Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston
Hulu now streaming action movie with 98% Rotten Tomatoes score — starring the unlikeliest action hero
By Michael Balderston published
95-year-old June Squibb stars (and does her own stunts) in Thelma, which is now streaming on Hulu.
Conan O'Brien is unexpected, but perhaps perfect, Oscar host
By Michael Balderston published
I never dreamed that Conan O’Brien would host the Oscars, but now that it’s happening I’m incredibly excited.
Cobra Kai season 6: next episodes, recaps, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Netflix series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Netflix promises that Cobra Kai season 6 is the biggest yet. Find out everything you need to know about the show's final season right here.
Peacock adds my favorite blockbuster of the year — which 91% of Rotten Tomatoes fans also love
By Michael Balderston published
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones starred in the crowd-pleasing Twisters, which made its streaming debut on November 15.
NFL Plus: price, available games, devices and everything we know about the streaming service
By Michael Balderston last updated
The NFL Plus streaming service give fans access to live games, replays and more NFL content. Here's everything you need to know about NFL Plus.
Red One: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Dwayne Johnson Christmas action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
In Red One, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to save Santa Claus. Here's everything you need to know about the Christmas movie.
How to watch Red One
By Michael Balderston published
Get in the holiday spirit with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ Christmas action movie Red One, now playing. Here are the details.
Bookie season 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco's Bookie is coming back. Here's everything we know about the Max original comedy.
Say Nothing: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the period drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
Say Nothing is a nine-episode miniseries based on a New York Times bestseller set during The Troubles. Here’s what you need to know.
The Amateur: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Rami Malek action movie
By Michael Balderston published
A new adaptation of Robert Littell’s novel The Amateur places his spy drama in modern day. Here’s everything we know about the movie.
Saturday Night hits streaming on-demand, but watch the movie's first eight minutes for free online
By Michael Balderston published
Preview the chaotic rush to SNL’s first episode before renting the “Certified Fresh” Saturday Night on-demand.
How to watch ESPN Plus on Roku
By Michael Balderston last updated
Find out how to watch ESPN Plus on Roku, bringing live sports and original programming from the sports streaming service to Roku devices.
How to watch the NHL on TNT
By Michael Balderston last updated
The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2024-2025 season.
What the Amazon Freevee shutdown means
By Michael Balderston published
Amazon has decided to shutdown Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service. What will happen to its plethora of original and library content? We explain.
Amazon Freevee: everything you need to know about the free streaming service
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Freevee, a free ad-supported streaming service that features library and original titles.
Netflix movie Emilia Perez, now streaming, is poised to be a major Oscar contender
By Michael Balderston published
Emilia Perez, the “Certified Fresh” crime musical getting plenty of Oscar buzz, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
When High Potential is returning with new episodes
By Michael Balderston published
ABC and Kaitlin’s Olson hit TV show is going on hiatus, when will it be back? Here’s what you need to know.
Scamanda: release date and everything we know about the docuseries
By Michael Balderston last updated
Scamanda is an ABC News docuseries based on the podcast of the same name. Here's everything you need to know about Scamanda.
My Dead Friend Zoe: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the dramedy
By Michael Balderston published
This movie about veteran recovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman. Here’s what you need to know.
Four shows that caught my interest in HBO’s 2025 preview
By Michael Balderston published
HBO/Max’s 2025 preview gave us a first look at a lot of exciting new shows, but here’s a deeper dive into some of the less heralded ones that caught my eye.
Andor season 2: release date, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston published
Andor season 2’s 12 episodes will be the final batch for the Disney Plus original series. Here’s what you need to know.
The Bear season 4: everything we know about the dramedy’s latest season
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Bear season 3 ended with cliffhangers, but The Bear season 4 is well on the way to answer them. Here's what we know right now.
Hacks season 4: everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Where do things go after the great Hacks season 3 finale? Here's what we know so far about Hacks season 4.
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