Apologies for this week’s streaming guide being a little bit late. But you’re not really missing a whole lot. If the idea of a new fantasy action show created by Joss Whedon is of interest, you’ve probably already made the effort to watch The Nevers. Of anything, it’s probably the new show most worthy of checking out, but it’s certainly a mixed bag. *I* enjoyed it, but mileage will certainly vary with it.
Frank of Ireland is fun enough to watch, but it’s a type of comedy series we have all seen before (badly behaved man child gets into scrapes and says funny things that push the boundaries of civil politeness along the way). It has some laughs, but there’s nothing of substance there.
podcast:
Consider this podcast your TV and movies north star - it’ll keep you up to date on the big news stories of the week, reviews of new shows and movies, plus interviews with interesting filmmakers.
This week’s reviews:
- Mare of Easttown (HBO/Foxtel/Binge)
- The Unholy (in cinemas)
- The Nevers (HBO/Foxtel/Binge)
- Supernova (in cinemas)
- Frank of Ireland (Amazon Prime Video)
Interviews:
- Gunda director Antaine Furlong
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returning:
Infinity Train (s04), Younger (s07), Van Helsing (s05), The Circle (s02), All American (s03)
new:
The Nevers - HBO Max | Binge
Stars: James Norton, Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly
An epic tale following a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - Netflix
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman
A single dad and cosmetics brand owner figures out fatherhood on the fly when his strong-minded teen daughter moves in with him.
Big Shot - Disney+
Stars: John Stamos, Jessalyn Gilsig, Tiana Le, Monique A. Green
A temperamental college basketball coach who gets fired from his job and must take a teaching and coaching job at an elite all-girls private high school.
Frank of Ireland - Amazon Prime Video
Stars: Pom Boyd, Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson
A 32-year-old misanthropic musician named Frank lives in Dublin with his mother.
That’s it for this week. Let’s be careful out there.