan Brennan, Re-Recording Mixer
Ken Hahn, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Jay Meagher, Production Mixer
Mare Of Easttown • Sore Must Be The Storm • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Joe DeAngelis, Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Carpenter, Re-Recording Mixer
Richard Bullock, Production Mixer
The Queen’s Gambit • End Game • Netflix • Netflix
Eric Hirsch, Re-Recording Mixer
Eric Hoehn, Re-Recording Mixer
Roland Winke, Production Mixer
Lawrence Manchester, Scoring Mixer
The Underground Railroad • Chapter 1: Georgia • Prime Video • Plan B, PASTEL, Big Indie with Amazon Studios
Onnalee Blank, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Mathew Waters, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Joe White, CAS, Production Mixer
Kari Vähäkuopus, Foley Mixer
WandaVision • The Series Finale • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Danielle Dupre, Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Giles, Production Mixer
Doc Kane, ADR Mixer
Casey Stone, Scoring Mixer
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And
Animation
B Positive • High Risk Factor • CBS • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Bob LaMasney, Re-Recording Mixer
Jeff A. Johnson, CAS, Production Mixer
Cobra Kai • December 19 • Netflix • Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Joe DeAngelis, Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Carpenter, Re-Recording Mixer
Mike Filosa, CAS, Production Mixer
Phil McGowan, Scoring Mixer
Hacks • Falling • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
John W. Cook II, Re-Recording Mixer
Ben Wilkins, Re-Recording Mixer
Jim Lakin, Production Mixer
The Kominsky Method • Chapter 21. Near, Far, Wherever You Are • Netflix • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
Yuri Reese, Re-Recording Mixer
Sean Madsen, Re-Recording Mixer
Brian Wittle, Production Mixer
Ted Lasso • The Hope That Kills You • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Ryan Kennedy, Re-Recording Mixer
Sean Byrne, Re-Recording Mixer
David Lascelles, Production Mixer
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
Bruce Springsteen’s Letter To You • Apple TV+ • Thrill Hill Productions in association with Apple
Kevin O’Connell, Re-Recording Mixer
Kyle Arzt, Re-Recording Mixer
Brad Bergbom, Production Mixer
Bob Clearmountain, Music Mixer
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
Paul Hsu, Re-Recording Mixer
Michael Lonsdale, Production Mixer
Pete Keppler, Music Mixer
Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Tony Volante, Re-Recording Mixer
Roberto Fernandez, Re-Recording Mixer
Tim Latham, Re-Recording Mixer
Justin Rathbun, Production Mixer
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Trump & Election Results / F*ck 2020 • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Siara Spreen, Re-Recording Mixer
Eleanor Osborne, Re-Recording Mixer
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert • Live Show Following Capitol Insurrection; Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Performance By Jamila Woods • CBS • CBS Studios
Pierre de Laforcade, Production Mixer
Harvey Goldberg, Music Mixer
Alan Bonomo, Monitor Mixer
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program (Single orMulti-Camera)
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
Gary A. Rizzo, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Jeff King, Re-Recording Mixer
John Rampey, Production Mixer
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry • Apple TV+ • Apple / Interscope Films / The Darkroom / This Machine / Lighthouse Management & Media
Elmo Ponsdomenech, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer
Jason “Frenchie” Gaya, Re-Recording Mixer
Aron Forbes, Music Mixer
Jae Kim, Production Mixer
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet • Netflix • A Silverback Films and WWF Production for Netflix
Graham Wild, Re-Recording Mixer
Life Below Zero • The Other Side • National Geographic • BBC Studios for National Geographic
Tony Crowe, Re-Recording Mixer
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy • Naples And The Amalfi Coast • CNN • CNN Original Series, RAW
Tom O’Pray, Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Gibbions, Production Mixer
Tina • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents a Lightbox Production
Lawrence Everson, Re-Recording Mixer
Phil McGowan, CAS, Scoring Mixer
Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
The Boys • Prime Video • Sony Pictures Television, Inc. and Amazon Studios
Stephan Fleet, VFX Supervisor
Shalena Oxley-Butler, VFX Producer
Kat Greene, VFX Coordinator
Rian McNamara, On Set VFX Coordinator
Tony Kenny, SPFX Coordinator
Steve Moncur, VFX Supervisor (ILM)
Julian Hutchens, VFX Supervisor (Rising Sun Pictures)
Anthony Paterson, VFX Supervisor (Rocket Science VFX)
Keith Sellers, VFX Supervisor (Soho VFX)
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Eric Leven, Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike May, Visual Effects Producer
John Haley, Additional VFX Supervisor
Daniel Mellitz, Additional VFX Supervisor
Chris Waegner, VFX Supervisor (Sony Pictures Imageworks)
Charles Tait, VFX Supervisor (Weta Digital)
Sébastien Francoeur, VFX Supervisor (Rodeo)
Chris Morley, VFX Supervisor (Tippett Studio)
Mark LeDoux, Visual Effects Supervisor (Crafty Apes)
Lovecraft Country • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Kevin Blank, Visual Effects Supervisor
Robin Griffin, Visual Effects Producer
Francois Dumoulin, Rodeo Visual Effects Supervisor
Pietro Ponti, ILP Visual Effects Supervisor
Grant Walker, Framestore Visual Effects Supervisor
J.D. Schwalm, Special Effects Supervisor
Robert C. Rhodes, Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin McCalister, Visual Effects Production Manager
Paige Prokop, Visual Effects Coordinator
The Mandalorian • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Joe Bauer, Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Bluff, Visual Effects Supervisor
Abbigail Keller, Visual Effects Producer
Hal Hickel, Animation Supervisor
Roy K. Cancino, Special Effects Supervisor
John Knoll, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Enrico Damm, Environments Visual Effects Supervisor
John Rosengrant, Legacy Effects Supervisor
Joseph Kasparian, Hybride Visual Effects Supervisor
WandaVision • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Tara DeMarco, Visual Effects Supervisor
James Alexander, Visual Effects Producer
Sarah Eim, Additional VFX Supervisor
Sandra Balej, Additional VFX Supervisor
David Allen, Additional VFX Supervisor
Marion Spates, VFX Supervisor (Digital Domain)
Steve Moncur, VFX Supervisor (ILM)
Julien Hery, VFX Supervisor (Rodeo)
Ryan Freer, VFX Supervisor (MARZ)
Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode
The Crown • Gold Stick • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Ben Turner, Overall VFX Supervisor
Reece Ewing, Overall VFX Producer
Andrew Scrase, VFX Supervisor
Standish Millennas, VFX Producer
Oliver Bersey, Compositing Supervisor
Jonathan Wood, VFX Supervisor
David Fleet, VFX Supervisor
Joe Cork, VFX Supervisor
Garrett Honn, VFX Supervisor
The Nevers • Ignition • HBO • HBO in association with Mutant Enemy
Johnny Han, VFX Supervisor
Jack Geist, VFX Producer
Justin Mitchell, Visual Effects Supervisor
Dominique Vidal, Visual Effects Supervisor
Emanuel Fuchs, Opium Warehouse Sequence Supervisor
Gaia Bussolati, Environment Supervisor
Alexandre Prod’homme, VFX Artist
Takashi Takeoka, VFX Artist
Mike Dawson, SFX Supervisor
Star Trek: Discovery • Su’kal • Paramount+ • CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
Jason Michael Zimmerman, Supervising Producer/Lead VFX Supervisor
Ante Dekovic, VFX Supervisor
Aleksandra Kochoska, VFX Producer
Charles Collyer, Lead VFX Artist
Alexander Wood, On Set VFX Supervisor
Ivan Kondrup Jensen, VFX Supervisor Ghost VFX
Kristen Prahl, VFX Producer Ghost VFX
Toni Pykalaniemi, VFX Supervisor DNEG
Leslie Chung, VFX Supervisor Crafty Apes
The Umbrella Academy • 743 • Netflix • UCP for Netflix
Everett Burrell, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
Phillip Hoffman, Visual Effects Producer
Jesse Kawzenuk, Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Christopher Stack, Visual Effects Coordinator
Sophie Vertigan, Special Effects Coordinator
Jeff Campbell, Visual Effects Supervisor
Laurent Spillemaecker, Visual Effects Supervisor
R. Christopher White, Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Freer, Visual Effects Supervisor
Vikings • The Signal • Prime Video • TM Productions and Take 5 Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Dominic Remane, Visual Effects Producer
Bill Halliday, Visual Effects Producer
Leann Harvey, On-Set Visual Effects Supervisor
Becca Donohoe, Visual Effects Producer
Tom Morrison, CG Supervisor
Ovidiu Cinazan, Lead Compositor
Jim Maxwell, Lead Matte Painter
Kieran McKay, Lead Animator Warren Lawtey, FX Lead
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Doom Patrol • HBO Max • Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television
Thom Williams, Stunt Coordinator
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Hank Amos, Stunt Coordinator
Dave Macomber, Stunt Coordinator
The Mandalorian • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Ryan Watson, Stunt Coordinator
S.W.A.T. • CBS • Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios
Austen Brewer, Stunt Coordinator
Charlie Brewer, Stunt Coordinator
Warrior • HBO Max • Cinemax in association with Tropper Ink Productions, Perfect Storm and Bruce Lee Entertainment
Brett Chan, Stunt Coordinator
Outstanding Stunt Performance
Cobra Kai • December 19 • Netflix • Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Jahnel Curfman, Stunt Performer
Julia Maggio, Stunt Performer
John Cihangir, Stunt Performer
Marc Canonizado, Stunt Performer
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier • Truth • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
John Nania, Stunt Performer
Aaron Toney, Stunt Performer
Justin Eaton, Stunt Performer
Gangs Of London • Episode 2 • AMC+ • Pulse Films in association with SISTER
Mens-Sana Tamakloe, Stunt Performer
Lovecraft Country • I Am. • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television
Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Stunt Performer
The Mandalorian • Chapter 16: The Rescue • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lateef Crowder, Stunt Performer
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series
America’s Got Talent • Episode 1523 • NBC • Fremantle and Syco Entertainment
Allan Wells, Technical Director
Iqbal Hans, Technical Director
Brian Reason, Camera
Ron Lehman, Camera
David Eastwood, Camera
Adam Margolis, Camera
Dave Levisohn, Camera
John Gardner, Camera
Rob Palmer, Camera
Kary D’Alessandro, Camera
Helena Jackson, Camera
Hector Ramirez, Camera
Dan Webb, Camera
Easter Xua, Camera
Chuck Reilly, Video Control
Jimmy Kimmel Live! • Jimmy Kimmel Live – Sacha Baron Cohen, Wesley Snipes, And Music From Charlotte Lawrence • ABC • ABC Signature in association with Kimmelot
Ervin D. Hurd Jr., Technical Director
Garrett Hurt, Camera
Greg Grouwinkel, Camera
Steve Garrett, Camera
Bernd Reinhardt, Camera
Kris Wilson, Camera
Guy Jones, Senior Video Control
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Trump & Election Results / F*ck 2020 • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Russell Swanson, Camera
John Schwartz, Camera
Scott Buckler, Camera
Michael Carmine, Camera
Matthew Fleischmann, Camera
Jon Graham, Camera
Dexter Kennedy, Camera
Maxwell Tubman, Camera
Michael Isler, Camera
Grgo Sevo, Camera
Saturday Night Live • Host: Dan Levy • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Steven Cimino, Technical Director
John Pinto, Camera
Paul Cangialosi, Camera
Joe DeBonis, Camera
Dave Driscoll, Camera
Eric A. Eisenstein, Camera
Franco Coello, Camera
Frank Grisanti, Video Control
Roberto Lopez, Video Control
The Voice • Live Finale (Part 2) • NBC • MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
Allan Wells, Technical Director
Mano Bonilla III, Camera
Martin J. Brown Jr., Camera
Robert Burnette, Camera
Suzanne Ebner, Camera
Guido Frenzel, Camera
Alex Hernandez, Camera
Marc Hunter, Camera
Scott Hylton, Camera
Kathrine Iacofano, Camera
Scott Kaye, Camera
Steve Martyniuk, Camera
David Plakos, Camera
Ray Reynolds, Camera
Jofre Rosero, Camera
Steve Simmons, Camera
Terrance Ho, Senior Video Control
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special
David Byrne’s American Utopia • HBO • HBO in association with RadicalMedia, 40 Acres And A Mule
Ellen Kuras, Camera
Gregor Tavenner, Camera
Peter Agliata, Camera
Charles Libin, Camera
Declan Quinn, Camera
Sam Levy, Camera
David Waterston, Camera
Tim Ives, Camera
Kerwin DeVonish, Camera
Yousheng Tang, Camera
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards • CBS • Fulwell 73 Productions
Rod Wardell, Technical Director
Eric Becker, Technical Director
Iqbal Hans, Technical Director
David Eastwood, Camera
Sean Flannery, Camera
Marc Hunter, Camera
Tore Livia, Camera
Allen Merriweather, Camera
David Plakos, Camera
Jofre Rosero, Camera
Keyan Safyari, Camera
Dylan Sanford, Camera
Guy Jones, Video Control
Terrance Ho, Video Control
Hamilton • Disney+ • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nevis Productions LLC, Old 320 Sycamore, and RadicalMedia
Pat Capone, Camera
Jack Donnelly, Camera
Dave Knox, Camera
Bruce MacCallum, Camera
Bill Winters, Camera
Maceo Bishop, Camera
Abby Levine, Video Control
Joe Belack, Video Control
The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Eric Becker, Technical Director
Iqbal Hans, Technical Director
John Pritchett, Technical Director
Kenneth Shapiro, Technical Director
Devin Atwood, Camera
Danny Bonilla, Camera
Mano Bonilla, Camera
David Carline, Camera
Keith Dicker, Camera
David Eastwood, Camera
Suzanne Ebner, Camera
Freddy Fredericks, Camera
Garrett Hurt, Camera
Tore Livia, Camera
Steve Martyniuk, Camera
Allen Merriweather, Camera
Rob Palmer, Camera
David Plakos, Camera
George Prince, Camera
Dan Webb, Camera
Easter Xua, Camera
Brad Zerbst, Camera
Guy Jones, Video Control
Kevin Faust, Video Control
Terrence Ho, Video Control
John Palacio Jr., Video Control
The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd • CBS • Jesse Collins Entertainment, DPS and Roc Nation
Rod Wardell, Technical Director
Eric Becker, Technical Director
Robert Del Russo, Camera
Kevin French, Camera
Shaun Harkins, Camera
Jay Kulick, Camera
Jeff Latonero, Camera
Tore Livia, Camera
Allen Merriweather, Camera
Jofre Rosero, Camera
Mike Harvath, Camera
David Geller, Camera
Don Miller, Camera
Keith Rees, Camera
Timmy Mueller, Camera
Jeff Gentile, Camera
Jon Mantak, Camera
Carmen Long, Camera
Frank Lombardo, Camera
Steve Webster, Camera
Stephen Wharton, Camera
Ed Martino, Camera
Rian Weigart, Camera
JD Curl, Camera
Christian Pantuosco, Camera
Andrew Lawing, Camera
Joe Ward, Camera
John “JM” Hurley, Video Control
Ian Fleisher, Video Control
Emelie Scaminaci, Video Control
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
The Flight Attendant • In Case Of Emergency • HBO Max • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Steve Yockey, Written by
Girls5eva • Pilot • Peacock • Universal Television in association with Scardino and Sons, Little Stranger Inc., Bevel Gears and
3 Arts Entertainment
Meredith Scardino, Written by
Hacks • There Is No Line (Pilot) • HBO Max • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Lucia Aniello, Written by
Paul W. Downs, Written by
Jen Statsky, Written by
Pen15 • Play • Hulu • Hulu, Awesomeness TV, Odenkirk Provissiero, Lonely Island Classics Maya Erskine, Written by
Ted Lasso • Make Rebecca Great Again • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Jason Sudeikis, Teleplay by
Brendan Hunt, Story by
Joe Kelly, Story by
Ted Lasso • Pilot • Apple TV+ • Apple / Doozer Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television
Jason Sudeikis, Teleplay by & Story by
Bill Lawrence, Teleplay by & Story by
Brendan Hunt, Story by
Joe Kelly, Story by
Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
The Boys • What I Know • Prime Video • Sony Pictures Television, Inc. and Amazon Studios
Rebecca Sonnenshine, Written by
The Crown • War • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Peter Morgan, Written by
The Handmaid’s Tale • Home • Hulu • Hulu, MGM, Daniel Wilson Productions, The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures
Yahlin Chang, Written by
Lovecraft Country • Sundown • HBO • HBO in association with afemme, Monkeypaw, Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. Television Misha Green, Teleplay by
The Mandalorian • Chapter 13: The Jedi • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Dave Filoni, Written by
The Mandalorian • Chapter 16: The Rescue • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Jon Favreau, Written by
Pose • Series Finale • FX Networks • FX Productions in association with 20th Century Television
Ryan Murphy, Written by
Brad Falchuk, Written by
Steven Canals, Written by
Janet Mock, Written by
Our Lady J, Written by
Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
I May Destroy You • HBO • HBO in association with BBC, Various Artists Limited, FALKNA
Michaela Coel, Written by
Mare Of Easttown • HBO • HBO in association with wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
Brad Ingelsby, Written by
The Queen’s Gambit • Netflix • Netflix
Scott Frank, Teleplay by
WandaVision • All-New Halloween Spooktacular! • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Chuck Hayward, Written by
Peter Cameron, Written by
WandaVision •Filmed Before A Live Studio Audience • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Jac Schaeffer, Written by
WandaVision • Previously On • Disney+ • Marvel Studios
Laura Donney, Written by
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
The Amber Ruffin Show • Peacock • Universal Television and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions
Jenny Hagel, Head Writer
Demi Adejuyigbe, Writing Supervised by
Ashley Nicole Black, Written by
Michael Harriot, Written by
Shantira Jackson, Written by
Ian Morgan, Written by
Dewayne Perkins, Written by
Amber Ruffin, Written by
A Black Lady Sketch Show • HBO • HBO in association with JAX Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, Issa Rae Productions and For Better or Words Inc.
Lauren Ashley Smith, Head Writer
Robin Thede, Written by
Ashley Nicole Black, Written by
Akilah Green, Written by
Shenovia Large, Written by
Rae Sanni, Written by
Kristin Layne Tucker, Written by
Holly Walker, Written by
Kindsey Young, Written by
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • HBO • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Johnathan Appel, Writer
Ali Barthwell, Writer
Tim Carvell, Writer
Liz Hynes, Writer
Greg Iwinski, Writer
Mark Kramer, Writer
Daniel O’Brien, Writer
John Oliver, Writer
Owen Parsons, Writer
Charlie Redd, Writer
Joanna Rothkopf, Writer
Chrissy Shackelford, Writer
Ben Silva, Writer
Seena Vali, Writer
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert • CBS • CBS Studios
Ariel Dumas, Head Writer
Jay Katsir, Head Writer
Stephen T. Colbert, Written by
Delmonte Bent, Written by
Michael Brumm, Written by
River Clegg, Written by
Aaron Cohen, Written by
Nicole Conlan, Written by
Paul Dinello, Written by
Glenn Eichler, Written by
Django Gold, Written by
Gabe Gronli, Written by
Barry Julien, Written by
Michael Cruz Kayne, Written by
Eliana Kwartler, Written by
Matt Lappin, Written by
Pratima Mani, Written by
Felipe Torres Medina, Written by
Opus Moreschi, Written by
Asher Perlman, Written by
Tom Purcell, Written by
Kate Sidley, Written by
Brian Stack, Written by
John Thibodeaux, Written by
Steve Waltien, Written by
Saturday Night Live • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
Dan Bulla, Written by
Steven Castillo, Written by
Megan Callahan-Shah, Weekend Update Written by
Michael Che, Head Writer
Anna Drezen, Head Writer
Alison Gates, Written by
Fran Gillespie, Writing Supervised By
Sudi Green, Writing Supervised By
Steve Higgins, Written by
Colin Jost, Head Writer
Erik Kenward, Written by
Dan Licata, Written by
Jasmine Pierce, Written by
Dennis McNicholas, Weekend Update Written By
Lorne Michaels, Written by
Josh Patten, Weekend Update Written By
Gary Richardson, Written by
Pete Schultz, Weekend Update Head Writer
Streeter Seidell, Writing Supervised By
Mark Steinbach, Weekend Update Written By
Will Stephen, Written by
Kent Sublette, Head Writer
Bryan Tucker, Senior Writer
Celeste Yim, Written by
Dave Sirus, Weekend Update Written by
Mike Lawrence, Weekend Update Written by
Emma Clark, Written by
Sam Jay, Written by
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
Bo Burnham: Inside • Netflix • Netflix
Bo Burnham, Written by
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse – Into The MAGAverse • Comedy Central • Central Productions, LLC
Devin Delliquanti, Written by
Zhubin Parang, Written by
8:46 – Dave Chappelle • Netflix • Pilot Boy Productions
Dave Chappelle, Written by
John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero • CBS • Jesse Collins Entertainment
Mitchell Marchand, Written by
Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand Building Back America Great Again Better 2020 • Showtime •
SHOWTIME Presents a CBS Studios Production
Ariel Dumas, Written by
Jay Katsir, Written by
Stephen T. Colbert, Written by
Delmonte Bent, Written by
Michael Brumm, Written by
River Clegg, Written by
Aaron Cohen, Written by
Nicole Conlan, Written by
Paul Dinello, Written by
Glenn Eichler, Written by
Django Gold, Written by
Gabe Gronli, Written by
Barry Julien, Written by
Michael Cruz Kayne, Written by
Eliana Kwartler, Written by
Matt Lappin, Written by
Felipe Torres Medina, Written by
Opus Moreschi, Written by
Asher Perlman, Written by
Tom Purcell, Written by
Kate Sidley, Written by
Brian Stack, Written by
John Thibodeaux, Written by
Steve Waltien, Written by
Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program
All In: The Fight For Democracy • Prime Video • Story Syndicate, Amazon Studios
Jack Youngelson, Written by
Allen v. Farrow • Episode 3 • HBO • HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Impact Partners and Chicago Media Project, a Jane Doe Films Production
Kirby Dick, Written by
Amy Ziering, Written by
Mikaela Shwer, Written by
Parker Laramie, Written by
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart • HBO • HBO Documentary Films And Polygram Entertainment Present A Kennedy/Marshall Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Diamond Docs
Mark Monroe, Written by
The Social Dilemma • Netflix • An Exposure Labs Production in association with Argent Pictures for Netflix
Vickie Curtis, Written by
Davis Coombe, Written by
Jeff Orlowski, Written by
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre • HISTORY • BLACKFIN in association with Firelight Films and WhyNot Media for The HISTORY Channel
Maia Harris, Written by
Marco Williams, Written by
Vought News Network is 100 percent fake news; it’s the fictional Seven superhero propaganda machine set in the world of Amazon series The Boys. Comic-Con@Home panels announced, Adult Swim’s Blade Runner: Black Lotus has announced its cast, Michelle Yeoh has scored an animated role in the Witcher universe, Universal Pictures makes several deals, and more of the week’s biggest news in TV and streaming.
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We’ve got a bad news/good news situation here: Amazon’s superhero satire is not returning for its third season until next year. But the streaming network and the show’s producers feel our pain, so they’ve launched “Vought News Network” (“VNN”), a digital series that will share segments from the fake news network about the series.
VNN videos will also be a bit of a preview of season 3 of The Boys. One segment, the very Fox News–like “Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman,” is hosted by an anchor (played by Matthew Edison) who will be a part of the season 3 story.
“Since the very start of The Boys, we’ve seen Vought’s propaganda arm — I mean, news channel — VNN,” showrunner Eric Kripke said in a statement. “We’ll be digging deeper into those fair and balanced patriots next season, so as a teaser, we’re introducing Seven on 7 with VNN’s biggest star Cameron Coleman. The episodes are in-world canon, serving up brand-new information that bridges the story gap between season 2 and 3. So enjoy the hot takes and catheter commercials, just like your parents do!”
(Photo by Amazon Studios)
For example, Coleman provides a spoilery tidbit in one clip, revealing that Congresswoman Neuman (Claudia Doumit), who we learned is a secret (murderous) supe at the end of season 2, is now getting heat for hiring Hughie (Jack Quaid) as a senior analyst because of his “sordid criminal past,” “known collusion with terrorists,” and “involvement in brutal attacks against the superhero community.” Less spoilery but equally clever: VNN’s spin on MyPillow’s Trump-loving founder and commercial star Mike Lindell, who is spoofed on VNN as “OurSheet” spokesman Mickey Londale.
Let this be an example to all our other favorite series — this is how to help viewers pass time between seasons. Amazon will drop a new VNN episode on the seventh of every month, and each will feature seven news segments and a commercial. Can we expect a Trumpy Bear ad spoof ahead?
(Photo by Adult Swim)
Adult Swim has announced the cast of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, the upcoming 13-episode animated series inspired by the Blade franchise of movies. The English and Japanese voice cast includes:
• Jessica Henwick and Arisa Shida as Elle, a female replicant created for a secret and unknown purpose
• Will Yun Lee and Shinshu Fuji as Joseph, a mysterious figure who owns a spare parts junkyard in Los Angeles
Samira Wiley and Takako Honda as Alani Davis, a new LAPD officer
• Brian Cox and Takaya Hashi as Niander Wallace Sr., founder and CEO of the Wallace Corporation
• Wes Bentley and Takehito Koyasu as Niander Wallace Jr., a brilliant scientist working for his father
• Josh Duhamel and Taiten Kusunoki as Marlowe, a deadly Blade Runner
• Peyton List and Yoshiko Sakakibara as Josephine Grant, the wife of the police chief
• Stephen Root and Hochu Otsuka as Earl Grant, police chief of the LAPD
• Barkhad Abdi and Takayuki Kinba as Doc Badger, a black market dealer
• Gregg Henry and Masane Tsukayama as Senator Bannister, a politician with strong feelings on replicant production
• Henry Czerny and Akio Nojima as Doctor M, a brilliant doctor and professor of medicine
• Jason Spisak and Kazuki Yao as Hooper, a journalist in the pocket of the Wallace Corporation.
The series, set in 2032, will debut later this year.
Succession season 3 will waste no time delving right into the Roy family’s battle for control of their media empire, after Kendall (Jeremy Strong) declared war on his father at the end of last season. Logan’s (Brian Cox) response: He promises to grind Kendall’s bones to make his bread. Fall, when the season will premiere, has never seemed so far away. Also stars Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, Alan Ruck, J. Smith-Cameron, Hiam Abbass, and new cast members Adrien Brody and Alexander Skarsgård. (HBO)
More trailers and teasers released this week:
• The Walking Dead dropped four more teasers in the countdown to the series’ final season, which starts in August: “Survivor,” “Outnumbered,” “Guarded,” and “Threatened.” (AMC)
• Transformers: War for Cybertron: Kingdom is the third and final chapter of the series as the Autobots and Decepticons have crashed onto Earth and are confronted by two rival Cybertronian factions from a future that their conflict has inadvertently created. Premieres July 29. (Netflix)
• Yellowstone season 4 will return in the fall, with revenge in the air and new cast members Jacki Weaver and Piper Perabo. Stars Kevin Costner. (Paramount Network)
• Masters of the Universe: Revelation, developed by Kevin Smith, is the culmination of the war for Eternia after a cataclysmic battle between He-Man and Skeletor leaves Teela to reunite the broken band of heroes, and solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to restore Eternia and prevent the end of the universe. Stars Dennis Haysbert, Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Stephen Root, Alicia Silverstone, Diedrich Bader, Kevin Conroy, and Kevin Michael Richardson. Premieres July 23. (Netflix)
• American Horror Stories, the American Horror Story anthology spin-off, has added more cast members, including Matt Bomer, Danny Trejo, and celebrity offspring Paris Jackson and Kaia Gerber. Premieres July 15 with back-to-back episodes. (FX on Hulu)
• The L Word: Generation Q returns for season 2 with the aftermath of Sophie’s (Rosanny Zayas) decision at the airport as she, Dani (Arienne Mandi), and Finley (Jacqueline Toboni) are all left to pick up the pieces, while Bette’s (Jennifer Beals) personal and professional pursuits force her to reexamine her roots. Also stars Katherine Moennig. Rosie O’Donnell, Griffin Dunne, Donald Faison, and Vanessa Williams. Premieres Aug. 8. (Showtime)
• McCartney’s 3, 2, 1 is the six-part docuseries in which Paul McCartney sits down for a rare, in-depth, discussion with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his groundbreaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic ’70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist. Many previously unknown stories will be told, much music will be played and sung. Premieres July 16. (Hulu)
• Star Wars: Visions is the anime series, featuring the work of seven Japanese anime studios, of Star Wars-themed shorts. Premieres Sept. 22. (Disney+)
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Netflix has announced that Michelle Yeoh (Star Trek: Discovery) has been cast in the role of Scían in The Witcher: Blood Origin, the upcoming six-episode, live action prequel series set 1,200 years before the events of The Witcher. Scían is the last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves, and when a chance presents itself to retrieve a stolen sacred sword, she launches herself into a deadly quest for it. Blood Origin has also cast Sophia Brown (The Capture) as Éile, an elite warrior who left her clan and position as Queen’s guardian to follow her heart as a nomadic musician, but, after a grand reckoning on the Continent, is forced to return to the way of the blade in her quest for vengeance and redemption.
Kiefer Sutherland will portray President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Showtime’s The First Lady anthology series.
Michael Stuhlbarg, most recently seen in Showtime’s Your Honor, will play accused wife killer Michael Peterson’s defense attorney in the HBO Max limited series inspired by the true crime documentary series The Staircase. Colin Firth plays Peterson, and Toni Collette, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sophie Turner, Odessa Young, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Dane DeHaan, and Olivia DeJonge co-star. (Deadline)
Parks and Recreation alum Nick Offerman will channel Tom Hanks as he joins the cast of Amazon Prime’s series adaptation of A League of Their Own. Offerman will play Casey “Dove” Porter, a former baseball pitcher hired to coach the Rockford Peaches women’s team. Why “Dove”? Because during his days as a Cubs pitcher, he threw a ball that killed a dove. The series also stars Melanie Field, D’Arcy Carden, and Abbi Jacobson, who’s also a co-creator on the series, the second TV adaptation of the 1992 movie, after a flopped CBS series that lasted three episodes in 1993.
American Horror Story star Lily Rabe has joined the cast of HBO Max’s Love and Death, the limited series about Texas housewife Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), who murdered her friend and romantic rival with an axe. Rabe plays the victim, Betty Gore, while Jesse Plemons plays Gore’s husband, with whom Montgomery was having an affair. (Deadline)
Kyle MacLachlan will play Howard Baskin, husband of big cat lady Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon) in Peacock’s limited series Joe Exotic. The story focuses on Carole and her war with fellow animal, uh, enthusiast, Joe (John Cameron Mitchell), as told most famously, so far, in Netflix’s pandemic hit Tiger King. Meanwhile, Dennis Quaid had a scheduling conflict that forced him to drop out from his role as producer Rick Kirkham, and Mom alum William Fichtner has taken over. Other cast members include Dean Winters, Brian Van Holt, and Joel Marsh Garland.
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Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon has cast Milly Alcock (pictured) and Emily Carey as the younger versions of the king’s first-born child Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and the daughter of Hand of the King Alicent Hightower, respectively. Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke play the adult versions of the characters.
Comedian Joel Kim Booster (Shrill) will play Nicholas, the loyal assistant of Maya Rudolph’s Molly in her untitled Apple TV+ comedy about a woman (Rudolph), whose world is turned upside down when her husband leaves her with nothing … except 97 million dollars. Pose alum Mj Rodriguez also stars. Booster will also co-star with Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang in the Hulu romantic comedy movie Fire Island, a modern take on Pride and Prejudice. The two play BFFs on a week-long vacay to the famous titular summertime destination. (Variety)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie will host the ESPYs sports awards on ABC on July 10, live from New York City.
Joy Bryant (Parenthood and For Life) and Henry Simmons (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and NYPD Blue) will star in season 2 of Ava DuVernay’s OWN anthology series Cherish the Day. The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode covering one day in their lives. Season 2 revolves around former basketball star and single dad Ellis (Simmons) and celebrity vegan chef Sunday (Bryant), former high school sweethearts who reconnect years later in New Orleans.
Robin Givens has joined the third season of Batwoman on the CW, where she’ll play Jada Jet, the powerful CEO of Jet Industries. “Jada is a woman with a good heart, but (who) will do whatever it takes to protect her family,” Deadline reports, and that family includes her “impetuous” son.
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Streaming service Peacock has signed a multi-year deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group that will have Peacock debuting Universal titles exclusively no more than four months after their theatrical releases in 2022. Among the films included on Universal’s 2022 slate: Jurassic World: Dominion, a new movie from Oscar-winner Jordan Peele, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. Additionally, beginning in 2022, original films developed and produced exclusively for Peacock by Universal Pictures will also premiere on the service. (Note: Rotten Tomatoes is a division of NBCUniversal, like Peacock and Universal Filmed Entertainment.) In related news, Prime Video and IMDb TV have signed a multi-year licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. Prime Video will have an exclusive pay-one window for UFEG’s slate of live-action films in the U.S. starting with the 2022 release slate and will also receive rights to a package of UFEG’s library movies. IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service, has also secured an exclusive network-window for films from UFEG’s 2020-2021 theatrical slate and rights to a package of animated titles.
Meanwhile, Peacock also announced a new original series, Pride & Prejudice: An Experiment in Romance, a reality dating series obviously inspired by the success of Netflix’s Bridgerton, in which “a heroine looking for her duke” and a group of dudes will be “transported to a Regency-style England” and housed in a castle in the countryside, where “the heroine and suitors will experience that with which dreams are made of. From carriage rides and boat rides on the lake to archery and handwritten letters to communicate, they will be immersed in a time-traveling quest for love. In the end, our heroine and her suitors will discover if the ultimate romantic experience will find them true love.” Wannabe contestants, er, “heroines and suitors,” can apply to be on the series in this lengthy document.
Showtime Networks has extended a deal with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners that will mean additional Amblin films will air across Showtime channels and streaming service. The upcoming Amblin movies included: Spielberg’s untitled film starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen; Distant, starring Anthony Ramos and Naomi Scott; Easter Sunday, starring comedian Jo Koy; and Last Voyage of the Demeter, starring Corey Hawkins.
50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television is developing Unrapped, an ABC reality series in which celebrity contestants are coached by iconic hip-hop mentors, and then compete in rap battles until a king or queen is crowned. (Deadline)
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Greg Berlanti (pictured), who currently has 14 series produced by his company on the air, and Sarah Schechter, Berlanti Productions’ chairperson and partner, have formed Berlanti/Schechter Films, a collaboration that includes a first-look deal for feature films at Netflix. Among Berlanti’s current series include the Netflix drama You, soon to premiere its third season, and the recently concluded Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. (Deadline)
TBS will air Wipeout: The Suicide Squad Special on Aug. 1, with Suicide Squad director James Gunn and cast members Nathan Fillion, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, and Daniela Melchior joining their movie co-star, Wipeout co-host John Cena, in a special episode of the obstacle course series.
CNN’s new eight-episode History of the Sitcom series premieres July 11 with back-to-back episodes “A Family Matter,” which examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families, and “Sex & the Sitcom,” exploring the revolution of sex in sitcoms, including the integration of LGBTQ+ storylines in representing a more modern world.
Rupert Murdoch is launching Fox Weather, a 24-hour streaming weather network later this year, while the Weather Channel will also launch a streaming service, Weather Channel Plus. (The New York Times)
Robert and Michelle King (The Good Fight) have signed a new five-year overall producing deal with CBS under their King Size Productions banner, which gives the network exclusive rights to produce content created by the Kings across all platforms.
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Comic-Con International: San Diego will once again be virtual, and networks are beginning to announce details of their panels for the July 23-25 Comic-Con at Home. Some early highlights:
AMC: The Walking Dead’s final SDCC panel, moderated by Chris Hardwick, and featuring Scott M. Gimple, showrunner Angela Kang, and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Khary Payton, Christian Serratos, Josh McDermitt, Eleanor Matsuura, and Michael James Shaw. Hardiwck also hosts the panels for Fear The Walking Dead, with panelists Gimple, showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg, and cast members Lennie James, Alycia Debnam- Carey, Colman Domingo, Danay Garcia, Jenna Elfman, Karen David, Mo Collins, and Christine Evangelista; and The Walking Dead: World Beyond with panelists Gimple, showrunner Matt Negrete, and cast members Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Nicolas Cantu, Hal Cumpston, Nico Tortorella, Annet Mahendru, Julia Ormond, Jelani Alladin, and Joe Holt. There will also be panels for BBC America’s Doctor Who, with 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker on the panel; Shudder series V/H/S/94, Horror Noire, Creepshow, and Slasher: Flesh & Blood; and the AMC+ series Ultra City Smiths, with panelists Jimmi Simpson, Debra Winger, and Luiz Guzmán.
Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV: The Wheel of Time, EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME, Leverage: Redemption, and S.O.Z. Soldiers or Zombies, with Noah Wyle among the panelists for Leverage: Redemption.
Paramount+: panels for The Harper House, with panelists Rhea Seehorn and Jason Lee; Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News; panels for Star Trek animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, which will include voice cast stars Kate Mulgrew and Jason Mantzoukas, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim: will host panels for Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Looney Tunes Cartoons, the upcoming Yogi Bear ‘toon Jellystone!, and Craig of the Creek. Adult Swim will offer a first look at Blade Runner: Black Lotus during its panel for the series, and also host panels for Rick and Morty, Tuca & Bertie, and Teenage Enthusia.
Netflix: panels for Army of Thieves, Lucifer, The Last Mercenary, Fear Street Trilogy, and Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
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We got a ton of incredible television in 2020, which arguably helped make the year of self-quarantine a whole lot easier for some of us. But despite the pop culture ubiquity of titles like Tiger King,
The Last Dance, The Queen’s Gambit, and Bridgerton, we were treated to possibly the biggest surprise in any of the GTA categories this year. Who knew there were so many dedicated fans of Netflix’s musical comedy series Julie and the Phantoms?
Those fans showed up early and often to ensure that no other show on the list would stand a chance, so everyone else was basically fighting for second place. That said, the community around the German mystery series Dark also came out in force, propelling it to a second-place finish, followed by some familiar titles in The Mandalorian, The Boys, and Better Call Saul, as well as the aforementioned Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit.
The order below reflects the number of total votes cast for each TV show by users in a poll that ran on RT from March 10 to April 13.
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Spoiler alert: The following article contains details about the final episode of The Boys season 2.
Apparently, girls get it done on The Boys after all. The second season of the darkly hilarious Amazon Prime Video series wrapped up Friday with an explosive and fiery finale — literally — as the Boys took down the evil Nazi superhero Stormfront (Aya Cash). The win was mainly thanks to Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) and her powers, of course, plus a little help from gal pals Starlight/Annie (Erin Moriarty) and Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott).
Rotten Tomatoes chatted with some of the women from the series about the implications of the action-packed finale and what it was like to film that memorable final Stormfront scene. Below, we break down the episode and Cash, Fukuhara, Moriarty, Shantel VanSanten (Becca Butcher), and Colby Minifie (Ashley Barrett) share their thoughts on the ending.
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While our heroes were all completing their own mini-missions separately for some of the episode — including Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Annie leaking photos proving Stormfront was a literal Nazi (she’s over 100 years old) — they all came together in a big showdown. Billy (Karl Urban) and Becca saved her son, Ryan (Cameron Crovetti), from his sadistic father, Homelander (Antony Starr) and his even more diabolical white power–spewing girlfriend, Stormfront.
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Hughie, Frenchie (Tomer Capon), and Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso) all ineffectively shot at the super-protected, super-powered Stormfront with guns until Maeve showed up and the women stepped in — Starlight/Annie, Kimiko, and Maeve kicked the crap out of her until she launched herself away to safety.
Unfortunately, Stormfront ended up finding Billy, Becca, and Ryan, and despite Becca stabbing her in the eye they couldn’t overpower her. As Stormfront strangled Becca, Ryan’s eyes lit up and everything exploded. When everyone came to, Stormfront was burnt to a crisp, missing limbs, and muttering in German, and Becca was mortally wounded. She made Billy promise yet again to protect Ryan, and also to make sure he knew that her death wasn’t his fault.
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Enter Homelander, who obviously did not take Stormfront’s injury well and was not pleased that Billy was about to flee with Ryan. Before anything terrible could happen, Maeve saved the day again by blackmailing Homelander with the video of him not saving people on the airplane.
Meanwhile, the higher-ups at the culty church decided it was OK that A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) stole the Stormfront photos from their archives and used their influence to let him back into the Seven, leaving the disgraced Deep (Chace Crawford) extremely pissed.
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A congratulatory call from church bigwig Alastair Adana (Goran Visnjic) to congresswoman Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) revealed that the two were in bed together somehow, which was a head-scratcher until they hung up, Alastair cracked open a Fresca, and his head exploded. Cut to Victoria staring menacingly into his window. So SHE was the one popping people’s heads like grapes! This will probably not be great for Hughie next season, since the episode ended with him asking for a job so he could fight against Vought “the right way.”
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The image of a burned, broken, limb-less Stormfront is probably the most haunting scene from a season filled with some pretty messed-up stuff. Cash said that the disturbing look was achieved via gray sleeves to cover her limbs (which VFX artists later covered), and some very talented makeup artists.
“On the day, I’m wearing gray sleeves to do the missing limbs and stuff like that. But I have all the prosthetics on me, which took six and a half hours to put on. And then I have Homelander coming down and snotting on my face,” she said. “I have like this much of my actual face visible, and I’m trying to get away from the snot and I’m like, ‘The snot should land on the prosthetic, please.’ [Laughs] I mean, it’s a very intense thing on the day. And then to watch it back, it’s the magic of being on a show like this, seeing all the crazy VFX change it into something else and seeing how like sad and pathetic and ridiculous she looks at the end, as Homelander comes down to find her.
“It’s cathartic also,” Cash continued, “because as much as an actor you want to find some sort of humanity in a role, Stormfront is bad, and I want her to be punished just as the audience does.”
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While Stormfront was more evil than anyone could’ve predicted, her rise to prominence was certainly aided by Vought executive Ashley’s “girls get it done” corporate PR campaign.
“Ashley’s job is is to deal with optics, to make the optics look as good as they possibly can,” Minifie (pictured above in episode 202) said. “And I think it was her really brilliant idea to be like, Yeah, ‘Girls get it done.’ OK, Stormfront’s been dropped on my doorstep, and I’m gonna serve it up some good, capitalistic feminist spin, here we go. She will do anything for those optics.”
But, as Cash added, “Stormfront’s trying to control the optics for obviously a different reason. It’s not monetarily based. She wants to use them to create the genocide that she so desperately would like. But it’s all about manipulation and her outward feminism in the beginning is both a misdirect and a manipulation. I think that she understands how to real people in in order to get [what she wants]. She’s the YouTube algorithm. She knows what to show you next to bring you down the rabbit hole.”
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VanSanten shed so many tears over Becca’s death, in fact, that she felt like a weirdo for caring so deeply about her character. But she always wants the best for the people she’s playing.
“As the human being who pours her heart and her soul into Becca, all I ever wished for was to have healing and love and redemption and all of these things. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty tough to have a finality of a character and that be the end no matter what, for a story to end,” she said. “It’s just like one of your closest, best friends — because this person lives in you in your heart and through you — and their life is now gone. How do I process that? And I can only do that by watching season 3 and being like, please, please, please! Let it not be in vain.”
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VanSanten trusts that creator Eric Kripke will do right by Becca, however. And she’s heartened by the fact that although Billy resisted taking responsibility for Ryan, he did the right thing in the end and realized that Ryan is an extension of his wife, the woman he loves so much.
She is happy to watch how the stories continue to play out in the third season, because she knows Kripke and the writers are good at following up on seeds they’ve planted. In the first season, some people online were concerned that Becca explicitly said that Homelander raped her, arguing that maybe it was a gray area. But VanSanten knew — and Kripke confirmed — that there was no gray area, a point that she was able to drive home in season 3; in fact, nearly all of the major female characters’ storylines address some form of sexual discrimination and assault.
“When I watch the women on our show, it isn’t like we just shine this flashlight in the closet and we’re like, ‘Let’s see, there’s monsters in there. Oh, but look at this flashy pretty thing!’ We’re like, ‘No, you know what, we’re gonna step in, and we’re gonna fucking confront it. We’re gonna call attention to it, and I don’t care if it makes you uncomfortable, if you don’t want to hear the ‘R’ word. Too fucking bad. It exists.’ We need to talk about it, whether it’s racism, whether it’s rape, whether it’s sexual assault, whether it’s white supremacy — however many issues the show actually confronts, and not only confronts, but actually deals with while still being entertaining.
“Tiptoeing that line is something really important in TV for me to be a part of,” VanSanten continued, “to be able to have a bigger narrative where we get to have conversations that aren’t just like, ‘So who played the biggest joke on set?'”
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The fact that all the women characters are so multi-dimensional and strong while also being vulnerable at the same time is something that most of the women on the cast are proud of. They’re not just strong female characters, they’re also scared and tough and curious.
Kimiko had a very isolated upbringing (you know, thanks to the fact that she was kidnapped by a terrorist organization).
“When she meets Starlight she’s a little bit like, Oh, she’s kind of like me, she’s a woman, but she’s so different from who I am. I think she has the same kind of reaction when Becca comes into the story and Becca visits the Boys’ hideout,” Fukuhara said. “She’s kind of in awe of how they do certain things, their movements. It’s feminine, but they also have their own will and they have their own agendas going on, especially Annie does, and it was really fun and exciting to get to play with that side of Kimiko for those themes, because it’s such a new experience for her.”
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And like VanSanten, Moriarty is also proud that the show is tackling such important issues in such an impactful way. Sexism, racism, white supremacy, radicalization of youth via YouTube — all things that the show takes on that many other series would be afraid to touch at all.
“I mean, the darkness of the season, yeah, it is really dark. But then again, this year has been darker in a way that none of us could have anticipated,” Moriarty said. “But what’s been brought to light this year is things that have always been around, they’ve just come to the surface in a way where everyone is jumping on board to believe in these things and fight these things. But I think the darkness of season 2 is kind of realistic. And it’s refreshing to me, because I’m really sick of things that should be addressed being taboo, and being in denial of certain aspects of our society. Because when you’re in denial, nothing will be improved upon or addressed.”
And that’s really the message of The Boys: That although sometimes the good guys aren’t the ones dressed up as the good guys, we should always be rooting for goodness to win.
“At the end of the day, I’m not a politician,” Moriarty added. “I don’t know that much. I try and educate myself as much as I can, but I think we’ve got to keep trying to have the good guys win. And I think it’s a worthy fight for the remainder of our lives.”
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This month boasts some buzzy sophomore efforts from Fresh new series alongside the final swan songs of some small-screen gems — plus one massive The Walking Dead binge that’ll keep you busy all the way through Halloween. Check out our 10 must-watch binges of October below!
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Warrior
(Cinemax)
What it is: A 19th century San Francisco–set Peaky Blinders–style action-drama, Warrior follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts expert who immigrates to the U.S. from China to search for his missing sister. Portraying the city’s brutal Tong Wars, he is soon entangled with Chinatown’s most powerful organized crime family.
Why you should watch it: Originally plucked from the mind of the late, great Bruce Lee, Warrior was finally realized onscreen last year thanks to his daughter Shannon Lee, Fast and the Furious director Justin Lin, and Banshee creator Jonathan Tropper. The series runs on high-octane, gritty action, lush period set pieces, and a sprawling ensemble of memorable and complex characters — you’ll care what happens to them as the wheeling, dealing, and killing gets underway over the first season’s 10 episodes. Season 2 premieres Oct. 2 on Cinemax.
Where to watch: Amazon, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 10 hours (for the first season)
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black-ish
(ABC)
What it is: Funnyman Anthony Anderson stars as Dre Johnson, a Black, upper-middle-class family man who — in a predominantly white neighborhood, school, and culture — still wants his kids to retain a sense of black identity.
Why you should watch it: Creator Kenya Barris is a writer who boldly goes there. Even within the confines of the network TV sitcom structure, he has conjured stories over the past six seasons that are absolutely resonant, timely, fearless, and hilarious. Tracy Ellis Ross and Anderson are especially show-stealing (and Emmy-nominated several times over). Barris’ Grown-ish, and Mixed-ish also boast Certified Fresh first seasons. He’s also responsible for -ish-unleashed Netflix comedy #blackAF, which he also stars in and, though it wasn’t as popular with critics, it has a higher audience score on its first season than any of the -ish shows. Catch up on the family series that started it all before Black-ish returns with an Oct. 4 election special and its seventh season premiere Oct. 21 on ABC. Plus, watch for the upcoming Old-ish.
Where to watch: Amazon, FandangoNOW, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: 51 hours (for the first six seasons)
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The Walking Dead
(AMC)
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Fear the Walking Dead
(AMC)
What it is: If you don’t know what The Walking Dead is, you may want to check your pulse…
Why you should watch it: Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard’s post-apocalyptic premise of zombies walking the Earth and ending mankind as we know it, the acclaimed series developed by creator Frank Darabont indulges in gore and “what if” fascinations. These are characters brought to life with bone-deep precision from a stable of some of TV’s greatest talents. You just never know when your favorite will bite the dust, but that’s admittedly part of the fun, too. We recommend you strap in for a super binge of this beloved franchise by first watching the original Walking Dead in the lead up to Oct. 4’s season 10 finale, which marks the return of a series-favorite: Maggie Rhee! Then make your way over to spin-off No. 1, Fear the Walking Dead, before its sixth season premieres Oct. 11, and — since you’ll surely be wanting more blood, guts, and zombie gore — may we suggest the next addition to the franchise? The Walking Dead: The World Beyond premieres Oct. 4. The Walking Dead universe airs on AMC and streams on the network’s streaming service AMC+.
Where to watch The Walking Dead: Amazon, FandangoNow, Google Play, Microsoft, Netflix, Vudu
Where to watch Fear the Walking Dead: Amazon, FandangoNow, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 109 hours (for the first 10 seasons of The Walking Dead) and approx. 52 hours (for the first five seasons of Fear the Walking Dead)
93%
Supernatural
(The CW)
What it is: Ghosts, demons, and other monsters better watch out for Sam and Dean Winchester. After their mother is killed by an unknown demonic force when they are just children, the brothers’ father trains them to be soldiers against the world’s paranormal evil. Supernatural charts their journey as they hunt down and kill those otherworldly enemies.
Why you should watch it: Not all network series are lucky enough to be renewed for a second season, much less 15! It’s an astounding feat that Supernatural has accrued such a devout fanbase over the years. Creator Eric Kripke (most recently the mind behind The Boys) is a master of the genre, and we’d follow Sam and Dean (played with charisma and complexity by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, respectively) to just about any haunted house, vampire den, or unearthly plain they want to take us. Its season 15 rollout was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and we’ll be sad to see it go after it returns with its final seven episodes Oct. 8 on the CW.
Where to watch it: Amazon, FandangoNow, Google Play, Microsoft, Netflix, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 235 hours (for all 15 seasons)
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The Haunting of Hill House
(Netflix)
What it is: Loosely based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel of the same name, The Haunting of Hill House jumps between 1992 — when Hugh and Olivia Crain and their children Steven, Shirley, Theodora, Luke, and Nell move in to renovate the titular mansion — and 2018 — when the surviving family is forced to revisit their dark past with the home and the supernatural tragedies therein.
Why you should watch it: It’s not often that a horror series is universally acclaimed as a must-watch series, but The Haunting of Hill House provided some of the best and most addicting hours of television around with its 2018 Netflix launch. It really is scary as all hell — the “Bent-Neck Lady” guarantees chills that will haunt your dreams. In the spirit of the Halloween season, we recommend a binge of the first installment of this anthology series before creator Mike Flanagan does it again with an all-new story, The Haunting of Bly Manor, which premieres Oct. 9 on Netflix.
Where to watch: Amazon, FandangoNow, Google Play, Netflix, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 9 hours (for the first season)
84%
Star Trek: Discovery
(CBS All Access)
What it is: Star Trek: Discovery is set 10 years prior to the original series and in the same universe as Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise, and sees the titular ship venturing out to discover new worlds and quell violent alien forces. As always with a Trek series, the cast of characters on board is the series’ beating heart — and you can expect some returning franchise-favorites along the way.
Why you should watch it: Creators Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, as well as star Sonequa Martin-Green and the rest of the ensemble cast faced the franchise fandom’s lofty expectations when the series premiered in September 2017. They were rewarded with Certified Fresh Tomatometer scores of 82% on season 1 and 81% on season 2. The third season premieres Oct. 15 on CBS All Access.
Where to watch: Amazon, CBS All Access, FandangoNow, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 26 hours (for the first two seasons)
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The Conners
(ABC)
What it is: Revisiting one of the most famous families on network TV after over 20 years off the air, The Conners stars Laurie Metcalf, John Goodman, and the rest of the original clan (minus Roseanne Barr) and is as insightful and heartwarming as ever.
Why you should watch it: You’ll likely remember the off-screen controversy and Roseanne reboot cancellation that led to The Conners hitting the small screen, but the series quickly found its groove and audience without Barr and is still going strong with positive ratings and reviews. Telling it like it is for working-class, family-first Americans, it resonates widely in today’s divisive times, while still making us laugh.
Where to watch: FandangoNow, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 14 hours (for the first two seasons)
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Superstore
(NBC)
What it is: Everyone knows a “work family” is essential to getting through the day-to-day, even when they’re as eccentric as the workforce of Superstore’s Walmart-esque Cloud 9. This is their story.
Why you should watch it: We’re so glad Superstore found its footing. After a promising, but slightly jumbled start out the gate, the beloved comedy series is now six seasons in and better than ever. As the central Amy, America Ferrera (who we will always stan for Ugly Betty) is a stalwart of the screen you can always count on to bring the heart and laughs. Throw in a wacky crew of other comic actors at the top of their game (no one steals a scene like Crazy Rich Asians breakout Nico Santos), and Superstore may just be her best project yet. Her departure from the series was pushed back due to the pandemic, so catch up before the coronavirus-themed season 6 premieres Oct. 22; Ferrera will be in the first two episodes before bidding Cloud 9 adieu.
Where to watch: Amazon, FandangoNow, Google Play, Hulu, Microsoft, Peacock, Vudu
Commitment: Approx. 36 hours (for the first five seasons)
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The Mandalorian
(Disney+)
What it is: From creator Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, and Giancarlo Esposito, The Mandalorian is Star Wars’ first live-action television series. Set five years after the action of Return of the Jedi, it follows the titular Mandalorian, Din Djarin (Pascal), a lonely and mysterious bounty hunter as he traverses the outskirts of the galaxy just outside the New Republic’s reach.
Why you should watch it: Two words: Baby. Yoda. But that criminally cute, internet-famous creature aside, The Mandalorian is the best thing to happen in a galaxy far, far away in a very, very long time. A Western action-adventure that both reboots the Star Wars universe while reinvigorating the aspects we’ve loved about it all along, the series truly has something for everyone. And the industry at large agrees: Who had “The Mandalorian scores an Emmy nomination for outstanding drama series” on their 2020 bingo card!? Season 2 premieres Oct. 30 on Disney+.
Where to watch: Disney+
Commitment: Approx. 5.5 hours (for the first season)
