
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

I'm expecting the Wake Up Dead Man trailer during Netflix Tudum event, but here’s what I really want to know
By Michael Balderston published
Namely, how are we going to be able to watch the latest Benoit Blanc mystery?

How to watch The Phoenician Scheme
By Michael Balderston published
Wes Anderson’s 12th movie is now playing. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch The Phoenician Scheme.

How to watch Karate Kid: Legends
By Michael Balderston published
Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan train a new karate kid in this sequel that is now playing. Here’s what you need to know on how to watch Karate Kid: Legends.

Movies to stream in June: our expert's 15 must-watch movies new to Netflix, Disney Plus, Max and more
By Michael Balderston published
From Netflix to Disney Plus, here are 15 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in June.

Hacks season 4: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
As Deborah and Ava try to make their late night talk show a hit, here's what we you need to know about Hacks season 4.

Karate Kid: Legends — how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jackie Chan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Karate Kid icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are teaming up for a new Karate Kid movie. Here's everything you need to know about it.

What were the Jeopardy! Masters Final Jeopardy clues on May 28?
By Michael Balderston published
Missed Jeopardy! Masters? We've got the Final Jeopardy questions from the May 28 episode of the trivia tournament.

Good Fortune: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Keanu Reeves movie
By Michael Balderston published
Keanu Reeves is a guardian angel in the Aziz Ansari written and directed movie Good Fortune. Here’s what you need to know about it.

I didn't know I needed a Jeopardy! and Great British Bake Off crossover, but thrilled it happened
By Michael Balderston published
Prue Leith presented clues on Jeopardy! Masters. Can we get Ken Jennings trying to bake a cake next?

What were the Jeopardy! Masters Final Jeopardy clues on May 27?
By Michael Balderston published
Missed Jeopardy! Masters? We've got the Final Jeopardy questions from the May 27 episode of the trivia tournament.

The Agency season 2: everything we know about the Michael Fassbender spy drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
What’s the next mission for Michael Fassbender’s Martian? Here’s everything we know about The Agency season 2.

St. Denis Medical complete season guide: how to watch, UK release date, cast, plot and everything to know about the TV comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
The mockumentary format returned with this comedy set in a hospital. Here's everything you need to know about St. Denis Medical.

Prime Video adds two underrated 2024 movies that I love and you need to watch right now
By Michael Balderston published
September 5 and The Fire Inside, now streaming on Prime Video, did not get the attention they deserved.

Why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new this week, May 26-30
By Michael Balderston published
Stephen Colbert and The Late Show are taking a summer vacation, as The Late Show reruns are airing all week from May 26-30 on CBS.

The 4 meals from Tucci in Italy Trento-Alto Adige episode I want to eat right now
By Michael Balderston published
As Stanley Tucci explores the Trento-Alot Adige region in Italy, these are the dishes he sampled I would love to try myself.

New on Hulu May 24-30: our expert's picks for 4 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week include some comfort TV, a highly-acclaimed international movie and an intriguing new TV comedy.

Netflix adds animated movie I'm surprised didn't get more love from the Oscars
By Michael Balderston published
Though it didn’t earn any trophies, The Wild Robot is still a great animated movie worth watching on Netflix.

The Last of Us season 2: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Last of Us season 2 sees the hit HBO series continuing. Here's everything we know about the second series right now.

Fountain of Youth: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the John Krasinski adventure movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Enjoy the adventure of Fountain of Youth on Apple TV Plus this summer. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

I couldn't stop laughing as Conan O’Brien hilariously blasts Stanley Tucci, Eva Longoria travel shows
By Michael Balderston published
On the Austria episode of Conan O’Brien Must Go, Conan doesn’t feel other travel hosts put as much effort in as he does (while he’s dressed as Sigmund Freud).

How to watch Friendship
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Tim Robinson comedy Friendship is now playing. We’ve got all the details on when and where to watch Friendship.

Lilo & Stitch: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Disney favorite, Lilo & Stitch, is the latest to get the live-action treatment. Here’s what you need to know.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here is everything that we know about Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two, which may be the final entry in the Tom Cruise franchise.
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