"EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" is a curious hybrid feature length film lovingly curated by movie director and Elvis fan Baz Luhrmann who even self-funded the project. You will not be able to stream it at home for a few months but it will absolutely be worth the wait...

Abroad when it streams? You can watch "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" from anywhere with a VPN.

With footage from "That's The Way It Is" (1970) and "Elvis on Tour" (1972), outtakes and deleted scenes, archive footage and a digitally remastered and patched together soundtrack attached where necessary, this hybrid concert-doc helps address the myth that Elvis was washed up at that point.

This is a man with it all still going on: He looks and sounds great; he is revealed as a charming and funny performer with charisma to spare and that rare ability to hold a crowd in the palm of his hand. Clearly a passion project, Luhrmann's feature film reveals why Elvis is still big news today.

Here's everything you need to watch "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" online when it arrives on home streaming services later in Summer 2026.

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If you're not at home when "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" streams, you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear that you're surfing the web from your home location — meaning that you can access the streaming services you already pay for. It's totally legal and easy to do.

We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you.

But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to the relevant account and stream "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" online from wherever you happen to be.

'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' - Streams around the world

Can I watch 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' in the U.S.?

Not yet. There is no confirmed broadcast date for "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" in the U.S. at the time of writing but when it is announced it is likely to be on Hulu (free trial). Check back here to find out for sure.

Traveling outside the U.S.? You can always use a VPN – we recommend NordVPN – from anywhere on the planet.

Can I watch 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' in Canada?

Not yet. There is no confirmed broadcast date for "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" in Canada at the time of writing but when it is announced it is likely to be on Prime Video and/or Crave. Check back here to find out for sure.

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Can I watch 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' in the U.K.?

Not yet. There is no confirmed broadcast date for "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" in the U.K. at the time of writing but when it is announced it is likely to be on Prime Video and/or Sky. Check back here to find out.

Don't forget: Folks visiting the U.K. can use a good VPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.

Can I watch 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' in Australia?

There is no confirmed broadcast date for "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" in Australia at the time of writing but when it is announced it is likely to be on Prime Video and/or Binge. Check back here to find out for sure.

However, you only need a VPN to access your usual provider back home and catch the show.

Official 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Trailer

'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' - Cast

Elvis Presley – Self

James Burton – Self [TCB Band]

Glen D. Hardin – Self [TCB Band]

Charlie Hodge – Self [TCB Band]

Jerry Scheff – Self [TCB Band]

Ronnie Tutt – Self [TCB Band]

John Wilkinson – Self [TCB Band]

Bono – Self

Sammy Davis Jr. – Self

Joe Guercio – Self

Lisa Marie Presley – Self

Priscilla Presley – Self

Gordon Stoker – Self

Red West – Self

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Buckle up, bargain-hunters – Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 have turned the streaming wars into a full-blown cage match. Luckily, we've separated the best streaming deals from the worst, so you can binge-watch to the best of your budget.

Disney Plus, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount Plus… everyone’s swinging for your wallet right now. While some of these streaming deals are knockouts, others deserve to be booed off the stage.

So, whether you want to save on prestige TV, live sports, or your next binge-’til-2-am obsession, here’s the definitive rundown of the best and worst streaming deals as Cyber Monday kicks off.

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Should I buy now or wait for better streaming deals in 2026?

No. For starters, streaming service discounts tend to cluster around holiday seasons, especially Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With 2025 seeing big price hikes at several platforms (including HBO and Disney Plus), it's likely services will continue to jack up prices, if only due to rising inflation.

Not convinced? The current 2025 deals are unusually steep – e.g. Disney+ + Hulu bundled for $4.99/month — a 60-70% discount off typical rates. Starz is offering 12 months for just $1 per month. Waiting will almost certainly come with higher base costs.

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Our advice is to act now and lock in the Cyber Monday price cuts while you can.

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The Acronia from Only Murders in the Building has been central to the hit show starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.

Only Murders in the Building season 5, which has just landed, sees the team investigate the murder of doorman Lester in the courtyard fountain.

"Lester was the beating heart of the building, and in a way, we took him for granted. Without him, it's falling apart," Michael Cyril Creighton, who plays Howard, told us.

Lester was found lying in a bloody fountain following Oliver's (Short) wedding to actor Loretta (Meryl Streep) in the finale of season 4.

So, what’s the real story behind The Arconia?

Is The Arconia from OMITB a real New York apartment?

While The Arconia isn't called that, it is a real building. Lester's death and other key scenes are filmed at Manhattan’s swanky real-life building The Belnord, which stands in as the show's fictitious Arconia.

Built in 1908, the block’s famous residents have included Hollywood star Walter Matthau, and you can pick up a luxury apartment in The Belnord for a few million dollars.

"For our story and our fictional Arconia, I knew we needed a home that carried enough history and elegance to hold a world of mystery and intrigue — and one that could also serve as a fitting backdrop worthy of our legendary cast," said John Hoffman, who co-created the series with Steve Martin, to House Beautiful.

To reflect its exclusivity, The Belnord has its own website! It says: "The grandest of the Upper West Side apartment houses, palatial, beautifully proportioned, the Belnord is as ageless as its limestone sisters elsewhere in Manhattan.

"It retains its special distinction as a cosseting, private haven in the midst of its vibrant, lively Upper West Side neighborhood."

It continues that the 13-storey building has six residential lobbies, each one with three entrances and a private lift for residents.

In short, the real building is flashier than The Arconia. The real apartments also appear to be bigger, and there seem to be fewer apartments per floor than there are in Only Murders. The real building generally only has two apartments per floor.

Is the inside of The Belnord used for filming?

Alas, no, the inside shots are filmed in a studio. This is very common practice. It's quite unusual for a building to be used for both the external and interior shots.

But if you're in New York, you can at least pop along to 225 West 86th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to give yourself the Only Murders vibe. Just be careful, though, a lot of mysterious deaths seem to happen around there!

Only Murders season 5 is available on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

Only Murders in the Building season 5 sees our favourite podcasters-turned-amateur sleuths tackle their trickiest case to date.

The return of the award-winning comedy drama — airing on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK from Tuesday September 9 — finds tetchy actor Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), level-headed artist Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), and neurotic director Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) looking into the demise of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the doorman at their Manhattan apartment complex The Arconia, who was found lying dead in a fountain in the last series’ finale.

While the police believe it was an accident, the gang suspects murder, and connections emerge to a group of enigmatic billionaires and also to the underworld. And trying to help Charles, Mabel and Oliver unravel the mystery along the way is their quirky, animal-loving neighbour Howard Morris, played by Michael Cyril Creighton.

Here, in an exclusive chat with What to Watch, Michael Cyril Creighton reveals all about Only Murders in the Building season 5…

Only Murders in the Building is back! What can you reveal about the aftermath of Lester's death?

“There's a lot going on! Lester was the beating heart of the building, in a way that we took for granted. Without him, it’s falling apart. And the mystery of his murder brings us down disparate roads…

"We're touching on organised crime and billionaires. Who runs New York? Is it the old school mob, or the new school mob, which is [the world of] money. It's satisfying exploring that, as I'm from New York and there's a whole storyline this season about bids for casinos. That’s really happening in our city right now, so it's timely.”

The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 5 air from Tuesday September 9 on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK. The season then airs weekly.

It has been announced today that Hayley Atwell (Mission Impossible, Agent Carter) and Rupert Everett (Napoleon, My Policeman) have joined the stellar cast of Rivals season 2.

The much-anticipated second season of Rivals, which aired on Disney Plus in the UK and Hulu in the US last year, will see Hayley Atwell playing Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s ex-wife and mother of his two children, Marcus and Tabitha.

Meanwhile, Everett is set to take on the role of her husband, Malise Gordon, Campbell Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor.

Set in the fictional British county of Rutshire, the racy series, which stars David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Katherine Parkinson and Danny Dyer, centers around a long-term rivalry between ex-Olympic rider turned politician Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and TV station controller Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant), who, along with their friends, family and neighbors, drip with ambition, lust and power.

In addition to Hayley and Rupert, further cast additions for Rivals season 2, which is based on Jilly Cooper's bestselling book of the same name, have also been announced, including: Maxim Ays (Boarders, Sanditon), Holly Cattle (Young Sherlock, Mr Loverman), Oliver Dench (Hotel Portofino, Domina), Amanda Lawrence (Malory Towers, Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Bobby Lockwood (Wolfblood, Here We Go), Eliot Salt (Slow Horses, Normal People), and Jonny Weldon (One Day, Brassic).

The official synopsis for the second series of Rivals reads: "The official synopsis reads: "As power struggles escalate and rivalries deepen, ambition drives every move, pushing loyalties to the edge.

"Careers, marriages, and reputations hang in the balance as personal and professional lives collide in a world where secrets can’t stay hidden for long. Bold, emotionally charged, and filled with unforgettable moments, Rivals is a thrilling ride through a landscape of breathtaking beauty, fierce competition, and life-changing decisions, where the cost of success could be everything."

Rivals will return to Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK and internationally, and in the meantime, all episodes of Rivals season 1 are available to stream now on Disney Plus.

Few movies have freaked yours truly out quite like The Silence of the Lambs—in case you somehow missed it these past four decades, the 1991 Jonathan Demme-directed horror classic stars a spine-chilling Anthony Hopkins as the captured cannibalistic murderer Hannibal Lecter, whose homicidal insights are sought out by young FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) to help hunt down a serial killer known as "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine). While the psychological thriller is filled with terrifying scenes, none are quite as hair-raising as the one-on-one interrogations between Starling and Lecter, with the former bravely trying to get inside the mind of a monster.

And the only thing scarier than fiction is real life. At the center of Hulu's new true-crime docuseries Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil is a very The Silence of the Lambs-esque premise: A series of conversations between the notorious American serial killer Ted Bundy and investigator Robert Keppel that took place while the murderer was serving on death row in Florida from 1984 to 1989, in the hopes of catching the Green River Killer, a phantom who murdered 49 women in the same Seattle area where Bundy claimed many of his victims a decade earlier.

Bundy's own crimes have been heavily documented over the decades, from Netflix's Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes to HBO Max's Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster to Prime Video's Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer. But the new six-part Hulu doc, which premiered on August 7, has a unique perspective in that it contextualizes Bundy's horrific actions and uses his twisted expertise to delve deeper into serial killer psychology as a whole.

And just like in Demme's drama, it's those unsettling direct conversations between the killer and the detective that provide the real horror, with their cat-and-mouse talks playing out until Bundy's execution in January 1989.

"Exclusive elements in the form of never-before-heard audio tapes and interviews combine to make Ted Bundy: Dialogue With the Devil the definitive deep dive into one of history’s darkest minds—seen through the steadfast gaze of the detective who refused to look away," per the streamer.

You can tune into Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil exclusively on Hulu. Current subscription options on Hulu include the "With Ads" plan for $9.99 per month or the commercial-free "No Ads" plan for $18.99 per month. The service also offers a 30-day free trial, so new subscribers can watch the Bundy-based docuseries for free.

Check out the official trailer for Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil before tuning into the gripping new docuseries on Hulu.

Scrolling for something new to watch on Hulu this week, August 9-15? Let me give you a hand with my picks for the best movies, TV shows and more arriving on the streaming service.

The big arrival this week is a new series based on one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time. But there are some other great options to stream this week, including a special live event and a major action franchise.

Check out all of the picks for this week directly below.

The Lost City (2022)

• Enjoy this adventure comedy on Hulu starting August 10

Who doesn't love Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum? They both are at their charming best in The Lost City, an action/adventure comedy that is a solid, easy watch from the last few years.

In the movie, Bullock plays an author who is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (played by Daniel Radcliffe) who believes her most recent book reveals clues to a real ancient lost city. It falls to her cover model (Tatum) to try and rescue her.

Copshop (2021)

• Under-the-radar crime thriller with a fun Gerard Butler performance is streaming as of August 11

There's a large fan base for Gerard Butler's crime movies Den of Thieves and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, but in my opinion, Copshop is just as fun and is a far superior movie than the Den of Thieves franchise, and we still get Butler showing his rougher side.

In Copshop, a con artist (Frank Grillo) attempts to hide from a lethal assassin (Butler) by getting himself arrested. However, the assassin follows him into the station, with only a rookie cop (Alexis Louder) on duty to handle the situation.

Copshop is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

Alien: Earth

• The first two episodes of the sci-fi TV series premiere on Hulu on August 12

The Xenomorphs have been terrorizing space for almost 50 years, but they are about to terrorize Earth in the FX/Hulu original series Alien: Earth from Fargo creator Noah Hawley.

With a cast of relatively lesser-known actors, save for Timothy Olyphant, Alien: Earth is one of the more interesting summer TV shows we're getting this year and is worth giving a try.

John Wick movies

• The entire John Wick franchise starts streaming on Hulu on August 15

Not one, not two, not three, but all four John Wick movies arrive on Hulu this week.

The mega-action franchise, starring Keanu Reeves as the world's most dangerous assassin out for revenge against those who have wronged him, has spawned beyond the confines of these four movies (most recently with the spinoff movie Ballerina), and we're even getting a John Wick 5 it seems. But these four movies (John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, John Wick: Chapter 4) remain the gold standard.

Stand Up to Cancer

• A special live stream of the Stand Up to Cancer fundraising event takes place on August 15

Stand Up to Cancer raises money for cancer research, and one of their biggest events is the Stand Up to Cancer event, taking place for the ninth time on August 15.

Hulu will have a special live stream of the event that begins at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, with host Sheryl Crow and appearances and performances from celebrities, including Dolly Parton.

There's lots of drama coming up in Port Charles this week. If you want to see what's coming up this week or if you missed a story last week and need to know what happened, we've got you covered with our General Hospital spoilers for the week of August 11-15.

Take a look at the General Hospital spoilers for the week of August 11, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, August 11
"Anna warns Jason. Josslyn and Vaughn check into the Five Poppies. Britt is threatened. Alexis ponders a legal maneuver. Tracy is disappointed in Cody."

Tuesday, August 12
"Drew encounters Willow. Jason summons Alexis. Carly confronts Marco. Chase is ordered to make an arrest. Emma is determined."

Wednesday, August 13
"Britt is reprimanded. Anna demands intel from Brennan. Willow briefs Elizabeth. Rocco reassures Gio. Drew makes a stunning declaration."

Thursday, August 14
"Dante and Brook Lynn strategize. Michael encourages Gio. Stella urges Kai to fight for Trina. Chase confides in Willow. Molly tries to reason with Drew."

Friday, August 15
"Jason is a man on a mission. Isaiah asks Felicia for advice. Curtis is shaken. Drew manipulates Michael. Joss is frustrated."

And in case you missed out on last week's episodes, here's what happened on General Hospital for the week of August 4, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, August 4: "Anna encounters Obrecht. Ava makes a proposal. Britt is taken aback. Chase runs into Gio. Ric and Molly meet for dinner."

Tuesday, August 5: "Jason confides in Sonny. Michael shares his suspicions. Carly and Lucas have a frank discussion. Willow tries to make amends. Sidwell attempts to deter Tracy."

Wednesday, August 6: "Sonny makes a connection. Chase confronts Michael. Lulu enlists an ally. Laura summons Dante. Danny advises Rocco."

Thursday, August 7: "Anna pulls some strings. Emma opens up to Trina. Jordan updates Laura. Brook Lynn confides in Sonny. Ava puts Ric to the test."

Friday, August 8: "Carly pitches an idea to Brennan. Drew seeks out Elizabeth. Britt defies orders. Lulu and Dante are livid. Anna gives her two cents to Jason."

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and is the available on-demand the following day on Hulu. Check your local listings to see when it comes on where you are.

Typically we're not crazy about the end of summer arriving, but one silver lining to the change in seasons is the launch of the fall TV slate, which always brings a bevy of new shows to the networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and various cable channels) and streaming services (Apple TV Plus, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock and more).

Fall 2025 is looking to have a solid lineup for viewers, both with a range of new shows and returning favorites. To help you identify some of the biggest comedies, dramas and reality TV series that you should be keeping an eye on, my colleagues Sarabeth Pollock, Terrell Smith and I are offering our most anticipated fall TV shows and why they're must watch.

Read on for our picks and when and where you'll be able to watch them this fall.

The Paper (Peacock)

The Office is, without a doubt, one of my favorite shows of all time. If you were to ask my friends, they’d probably tell you I can even quote lines from specific episodes of the series. It’s because of my love for The Office that I’m optimistic about the sequel show, The Paper.

The new mockumentary follows the employees of a dying newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, as they try to deal with job uncertainty along with the ebbs and flows of their personal lives. The concept of The Paper and The Office are similar, I just want the comedy of both shows to be similar as well. — Terrell Smith

The Paper premieres Thursday, September 4, exclusively on Peacock.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 (AMC)

After spending the first two seasons in France, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 is moving to Spain. Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) are still trying to get home and it looks like there could be a path, but it means venturing into Spain. They’ll face new challenges and new threats in addition to the hordes of undead wandering around.

Daryl Dixon will spend the next two seasons in Spain before the series bows at the end of season 4, so fans will be watching to see how Carol and Daryl’s arrival sets up the beginning of the end of their journey. — Sarabeth Pollock

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 premieres Sunday, September 7, on AMC and AMC Plus.

Only Murders in the Building season 5 (Hulu)

It's just not fall without an Only Murders in the Building mystery to solve. Since 2021, the series has probably been my favorite show on TV thanks to their clever mysteries, fantastic writing and directing, great supporting casts, but most importantly the wonderful and hilarious chemistry between stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short.

The show has yet to let me down, which is why I'm stoked to watch Only Murders in the Building season 5, which will attempt to solve who killed the Arconia's doorman Lester, with a host of suspects and new guest stars to choose from.

Only Murders in the Building season 5 premieres Tuesday, September 9, exclusively on Hulu.

High Potential season 2 (ABC)

I started High Potential when it premiered on ABC last fall and loved Kaitlin Olson’s performance as a struggling single mom who has an incredibly high IQ and becomes a consultant for the LAPD, but I got behind on the show and have had to play catch up. But I’m determined to stay up to date with High Potential season 2, as it is probably my most anticipated network TV show this fall.

I'm excited to see Olson’s Morgan Gillroy back on the case, using her unorthodox investigating skills, bantering with her partner (Daniel Sunjata) and trying to unravel what happened to her husband after he mysteriously disappeared years earlier. — Michael Balderston

High Potential season 2 premieres on Tuesday, September 16, on ABC; streams on-demand the following day on Hulu.

Gen V season 2 (Prime Video)

It’s been nearly two years since Gen V premiered, and as a fan of nearly all things The Boys, you can imagine my excitement to see the spinoff series pick up where it left off with Gen V season 2.

With Marie (Jaz Sinclair), Emma (Lizze Broadway) and the other actual “heroes” now portrayed as enemies of Homelander (Antony Starr) and Vought, I’m intrigued to see how the young supes get out of their predicament. On a sadder note, based on the trailer, I get the sense that the real-life death of show star Chance Perdomo, who portrayed Andre, will be handled with care and respect in the new episodes. — Terrell Smith

Gen V season 2 premieres Wednesday, September 17, exclusively on Prime Video.

Love Island Games season 2 (Peacock)

Love Island Games season 2 finally arrives this fall, nearly two years since the first season of the series premiered. Having become a major fan of Love Island USA and just wrapped Love Island USA season 7, the biggest season of the franchise to date, I’m ready to see which past islanders will be competing in the next round of Love Island Games and what romantic connections will be formed.

I’m hoping to see Love Island USA season 5’s Leo and season 7’s Coco, Andreina Santos-Marte and Jeremiah all back on screen in Love Island Games season 2. — Terrell Smith

Love Island Games season 2 premieres Wednesday, September 17, exclusively on Peacock.

Reasonable Doubt season 3 (Hulu)

During its tenure on air, Reasonable Doubt has provided a nice fix for my craving for high-octane legal dramas. With Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder and Your Honor, all resting in the annals of TV history, Reasonable Doubt has stepped into the void and is doing an exceptional job showcasing the journey of high-profile attorney Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi).

Since Reasonable Doubt season 2 ended on a cliffhanger in regards to Jax and Lewis (McKinley Freeman) being sued over the death of Lewis’ baby with Toni (Tristan Cunningham), I can't wait to see if this becomes the case Jax is dealt a loss. — Terrell Smith

Reasonable Doubt season 3 premieres Thursday, September 18, exclusively on Hulu.

Chad Powers (Hulu)

Ted Lasso was born from a NBC Sports commercial for the Premier League; is our next great sports comedy going to have similar origins?

Chad Powers stars Glen Powell as a disgraced college quarterback who attempts to get a second chance at glory by donning some makeup and a wig and going by the alias Chad Powers to be a walk-on at a struggling program. The series was inspired by a prank video that featured two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning attend tryouts at Penn State.

Ted Lasso may be lofty expectations, but I’ve been a big fan of just about everything Powell has done in recent years, so count me in on this one. — Michael Balderston

Chad Powers premieres Tuesday, September 30, exclusively on Hulu.

Task (HBO)

Remember how Mare of Easttown, the Kate Winslet-led crime drama, had us all hooked back in 2021? Well, Brad Ingelsby, the creator of Mare of Easttown, is back with another series set in the Philadelphia suburbs.

In Task, Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent who leads a task force created to put an end to a violent string of robberies in the area. There won’t be any mystery for audiences as to who is doing the crimes, as Tom Pelphrey (Outer Range) has been tapped for that role, but the hunt by Ruffalo and his team to take him down has the potential to be pretty compelling TV. And the pedigree of HBO and Ingelsby's last series bodes well. — Michael Balderston

There is no confirmed premiere date for Task at this time, though HBO has confirmed that the series will premiere in September, streaming simultaneously on HBO Max.

Abbott Elementary season 5 (ABC)

Over the past four seasons, Abbott Elementary has absolutely been the best comedy series in my opinion, so, of course, I’m excited for Abbott Elementary season 5. I can’t wait to see Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) take their relationship to the next level, Ava (Janelle James) get reacquainted with her job as principal and what other obstacles the Abbott crew faces as they just try to teach in this modern age. Also, who doesn’t want to see more quirky moments from Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis)? — Terrell Smith

Abbott Elementary season 5 premieres Wednesday, October 1, on ABC; streams on-demand on Hulu the following day.

Nobody Wants This season 2 (Netflix)

If Kristen Bell is in it, I’m usually invested in the project (sans Frozen, which I’ve embarrassingly enough haven’t seen). So when Nobody Wants This debuted last year on Netflix, I quickly powered through the episodes and loved the funny take on opposites attracting and falling in love. She was brilliant as Joanne, an agnostic dating podcaster, falling for Adam Brody’s Noah, a modern rabbi.

In season one, the duo faced a few obstacles as a couple, so I’m left wondering what additional obstacles they may face in season 2, especially given Noah’s promotion in the temple. — Terrell Smith

Nobody Wants This season 2 premieres Thursday, October 23, exclusively on Netflix.

Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC)

The Anne Rice Immortal Universe is expanding with a brand new spinoff, Talamasca: The Secret Order. Based on the secretive society of observers who keep watch over the world’s supernatural residents, the series will be a spy thriller that sees the agents furtively keeping tabs on witches, vampires and other supernatural beings all over the world.

What we love about this series is that it has the potential for lots of crossovers between Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches, so that means we get to see more from our favorite immortals. — Sarabeth Pollock

Talamasca: The Secret Order premieres Sunday, October 26, on AMC and AMC Plus.

Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV Plus)

Slow Horses remains one of my favorite shows on TV, and I’m excited about Slow Horses season 5. However, I’m just a bit more intrigued by the potential of Down Cemetery Road, a new Apple TV Plus series that is based on a book series by Slow Horses author Mick Herron.

Emma Thompson stars as a private investigator who helps Ruth Wilson in the search for a missing young girl, which quickly spirals into a wide-ranging conspiracy.

Premiering right after Slow Horses ends, it could be the perfect complimentary series and another exciting thriller to stream on Apple TV Plus. — Michael Balderston

Down Cemetery Road premieres Wednesday, October 29, exclusively on Apple TV Plus.

The American Revolution (PBS)

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so there are going to be plenty of celebrations revolved around that, including probably more than a few TV specials. It’s a little early, but one of those is a PBS documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, The American Revolution.

Burns has made a name for himself with his in-depth documentaries, including previous ones about the Civil and Vietnam wars. We all know the basics about the American Revolution, but expect for Burns and his co-creators to dive into things that we may never have known about but should not be forgotten. — Michael Balderston

The American Revolution premieres Sunday, November 16, on PBS.

Stranger Things season 5 (Netflix)

At long last, the final season of Stranger Things is here. It’s been more than three years since Stranger Things season 4 set up the end game in the battle between our Hawkins heroes and the Upside Down, so expectations are high for the Duffer Brothers and company to close out the series.

Netflix is making sure that the series is at least getting an epic rollout, with Stranger Things season 5’s eight episodes broken into three parts. The first four premiere in time for Thanksgiving, the next three as a Christmas Day treat, and the Stranger Things finale dropping on New Year’s Eve.

I honestly am having a hard time remembering a series that has had this much anticipation around its finale since Game of Thrones. Here’s hoping they stick the landing better. — Michael Balderston

Stranger Things season 5 part 1 premieres Wednesday, November 26; Stranger Things season 5 part 2 premieres Thursday, December 25; Stranger Things season 5 part 3 premieres Wednesday, December 31, all exclusively on Netflix.

All Her Fault (Peacock)

When Marissa (Sarah Snook) sends her son on his first playdate, the last thing she thinks is that she’ll never see him again, but when it’s time to pick him up, the woman who answers the door isn’t the same mother she dropped him off with, and what’s more is that the woman has no idea who her son is. So begins All Her Fault, a thriller that portrays a desperate woman living through a parent’s worst nightmare. — Sarabeth Pollock

All Her Fault is coming to Peacock this fall.

All’s Fair (Hulu)

When Kim Kardashian dazzled critics with her turn as a devious attorney in American Horror Story: Delicate, Ryan Murphy quickly recruited her for another series he was dreaming up. All’s Fair is the story of a powerful Los Angeles law firm run by women. Kardashian plays the firm’s divorce lawyer who works with her team to get the best deal for her clients.

I'm excited to see this powerhouse cast that includes Kardashian, Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson. — Sarabeth Pollock

All’s Fair is coming to Hulu this fall.

Halloween Baking Championship season 11 (Food Network)

Spooky season is on the way and there’s nothing like Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship to get you in the mood to bake up some terrifyingly tasty treats. The series, now in its 11th season, features bakers who let their imaginations run wild as they create some of the most extraordinary confectionary creations ever seen.

Each season has featured special guest stars and fun themes so we’re eager to see what this season has to offer. (If they make a life-size M3GAN doll made of cake we’re out of here! — Sarabeth Pollock

Halloween Baking Championship season 11 premieres this fall on Food Network.

Holiday Touchdown: A Bill’s Love Story (Hallmark Channel)

Hallmark Channel partnered with the NFL in 2024, leading to their crossover film, Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story, which premiered during Countdown to Christmas 2024. This season, Hallmark is heading to Buffalo to bring their brand of holiday magic to the Bills Mafia. Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario and Tony Danza star in what’s sure to be a holiday classic for years to come, especially if you’re a Bills fan. The movie will arrive during the 2025 Countdown to Christmas celebration. — Sarabeth Pollock

Holiday Touchdown: A Bill’s Love Story premieres this fall on Hallmark Channel and streams the next day on Hallmark Plus.

Next Level Baker (Fox)

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is taking baking to new heights with Next Level Baker. After the success of Next Level Chef, a cooking competition that features three teams competing on three different levels of a moving set, it makes sense that Ramsay would expand the franchise and add baking.

With cold weather right around the corner, nothing beats a good baking show to help us prepare for the holidays and we’re excited to see how Ramsay puts his unique stamp on the genre. — Sarabeth Pollock

Next Level Baker premieres this fall on Fox.

How people watch Hulu is going to change come 2026. As part of a series of announcements during a quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company would be “fully integrating Hulu into Disney Plus.” But what exactly does that mean?

Hulu has been one of the major US streaming services for years, with its own slate of original programming, a library of classic TV shows and movies, as well as a live TV component (Hulu with Live TV). Are all those going to be Disney Plus shows now?

Many of the details involving this news will be revealed in the coming weeks and months ahead of the proposed 2026 launch, but in the meantime let us help you answer some of the biggest questions you may have.

What is happening with the Hulu standalone app?

The biggest takeaway from this announcement is that the Hulu standalone app will no longer exist.

According to the announcement, Disney will instead offer a “unified” Disney Plus and Hulu. We already have what is likely a preview of this, as Hulu is currently available as part of the main Disney Plus platform in the US as a specific tab that people can access. There may be some tweaks, but the basic concept is expected to be similar, with users able to go to the section to access Hulu’s specific offerings.

However, per Variety, a Disney rep says that consumers will still be able to buy Hulu as a standalone app (same with Disney Plus). So though you’ll be accessing Hulu through the Disney Plus app, technically you shouldn’t need to sign up for Disney Plus if you don’t want to. Obviously, in that case, you wouldn’t be able to access any Disney Plus content, and vice versa. Of course you can also sign up for both, and Disney already offers Disney Plus and Hulu bundled packages.

So, long story short, instead of having a Hulu app and a Disney Plus app, there’s only going to be the Disney Plus app moving forward that will house both Disney Plus and Hulu content.

When is Hulu standalone app going away?

We don’t have an exact date for when the Hulu standalone app will no longer be available. All that has been reported thus far is that the new combined streaming platform will launch in 2026.

How is this going to affect the Disney Plus, Hulu price?

At least right now, there is no information on whether or not this unification of Disney Plus and Hulu will impact the price of either streaming service or the Disney Plus/Hulu bundle.

Currently, consumers can sign up for a standalone Hulu subscription with ads for $9.99 per month and $18.99 per month for an ad-free subscription. The Disney Plus/Hulu bundle currently costs $10.99 per month with ads and $19.99 per month without ads.

We can’t rule out that these prices may change as we get closer to the official launch of the new combined streaming service, but as of right now there is no info regarding that.

What is happening with Hulu with Live TV?

The announcement also reaffirmed that Hulu with Live TV is not going to be offered any more either, instead the live TV streaming service and all of its subscribers will be migrated over to Fubo. This was previously announced January 2025.

There’s no timetable for when the migration is going to take place, as the initial report said the deal could take 12-18 months to close. If 18 months that would place it about late June/July 2026.

Are Hulu shows going to become Disney Plus shows?

From all indications from these reports, while all the content will now be housed under one streaming platform, Disney Plus content and Hulu content will keep their respective branding.

So, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, King of the Hill, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and other popular shows should still be referred to as Hulu original series. This makes sense as many of the Hulu shows serve a different, generally older audience than many of the Disney Plus series that revolve around Star Wars, Marvel and more.

Is Hulu going to become available in the UK and abroad?

One other piece of news from the announcement that was interesting is that Hulu appears to be going international.

Since its founding, Hulu has been an exclusively North American streaming service. Any of its shows that premiered outside of the US did so on Disney Plus, mostly under a specific banner called Star. That’s about to change.

Starting in fall 2025 (again, an exact date is TBD), all Disney Plus subscribers around the world that have Star will see the brand officially replaced by Hulu. Again, this shouldn’t change too much of what is being offered, just officially making Hulu a global brand.

Without a doubt, Ryan Coolger has become one of my favorite storytellers of the last 20 years. From Fruitvale Station to Black Panther to Creed to the recent cinematic triumph Sinners, Coogler has a knack for developing stories that always keep me entertained and glued to a screen.

That’s why I shouldn’t be surprised that his follow-up to Sinners has truly captured my attention, and it’s just as haunting, but for a completely different reason. I’m talking about Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time, the new National Geographic docuseries now streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus, for which Coogler is an executive producer.

As suggested by the title, Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time takes a look back at 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, one of the most catastrophic natural disasters to hit the US, leading to 1,833 fatalities and approximately $108 billion in damage, according to the National Weather Service. Here is a synopsis of the documentary:

“Hurricane Katrina was a natural disaster, but the unprecedented tragedy that unfolded in her aftermath was man-made – laying bare America’s deep, structural, racial divisions. What initially seemed an ‘equal opportunities’ catastrophe that cared not for color or creed was, in reality, anything but. In the two weeks that followed Katrina’s landfall, as millions of predominantly Black lives in the Gulf Coast were ruined and ended, Katrina confirmed what every person of color already knew: America doesn’t care about Black People.”

I can recall going into my senior year in high school during the summer when Hurricane Katrina hit, and watching the destruction of the storm on news outlets. I felt nothing short of compassion and empathy for the victims then, and that sentiment returns watching the documentary; especially, with every interviewee who pops on the screen to describe their harrowing tale of survival.

Speaking of the interviewees, I was completely enthralled hearing their perspectives outside of news soundbites. Without giving away too much, it was interesting to hear from experts about how unprepared the city of New Orleans was before the storm hit, intriguing to listen to residents talk about the struggle of getting out of the city and compelling to be reminded about the true inequity of Hurricane Katrina.

On a final note, while Coogler is an executive producer on Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time, Traci Curry directed the documentary. The Academy Award nominee received her nod for Attica, and she did an exceptional job with the new docuseries.

Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time is now available on Hulu and Disney Plus in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

Scrolling for something new to watch on Hulu this week, August 2-8? Let me give you a hand with my picks for the best movies, TV shows and more arriving on the streaming service.

Hulu is adding a couple of new, high-profile TV series to its lineup this week, including the return of a fan-favorite animated series and a spinoff of a popular sports docuseries. Plus, some 2025 new movies make their arrival on streaming.

Check out all of the picks for this week directly below.

King of the Hill season 14

• Hank Hill returns with brand new episodes on August 4

It's been 15 years since King of the Hill, the classic Fox animated comedy, aired a new episode, but a brand new season of the show premieres exclusively on Hulu this week. Hank Hill returns, and while the times may have changed, he's looking to reconnect with old friends as he and Peggy return to Texas. This is the first of two already announced seasons of the animated show on Hulu.

Bob Trevino Likes It (2025)

• "Certified Fresh" indie movie starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo premieres on August 5

Though Bob Trevino Likes It may have slid under the radar of many, those that have seen the indie dramedy have loved it, as evidenced by the movie's 95% "Certified Fresh" score from critics and 98% positive score from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Ferreira stars as a young woman who befriends a man online who shares the name of her father, forming a surprising but heartwarming connection.

The Monkey (2025)

• Horror comedy begins streaming on Hulu August 7

2025 has been a big year for Stephen King, as The Life of Chuck, The Institute and soon The Long Walk have all been adapted for the screen. But my personal favorite from these King offerings so far this year is the absurdly fun The Monkey. Theo James stars as twins whose lives have been tormented for years by a toy monkey that has been a part of a number of surprising deaths over the years. When the monkey resurfaces, they have to figure out how to stop it before someone else they love dies. If you're a fan of outrageous, gory deaths, then this will be a must-watch.

Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil

• True crime docuseries centered around notorious serial killer lands on August 7

The crimes of Ted Bundy have been well documented, but did you know that after he was arrested he assisted in an investigation into another murderer? That is the focus on Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil, as it recounts Bundy's work with Detective Robert Keppel looking for the Green River Killer. The docuseries features never-before-heard-tapes that give a rare insight into the mind of Ted Bundy.

FX's Necaxa

• The Welcome to Wrexham sibling show premieres on August 8

Welcome to Wrexham has documented one of the most incredible stories in sports the last few years, as actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (nee McElhenney) have buoyed the Wrexham team and town. But can lightning strike twice?

That's the question in FX's Necaxa, where Reynolds and Mac offer their support to Eva Longoria as she helps a recently relocated Mexican soccer club and tries to lift if to success.

Shanghai Noon (2000)

• Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson comedy rides to Hulu on August 8

As Shanghai Noon, the classic western comedy starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, you'll be able to stream in on Hulu starting this week. Shanghai Noon is a great blend of the martial arts, western and comedy genres, with Chan and Wilson having great chemistry. The sequel, Shanghai Knights, also lands on Hulu this week, though if you're picking between the two, go with the original.

There's lots of drama coming up in Port Charles this week. If you want to see what's coming up this week or if you missed a story last week and need to know what happened, we've got you covered with our General Hospital spoilers for the week of August 4-8.

Take a look at the General Hospital spoilers for the week of August 4, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, August 4
"Anna encounters Obrecht. Ava makes a proposal. Britt is taken aback. Chase runs into Gio. Ric and Molly meet for dinner."

Tuesday, August 5
"Jason confides in Sonny. Michael shares his suspicions. Carly and Lucas have a frank discussion. Willow tries to make amends. Sidwell attempts to deter Tracy."

Wednesday, August 6
"Sonny makes a connection. Chase confronts Michael. Lulu enlists an ally. Laura summons Dante. Danny advises Rocco."

Thursday, August 7
"Anna pulls some strings. Emma opens up to Trina. Jordan updates Laura. Brook Lynn confides in Sonny. Ava puts Ric to the test."

Friday, August 8
"Carly pitches an idea to Brennan. Drew seeks out Elizabeth. Britt defies orders. Lulu and Dante are livid. Anna gives her two cents to Jason."

And in case you missed out on last week's episodes, here's what happened on General Hospital for the week of July 28, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, July 28: "Drew and Willow’s wedding ceremony begins. Jason tracks down Obrecht. Brennan issues orders to Josslyn. Kristina confides in Michael. Molly picks a fight."

Tuesday, July 29: "Jason and Obrecht discuss Britt. Curtis offers an apology. Portia consoles Nina. Tracy and Cody are pleased. Martin gets intriguing information."

Wednesday, July 30: "Nina makes a covert play. Ric gets a new client. Elizabeth takes in a houseguest. Michael has a big decision to make. Curtis debriefs with Trina."

Thursday, July 31: "Jason seeks a favor from Elizabeth. Dante opens up to Anna. Emma takes Gio into her confidence. Carly shares her concerns with Josslyn. Willow makes a vow."

Friday, August 1: "Jason shares his suspicions with Anna. Alexis wants answers. Felicia counsels Lucas. Dante questions Danny. Emma and Gio make a plan."

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and is the available on-demand the following day on Hulu. Check your local listings to see when it comes on where you are.

On General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) remains convinced the woman he saw in the airport was Britt (Kelly Thiebaud). Even though Liesel Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) seems to genuinely think Britt is dead and grieves for her, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time a character cheated death against all odds.

Liesel said that Britt died in her arms and was cremated, but is that true? Jason is digging into what happened after Britt’s death to find out.

To find out, Jason is turning to Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). Elizabeth hasn’t had much of a storyline since Lucky (Joshua Jackson) left, so it’s nice to see her having something to do. But how can Elizabeth help Jason prove Britt is alive?

Elizabeth has great instincts and loves a mystery. It’s possible Jason will confide his suspicions to her hoping she will help him talk through all the ways Britt might have possibly survived. The two have a long past, and a solid friendship, so Jason may feel like he can turn to Elizabeth for help even though she never really liked Britt.

It’s also possible that Jason wants Elizabeth’s help getting Britt’s records from General Hospital. Even though Britt’s records would be inactive after her death, her medical records could contain important information that could tell Jason more about where she could be.

And, if anyone else has accessed those records since her death that could mean she’s alive somewhere and getting medical treatment. Maybe she’s getting treated for Huntington’s? Her medical records might show if other doctors accessed them and where they accessed the records from. That could give Jason more insight into where Britt might be.

Jason did find the Five Poppies spa online after remembering seeing the stranger who could be Britt carrying a Five Poppies bag. Maybe the spa is also a medical spa, which could explain why she’s been staying there. If she’s getting treatment for either Huntington’s or the effects of the poison that was supposed to have killed her it would make sense for her to be staying at a spa.

Speaking of the poison that Heather Webber (Alley Mills) used to kill Britt, the medical records could contain information about it. Knowing what poison it was, and how the poison works, would give Jason a starting point. From there he could start researching whether or not it’s possible for someone to survive the poison.

Jason needs proof before he does anything crazy like fly to Croatia, or tell Liesel that Britt might be alive. Elizabeth might be able to give him the proof he needs through Britt’s medical records and personnel file from the hospital. She may not want to help him because she never liked Britt, but she does really care about Jason, so she may help him just because he needs to know for sure if Britt is alive or dead.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

General Hospital spoilers say that Michael (Rory Gibson) has a big decision to make, and that decision probably has to do with his ex-wife Willow (Katelyn MacMullen).

Michael has tried in the past to work out a split custody arrangement with Willow because he knows it’s important for the kids to have a good relationship with their mother. Her relationship with Drew made that impossible.

But now that Willow has left Drew, Michael has to decide whether or not to let Willow be part of the kids’ lives. The custody hearing is still months away, but Michael knows it would hurt the kids to not see their mom for months.

Michael could choose to let Willow be around the kids if someone is there to supervise them, so she doesn’t kidnap them or do something impulsive or crazy. He does seem to want to let the kids have time with their mom. Can Willow really be trusted though?

Yes, she left Drew. But Willow is not the same. She’s a shell of her former self, and she has given up all control of her life to Drew. That’s not going to go away overnight. Just because she walked away from marrying Drew that doesn’t mean she’s going to be in the right mental state to have any kind of shared custody.

Drew also has already bulldozed his way into the Q mansion demanding to see Willow, so until that relationship is really done it’s definitely not safe for the kids to be around Willow. Drew could come barging in and scare them at any time.

Michael knows that Willow loves the kids. And now he knows that she isn’t with Drew any longer. However, he doesn’t know that Willow is the reason that Sasha (Sofia Mattson) had to flee Port Charles to keep baby Daisy safe. If he finds out that Willow was the one sneaking into the Quartermaine mansion and moving Daisy around he probably won’t let her anywhere near Wiley or Amelia even without Drew in her life.

The smart move here would be for Drew to tell Willow she needs to get her own apartment or house so she has a stable home for the kids before she can spend time with them. And, she needs to make sure Drew knows their relationship is over for good. If she can demonstrate that’s getting her independence back, then he could let her see the kids. Some counseling wouldn’t hurt, either.

Michael’s big decision could also have to do with his father, Sonny (Maurice Benard) or with Kristina (Kate Mansi) now that he knows she tried to kill Ava (Maura West). But it’s more likely that the big decision will be whether or not leaving Drew is enough to earn Willow the chance to spend time with her kids again.

No one wants a mother to be separated from her children. However, Willow let Drew change her, and she needs to prove that she can be a calm and stable presence in the kids’ lives before she’s allowed to see them regularly. Hopefully, Michael will make Willow stay away from the kids until he’s sure can put them first.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

You’d be hard pressed to find a General Hospital fan that’s not applauding the downfall of Drew (Cameron Mathison) and the end of the dreaded #Drillow. Finally aware that he slept with her mother, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) scolded Drew in an epic showdown on her would-be wedding day and swore to be done with him for good. It may have taken over a year for us to get here, but thankfully, we’ve made it and Willow has woken up.

While we suppose there is always a chance that Drew could manage to sweet-talk Willow back into a reconciliation, we actually think she meant what she said when she professed to being done with the congressman. Sleeping with Nina (Cynthia Watros) was one thing, but manipulating her children (i.e., making sure Wylie [Viron Weaver] heard him stating Michael [Rory Gibson] didn’t want him anymore) placed him in a place there’s no coming back from.

With that being said, and now that Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) is out of the picture, some General Hospital fans believe a reunion is in the cards for Michael and Willow. Since this is the soap world, we certainly can’t rule that out. However, there is so much bad blood between the exes that they’d have to be really committed to doing the hard work and have a love that’s still there to get past all of their transgressions.

We’ve taken the liberty to come up with two of the biggest hurdles to a #Millow reunion, and that starts with Willow herself. In the aftermath of losing custody of her children, Willow stalked Sasha and baby Daisy as payback.

Willow’s actions went so far that she sent Sasha packing, leaving Michael without ready access to his newborn daughter. If Michael were to ever learn that, he’d likely become enraged. Sadly, with Drew having an inkling of Willow’s heinous actions and him being Drew, we can’t rule out that he’ll tell Michael to sabotage a reconciliation.

A second obstacle comes in the form of Mini-Carly, aka Josslyn (Eden McCoy). We’d usually say Mama Bear Carly (Laura Wright) would be strictly opposed to Michael and Willow getting back together, but Carly, at her core, has always liked Willow. She loathes that Willow hurt her son, but Carly was like a mother figure to Willow at one point, and they shared a close bond before Drew.

Carly may have blasted Willow several times when news of the affair broke, even likening Willow to Nelle (Chloe Lanier), but we think Carly always felt bad that Willow allowed herself to be manipulated by Drew. Plus, Carly may not cause too much of a fuss about a possible reunion if she knows it will make her grandchildren happy, and a reunion is done in a truthful and non-toxic manner.

This brings us back to Josslyn. The newly minted WSB agent loves her brother and has scolded Willow more than anyone has. Josslyn is very protective of her brother and may not want to see him go down a path with Willow that sees him hurting again. While soapy affairs aren’t new, and Josslyn herself has cheated in a relationship, Willow cheated with her husband’s uncle, good friend and business partner wrapped in one. That’s pretty low. And Josslyn may love her nephew and niece, but we wouldn’t put it past her to devise a scheme to ensure Michael and Willow become nothing more than good co-parents.

So, are Willow and Michael going to try and reconcile? Would they stand a chance with her secret about Sasha and Daisy out there, or with Josslyn around Port Charles?

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Whoever said small town living was quiet? That certainly wasn’t the case for Karl Alberg in Murder in a Small Town, as the police detective moved to the coastal town of Gibsons from the big city only to discover that there are plenty of investigations to keep him busy. And there’s more on the way as Murder in a Small Town season 2 is on its way.

Murder in a Small town is based on the Karl Alberg books series by L.R. Wright, with Ian Weir serving as the showrunner on the series. Season 2 is going to expand Alberg’s scope and introduce him to a range of new and intriguing characters/suspects.

Read on for everything you need to know about Murder in a Small Town season 2.

Murder in a Small Town season 2 release date

Fox is debuting Murder in a Small Town season 2 on Tuesday, September 23, at 8 pm ET/PT.

The crime drama will share the Tuesday night primetime spotlight on Fox with the hit medical drama Doc.

Season 1 on Murder in a Small Town featured eight episodes, but it looks like season 2 is upping that number, with 10 episodes expected as part of the second season.

In order to watch Murder in a Small Town season 2 you need to have access to your local Fox station. That’s available through a traditional pay-TV provider, a TV antenna or live TV streaming services like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. You can also catch up with the show on-demand, as all of the latest episodes of Murder in a Small Town stream on Hulu the day after they air on Fox.

Murder in a Small Town season 2 cast

Rossif Sutherland returns to lead Murder in a Small Town as Karl Alberg. Sutherland is the son of legendary actor Donald Sutherland (who at one point was looking to produce an adaptation of L.R. Wright’s Alberg series). Among Rossif Sutherland’s notable credits are Three Pines and The Handsmaid’s Tale.

Starring opposite Sutherland is Kristin Kreuk as the town librarian Cassandra Lee, who forms a bond with Karl. Kreuk is best known from her time on Smallville, with other notable credits including Beauty and the Beast, Burden of Truth and Reacher.

A notable new addition to the Murder in a Small Town cast is Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock, Mystic River, The Morning Show). Harden is set to play Mayor Christie Holman, a consummate political operator that also happens to be a doctor and a beloved member of the community.

Others from season 1 that are slated to come back are Aaron Douglas as Sid Sokolowski, Savonna Spracklin as Isabella Harbud, Mya Lowe as Edwina Yen and Dakota Guppy as Holly Alberg.

Murder in a Small Town season 2 plot

Get a sense of what’s to come in Murder in a Small Town season 2 with an official description of the season from Fox:

“In the second season, Karl’s jurisdiction expands and he will have to contend with an increased caseload and limited resources, investigating cases like a body found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families; a double kidnapping that may mask an even bigger crime; a pop star who retreated to Gibsons for a quiet vacation only to be followed by a dangerous stalker; and many more.”

Murder in a Small Town season 2 trailer

There’s no trailer for Murder in a Small Town season 2 at this time. When one becomes available we’ll add it here.

Looking for some new movies to stream in August? Well, great news, there are plenty of options across the likes of Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and all of the major streaming services this month. With that said, it can be a lot to scroll through, so allow me to offer my humble services in helping you find the new movies on streaming that you are not going to want to miss.

The below list of movies is taken from the major streaming services: Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock and Prime Video. I'm also specifically picking movies that are new to streaming this month — in this case, these are 12 movies that are landing on one of the major streamers for the first time, or coming back to streaming services after only being available via on-demand.

So without further ado, here are my picks for the 12 movies to stream in August.

The Departed (Netflix)

Martin Scorsese's The Departed will always have a special place in my heart, as this Best Picture winner was my first real introduction to the master filmmaker. I've of course watched as much of his filmography as I can since then, but The Departed sticks with me as it is fun, has some great performances (particularly from Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson) and is layered with details that enrich repeat viewings (the use of X in the movie has been well documented). While Scorsese has a lot of things in the works (including The Devil in the White City), we don't know for sure when we're getting his next movie. So streaming The Departed is a good way to bide our time.

Stream The Departed on Netflix starting August 1.

Eenie Meanie (Hulu)

Samara Weaving has starred in a number of fan-favorite movies, including Ready or Not and Guns Akimbo. Could Eenie Meanie be next? The action movie sees her star as a former getaway driver brought back into the criminal world when her former employer offers her a chance to save her ex-boyfriend. A great supporting cast is on hand for this one as well, with Steve Zahn, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, Karl Glusman and Marshawn Lynch. Here's hoping this one puts the pedal to the metal for a fun watch.

Stream Eenie Meanie on Hulu in the US starting August 22.

Final Destination Bloodlines (HBO Max)

One of the biggest movies of the year makes its streaming debut to kick off August with Final Destination Bloodlines. The latest sequel in the horror franchise that is now 25 years old is widely viewed as the best, earning a 93% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes. Focusing on a family, the characters learn that them being marked for death is something that has been lying in wait for generations. While the crazy deaths are a highlight as always, the movie also serves as one of the final performances from horror legend Tony Todd, so be sure to give a tip of the cap to him if you watch.

Stream Final Destination Bloodlines on HBO Max in the US starting August 1.

Freaky Tales (HBO Max)

It's been a big year for Pedro Pascal with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eddington, Materialists and The Last of Us season 2, but one movie of his you may have missed from this year is Freaky Tales. Set in 1987 Oakland, Calif., Freaky Tales answers the question of what happens when an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis and a debt collector collide. Written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (the duo behind Captain Marvel), it's flown under the radar, but audiences who have seen it have enjoyed it, based on the 89% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stream Freaky Tales on HBO Max in the US starting August 8.

The Friend (Paramount Plus)

This one is for all the dog lovers out there, as the breakout star of The Friend is the Great Dane Bing, who plays the central pooch in the movie, Apollo. The human star of the movie is Naomi Watts, who plays an English professor who unexpectedly is tasked with caring for Apollo after his owner and her mentor dies, and has to figure out if and how the dog can fit into her life. While it is a SPOILER, if anyone is on the fence about this movie, wondering if the dog dies or not, I will assure you that while this is a dramedy, Apollo makes it through A OK.

Stream The Friend on Paramount Plus starting August 25).

The Monkey (Hulu)

Similar to Pedro Pascal, 2025 has been a big year for Stephen King, as The Life of Chuck, The Institute and soon The Long Walk have all been adapted for the screen. But my personal favorite from these King offerings this year is the absurdly fun The Monkey. Theo James stars as twins whose lives have been tormented for years by a toy monkey that has been a part of a number of surprising deaths over the years. When the monkey resurfaces, they have to figure out how to stop it before someone else they love dies. Like Final Destination Bloodlines, if you're a fan of outrageous, gory deaths, then this will be a must-watch.

Stream The Monkey on Hulu in the US starting August 7.

Mother! (Paramount Plus)

Mother! is one of the craziest movies I've ever seen, and I loved it. Darren Aronofsky uses the story of a woman (Jennifer Lawrence) whose life is turned upside down when her poet husband (Javier Bardem) gets a group of fervent fans at the house they are remodeling. From there, the movie draws parallels to the environment, religion and fanaticism in a psychological horror. It certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's a fascinating piece of work from Aronofsky, and a committed performance from Lawrence.

Stream Mother! on Paramount Plus in the US starting August 1.

My Oxford Year (Netflix)

On the opposite end of the spectrum from Mother! is the new Netflix romance movie My Oxford Year. Sofia Carson stars as an American student at Oxford whose life takes a surprising turn when she meets a local boy, played by Corey Mylchreest. Dougray Scott and Catherine McCormack also star in this movie from Iain Morris (Time Bandits, The Inbetweeners). The fact that the movie was filmed on location on the Oxford Campus should also be a fun treat for viewers.

Stream My Oxford Year on Netflix starting August 1.

Night Always Comes (Netflix)

Another member of The Fantastic Four is back with another movie this month, as Vanessa Kirby stars in the Netflix original movie Night Always Comes. This one is a crime drama, with Kirby playing a woman who must confront her dark past over the course of one long night as she looks to secure a future for her and the brother she cares for. Kirby reunites with Benjamin Caron, who directed multiple episodes of The Crown (as well as Andor), for Night Always Comes.

Stream Night Always Comes starting August 15 on Netflix.

The Pickup (Prime Video)

Keke Palmer has already starred in one of the best comedies of the year in One of Them Days. Does she have another hit on her hand in The Pickup? Palmer stars alongside comedy icon Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson in this action comedy, where Murphy and Davidson are armored truck drivers and Palmer plays a criminal looking to use them to score big, though she has a bit of history with Davidson's character that should make for plenty of fun banter. Ride Along director Tim Story directs.

Stream The Pickup on Prime Video starting August 6.

The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix)

Richard Osman's best-selling murder mystery book The Thursday Murder Club is being adapted into the next big Netflix original movie. The all-star cast of Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie stars as four retirees who forgo the knitting circle and instead spend their golden years looking into cold case murders. But when one case proves to be not so cold, the group puts their skills to the test to get justice. There are five books in total in the Thursday Murder Club series, so if this one proves to be a hit, Netflix could have a new franchise on their hands.

Stream The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix starting August 28.

Wet Hot American Summer (Netflix/Peacock)

We're in the final days of summer, so what better way to spend it than at Camp Firewood? This cult classic comedy has one of the most incredible casts: Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Marguerite Moreau, Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino, Joe Lo Truglio, Michael Ian Black, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks and H. Jon Benjamin. Wet Hot American Summer is hilariously absurd. And if you enjoy it, Netflix has two spinoff series that it did (which reunite the cast) that you can enjoy (Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later).

Stream Wet Hot American Summer on Netflix worldwide starting August 1; also stream on Peacock in the US starting August 1.

The mystery surrounding General Hospital’s Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard) is starting to unfold now that Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is on the case for WSB and Anna (Finola Hughes) has taken an interest in him as leader of the Port Charles Police Department. However, in a twist of fate, it looks like Dalton’s mystery could be closely tied to the reemergence of Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud).

As viewers know, Dalton is working on some kind of project, and his bosses are Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and a yet-to-be-revealed villain. While we still suspect that Sidwell’s partner may be someone like Victor (Charles Shaughnessy), Jax (Sebastian Roché) or Peter (Wes Ramsey), we can’t rule out the very real possibility that Britt works for Sidwell in some capacity, especially given the timing of her resurfacing and her recent travels to France, where Dalton’s courier was headed.

This brings us around to Jason (Steve Burton). He happened to be at the French airport when Britt was boarding a plane, and he spotted her. Although reason is convincing him that he must have been mistaken, as Britt is dead, he can’t ignore his gut telling him that Britt is alive. Considering he was once thought to be dead, he’s further emboldened to dig into this Britt mystery.

During the week of July 28, Jason takes his suspicions about Britt to Anna, and we have a hunch he’ll ask Anna’s guidance on how to pursue this. Unfortunately for him, this could spell trouble.

We can imagine a scenario where it’s revealed that Britt is working for these soap villains unwillingly. Perhaps they are blackmailing her, or maybe they’ve developed an illegal medical process that cured Britt’s Huntington's Disease, and the good doc is being forced to do their bidding as the price of her survival. Either way, she’s in deep with these people.

With that being said, Jack Brennen (Chris McKenna) is determined to learn what nefarious thing Dalton is up to and to lock up all the parties involved. If Britt is involved, then Jack likely wants to go after her as well, whether she’s a willing participant or not.

Knowing Jason, if he finds Britt and learns she’s over her head and being forced to do things against her will, he’d probably try to save her by any means necessary, even if that means messing with Jack’s investigation. And Jack wouldn’t take kindly to more interference from Jason on a case, considering Jason worked with Anna in helping Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) escape for months.

Should our theory ring true, we’re interested to see how Jack plans to stop Jason in a Britt rescue. Jack better not let things get too out of control, as he’d hate to learn that no matter how strong his feelings are for Carly (Laura Wright), she’ll always have Jason’s back and jump to aid him.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

It’s official that Kelly Thiebaud is reprising her role as General Hospital’s Dr. Britt Westbourne. She confirmed it, and fans also noticed that Liesel Olbrecht (Kathleen Gati) mysteriously spoke about Britt in the present tense when she talked to Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) at the Metro Court pool. She also took a selfie with Rocco (Finn Carr), so maybe that selfie was going to get sent to her daughter?

Even though I’m excited to see a Britch vs Lulu (Alexa Havins) showdown because it will make Lulu absolutely crash out, I don’t want to see Britt rekindle a romance with Jason. Jason’s been through enough, and he deserves better than Britt.

Jason hasn’t been in a relationship with anyone for quite some time. There were some signs that maybe he would start a relationship with Sasha (Sofia Mattson) when he agreed to pretend to be the father of her baby, but that never happened.

There was also the potential for a romance with Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) back in Africa when they kissed during their escape from being held captive by Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). But that turned out to be a dead end also. So he’s been alone for far too long. It’s definitely time for Jason to have a love interest again.

But that love interest shouldn’t be Britt. Their brief relationship never really made sense, and frankly, Jason deserves to be with someone who is a better human being than Britt.

Yes, Jason has done some bad things, and his loyalty to Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly (Laura Wright) is disturbing. However, at his core, he’s a good guy who will do anything for his family and the people he loves. He deserves a relationship with a woman who will love him the same way and prioritize his happiness and safety. That’s not Britt.

Faking her death

If Britt really cared about Jason, she would have found a way to let him know she was alive after she was attacked with Heather Webber’s (Alley Mills) poisoned hook. She wouldn’t have let him grieve for her. There may be reasons why it was better for her to be thought to be dead, but if she knew Jason at all, she would know she could trust him to keep her secret. It’s just rude to let him grieve like that.

No doubt she will have all kinds of reasons why she didn’t let him know, but they won’t be good enough. And Liesel dropping that present-tense comment about Britt but not actually telling him she was alive was pretty cruel also. Jason deserves to be with someone who wouldn’t cause him pain on purpose.

Britt only cares about herself

Even though Britt seemed honestly upset when Jason was missing and presumed dead, she is really not capable of the kind of love that Jason deserves. She always puts her own schemes and ambitions first, while Jason puts everyone he loves first.

Jason is loyal to the people he cares about, and Britt is only loyal to herself. Someone like Jason, who will risk his life over and over again for the people he loves, deserves to have a partner who loves him like that and will do anything to protect and help him.

Temu Sam

Britt is the Temu version of Jason’s real true love, Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco). Britt is strong, focused, determined, smart and willing to break rules like Sam, but she doesn’t have Sam’s fierce love and loyalty. Sam was the perfect match for Jason because she was also loyal to the people she loved and would do whatever it took to keep them safe.

Even his relationship with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) was better than his relationship with Britt. Elizabeth is a sweet person who genuinely cared about Jason.

Sam’s death affected Jason in a really deep way, and I’m worried that he’s going to turn to Temu Sam to fill that void since she does have some of the same characteristics that Sam had. But Britt can never fill Sam’s shoes. She doesn’t have the ability to bring Jason out of his shell and show his softer side like Sam had. And no relationship can last when one person always has their guard up.

Jason deserves a good relationship

Jason is so concerned with duty and helping Sonny and the people he loves that he never has the time to develop a real relationship with anyone. Instead, he’s everyone’s beard. He married Carly to help stabilize Sonny’s operation when Sonny was missing. And he was willing to publicly play the father role for Sasha’s baby so that no one would find out Michael (Rory Gibson) was the father. It’s time for Jason to focus on finding his own real, loving relationship.

He was never able to make it work with Sam, but that doesn’t mean the right partner isn’t out there for him. Jason deserves a partner who can handle his criminal associations, roll with the crazy things he does for the people he cares about and love him anyway.

Jason needs a partner who will act as a stabilizing influence and balance out the chaos he lives in. That’s not Britt Westbourne. She’s going to cause more pain. Britt is also very likely to create more messes for Jason to clean up.

Jason deserves better than Britt Westbourne. And I hope they give him a better love interest soon, because he’s been single for way too long.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Scrolling for something new to watch on Hulu this week, July 26-August 1? Let me give you a hand with my picks for the best movies, TV shows and more arriving on the streaming service.

While there are more than a handful of fun movies that are going to be new to Hulu in August, the last few days of July have some great offerings as well, most notably a pair of new series — a period drama and a true crime docuseries — that have high binge potential.

Check out all of the picks for this week directly below.

Operation Fortune (2023)

• Guy Ritchie reteams with Jason Statham for action comedy, arriving July 28 on Hulu

I generally enjoy Guy Ritchie movies, though one of his more recent efforts I have missed and need to play catch-up on is Operation Fortune (aka Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre). The director reunites with long-time collaborator Jason Statham for this action comedy, where a team of secret agents (which includes Aubrey Plaza and Bugzy Malone) brings in a well-known actor (Josh Hartnett) to try and infiltrate the ranks of an arms dealer (Hugh Grant). This seems like the perfect popcorn fare for summer streaming.

Dope Girls season 1

• The latest London-set period crime drama debuts on Hulu July 29

If you are a fan of Peaky Blinders or Hulu's previously released 2025 new TV series A Thousand Blows, then Dope Girls could be right up your alley. Starring Emmy-winner Julianne Nicholson, the new series is a period crime drama taking place in London shortly after World War I, where women look to assert their power by helping launch the night club scene in London's Soho. All episodes of the new series are going to be available immediately to stream.

Memoir of a Snail

• Oscar-nominated animated movie lands on Hulu July 29

Oscar-winner Flow and the Oscar-nominated The Wild Robot were among the biggest animated movies of last year, but flying under the radar was Memoir of a Snail. One of the five nominated movies in the Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars, this story about a melancholic woman named Grace Pudel (voiced by Sarah Snook) earned a 95% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes, and in addition to Snook features the voice talent of Eric Bana and Jacki Weaver. Fans of animation should definitely check this one out.

Mr. & Mrs. Murder

• You can start watching the true crime docuseries as of July 30

The latest ABC News docuseries focusing on a salacious true crime is Mr. & Mrs. Murder. This series details a case where a husband goes missing, with rumors beginning to swirl that he was eaten by alligators, though no remains were found. But when his wife marries his best friend, suspicions begin to rise over what may have really happened. Many involved with the actual case will share their insights in this documentary that should be catnip for true crime fans.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

• Fan-favorite Meryl Streep movie hits Hulu on August 1

The internet has been abuzz recently as the first looks at The Devil Wears Prada 2 have started to come out. We have to wait until 2026 to see the long-awaited sequel to the fashion movie, but you can stream the original on Hulu this week.

Anne Hathaway stars as an aspiring writer who gets a job at a high-profile fashion magazine, where she works for the demanding and manipulative editor-in-chief played by Meryl Streep. It's a favorite role for the three-time Oscar winner (and one that she earned one of her many Oscar nominations for), but also features fun turns from Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Old School (2003)

• Hilarious college comedy is enrolls on Hulu on August 1

August means college kids are heading back to campus, so why not celebrate by watching one of the funniest college comedies ever made? Old School stars Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn as three friends who decide to start their own fraternity, despite the fact that none of them is in school anymore. Attempting to stop their good-natured debauchery is the uptight dead, played by Jeremy Piven. This is one of the movies that made Ferrell a star, and he absolutely steals the show.

Ready or Not (2019)

• You can find the horror/comedy on Hulu starting August 1

Another movie that is getting a sequel in 2026 that is streaming on Hulu come August, is Ready or Not, the horror/comedy from the Radio Silence directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Starring Samara Weaving and Adam Brody, the movie centers on a bride who marries into a wealthy family that has a strange tradition to welcome people into their family, one that has terrifying results. It's campy and one of the more original and fun horror movies of the last 10 years.

There's lots of drama coming up in Port Charles this week. If you want to see what's coming up this week or if you missed a story last week and need to know what happened, we've got you covered with our General Hospital spoilers for the week of July 28-August 1.

Take a look at the General Hospital spoilers for the week of July 28, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, July 28
"Drew and Willow’s wedding ceremony begins. Jason tracks down Obrecht. Brennan issues orders to Josslyn. Kristina confides in Michael. Molly picks a fight."

Tuesday, July 29
"Jason and Obrecht discuss Britt. Curtis offers an apology. Portia consoles Nina. Tracy and Cody are pleased. Martin gets intriguing information."

Wednesday, July 30
"Nina makes a covert play. Ric gets a new client. Elizabeth takes in a houseguest. Michael has a big decision to make. Curtis debriefs with Trina."

Thursday, July 31
"Jason seeks a favor from Elizabeth. Dante opens up to Anna. Emma takes Gio into her confidence. Carly shares her concerns with Josslyn. Willow makes a vow."

Friday, August 1
"Jason shares his suspicions with Anna. Alexis wants answers. Felicia counsels Lucas. Dante questions Danny. Emma and Gio make a plan."

And in case you missed out on last week's episodes, here's what happened on General Hospital for the week of July 21, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, July 21: "Carly and Brennan discuss the future. Dante gives Anna food for thought. Jason gets nostalgic. Vaughn has a stern warning for Josslyn. Brook Lynn is in for a surprise."

Tuesday, July 22: "Laura gets disturbing information. Isaiah encourages Portia. Sidwell makes an announcement. Lucas shares his suspicions. Martin has news for Tracy."

Wednesday, July 23: "Jason is determined. Dante and Lulu are alarmed. Nina seeks out Drew. Portia makes a revelation. Willow’s behavior causes concern"

Thursday, July 24: "Elizabeth reunites with Obrecht. Nina wants to take action. Willow and Scout have a heart-to-heart. Alexis has a frank talk with Drew. Trina holds her ground."

Friday, July 25: "Willow and Drew’s wedding day is filled with drama. Carly and Lucas have it out. Michael confides in Kristina. Ava is rattled. Lucy issues an invitation."

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and is the available on-demand the following day on Hulu. Check your local listings to see when it comes on where you are.

Finally! The worst-kept secret in Port Charles is finally out as General Hospital’s Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) has learned about Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) sleeping together before she got involved with the loathsome congressman.

Curtis (Donnell Turner) spilled the beans to Willow before she walked down the aisle to marry Drew, hoping Willow would end things with Drew and Drew would pack up and move to Washington, DC. Considering she spends the end of the July 25 episode walking down the aisle of the church, I can’t say whether she’ll break up with Drew for good or not. I’m holding out hope that this spells the end of #Drillow, but her thinking is so warped these days, she may marry him if she believes it will help win her kids back in court.

Now, before Willow actually started walking down the aisle in her wedding dress, she had the ultimate showdown with Nina in a room in the back of the church. MacMullen offered some great scenes as Willow, blasting her bio mom for holding this salacious secret for over a year. Willow blamed Nina for watching as she destroyed her marriage and family by falling for a man who had been lying to her from the beginning. She even blamed Nina for losing custody of her children to Michael (Rory Gibson).

In an especially gut-wrenching scene, Willow claimed to be envious of Nelle (Chloe Lanier), who was fortunate enough to go to her grave not knowing Nina was her biological mother. Talk about an “ouch moment.” Before Nina slunk off in tears, Willow made it crystal clear that she was done with Nina and wanted nothing more to do with her.

This all brings me to my point. Although Nina was sobbing in tears, knowing she hurt her only living child and realizing Willow may never speak to her again, I don’t feel bad for her. The Crimson Magazine editor has had ample opportunity to tell Willow the truth.

She could have told her daughter about her romps in the hay with Drew way back when Willow first expressed an interest in Drew and kissed him. Nina could have also shared the truth with Willow any time before she officially divorced Michael. Heck, Nina revealing the truth could have spared Willow a painful custody hearing, one she lost.

What doesn’t help my callous feelings toward Nina is the fact that she didn’t learn a lesson from her marriage to Sonny (Maurice Benard). That relationship imploded because Nina kept lying instead of being honest. They’d arguably still be together if she realized that most people don’t like being lied to, no matter how hard the truth is to receive.

Perhaps if Nina is subjected to more cruelty from Willow, I’ll find an ounce of sympathy for her. But for now, I’m just shrugging my shoulders. On a final note, do you think like I do that Willow may be headed for a stint in Ferncliff?

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Weeks ago, when General Hospital’s Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) lost custody of her kids, we suspected something snapped within her mentally. She collapsed in the courtroom, arrived at the hospital not speaking and understandably was overwhelmed with sadness. It was as if a light within her went out. Then came the whole Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) and baby Daisy situation.

Willow spent days gaslighting Sasha, making her believe that Daisy was in danger. Willow exacerbated the situation so badly that Sasha took her newborn and had Jason (Steve Burton) escort her out of town to Robert’s (Tristan Rogers).

Then, when Willow learned of Sasha’s departure, it was Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) who noticed that Willow had the biggest sinister smile plastered on her face. Willow’s great-aunt told Nina (Cynthia Watros) something was wrong with her daughter, but Nina casually dismissed the concerns.

Fast forward to the July 24 General Hospital episode, and in a last-ditch effort to bring down Drew (Cameron Mathison), Curtis (Donnell Turner) told Willow that before she and Drew became an item, the congressman was sleeping with her mother. Willow later confronts Nina with this news in the episode airing on July 25, moments before Willow is to wed Drew.

When you combine the fact that Willow has lost her kids and is desperate to get them back, she stalked Sasha and Daisy, she recently learned from Portia (Brook Kerr) that Drew is capable of dubious blackmail and now she is aware her mother slept with Drew over a year ago, Willow may soon go off the deep end.

We recently suggested there was a chance she may follow in Nelle (Chloe Lanier) and Nina’s footsteps and resort to kidnapping, taking her children and running off. When she realizes she destroyed her life, losing custody of her children for Drew, she might do what she feels she has to in order to rectify the situation.

Whether Willow resorts to kidnapping or not, we can’t help but think her mental health is in an all-time fragile state, even more fragile than when she was being manipulated by Shiloh (Coby Ryan McLaughlin). We think she’ll soon find herself at the Ferncliff Asylum to get the help she’ll need.

Should our hunch prove correct, then we believe in good soapy fashion, while she’s getting help in the mental health facility, she’ll run into someone familiar. A person from General Hospital’s past. If we had to guess, this person could be someone like Nelle.

Yes, Nelle is thought to be dead. However, characters returning from the dead is hardly rare in daytime, look at Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud). It could be rather entertaining to see Willow come face-to-face with Nelle, who may be in the facility under another alias.

And can you imagine these two catching up and realizing they both lost custody of their children thanks to Michael (Rory Gibson)? Furthermore, these two teaming up to unleash havoc on Michael’s life in revenge could provide for some great TV moments.

Additionally, would you be up for a Carly (Laura Wright) vs Nelle showdown part two? Carly wouldn’t know what hit her.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

General Hospital’s Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) certainly don’t have a fan club over here. Like many viewers of the soap, we find their relationship revolting and exhausting, and can’t wait until the #Drillow train comes to an end. Along those lines, we’ll be happy to see Drew’s overall downfall as he’s become the most infuriating character in all of daytime.

Anyway, at the moment, the couple remains committed to each other, and they’re taking their steps to walk down the aisle during the week of July 21.

Despite Nina (Cynthia Watros) trying to caution her daughter about taking such a step, Michael (Rory Gibson) reiterating that marrying Drew will further strain their co-parenting arrangement and Portia (Brook Kerr) revealing to Willow that Drew is blackmailing her, nothing seems to be deterring Willow from her pending nuptials.

Now, there’s always the possibility that Nina could finally do what she should have done months ago and confess to sleeping with Drew before Drew turned his attention to Willow. However, she's been holding onto that secret for over a year, and she even betrayed Sonny (Maurice Benard) to keep it, so we can’t count on her to be brave enough now.

To be clear, we aren’t saying the wedding will go off without a hitch and Drew and Willow will sail off into the sunset in marital bliss. After all, this is the soap world. With that being said, we can imagine their wedding leading to something big. Something shocking. If we had to guess, we’re talking about a kidnapping.

We can’t forget that Willow was just stalking baby Daisy. So if someone is going to be doing the abducting here, it’s a strong chance it’s her.

Perhaps Nina actually does tell Willow about her own romps in the hay with Drew, and that makes Willow snap. Maybe she comes to realize she’s thrown her whole life away for Drew, not knowing who he really is. Desperate to regain some control, she seeks out her kids at the Quartermaines and kidnaps them, fleeing from town. Considering both her mother and sister have committed kidnapping before, Willow may join the family tradition.

However, allow us to propose the idea that Willow abducts no one, but she is abducted. Since arriving back in Port Charles, Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) has been the only one to see just how bad of shape Willow is in and wants to actually take steps to help her. Considering Obrecht tends to be a bit unconventional in her methods to “help,” we’re considering the possibility that she kidnaps Willow to save her.

Let’s say Obrecht does kidnap Willow, before or after the wedding. Well, we think Obrecht could stash her at the infamous Ferncliff Asylum to get the psychological assistance she desperately needs. Willow likely wouldn’t be appreciative at first, but she may come to realize that her great-aunt just wants to stop this downward spiral.

Of course, a kidnapping storyline hasn’t been confirmed. We just have a theory that a kidnapping is on the horizon.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Get ready to return to the ring with Stephen Graham, because A Thousand Blows season 2 will soon be with us!

The first series, set in the boxing dens and criminal underworld of the East End during the 1880s, was a hit with critics and viewers alike, so we can't wait to continue the story.

The six-parter told the story of boxers Sugar Goodson (Graham) and Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby), and the show's creator, Steven Knight, says we can "expect the unexpected" in the second season.

Yet it also followed the leader of the infamous all-female gang, The Forty Elephants, Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), as she hatched a plot to pull off one of history's greatest heists.

Here's everything we know about A Thousand Blows season 2...

A Thousand Blows season 2 release date

The first series only came out a few months ago, but with filming already complete on the second season we can expect it to hit our screens very soon, with studio bosses hinting at an autumn 2025 release date.

It will be available on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

"We do have the second series in the can," Steven Knight told The Daily Express earlier this year. "We all want to keep this story going and I think we will and just take it towards the 21st century.”

A Thousand Blows season 2 plot

Knight is keeping plot details under wraps for the time being, but his comments about "taking the story towards the 21st century" make us wonder if a time-jump could be on the cards.

"I can't give a lot away," he told reporters back in February. "But it's more of the same, expect the unexpected but the stakes are higher."

Given the climactic ending to the first season of A Thousand Blows, we're certainly expecting sparks to fly when the second one kicks off, especially with Hezekiah and Mary Carr parting ways following the events surrounding the death of his best friend Alec.

Mary was planning to go to America with Hezekiah, but it looks like that plan has evaporated, although she faces a battle to hold on to the leadership of The Forty Elephants following the Chinese debacle.

Meanwhile, Henry "Sugar" Goodson has much to consider, but will he go through with his plan to sign his pub, The Blue Coat Boy, over to his brother, Treacle?

A Thousand Blows cast

The three leads are all set to return, with Stephen Graham (Adolescence) reprising his role as Henry "Sugar" Goodson, Erin Doherty (The Crown) playing Mary Carr and Malachi Kirby (Small Axe) back once again as Hezekiah Moscow.

James Nelson-Joyce (This City Is Ours) is set to return as Sugar's younger brother, Edward "Treacle" Goodson, while Hannah Walters (Boiling Point) and Darci Shaw will once again play members of The Forty Elephants, Eliza Moody and Alice Diamond.

We're also hoping Susan Lynch (Save Me) will be back as Mary's mother, Jane Carr.

However, two of our old favorites who won't be back are Francis Lovehall, after his character Alec was murdered, and Jason Tobin, after Lao Lam fled to Liverpool.

A Thousand Blows season 2 trailer

There's no official trailer for this one yet, but we'll be sure to post it here as soon as it drops.

We’re getting new episodes of Only Murders in the Building in less than two months people!

Hulu officially announced that the Only Murders in the Building season 5 premiere is arriving on Tuesday, September 9; the comedy/mystery show will stream on Disney Plus in the UK. The first three episodes of the new season are going to be available to watch right away, with single episodes releasing weekly after that.

On top of that great news, we also have the official synopsis for Only Murders in the Building season 5 and the returning and new cast members for this season. Let’s start with the synopsis:

“After their beloved doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca), dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.”

In addition to the lead trio of Martin, Short and Gomez, returning cast members for this season include Michael Cyril Creighton as Howard, Meryl Streep as Loretta, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Detective Donna Williams, Richard Kind as Vince Fish and Nathan Lane as Teddy Diams (the latter returning for the first time since season 2).

New additions to the Only Murders in the Building cast include Téa Leoni (though she did have a brief appearance in the season 4 finale), Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest and Jermaine Fowler.

The only thing we’re missing is a trailer for the new season, but hopefully that will arrive soon.

Only Murders in the Building is one of my favorite TV shows right now, so I’m beyond ecstatic to finally know when the series is coming back, even if I have to wait about a week longer than usual (most previous seasons premiered the last week of August, while season 5 arrives the second week of September). With the introduction of the mafia and a cast of A-list guest stars, which may be the show’s biggest group yet, this makes Only Murders in the Building season 5 a must-watch in my books.

If you want to catch up with where things left off with the series, you can read our Only Murders in the Building season 4 ending explained feature or watch the episode for yourself on Hulu or Disney Plus (subscription required).

When General Hospital’s Leslie Charleson unfortunately passed away back in January of this year, many longtime fans were saddened that they’d no longer see her character, Dr. Monica Quartermaine, walking the floors of the Quartermaine mansion or the halls of the hospital. In that vein, we wondered how the powers that be at the soap would honor her legacy and give the Monica character a fitting sendoff.

Again, Charleson passed in January, and it’s now July, but General Hospital has not yet addressed Monica’s fate. In fact, whenever Monica is brought up, she’s said to be upstairs in her bedroom. However, did General Hospital just drop a clue that Monica’s farewell is on the way?

In the episode that aired on July 22, Martin (Michael E. Knight) was alone in Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) living room when he stumbled upon a drawing. But flipping over the drawing, he saw the masterpiece was created on an envelope addressed to Monica.

When Martin asked Drew about it, the congressman just assumed Wylie (Viron Weaver) and Amelia (Sequoia & Serenity Mork Macko) took scrap paper from the Quartermaine mansion and colored all over it. Drew didn’t concern himself with it any further and left Martin to open the envelope and read the letter inside. Not much is known about the contents of the letter by the time the episode concludes, other than it’s from someone who Monica hasn’t been in contact with for quite some time.

With all that being said, fans will recall that Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress Erika Slezak is slated to make her big debut on General Hospital soon. In recent days, rumors have swirled about the possibility that Slezak is preparing to premiere on the ABC soap as Monica’s long-lost sister. Should that be true, things could get rather interesting.

Let’s say the soap is gearing up for Monica’s heartfelt goodbye. We can imagine a scenario in which Slezak makes her entrance onto the scene around the time of Monica’s funeral, and it’s revealed that the letter Martin read is the first of many correspondences between the sisters. Then, shortly after the funeral and at the reading of the will, the Quartermaines become shocked to learn that Monica left the house to her sister. That’s the kind of bombshell news that would send Tracy (Jane Elliot) spiraling.

For years now, she’s had to swallow the fact that her brother and parents died, and the house was left to Monica. She would be furious to learn that after Monica passes, the house goes to Monica’s sister, a woman she doesn’t really know. Given Tracy’s cantankerous history, she’d likely make sure Monica’s sister knew just how unhappy she was.

But hey, let’s say Monica doesn’t leave the house to her sister, but to Jason (Steve Burton) instead. If Jason inherits the home and Monica’s sister decides to stay in town for a while, he’d likely welcome her into the mansion. Again, Tracy isn’t a people person, so she might still clash with Monica’s sister. Tracy may plead with Jason to toss Monica’s sister out of the home, but Jason wouldn’t do that, especially having lost Monica. Tracy would just have to live uncomfortably under the Quartermaine roof.

While all of this is largely rooted in theory, we can’t help but hope Slezak is portraying Monica’s sister and becomes a sparring partner for Tracy. Slezak and Elliot are two soap legends, so they’d probably put on quite the entertaining display.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

The globe-trotting adventures of a gifted young boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation are the subject of Hulu/Disney Plus’ lavish, time-jumping period drama Washington Black.

Based on Esi Edugyan’s novel of the same, the vibrant 19th century-set piece follows titular character George Washington ‘Wash’ Black, played by Ernest Kingsley Junior (Grace, The Sandman), as he battles persecution and pursues liberty against the odds.

When we first meet Wash in the eight-episode series it’s 1837 and the 19-year-old is living incognito in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Jack Crawford where he’s developing a revolutionary flying machine, which he plans to exhibit at the Royal Science League in London. However, the arrival of bounty hunters brandishing a wanted poster with an image of his younger self brings him face-to-face with his brutal childhood.

Here, the stars of Washington Black, which in addition to Kingsley Junior includes Emmy-winning actor Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, Paradise) as a mentor to the main character, joined WTW for an interview to learn more.

One of Wash’s protectors in Halifax is community leader Medwin Harris (Brown), who does everything in his power to protect the teen prodigy when his cover is blown by an unexpected betrayal.

During the opening episode, events flash back to eight years earlier, and it emerges Wash was born into slavery on a sugar plantation owned by absentee patriarch James Wilde (Charles Dance) and run by his ruthless eldest son Erasmus (Julian Rhind-Tutt).

Aged 11 Wash (played by The Sandman’s Eddie Karanja) attracts the attention of Erasmus’s eccentric brother, Titch (Tom Ellis). Recognizing his artistic talent and scientific mind the inventor enlists Wash as his apprentice, until a harrowing twist of fate forces them to flee and propels Wash on a worldwide voyage of discovery.

Brown: “I would say the energy of being on location also is that you become each other's family very quickly because you don't have a chance to go home to your own place, so you are each other's family in this new place together. I think that that's an energizing and pretty cool thing, just getting to know these new people, not just as actors, but as human beings as well.”

Kingsley: “Just to add, our story isn’t solely about the painful aspects of our history. It shows that, but also it shows the triumph over that, and the possibility and the potential to actualize a dream and a vision you have beyond those, those those painful circumstances.”

Washington Black is now available to watch on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

Molly Gordon is best known for her role as Claire on The Bear, the beleaguered romantic interest of Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy, a role that doesn’t get a lot of laughs in the “comedy” series (though my colleague Terrell Smith has made the case The Bear should be a drama). Though The Bear isn’t the best example, Gordon is a rising comedic talent in Hollywood. She’ll be showcasing that in her new movie, Oh, Hi, releasing July 25, but the best example of her comedic chops is in her 2023 movie Theater Camp.

Theater Camp was an indie darling when it was released. The movie is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, it received three Independent Spirit Award nominations, was listed as a Top 10 Independent Film of the year and its ensemble won a special jury prize from the Sundance Film Festival. Unfortunately, where the movie struggled was at the box office, where it made $4.4 million worldwide. In fairness, the movie never surpassed playing in 600 movie theaters nationwide.

I did head out to the movie theater to watch Theater Camp, and I can tell you it was an absolute riot and one of the funniest comedies I’ve seen in the last five years. Thankfully, it’s easy enough to discover Theater Camp for yourself right now, as the movie is streaming in the US on Hulu and on Disney Plus in the UK, as well as being available via digital on-demand if you’re not a subscriber to those services.

Filmed in a mockumentary style, Theater Camp follows the eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York as they try to keep the camp afloat. The staff consists of Gordon as Rebecca-Diane, Ben Platt as Amos, Noah Galvin as Glenn, Ayo Edebiri as Janet and Nathan Lee Graham as Clive. Jimmy Tatro also stars as Troy, the son of the camp’s owner, forced to step in as his mom (Amy Sedaris) is in a coma, but has no knowledge of the theater world.

In addition to starring, Gordon, Platt and Galvin co-wrote the Theater Camp script along with Nick Lieberman, based on a short film that they all made together. Gordon and Lieberman also co-directed the movie.

I did some high school theater, but the level of intensity that these characters show for their summer camp production is at a ridiculous level. That heightened sense of importance is just part of the comedy of the movie.

The ensemble award Theater Camp received was worthy, as everyone in the cast has their moments. Edebiri is great as a new instructor who lied on her resume to get the job but tries to stumble through it. Graham’s veteran and jaded teacher brings some hilariously hard truths to the campers. But the heart, and some of the best laughs, of the movie come from two tandems — Gordon and Platt and Galvin and Tatro.

Gordon’s Rebecca-Diane and Platt’s Amos are best friends who treat theater camp like they’re putting on a Broadway play. Their over-inflated sense of self-importance is so wonderfully juxtaposed to having young teens putting on a show in a small theater in the middle of nowhere, but damn it if you’re not laughing at all the pseudo-drama they’re creating for themselves.

However, my favorite pair is Galvin and Tatro. Tatro’s fish-out-of-water Troy quickly comes to rely on Galvin’s quiet stage/technical manager Glenn to help guide him through all things theater, while Troy helps build Glenn’s confidence, which pays off in the final act in a fun and surprising way.

Summer camp movies have been the setting for a lot of great comedies — Meatballs, Heavyweights, Wet Hot American Summer — and Theater Camp is right up there with those movies with how much it made me laugh. It’s time we started recognizing Theater Camp more regularly among those great comedies.

Watch the Theater Camp trailer for a quick peek at what I'm talking about:

See for yourself by watching Theater Camp on Hulu, Disney Plus or on-demand. You can also watch Gordon’s latest movie, Oh, Hi, in movie theaters starting July 25.

As someone who has seen his fair share of projects surrounding the dark history of the African slave trade, I was admittedly on the fence heading into Washington Black.

On one hand, it has the backing of Emmy-winning Sterling K. Brown, who both stars in and produces the new drama. I’ve been a fan of his since Lifetime’s Army Wives, and from that point on, he’s seldom disappointed in the projects he attaches himself to. His drama Paradise was released earlier this year and was a smash hit.

I was also intrigued by Washington Black because of the whimsical elements of science and imagination at the heart of George Washington Black’s world. It seemed rather nuanced in this present landscape of TV.

However, I wasn't sure I was prepared to revisit the dreadful cruelty of humanity's past. The journey there is often not comfortable to examine and carries with it a certain amount of heaviness.

But, having finally watched Washington Black, I'm ready to say the series is a must-watch.

For those who also may be a bit apprehensive about watching a series with the backdrop of the 19th-century slave trade, allow me to reassure you that the fantastical life story of George Washington Black (aka Wash) outweighs the darkness of the slavery component represented.

Although Wash’s journey starts off on a sugar plantation in Barbados, once he meets his mentor (which is fairly early on), it’s off to the races as he lets his imagination and intelligence serve as a passport into the world of scientific exploration. During some moments in the series, it's as if I were watching a live-action, yet antiquated, version of The Magic School Bus.

Then there's the acting. Brown may be the big name to draw viewers into the series, and he certainly delivered another phenomenal performance, but it’s Eddie Karanja and Ernest Kingsley Junior as Wash at different stages in life that really serve as the standouts of the series.

The duo does a remarkable job of capturing the complexities of someone growing up with a gifted mind, but constantly being told there are unfair limitations to how far he can go. There’s a certain “origin story” quality to Wash’s maturity into adulthood that is remarkably captivating, like watching a superhero coming into their own.

Zeroing in on Wash as a teen/young adult, it was rather enchanting to watch his burgeoning romance with Tanna (Iola Evans). It can always prove interesting to watch “forbidden” love develop, and the dynamic between these two provided some more softer sides for the series. Although the duo lacked some of the instantaneous chemistry early on that many may desire in a drama, the two found their groove eventually and made me believe.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t also applaud the work of the set and costume designers behind Washington Black. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook their contributions if the writing and acting in a project is as alluring as that of Washington Black; but, it would be a disservice to viewers if they don’t take the time to appreciate the visuals of each scene as one moves from one beat to the next.

Again, Washington Black is a new series I highly recommend. Although many will understandably be prone to venture outside to enjoy the limited time of summer, it’s worth dedicating some moments to powering through the eight-episode series.

Washington Black streams on Hulu in the US and on Disney Plus in the UK.

We travel back in time to the 19th century in Washington Black, which releases on Wednesday, July 23, and we'll help you figure out how to watch this anticipated series.

Washington Black follows an 11-year old boy living on a Barbados sugar plantation, who's forced to run away. He has to travel the world using his scientific mind to survive, on an adventure which helps him better understand how he understands his family and freedom.

It's based on a popular novel by Esi Edugyan and the cast includes Sterling K. Brown, Ernest Kingsley Jr., Rupert Graves, Iola Evans and Edward Bluemel.

Here's how to watch Washington Black wherever you are.

How to watch Washington Black in the US

If you live in the US, you'll be able to watch Washington Black by using the streaming service Hulu.

The series will hit the streamer on Wednesday, July 23, and all eight episodes of Washington Black will become available to watch at the same time.

A subscription to Hulu costs $9.99 per month. That's for ad-enabled streaming but ad-free will set you back $17.99 monthly.

You can also get access to Hulu via the Disney Bundle, a discounted dual subscription which also includes Disney Plus, and via the cord-cutting service Hulu with Live TV on certain tiers.

How to watch Washington Black in the UK

TV fans living in the UK will be able to watch Washington Black via Disney Plus.

As in the US, all eight episodes of Washington Black will stream from the same day: Wednesday, July 23.

You can watch Disney Plus shows for as little as £4.99, though that's for the ad-enabled plan and you'll have to pay £7.99 for ad-free streaming. Those prices are both per month.

How to watch Washington Black in Australia

Unlike in many other regions, we don't have a release date for Washington Black in Australia.

We'd have expected it to come to Disney Plus, but the streamer's list for new releases in Australia doesn't include it.

We'll have to wait to see where it eventually ends up, but it's possible it'll still come to Disney's streamer, just later.

Welp, another General Hospital skeleton has fallen out of the metaphorical closet. In the episode that aired on July 21, Anna (Finola Hughes) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) pieced together that Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is a WSB agent and is investigating Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard). While Dante was shocked at the thought, thinking of Josslyn as his “little sister,” incapable of being a spy, Anna believed Josslyn made the perfect recruit for Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).

As the two Port Charles cops further unpacked Josslyn’s newfound career, they tossed around the idea of telling Carly (Laura Wright) about her daughter’s profession. Anna and Dante ultimately decided it was best not to loop in the Metro Court owner, as Carly would likely blow Josslyn’s cover and wreck the Dalton investigation. Anna may not trust Jack, but she vouched for him as an agent and surmised that the Dalton investigation is incredibly important.

Then came the statement that gave us pause. Anna claimed Jack was determined to nail Dalton for whatever wrongdoing he’s guilty of, no matter what it takes, and that prompted Dante to ask a question. Dante asked, "So you think he’ll [Jack] stop Dalton under any circumstances, even if that means sacrificing an agent?"

That question, combined with the foreboding music, makes us believe that Josslyn may soon find herself in a life-or-death situation. Will Dalton learn that Josslyn’s an agent and report back to Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and his mystery partner? Will Sidwell then order Josslyn to be eliminated? We certainly think this scenario lies in the realm of possibility.

If Josslyn finds herself in danger, she may need someone to come help rescue her. This could-be hero could be Vaughn (Bryce Durfee), as he is the one who trained her and works most closely with her. However, we also can’t rule out the prospect that Anna will rely on her former WSB training to save Josslyn. Heck, for that matter, Dante is a former agent, so he could help save Carly’s mini-me.

One thing we know for sure is that if Josslyn has a brush with death because of the WSB and Carly hears about it, the new Spencer matriarch is bound to become enraged. She’d probably end her romance with Jack and may even go so far as to plot revenge against him.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

What started out as General Hospital’s Anna (Finola Hughes) looking out for her granddaughter, Emma (Braedyn Bruner), is slowly morphing into Port Charles’ top cop trying to see what the WSB is up to.

From the moment Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard) arrived in town and it appeared he and Emma were drawn to each other (in a non-romantic capacity on Emma’s end), Anna made it her mission to learn more about Dalton, feeling there was something suspicious about him. Anna also believes that Dalton is somehow tied to the trouble Emma found herself in while in California.

Trying to get to the bottom of things, Anna first went to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). She hoped her former WSB colleague would give her some insight into Dalton and inform her if the agency was looking into the professor. Unfortunately for her, Jack shut her line of questioning down and dismissed her as an overly concerned grandmother. That, of course, did nothing but make Anna even more suspicious.

She then turned to Jason (Steve Burton) and asked him to use his resources to do some digging into Dalton for the sake of not only Emma, but Josslyn (Eden McCoy) too, as she was now working for him. Jason loves Carly (Laura Wright) and all of her kids, so he was more than ready to grant Anna’s request.

Fast forward to the General Hospital episode airing on July 18, and Anna tasked Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) to look into Vaughn (Bryce Durfee). Knowing the newcomer has been hanging with Emma and Josslyn and having done a background check on him, only for it to come clean, Anna had Dante follow him.

It just so happens, Dante followed Vaughn as he and Josslyn were following Dalton’s contact, which led the two cops to correctly assume that Vaughn is a WSB agent and that Josslyn is likely one as well. Especially, since Carly filled Anna in on what she knows about Josslyn’s Easter Island trip and Josslyn’s dynamic with Vaughn.

With all that being said, we suspect the deeper Anna goes into this rabbit hole about the WSB, Vaughn and Josslyn, the more likely Anna may discover how Josslyn became a WSB agent. And if that happens, Anna certainly would stumble across the unsolved murder of Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober).

Viewers will recall that Josslyn murdered the deranged criminal in part in self-defense, but largely because she was so enraged that he killed Dex (Evan Hofer). After doing the deed, instead of calling Jason or her mother, Josslyn called Jack to help her cover up the crime. He then prompted her to sign up for the WSB, which she did. So is Anna able to connect all the dots and suspect Josslyn killed Cyrus? Just maybe.

If so, what would that mean for Josslyn? Could she find herself in the hot seat and under investigation? That’s certainly possible, but Anna would probably need to get a confession out of Josslyn to prove anything, as Jack had Cyrus’ body and the evidence “taken care of.”

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Call me excited, because if Kelly Thiebaud is reprising her role as Britt Westbourne on General Hospital, then Lulu (Alexa Havins) may finally get the humbling she deserves.

We don’t know yet if Britt will be revived from the dead or if Thiebaud will be playing an entirely new character, maybe one that’s related to Britt. But in the past, Britt Westbourne was one of the few characters who was a match for Lulu.

Now that Lulu is having big feelings about Rocco (Finn Carr) finding out that Britt Westbourne was his birth mother (though not biological mother), she may lose if Britt, or someone that resembles her, suddenly reappears in Port Charles.

The Britch

Newer viewers may not remember the Britch, but anyone who has watched the show for years will definitely remember one of the best bad girls in the show’s history. Britt Westbourne is the daughter of supervillains Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) and Dr. Liesel Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), so being an awful person runs in the family.

While working at the hospital, she was given the nickname "the Britch" by Felix (Marc Samuelson) because she is so manipulative and will do anything to get what she wants. And what she wanted was a child, so she stole one of Lulu’s embryos. Her mother implanted the embryo, and Britt gave birth to Rocco, although she called him Benjamin. In Lulu’s current mental state, if she finds out Britt is alive, it’s almost certain that she will confront Britt.

Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) tried to take Lulu on but failed, and it ended up making her relationship with Gio (Gio Mazzara) worse. But if anyone can truly knock Lulu off her high horse, it’s the Britch.

Lulu has it coming

I know Lulu’s been through a lot, and some people argue that she deserves some peace. But until she stops sticking her nose in everyone’s business but her own, Lulu isn’t going to stop messing up other people’s lives. She needs to be taken down a few pegs by someone who can pierce the armor of self-righteousness she uses to justify her actions.

Even if she did have a right to try and find information that would have helped her find Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez), she had no right to blow up Brook Lynn’s life with the help of info she stumbled upon. It wasn’t her secret to tell, and it wasn’t her place to insist that Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) be told.

Knowing that her own closet wasn’t clean, Lulu should have kept her mouth shut. Now, her own secret that she kept from her child is blowing up her life, and she’s more concerned with punishing Brook Lynn and feeling sorry for herself than she is about making sure that Rocco is ok. Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) is the one who was looking through files he shouldn’t have been, but no one has mentioned his role in this chaos.

If Britt is back, it will be interesting to see what would happen if Rocco wants to develop a relationship with Britt. Lulu would definitely not be ok with that, but what if it was in Rocco’s best interest? Would she be able to put aside her hatred of Britt and allow her to have some part in Rocco’s life? Rocco isn’t a baby anymore, so she and Dante may not even get a say in who Rocco has in his life.

Karma is accountability

I was willing to give Lulu a pass on some things because of what she’s been through, but she really crossed a line by blowing Brook Lynn’s secret wide open and making it public. It’s outrageous that she would claim the moral high ground and say that she would never lie to her son while keeping from him that he had another mother and another name for his first year of life.

Brook Lynn still has some empathy, which is why she didn’t use the file she got revealing Britt was Rocco’s birth mother. It’s not her fault that Danny found it and couldn’t keep his mouth shut.

Port Charles needs a female supervillain again

The men are having all the fun when it comes to getting to play the villains. Drew (Cameron Mathison), Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and the original Port Charles villain Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) have been running Port Charles for too long.

It’s about time to have another female villain hatching plots and calling the shots in Port Charles. And no one plays a villain better than Kelly Thiebaud. I’m excited to see the mess she’s going to cause, especially for Lulu.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

The powers that be have announced the nominees for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, and I’m feeling a myriad of emotions. While I’m shocked that The Bold and the Beautiful has been shut out of the main soap categories and disappointed that The Young and the Restless’ Melody Thomas Scott and Colleen Zenk were both snubbed for the respective portrayals as Nikki and Jordan, I still find myself thrilled to see the list of nominees, especially when I feel as if the nomination was completely deserved.

That brings me the nominations for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress. Although I wish Scott were added to the number, every actress in the category is deserving of a nomination.

Sharon Case and Michelle Stafford were phenomenal on The Young and the Restless during the eligible nominating period, portraying Sharon and Phyllis wrestling with the death of Heather (Vail Bloom), the torment by Jordan and Ian (Ray Ward) and the then the kidnapping at the hands of Martin (Christopher Cousins).

Also from The Young and the Restless, Melissa Claire Egan did a dynamite job portraying Chelsea, a mother struggling to help her son cope with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a girlfriend wrestling with feelings for two men at the time.

Over in the land of General Hospital, Nancy Lee Grahn and Laura Wright (who respectively play Alexis and Carly on the soap) definitely earned their applause and rave reviews. Alexis has had to deal with a lot, including the death of her daughter, Sam (Kelly Monaco), and trying to help her other daughters and grandchildren adjust to such a loss.

And Carly has had to suffer through almost losing another child, while fiercely taking on Drew (Cameron Mathison), Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina (Cynthia Watros) for the sake of her grandchildren. Plus, it’s been nice to see Carly transform into the de facto Spencer matriarch.

With all that being said though, my money for the winner of this year’s Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress category is The Young and the Restless’ Eileen Davidson.

From the moment Davidson’s character Ashley kicked off her dissociative identity disorder (DID), I’ve been nothing short of impressed by the range of talent Davidson used in not only portraying Ashley, but the other personalities of her psyche as well. Right before viewers' eyes, she morphed from a confused and terrified Ashley to a wildly flirtatious Belle to a naive Ash to an assertive and ruthless Ms. Abbott. I can’t say I can recall any actress from any soap playing four different personalities.

Then I was completely riveted watching Ashley come to grips with her fragile mental health state and her having to face off with the spark of her mental torment, Martin. Not only did Ashley have to come face-to-face with him in Paris the night Alan (Christopher Cousins) died, but she also had to confront Martin in Genoa City as he pretended to be Alan and in love with Traci (Beth Maitland).

I’ve been so enamored with Ashley’s story that I’ve actually missed her in her long hiatus in France. Not for nothing, CBS still hasn’t gone into the childhood weeds as to what originally caused her DID. Martin may have prompted her different personalities to emerge, but as our psychology research and even the soap suggested, Ashley’s DID originated in childhood. What could have happened to her that viewers have yet to learn? I’m hoping that’s something that’s explored in future episodes.

So, do you agree that Davidson will take home this year’s Emmy? Or do you think one of these other brilliant actresses who are nominated will win the prize?

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Scrolling for something new to watch on Hulu this week, July 19-25? Let me give you a hand with my picks for the best movies, TV shows and more arriving on the streaming service.

There's something pretty much for everyone this week, including an acclaimed sci-fi movie that yet flew under the radar, a classic sitcom, a delicious summer treat and a brand new original series based on a popular book.

Check out all of the picks for this week directly below.

The Assessment (2025)

• "Certified Fresh" sci-fi movie premieres on Hulu July 19

What if before you could have a child you had to go through a rigorous, and honestly strange, assessment to determine if you were capable of being fit parents? That's the premise behind the sci-if movie The Assessment, which stars Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel and Alicia Vikander.

The indie movie received a minimal run in movie theaters earlier this year, so this will be the first chance for many to see the movie. But based on reactions from those that have seen The Assessment — the movie has a 92% fan score on Rotten Tomatoes, and is "Certified Fresh" — this is definitely one to check out.

Red Eye season 1 & 2

• UK crime drama takes off on Hulu as of July 22

UK crime drama Red Eye, which follows a London police officer tasked with transporting a man back to Beijing where he is accused of a crime, learns that she might actually be in the middle of a major conspiracy. Jing Lusi and Richard Armitage star in the first season of series that fans couldn't get enough of, while Red Eye season 2 continued the story of Lusi's Hana Li as she gets involved in another case. Could be a fun UK import to fill your summer nights.

Washington Black

• Adaptation of best-selling novel premieres on July 23

Sterling K. Brown already had a Hulu hit earlier this year (the Emmy-nominated Paradise), now he's back with as star and producer of the new series Washington Black, an adaptation of the novel by Esi Edugyan. The 19th-century-set series follows the titular young man from Barbados, played by Ernest Kingsley Jnr., who must go on a globe trotting adventure when his life is turned upside down. Could Brown have a second streaming hit on his hands this year?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire season 4

• The classic game show returns with new episodes featuring celebrity contestants, streaming on-demand on Hulu starting July 24

It's a great summer for fans of game shows with the likes of The 1% Club season 2, The Quiz with Balls season 2, Celebrity Family Feud season 11 and Press Your Luck season 6, all of which stream on-demand on Hulu. But get ready for another, as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire season 4 premieres this week, with its episodes also streaming on-demand on Hulu.

We all know the basics of the classic game show, but this edition is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and feature celebrity contestants playing for charity. Can any of them win $1 million?

Mad About You seasons 1-7

• All episodes of the classic sitcom land on Hulu on July 24

Mad About You hasn't bridged the generational gap that Friends or The Office has... yet. One of the top sitcoms of the 90s starred Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser as a married couple going through life's up and downs in New York. It won 12 Emmys, most for Helen Hunt as Lead Actress in a Comedy and the legendary Mel Brooks in a recurring guest role. With all seven original seasons (there was a 12-episode revival that aired in 2019) streaming on Hulu, take a break from your rewatches of Friends and The Office and give Mad About You a try.

Summer Baking Championship season 2

Thanks to my wife, I have gotten into baking shows, particularly The Great British Baking Show. But we wont' be getting the latest season of The Great British Baking Show (aka The Great British Bake Off 2025) until later this fall, so to bide the time Summer Baking Championship season 2 (which originally aired last summer) is a good alternative. Jesse Palmer hosts as 10 top bakers from the US cook up delicious baked treats in a fun competition.

TV’s longest-running medical drama is back for another surgical rotation in the Fall 2025-2026 TV season, with Grey's Anatomy season 22 hitting the airwaves.

After a traumatic Grey's Anatomy season 21 finale (which is almost par for the course at this point), there appear to a few changes on the horizon. We're talking romance shifts, life-or-death medical emergencies for the staff and your usual Grey's heartbreaking moments.

Here's everything we know about Grey's Anatomy season 22.

Grey’s Anatomy season 22 release date

Grey's Anatomy season 22 premieres on Thursday, October 16, at 10 pm ET/PT on ABC.

Grey’s Anatomy is an ABC original series and as such, new episodes air live directly on the broadcast network. For those that have cut ties with traditional cable/satellite television, ABC is available to stream on live TV streaming services such as Fubo, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV. New episodes of the season become available to stream the next day on Hulu.

In the UK, season 22 episodes are expected to stream on Disney Plus.

Grey’s Anatomy season 22 cast

If you're a longtime fan of the show, it should sound like music to your ears to hear Ellen Pompeo is expected to again pop in and out of episodes, keeping her presence on the series that bears her character's name. Now, as far as the anticipated cast of series regulars, they are the following:

• Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey
• James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber
• Kevin McKidd (Brave) as Dr. Owen Hunt
• Kim Raver (24) as Dr. Teddy Altman
• Camilla Luddington (True Blood) as Dr. Jo Wilson
• Caterina Scorsone (Private Practice) as Dr. Amelia Shepherd
• Chris Carmack (Nashville) as Dr. Atticus Lincoln
• Anthony Hill (This Is Us) as Dr. Winston Ndugu
• Adelaide Kane (Once Upon a Time) as Dr. Jules Millin
• Harry Shum Jr. (Glee) as Dr. Benson Kwan
• Alexis Floyd (Inventing Anna) as Dr. Simone Griffith
• Niko Terho (The Thing About Harry) as Dr. Lucas Adams
• Jason George (Station 19) as Dr. Ben Warren
• Trevor Jackson (Grown-ish) as Daniel

Grey’s Anatomy plot

Here is a synopsis of the original series:

"Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and nominated for multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, Grey’s Anatomy is considered one of the great television shows of our time. The high-intensity medical drama... follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white."

As far as what you can expect in season 22, season 21 left some cliffhangers. Having sold her shares of the hospital but maintaining surgical privleges, how will Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) fit in now that she has a little less authority? Also, will Lucas (Niko Terho) and Simone (Alexis Floyd) be able to get past their "secret" infidelity issue? Heck, are Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) really done? Oh, and we can't possibly forget the explosion. Who survived?

Grey’s Anatomy season 22 trailer

It's a bit too early for a season 22 trailer. Once one becomes available, we'll place it here.

Billionaire entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has brought his business acumen to TV before via the CNBC series The Profit, which ran for eight seasons from July 2013 to September 2021. And now he's back on television with his newest business reality series The Fixer—not to be confused with the British drama series of the same name—which premieres tonight, July 18 at 8pm Eastern Time on FOX.

Across four two-hour episodes, Lemonis meets with business owners from across the country "whose companies are at a crossroads and need to make impactful changes,” a logline for The Fixer reveals. “Struggling with tough decisions and looking for direction, he’ll assess their prospects and pick one business in the hope that they will all make a profit. As they address extraordinary challenges together in a revealing behind-the-scenes journey to success, they will benefit from Marcus’s candid instruction and business know-how in an effort to seek an investment.”

Whether dealing with a fitness studio, a car audio store, a pet wellness salon or a gourmet popcorn brand, Lemons uses his signature "3 Ps" philosophy—that's "People, Process, and Product"—as he offers guidance, mentorship and even financial investment to help the featured businesses realize their long-term goals and take their companies to the next level.

After tonight's premiere, The Fixer will add two-hour installments for the next three Friday nights through August 8. To tune into The Fixer for tonight's premiere and beyond, you're going to need access to Fox. Local Fox channels are generally included with most basic cable and satellite TV packages. However, if you've cut the cord, you can also watch Fox programming via live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV Blue and YouTube TV.

Episodes of The Fixer will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Current Hulu subscription plans include an ad-supported option costing $9.99 per month (or $99.99 per year) or the commercial-free tier for $18.99 every month.

Check out the official trailer for The Fixer before tuning into the two-hour premiere of the new reality series tonight at 8pm ET on FOX.

There's lots of drama coming up in Port Charles this week. If you want to see what's coming up this week or if you missed a story last week and need to know what happened, we've got you covered with our General Hospital spoilers for the week of July 21-25.

Take a look at the General Hospital spoilers for the week of July 21, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, July 21
"Carly and Brennan discuss the future. Dante gives Anna food for thought. Jason gets nostalgic. Vaughn has a stern warning for Josslyn. Brook Lynn is in for a surprise. "

Tuesday, July 22
"Laura gets disturbing information. Isaiah encourages Portia. Sidwell makes an announcement. Lucas shares his suspicions. Martin has news for Tracy. "

Wednesday, July 23
"Jason is determined. Dante and Lulu are alarmed. Nina seeks out Drew. Portia makes a revelation. Willow’s behavior causes concern."

Thursday, July 24
"Elizabeth reunites with Obrecht. Nina wants to take action. Willow and Scout have a heart-to-heart. Alexis has a frank talk with Drew. Trina holds her ground."

Friday, July 25
"Willow and Drew’s wedding day is filled with drama. Carly and Lucas have it out. Michael confides in Kristina. Ava is rattled. Lucy issues an invitation."

And in case you missed out on last week's episodes, here's what happened on General Hospital for the week of July 14, courtesy of Soap Opera News:

Monday, July 14: "Tensions flare at Natalia’s memorial. Alexis defends Sonny. Carly is heartbroken. Anna confides in Felicia. Emma makes a confession."

Tuesday, July 15: "Sonny gets the upper hand with Sidwell. Drew issues a warning. Lucas is frantic. Willow gets bad news. Sasha seeks out Nina."

Wednesday, July 16: "Michael ponders a big decision. Trina has a heart-to-heart with Josslyn. Jason has a tough conversation. Curtis stonewalls Stella. Drew lays out his plan."

Thursday, July 17: "Nina has to face the consequences of her actions. Dante and Lulu clash. Anna hits the nail on the head. Sonny is asked to make a sacrifice. Josslyn springs to action."

Friday, July 18: "Jason is thrown. Portia is determined. Dante is surprised by what he sees. Anna questions Carly. Willow issues a plea."

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and is the available on-demand the following day on Hulu. Check your local listings to see when it comes on where you are.

When news broke that Kelly Thiebaud was returning to General Hospital, many fans wondered how she would reappear.

During her previous time on the soap, she portrayed Dr. Britt Westbourne. However, the character was killed thanks to Heather (Alley Mills) and her toxic hook. If Britt is set to return, there’s likely some wild story as to why her death has been faked. Not for nothing, if Britt is back from the dead, she’d hardly be the first person on the soap to be brought back to life. Heck, look at Jason (Steve Burton).

Well, it looks as if we won’t have to wait any longer to know if Thiebaud is returning as Britt or someone new, as the actress makes her official return in the General Hospital episode airing on July 18. Regardless of the character she’ll portray, we’re starting to wonder if she’s the infamous courier mentioned by Sidwell (Carlo Rota).

During the General Hospital episode from July 14, Sidwell met with Dalton (Daniel Goddard) and scolded the professor for his lack of progress in their secret mission. Specifically, Sidwell stated, "Our mutual friend is growing impatient, and neither of us is happy about your progress. He’s sending a courier next week to get some answers about what is taking so long. Now, if you don’t have them, there’ll be hell to pay."

So again, could Thiebaud be the carrier? It would seem as if the timing of the courier’s arrival and her first appearance align more or less. If our hunch proves correct, then things could get interesting in Port Charles. Furthermore, if she proves to be the courier, then we once more have to question who Sidwell’s partner is.

While we suspect Sidwell could be working with Jerry Jax (Sebastian Roché), who has been in the wind for years now, there are also those who suspect the partner is Victor Cassadie (Charles Shaughnessy), who is believed to be dead.

Additionally, if Thiebaud turns out to be Britt and she is the courier, then we’re going to consider the possibility that Sidwell’s partner could be her villainous brother, Peter August (Wes Ramsey). Peter is another one presumed dead after Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) hit him over the head with a tire iron, but as history has shown, death is not always final in the soaps.

All in all, it looks like we’ll have to keep watching General Hospital to satisfy our curiosity about Thiebaud and Sidwell’s mystery partner.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Whether it was Harrison Ford’s Jack Ryan movies (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger) or the Gene Hackman and Will Smith movie Enemy of the State, big-budget spy movies were reliable entertainment back in the day. 2025 new movie The Amateur tried to deliver that kind of classic spy movie this year, but it went largely overlooked by audiences, myself included. But now that The Amateur is streaming on Hulu (and on Disney Plus in the UK), I gave it a watch and discovered a gripping, enjoyable spy movie.

Rami Malek stars in The Amateur as CIA computer analyst Charlie Heller. When his wife is killed in a terrorist attack in London, he goes against his bosses at the agency to get revenge. Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Caitriona Balfe, Jon Bernthal and Michael Stuhlbarg star in the movie directed by James Hawes, who directed Slow Horses season 1.

The Amateur was released in movie theaters on April 11. It received mixed reviews — including from my WTW colleague Jason Best in his official The Amateur review — but ultimately it did earn a “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics (if just barely). Then, at the box office, the movie failed to make a noticeable dent, never finishing better than as the third-highest-grossing movie in a given day and ultimately falling just shy of a $100 million gross worldwide. But audiences that did see the movie were more positive on it, as suggested by its 88% positive fan score on Rotten Tomatoes.

I could easily see the disconnect between critics and audiences. There’s certainly nothing revolutionary in what The Amateur is trying to say or how it tells its story. But something that may have been overlooked by those who reviewed the movie is that this is a down-the-middle style spy thriller that moves along at a solid enough pace and has enough action and intrigue to be an easy kind of watch that people often want.

Malek is solid as Heller, who may seem meek, but has a determination and simmering anger that is always just underneath the surface. Charlie’s not a super spy, and Malek doesn’t try to have him be. Rather, he’s a man pushed to a breaking point, but will he go past it or manage to keep his soul (and life) intact?

Then you add a solid bunch of fan-favorite supporting actors that all have a moment to shine with a conspiracy and misdirection plotlines to keep viewers engaged.

I would not personally put The Amateur ahead of the other notable (but again, sadly overlooked) spy movie of the first half of 2025, Black Bag, but if you’re more of a fan of straightforward spy movies with a bit more action, then The Amateur is a good fit.

You must have a subscription to stream The Amateur on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK. If you don’t and aren’t looking to add a new subscription, The Amateur is available to buy or rent via digital on-demand.

If you need any more convincing, watch The Amateur trailer directly below:

With each week that passes by and General Hospital’s Drew (Cameron Mathison) is not brought to his knees in humility, I grow more agitated and exhausted by the character.

Across all the daytime soaps in the US, Drew is by far the most infuriating to watch. He has absolutely no redeeming qualities, and he seems determined to outdo himself in sinking to newer lows and launching even more despicable schemes.

Heck, during the week of July 14, he literally ordered Portia (Brook Kerr) to make it appear that Michael (Rory Gibson) has an opioid addiction. As if it weren’t bad enough that Drew slept with his nephew's wife and led Michael’s son to believe he wasn’t wanted, Drew now wants to inflict further damage on him. What’s extra twisted about all of this is the fact that Drew thinks he’s playing a hero, doing this all for Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). (Even writing this, I find myself literally shaking my head.)

When you add that Drew slept with Willow’s mother and never told her, Drew is blackmailing Portia and he’s trying to destroy Sonny (Maurice Benard) for no other reason than Drew is egotistical and can’t stand that people in town love the Dimpled Kingpin, I’m joining a band of fans ready to cheer for Drew’s downfall. And to be clear, I’m just talking about the character, not the actor Mathison, who, all in all, is doing a great job portraying a villain.

Back to frustration with Drew. Talking to a colleague today, I thought back to the last time I was actively waiting on pins and needles to see a character’s demise. And then it hit me, it was Game of Thrones’ Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson).

For those of you who aren’t as familiar, Joffrey was a spoiled, bratty and intolerable teenage king who enjoyed torturing people just because he could. Causing public embarrassment appeared to be his favorite pastime. He also had blood on his hands, ordering the murder of more than a few characters. The teen was so vile, I admittedly cheered when he got what was coming to him and was poisoned.

As crazy as this next statement may sound, I think I find Drew more loathsome than Joffrey. Yes, to my recollection, Drew hasn’t killed anyone or ordered that they be tortured necessarily. However, unlike Joffrey, Drew is a grown man and conceivably knows the difference between right and wrong, as he wasn’t always like this.

There was a time when Drew was seen as the “good” twin when it came to him and Jason (Steve Burton). Since Drew had a barometer of good and evil at one point, where Joffery didn’t, given his upbringing, I’d argue Drew’s antics are more heinous.

Additionally, it’s hard to look at Drew knowing his level of manipulation has zero boundaries. Joffrey may have been a pain to innocent children who weren’t caught up in the fight for the iron throne, but as a grown man, Drew is not above using kids as pawns, regardless of how that may impact them.

Oh, and I can’t forget that Drew is grown with the temperament of a prepubescent boy. The man has literally whined about Jason getting “everything” and has thrown temper tantrums about Michael being perceived as the golden boy of Port Charles.

On a final note, while there are plenty of people who may disagree with me and label Joffrey more of a monster than Drew, you’d be hard pressed to find a General Hospital viewer who isn’t sick of the congressman.

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Is General Hospital’s Curtis (Donnell Turner) about to do what should have been done months (really a year) ago? If the hints dropped in the episode that aired on July 16 are any indication, then yep!

In the episode, Nina (Cynthia Watros) popped up at his Aurora office, claiming she wanted to join the “Anti-Sonny” bandwagon. He quickly surmised that her desire wasn’t of her own free will and blamed Drew (Cameron Mathison) for pressuring her. While he was correct that she was being pressured, she claimed it was someone else pulling the strings this time. As viewers know, the puppeteer in this case is Tracy (Jane Elliot), who is threatening to out Nina and Drew’s love affair if Nina doesn’t do her bidding.

While Curtis listened to Nina talk about not wanting to do anything to alienate Sonny again, and her apologies for roping Portia (Brook Kerr) further into a toxic dynamic with Drew, Curtis flashed back to a previous conversation he had with Nina in which she disclosed she slept with Drew shortly before the congressman pivoted his attention to her daughter.

Before the episode ends, Curtis develops this curious expression on his face and says, "Sometimes Nina, you have to betray a friend. It never feels good, but when you have no other choice, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

Although she thinks he’s comforting her about betraying Sonny again, we think he was giving her a fair warning that he was going to publicly out her messy love affair with Drew. And while we usually don’t cosign a friend being disloyal, we’re in full support of this bombshell revelation making its rounds across Port Charles.

Curtis is desperate to humble Drew, tired of the manipulative hold the congressman has over his wife and the impact that’s having on his family. After the Jacinda plan didn’t work, outing Nina and Drew is the only card Curtis has left to play in an attempt to damage Drew’s credibility. Oh, and Nina should understand Curtis’ perspective since she outed the paternity of Sasha’s (Sofia Mattsson) baby in open court for the sake of Willow (Katelyn MacMullen).

If our hunch is correct, we’re sad to say that even if the truth is revealed, we still think Willow would stick beside Drew. He has such an unhealthy hold on her that we wouldn’t be surprised if he’s able to dismiss the public outing as lies. Heck, if not that, Drew may shift the blame on Nina, and Willow could claim she wants nothing more to do with Nina for the umpteenth time.

We’ll say it again. We can’t stand Drew and we're eagerly waiting for his epic downfall. Unfortunately, while Curtis outing Nina and Drew may deflate Drew’s ego a bit, we’re not sure it will crush him like the roach he is in Port Charles.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

General Hospital’s Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) may be warring mobsters, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) a baby stalker and future kidnapper, Drew (Cameron Mathison) the most infuriating person in all of daytime, but make no mistake about it. Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is a menace, no matter how funny her zingers may be.

The Quartermaine matriarch constantly pushes the buttons of her enemies, butts in the business of her relatives and carries herself as the moral superiority of Port Charles, despite her problematic history. Understandably, her cantankerous attitude doesn’t necessarily gain her a lot of friends, and in the General Hospital episode that aired on July 15, she acquired one more foe — Nina (Cynthia Watros).

After calling Nina over to the Quartermaine estate for a chat, Tracy quickly put pleasantries aside and blackmailed the Crimson editor-in-chief into publicly bashing Sonny in the press. Tracy is determined to rid Port Charles of Sonny, claiming she’s doing it to protect her family. However, she’s blind to the fact that people like Sidwell likely present a greater danger, especially since Sidwell has a mysterious business partner.

Oh, and how did Tracy blackmail Nina? Tracy finally revealed that she knew about Nina sleeping with Drew before the congressman started hooking up with her daughter. The revelation gobsmacked Nina, but she relented to doing Tracy’s bidding, fearful that Willow would disown her should this “secret” be revealed. (We have strong feelings about Tracy waiting until now to weaponize this secret and even stronger feelings about Nina continuing to hide this secret from Willow, but we digress.)

Having said all of this, we couldn’t help but notice that before the aforementioned episode ended, Nina stated of Tracy, “You just messed with the wrong b*tch.” Nina’s history shows she never takes being railroaded lightly, and always launches a plan of revenge against those conducting the train. So we can’t help but think she’ll soon go after Tracy.

If our hunch is correct, then we suspect that Nina will go after Tracy by finding a way to strip her of Deception. Not only would it be a blow to Tracy, but it would be a twist of irony considering how Tracy came to gain a controlling interest in the business. Thankfully for Nina, not only does she have the money to probably make this happen, but she also has a powerful friend in Martin (Michael E. Knight), who also wants to take Tracy down for all the chaos she’s unleashed in his life.

Now again, Nina’s history shows she likes revenge, but she’s not always good at it. She often moves without considering the consequences of her actions, and there are usually some innocent people who get caught in the crosshairs. In this case, we can picture Maxie (Kirsten Storms) being caught in the fallout.

Let’s not forget that there was the recent revelation from Natalia (Eva LaRue) that some of Sonny’s “questionable funds” got mixed into Deception. Should Nina hire Martin to dig up some dirt on Tracy, and he learns this information with the help of a forensic accountant, Martin may go ahead and pass this information to law enforcement or leak it to the press without consulting Nina first. This, in turn, could lead to the end of Deception not just for Tracy, but for Maxie and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) as well.

If Deception does come to an end and devastates Maxie, Nina may claim she didn’t know Martin would take what he learned and run with it, but Maxie may still find herself upset that Nina put this all into motion.

This is all speculative at this point, but as entertaining as Tracy is, even we are anticipating her being fed some humble pie, sooner rather than later.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

Look, let me get this out right away, The Bear on Hulu (or Disney Plus in the UK) is a phenomenal show and it’s certainly a series worth gold hardware. However, with the 2025 Emmy nominations being announced on July 15, and the FX series receiving 13 Emmy nominations in total in comedy categories, I find myself once again beating the same drum I’ve been beating for a while — The Bear is not a comedy.

I’ve been watching The Bear from the very beginning, and I’ve loved every minute of it. The show has a unique premise, Jeremy Allen White and company deliver phenomenal scenes, the dramatic tension created by dynamic dialogue is top-notch and it has everything you want in a binge-worthy series. But it isn’t funny to me. Yes, I’ve chuckled sparingly here and there over the seasons, but not enough to the point where I could conceivably justify The Bear continuing to receive multiple comedy nominations at the Emmys.

And I’m a person who is a fan of dry and dark comedy. I enjoyed Weeds, Dead to Me, Beef, Atlanta and Shameless; but unlike The Bear, these shows had considerably more funny moments.

With all that being said, I do believe The Bear is deserving of Emmy recognition, just not of the comedic variety. I think that next year, when it’s time for nominations, the series should do something that Shameless did back in 2014.

When the US version of Shameless was originally rolled out in 2011, it was marketed to awarding bodies as a drama. It made sense on paper as the series focused on the hard knocks of one family and the unscrupulous lengths the father went to in order to preserve his own status quo of alcoholism and drug abuse.

However, even though the series was serious in premise and had multiple scenes that made me tear up, the dramatic moments were almost evenly balanced with scenes chock-full of laughter. Which is why it was completely understandable that the powers that be officially began classifying Shameless as a comedy instead of a drama in 2014.

If in new seasons, The Bear continues striking the same tone it has in previous ones, those behind the show should consider officially making a change and submitting it in the drama category to future award bodies. Essentially, doing the opposite of what Shameless did.

Now I’m not sure if that means longer episodes of The Bear would have to be created at that point to fit the typical length of a US drama, but I’d be up for more The Bear.

I tend to think Hollywood as a whole could benefit from the switch. Think about the potential nominations some comedies could get if The Bear weren’t scooping up many of them. I could even make an argument that Hacks or Abbott Elementary would possibly have more wins at the Emmys if not for The Bear, but I digress.

On a final note, it’s worth reiterating that The Bear is a great show, it’s deserving of its award wins. I just would like these wins to take place in the drama categories.

You can catch up with all episodes of The Bear on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.

In a plot twist we certainly didn’t see coming, in the General Hospital episode that aired on July 14, it was revealed that Sidwell (Carlo Rota) has a yet-to-be-revealed partner.

Before Sidwell readied himself to accept sympathies and support his son at Natalia’s (Eva LaRue) funeral ceremony at the church, he met with Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard).

During their conversation, Sidwell stated, “Our mutual friend is growing impatient, and neither of us is happy about your progress. He’s sending a courier next week to get some answers about what is taking so long. Now, if you don’t have them, there’ll be hell to pay.”

Who knew Sidwell had another partner in his big plot? Right away, we started to think who Sidwell could be in cahoots with, and one name came to mind — Jerry Jax (Sebastian Roché).

For a while now, we’ve questioned Sidwell’s unrelenting interest in taking over Port Charles. He’s an international criminal with seemingly no connections to Port Charles, and yet, he wants control of the town for his criminal enterprise, even willing to go up against Sonny (Maurice Benard) to do that. We initially speculated that he had some unknown personal ties to town (like he was a Cassadine or Sonny’s long-lost brother), but none of that has been confirmed. However, if Sidwell’s business partner is Jerry, that starts to make sense.

Jerry has a complicated and villainous history with Port Charles. We’re talking kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted murder (on several occasions), just to name a few of his criminal acts. His evil deeds have literally touched every family in town, and he actually has a family member of his own still around. We’re of course talking about his niece Josslyn (Eden McCoy).

Mini Carly brings us to another reason why Sidwell’s partner being Jerry makes sense. When Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) was determined to recruit Josslyn into the WSB, we couldn’t figure out why. Although the picture is now clearer, as Jack assigned Josslyn the task of investigating Professor Dalton at the very school she attends, perhaps Jack’s interest in Josslyn also stems from her connection with Sidwell’s “secret” partner, her uncle. With Jack being a leader in the WSB, we wouldn’t be surprised if he already knows the identity of Sidwell’s associate, but has remained tight-lipped about it.

Adding to all of this, we can’t forget that Jerry loathes Sonny. It’s easy to see that hatred being transferred onto Sidwell, because Sidwell previously had no real gripes with Sonny to try and kill him on numerous occasions (even that whole diamonds debacle isn’t a good enough reason).

With all that being said, should General Hospital viewers be preparing themselves for a Jerry return? Not for nothing, back in February, Roché did an interview with US Weekly, and while on the topic of a General Hospital return he stated, “Never say never.”

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu.

It shouldn’t be lost on any General Hospital viewer that Carly (Laura Wright) recently begged Sonny (Maurice Benard) not to escalate the tension with Sidwell (Carlo Rota).

After Kristina (Kate Mansi) was caught in the fire at Charlie’s and Lucas (Van Hansis) went to his big sister to plead Marco’s (Adrian Anchondo) case, Carly went to Sonny and cautioned him to handle this mob threat differently. The Metro Court owner evoked all the past mob-related tragedies involving his children and warned him to be "better" this go-around in handling his enemy.

Although Sonny took his ex’s words under advisement, judging by the following preview clip, it appears that the Dimpled Kingpin decides to do things his way and kidnap Marco. Not only that, but it seems Sonny even goes to Sidwell to talk about what’s “fair game.”

To be honest, we can’t say we blame Sonny here. Sidwell has been gunning for Sonny for months and has nearly killed two of his children. Also, it’s not like the Port Charles Police Department has been helpful in solving these crimes or preventing further attacks. The Corinthos patriarch is just a man trying to protect his family, and authorities have left him practically no choice but to take action on the Sidwell front.

With that being said, Sonny kidnapping Marco will most assuredly elicit a strong response from Sidwell. Marco is Sidwell’s only child. So what might Sidwell do?

If we had to guess, considering Sidwell has proven to have an affinity for explosives, he may venture to blow up Sonny’s piers. Although Sidwell would like to ultimately acquire the piers for himself, he is a man with a big ego, and we wouldn’t be shocked if he’d rather watch them burn just to prove a point to Sonny. This, of course, could mean an innocent bystander may find themselves at the wrong place at the wrong time and caught in the explosion. But Sidwell likely wouldn’t care.

However, should Sidwell venture from his usual form of villainy, then he may retaliate against Sonny by kidnapping a Corinthos heir. Considering Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) warned Sidwell not to do anything to Carly or her loved ones, Sidwell might leave her children and grandchildren with Sonny alone. If so, then this could spell bad news for Kristina, Avery (Ava & Grace Scarola), Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza).

Now, Sidwell likely won’t target Kristina because she was just caught in the fire at Charlie’s, and he wasn’t pleased his lackey made the error in setting fire to the pub while she was there. He also probably won’t go after Avery, given her age. And though he isn’t stupid enough to kidnap a cop, he is probably unhinged enough to kidnap a cop’s son, which leads us to Gio.

Let’s not forget that Tracy (Jane Elliot) has been warning Gio about Sonny and the danger he brings. Plus, Sonny recently cautioned Gio about hanging around him until this Sidwell issue is dealt with. Have the warnings been foreshadowing danger to come for the violinist?

Should Gio find himself in danger, we secretly hope it’s Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who comes to his rescue. Her saving his life would probably go a long way in repairing their fractured mother/son relationship.

New episodes of General Hospital air on weekdays on ABC. If you miss an episode, you can catch up on Hulu

For the last few months on General Hospital, Sonny (Maurice Benard) has largely been focusing on his health and his family. His heart condition and the attack on the penthouse that injured Michael (Rory Gibson) made it necessary for Sonny to step back and rearrange his priorities.

But his enemies didn’t take time off, and now Sonny is about to go to war, old-school style, with Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Sonny’s position in Port Charles is in danger on all fronts, and he’s going to need to make a big show of force to keep the empire he’s spent his life building.

Sidwell is a worthy opponent

Sidwell may be a match for Port Charles’ resident organized crime boss. He has deep pockets and an international reach. He lives on an island like a cartoon villain, and he really wants the piers where Sonny currently does business.

What makes Sidwell particularly dangerous for Sonny is his connections. In a criminal vs. criminal fight, I think Sonny could take Sidwell. But Sidwell has been busy building financial and personal relationships with the heavy hitters in Port Charles by doing things like underwriting the Nurses Ball. He’s smart enough to wage campaigns on two fronts: public and private. Privately, he’s laying the groundwork to take control of Sonny’s turf by doing things like bombing Charlie’s Pub and bribing the judge in Michael’s custody case.

Publicly, he’s waging a charm offensive, trying to get the richest and most powerful people in Port Charles on his side. He’s also supplying Deception with zincite and doing his best to be indispensable in the city.

However, no one trusts him. Many movers and shakers in Port Charles know and trust Sonny, and their loyalty isn’t going to shift just because Sidwell starts throwing money around. Even with his charming son Marco (Adrian Anchondo) now at his side, Sidwell is going to need to work harder to overcome his reputation in Port Charles. No one has forgotten what he did to Lucky (Jonathan Jackson), Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) or Jason (Steve Burton) in Africa.

This time it’s personal

Sonny would like to think he’s pretty good at keeping business and family separate, but this time, Sidwell has gone after his family multiple times, and that makes it personal. There’s never been any evidence that Sidwell was behind the bombing at the penthouse that almost killed Michael, but Sonny and Jason both suspect Sidwell was behind it.

If Sidwell was responsible for the penthouse bombing, did he force the judge to give Michael full custody of his kids as a way of making up for the pain he caused? Sidwell seems to have a twisted moral sense that might have made him feel like he owed Michael for hurting him so badly.

Sidwell crossed Sonny’s last line now. Ordering the fire at Charlie’s Pub while Kristina (Kate Mansi) was inside was a personal attack that Sonny’s not going to let go of. He knows that Selina Wu (Lydia Look) is scared of him and would never attack him like that. Sonny knows it was Sidwell and may gun for Marco as payback, if he doesn’t let Carly’s (Laura Wright) words ring in his ears.

When Marco first came to town, he wanted little to do with his father. But now, he thinks that Sonny is responsible for the death of his mom Natalia (Eve LaRue), and he’s joined his father’s vendetta against Sonny. This is going to get messy, and I live for mess.

Always bet on Sonny

Sonny hasn’t been at his strongest the past few months. His heart condition knocked him down for a while, and he’s been dealing with a lot personally. I really thought at one point he would sell the piers and go into retirement.

But now that Sidwell has twice gone after his family directly, Sonny is gearing up for some old-school violence, and I’m here for it. There is no one like Sonny Corinthos when he’s on a mission to settle a score, and he’s got a big score to settle with Sidwell.

Sonny’s not stupid. He knows that whether or not the vote goes his way, he needs to make Sidwell understand that he’s the dominant power in Port Charles and he’s going to remain in power. Sidwell thinks that if the city votes to take the piers, he can knock Sonny out of position as the big power in Port Charles, but that’s not going to happen.

Sidwell is naïve not to realize that Sonny has held power in Port Charles all these years by making sure that everyone who tried to topple his reign was destroyed. Even though Sidwell may know how to cultivate power in other places, he’s never tried to take power in Port Charles. He’s underestimating Sonny’s wit and determination, and that’s going to backfire on him.

I think it will be a tough fight, but ultimately Sonny will come out on top. It may cost him the piers, his investment at Deception and possibly some of the connections with his family, but I think he will win. Sidwell will be lucky to make it out with his son.

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Scrolling for something new to watch on Hulu this week, July 12-18? Let me give you a hand with my picks for the best movies, TV shows and more arriving on the streaming service.

This week's entries feature a UK version of a favorite reality TV show, as well as a number of recent movies that are well worth a watch.

Check out all of the picks for this week directly below.

90 Day Fiancé UK season 3

• The most recent season of the UK's version of 90 Day Fiancé debuts July 12

The 90 Day franchise is a reality TV powerhouse in the US, but it's also become a hit in the UK. Hulu subscribers can enjoy the most recent completed season, 90 Day Fiancé UK season 3, starting this week (season 4 premieres in the UK on July 13, but no word on when it will arrive in the US).

90 Day fans can also enjoy a throwback as 90 Day Fiancé season 6 also lands on Hulu this week (for reference, we're on season 12 for the reality series).

A Quiet Place Part II

• Acclaimed sci-fi/horror sequel lands on the streamer July 12

The A Quiet Place movies have become one of the more successful original franchises of the last decade. After the original movie became a sensation, A Quiet Place Part II followed that up with another strong story of the Abbott family's fight for survival in a world filled with deadly alien creatures attracted to sound. WTW's A Quiet Place Part II review was one of many (the movie is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes) to say it's a worthy sequel, which you can now stream on Hulu.

Dumb Money (2023)

• Movie based on the true story of the GameStop meme stock comes to Hulu July 13

Our WTW Dumb Money review called the movie "the Rocky of Wall Street movies," as it gives a true underdog story based on the day traders that sent shockwaves to the stock market by boosting the video game store GameStop. It's a great cast and a story that effectively speaks to a defining moment of the last five years. You should definitely catch up with it if you've missed it.

Get Away (2024)

• Indie horror comedy starring Nick Frost is available to stream as of July 15

Hopefully your summer vacation will go better than the family at the center of Get Away. Nick Frost and Aisling Bea star as the parents of a family that heads to a remote Swedish island for a family trip, only to be put off guard by a strange festival the locals are putting on — oh, and the serial killer on the loose. This was a 2024 release that flew a bit under the radar, but the movie was "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Amateur (2025)

• 2025 spy thriller makes its streaming debut on July 17

The Amateur follows Rami Malek's CIA analyst Charlie Heller, whose wife tragically dies in a terrorist attack. When his superiors deny his plan to go after those responsible, Charlie uses his analytical and technical skills to get his revenge.

The spy thriller went a bit under the radar when it was first released, but it did earn a "Fresh" score from critics and an 88% positive rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Those reactions point to this being a movie that likely deserves more of a look now that it's streaming on Hulu.