
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, 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 One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

ABC dives into another Bad Romance — true crime series returns tonight, March 25
By Michael Balderston published
ABC News’ Bad Romance season 2 will feature eight new stories of love turning tragic. Here’s everything you need to know.

Deal or No Deal Island season 2 complete guide: how to watch, winner and everything to know about the game show
By Michael Balderston last updated
The spin on the classic game show returns with new contestants and new twists. Here’s everything you need to know about Deal or No Deal season 2.

Shrek 5: release date, cast and everything we know about the animated sequel
By Michael Balderston published
With Shrek 5, everyone’s favorite ogre is heading back to the big screen for the first time in 16 years. Here’s everything you need to know.

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.

5 Best Carey Mulligan movies (ranked): where to watch Promising Young Woman and more
By Michael Balderston published
It was no easy task ranking three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan’s best movies, but I did my best. Take a look at my picks.

Why Last Week Tonight is not new tonight, March 23
By Michael Balderston published
And when will Last Week Tonight with John Oliver be back with a new episode? Here’s what you need to know.

1923 season 2 episode 5 recap: key testimonies save (and ruin) the day
By Michael Balderston published
In 1923 season 2 episode 5, Alex’s train ride puts her through the ringer, Spencer has a fateful encounter and Kent and Renaud pick up Teonna’s trail.

New on Hulu March 22-28: our expert's picks for 6 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 a Hulu original series starring Nathan Lane and the latest from Chalamet.

Only Murders in the Building season 5: everything we know about the comedy, mystery hit show
By Michael Balderston last updated
Only Murders in the Bulding season 5 sees Charles, Mabel and Oliver with another mystery to solve, with some potential added pressure. Here’s what we know.

Wicked is now streaming on Peacock and after rewatching the musical I’m even more confident in my initial take
By Michael Balderston published
As the theatrical and sing-along versions of Wicked are now streaming, I revisited the 2024 phenomenon for the first time since seeing it in theaters.

Finally, one of my favorite movies from 2024 is now streaming on Max after being snubbed for Best Picture
By Michael Balderston published
Oscar-nominated Sing Sing, the Colman Domingo drama that somehow was snubbed for Best Picture, has made its long-awaited streaming debut on Max.

The Assessment: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Elizabeth Olsen sci-fi movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
This psychological sci-fi drama also stars Alicia Vikander and Himesh Patel. Here's everything you need to know.

The Alto Knights review: two De Niro’s can’t save criminally boring gangster movie
By Michael Balderston published
Despite the pedigree of all involved, The Alto Knights is a sub par effort. Read my review for my complete thoughts on the gangster movie.

Opus: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Ayo Edebiri movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Ayo Edebiri leads an all-star cast in the horror/thriller movie Opus. Here is everything you need to know.

Black Bag: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Michael Fassbender movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Black Bag is a new spy drama from Steven Soderbergh starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Find out more right here.

Mickey 17: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Robert Pattinson sci-fi movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Robert Pattison stars in Mickey 17, Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to his Oscar-winner Parasite. Here is everything you need to know about the sci-fi movie.

Why Ghosts is not on TV tonight, March 20
By Michael Balderston published
The hit CBS comedy is getting bumped for some March Madness, but be warned, this isn’t just a one-week thing. Here’s what to know.

Animal Control season 3 complete guide: how to watch everything we know about the Joel McHale comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Animal Control has wrapped up its third season on Fox? Here's everything that we know about Animal Control season 3.

Going Dutch complete season guide: how to watch and everything we know about the Denis Leary comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Denis Leary is in the army now in the new Fox sitcom Going Dutch. Here’s everything you need to know.

Netflix adds Gerard Butler heist movie that was one of the early 2025 hits in theaters
By Michael Balderston published
Netflix lands the streaming debut of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, the epic Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. heist movie.

How to watch Peacock on your computer
By Michael Balderston last updated
Stream all of Peacock on your computer with our handy guide; with our help, you'll be watching your favorite shows in no time.

What's the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?
By Michael Balderston last updated
What are you getting with each Peacock tier? We break down what's the difference between Peacock Premium and Premium Plus.

Elio: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Pixar movie
By Michael Balderston published
Pixar’s 2025 new movie Elio takes audiences to outer space. Here is everything you need to know about the animated movie.
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