
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, , writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include Sinners, One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Michael Balderston on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

Tulsa King season 3: cast and everything we know about the Sylvester Stallone TV show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get ready for another season of Taylor Sheridan’s popular Paramount Plus original series. Here’s everything you need to know about Tulsa King season 3.

How to Train Your Dragon: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the live-action remake
By Michael Balderston last updated
Animated classic How to Train Your Dragon comes to life in the 2025 movie. Here’s everything you need to know about the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.

The 3 meals from the Tucci in Italy Lazio episode I want to eat right now
By Michael Balderston published
In Tucci in Italy episode 5, Lazio, Rome and its surrounding area served up plenty of appetizing choices.

New on Hulu June 7-13: our expert's picks for 5 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV show and movies on Hulu this week include a doc about one of the world's biggest podcasters and a new stand-up special.

You can watch George Clooney in Broadway’s Good Night, and Good Luck live on TV tonight
By Michael Balderston published
George Clooney’s five-time Tony-nominated play about Edward R. Murrow is making TV history as the first-ever live broadcast of a Broadway show.

Tucci in Italy: next episode, trailer and everything we know about the Stanley Tucci food show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Stanley Tucci’s exploration of Italian food culture is finally coming back. Here’s everything you need to know.

Hurry Up Tomorrow: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about The Weeknd movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Weeknd becomes a movie star in “surreal cinematic odyssey” Hurry up Tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to watch Hurry Up Tomorrow
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan lead the thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, which is now playing. Here’s how to watch it.

How to Train Your Dragon behind-the-scenes special airs on NBC tonight, June 6
By Michael Balderston published
NBC is giving fans a sneak peek at How to Train Your Dragon with a half-hour special ahead of the movie’s June 13 release.

How to watch The Life of Chuck
By Michael Balderston published
Tom Hiddleston leads this non-scary Stephen King adaptation. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch The Life of Chuck.

Kiss of the Spider Woman: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jennifer Lopez movie
By Michael Balderston published
Jennifer Lopez headlines the new movie musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Netflix and Max bundle: price and everything to know about the streaming deal
By Michael Balderston last updated
Verizon is bundling Netflix and Max streaming services for subscribers. Here's all the info you need on how to take advantage of that deal.

Jeopardy! Masters 2025 leaderboard: who won and final stats
By Michael Balderston last updated
Keep track of the Jeopardy! Masters 2025 standings and stats from all players throughout the tournament right here.

Ballerina: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ana de Armas John Wick spinoff
By Michael Balderston last updated
Ana de Armas is the next badass assassin in the John Wick universe. Here's everything you need to know about her first movie, Ballerina.

What were the Jeopardy! Masters Final Jeopardy clues on June 4?
By Michael Balderston published
Missed Jeopardy! Masters? We've got the Final Jeopardy questions from the June 4 episode of the trivia tournament.

Wicked: For Good — release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Wicked: Part Two’s exciting conclusion is set to arrive in movie theaters in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Ballerina review: Ana de Armas fights her way to an entertaining action flick
By Michael Balderston published
Ballerina succeeds with its action and introducing a new fierce assassin played by Ana de Armas, while the rest of the movie isn't overly well developed

The Life of Chuck: release date, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Tom Hiddleston movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Life of Chuck is based on a Stephen King book. Here’s everything you need to know about its movie adaptation.

Jeopardy! Masters 2025: next episode, contestants and everything we know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The best of the best Jeopardy! players square off in the third annual Jeopardy! Masters tournament. Here’s everything you need to know.

Apple TV Plus adds Owen Wilson comedy that is giving off Ted Lasso vibes
By Michael Balderston published
You can now watch Stick, the new Apple TV Plus golf comedy show that stars Owen Wilson, Marc Maron, Judy Greer and features cameos of real-life golfers.

A Widow's Game maybe Netflix's No. 1 movie, but these are the crime thrillers I recommend on the streamer
By Michael Balderston published
Three critically acclaimed crime thrillers on Netflix to watch after or instead of A Widow's Game.

Yes, that’s Roddy Ho with a sword and a girlfriend in Slow Horses season 5 first look
By Michael Balderston published
Check out those pics and more after Apple TV Plus announced that Slow Horses season 5 is set to premiere on September 24.

Slow Horses season 5: release date, cast, first look and everything we know about the Gary Oldman spy drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jackson Lamb and his Slow Horses are coming back for another mission with Slow Horses season 5. Here's everything you need to know.
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