Who's ready to head back to the kitchen and hang out with our favorite crew on ? While the new season is still over one month away, Hulu dropped a surprise prequel episode of earlier this week.Titled , the episode chronicles a trip to Indiana featuring Mikey (Jon Bernthal) and Richie.While it's not an entire season's worth of episodes, it's a nice appetizer before the final season.
As for the new shows on streaming this week in the U.S., our top pick is a stellar adaptation of William Golding's seminal novel.Other selections in the top three include a British crime drama set in the 1990s and a continuation of a Jane Austen adaptation.5 Citadel season 2 Prime Video's expensive spy show returns Remember when was supposed to change the television landscape in 2023? I do.
Amazon recruited the Russo Brothers to help craft a globe-trotting spy show for Prime Video.cost $300 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive shows ever made.The show was supposed to launch several spin-offs in different countries.
season 1 came and went and did not have a significant impact on Prime Video and pop culture.Regardless, the show has returned for a seven-episode second season starring Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville.Initial reviews suggest that the new episodes are an improvement from season 1, with Chopra listed as the standout.
Even without strong reviews, it's a fairly entertaining action show that you can binge in one weekend.All seven episodes of are now streaming on Prime Video.Citadel TV-14 Drama Crime Action Thriller Release Date April 28, 2023 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Legends The British go undercover Head back to the 1990s during Britain's war on drugs in the new gritty crime drama, .
To combat drug smuggling, Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise devises a plan to send operatives undercover into some of the country's most dangerous gangs.Don (Steve Coogan) is the head of operations for this task force, with Guy (Tom Burke) and Kate (Hayley Squires) as his top candidates.After reading the premise about unexpected people becoming top operatives, my mind immediately goes to Apple TV's excellent spy show.
does not reach the highs of , but it's still a fun entry into a genre many people, including myself, enjoy.All six episodes of are now streaming on Netflix.Legends M18 Drama Crime Action & Adventure Release Date May 7, 2026 Network Netflix Directors Brady Hood, Julian Holmes Powered by Expand Collapse Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeBlockbuster movies on NetflixTrivia challengeFrom indie romance to post-apocalyptic horror and rock 'n' roll history — how well do you know these Netflix hits?DramaHorrorMusicDirectorsCastingBegin 01 / 8DirectorsWhich director is behind the quirky 2012 coming-of-age film Moonrise Kingdom?ASofia CoppolaBSpike JonzeCWes AndersonDMichel GondryCorrect! Wes Anderson directed Moonrise Kingdom, bringing his signature symmetrical framing and deadpan humor to a story of young love set in 1965 New England.
The film was his seventh feature and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.Not quite — Moonrise Kingdom was directed by Wes Anderson, the auteur known for his meticulously composed visual style.While Sofia Coppola, Spike Jonze, and Michel Gondry are all acclaimed indie filmmakers, this whimsical tale of runaway children belongs to Anderson's distinctly quirky cinematic universe.Continue 02 / 8CastingWhich veteran actor plays the eccentric Scout Master Ward in Moonrise Kingdom?ABill MurrayBEdward NortonCBruce WillisDJeff GoldblumCorrect! Edward Norton plays the well-meaning but hapless Scout Master Ward, delivering a wonderfully earnest performance.Norton was part of an ensemble that also included Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, and Frances McDormand, making Moonrise Kingdom one of the most star-studded indie films of its era.Not quite — Scout Master Ward was played by Edward Norton, who gave the role a wonderfully sincere, slightly bumbling quality.
Bill Murray and Bruce Willis were also in the film but in different roles, and Jeff Goldblum, while a Wes Anderson regular, did not appear in this particular picture.Continue 03 / 8Horror28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a sequel in a long-running horror franchise.What infected the population in the original 28 Days Later?AA mutated strain of rabiesBA government-engineered plagueCA virus called RageDA parasitic fungusCorrect! The original 28 Days Later introduced the terrifying Rage virus, which was accidentally released when animal rights activists broke into a research lab and freed infected chimpanzees.Unlike traditional zombie lore, the infected in this franchise are alive and driven by uncontrollable aggression.Not quite — the culprit in the original 28 Days Later was a virus called Rage, unleashed after activists freed infected chimpanzees from a laboratory.
The franchise is notably distinct from zombie films because its victims are not undead; they are living humans overwhelmed by violent, uncontrollable rage.Continue 04 / 8HorrorWho directed 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, continuing the franchise Danny Boyle originally launched?AAlex GarlandBJuan Carlos FresnadilloCNia DaCostaDGareth EdwardsCorrect! Nia DaCosta, known for her acclaimed work on Candyman (2021), directed The Bone Temple.Her involvement brought fresh creative energy to the long-dormant franchise, with Danny Boyle returning to direct the first film in the trilogy and handing off the second chapter to DaCosta.Not quite — The Bone Temple was directed by Nia DaCosta, who previously helmed the 2021 Candyman.Alex Garland wrote the screenplay for the original 28 Days Later, while Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directed the 2007 sequel 28 Weeks Later, making all the wrong options plausible names attached to this franchise's history.Continue 05 / 8DramaIn Moonrise Kingdom, what is the name of the young girl who runs away with Sam Shakusky?AMargotBSuzy BishopCClementineDAgathaCorrect! Suzy Bishop, played by Kara Hayward in her feature film debut, runs away with fellow misfit Sam Shakusky across the fictional New England island of New Penzance.
The name Margot is a nod to Wes Anderson's earlier film The Royal Tenenbaums, making it a clever red herring.Not quite — the young heroine is Suzy Bishop, brought to life by first-time actress Kara Hayward.Margot is actually the name of a character from Anderson's earlier film The Royal Tenenbaums, while Clementine and Agatha appear in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Grand Budapest Hotel respectively.Continue 06 / 8MusicThe Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel focuses on a founding member of the band.What instrument did Hillel Slovak play?ABass guitarBDrumsCLead guitarDKeyboardsCorrect! Hillel Slovak was the original lead guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his soulful, eclectic playing style helped define the band's early sound.
His tragic death from a heroin overdose in 1988 profoundly impacted his bandmates, particularly Anthony Kiedis, and shaped much of the band's later music.Not quite — Hillel Slovak was the lead guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, not the bassist or drummer.Flea held down the bass, while Chad Smith would later take over on drums.Slovak's distinctive guitar work was central to the band's identity in their formative years before his untimely death in 1988.Continue 07 / 8MusicWhich Red Hot Chili Peppers member is most prominently featured alongside Hillel Slovak in the documentary Our Brother, Hillel, given their lifelong friendship?AFleaBChad SmithCJohn FruscianteDAnthony KiedisCorrect! Anthony Kiedis and Hillel Slovak were childhood best friends long before forming the Red Hot Chili Peppers, making their bond central to the documentary's emotional core.
Kiedis wrote extensively about Slovak's death in his memoir Scar Tissue, describing it as one of the most devastating moments of his life.Not quite — Anthony Kiedis is the central figure in exploring Hillel Slovak's legacy, as the two were childhood friends who grew up together in Los Angeles before co-founding the band.While Flea was also a close friend, it is the Kiedis-Slovak relationship that forms the emotional backbone of the documentary.Continue 08 / 8Horror28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the second film in a planned trilogy.Who wrote the screenplay for the project, as they did for the original 28 Days Later?ADanny BoyleBAlex GarlandCCillian MurphyDAndrew MacdonaldCorrect! Alex Garland, who wrote the screenplay for the original 28 Days Later, returned to pen the scripts for the new trilogy.
Garland has since become a celebrated director in his own right with films like Ex Machina and 28 Days Later spiritual successor Men, cementing his place as one of modern horror and sci-fi's most important voices.Not quite — Alex Garland is the screenwriter behind the 28 Days Later franchise, including the new trilogy.Danny Boyle directed the original film rather than writing it, Cillian Murphy was its star, and Andrew Macdonald served as producer.Garland's return to this world was a major draw for fans of the original film.See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score/ 8Thanks for playing!Try Again 3 Song of the Samurai A manga gets the live-action treatment The next anime series to get the live-action treatment is , a Japanese action TV show based on the manga The show stems from HBO Max's partnership with U-NEXT and combines samurai culture with Japanese dramas.
Set toward the end of the Edo era (1600-1868), stars Yuki Yamada as Toshizo Hijikata, a street fighter who joins the Shinsengumi—a legendary samurai force that defended Kyoto.Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Integrations Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Ports HDMI, Optical, Ethernet $999 at Amazon $999 at Best Buy Expand Collapse Fans of will gravitate toward for its depiction of samurai in Japan.However, action sequences mirror the tremendous action sequences in so it pulls from both hsows.
premieres internationally on HBO Max on May 9.Song of the Samurai NC16 Action & Adventure Drama Release Date March 26, 2026 Directors Kazutaka Watanabe Writers Shinya Umemura, Masaaki Sakai Powered by Expand Collapse 2 The Other Bennet Sister New take on a Jane Austen character Where were you when Matthew Macfadyen's Mr.Darcy told Keira Knightley's Elizabeth Bennet that she "bewitched his body and soul" in ? There have been countless adaptations of Austen's beloved novel that it's hard to keep track.
If you need a fresh interpretation of the material, might be exactly what you need.Based on Janice Hadlow's 2020 novel, follows Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri), the titular sister of Elizabeth.The first two episodes depict through Elizabeth's eyes before she embarks on a journey to London to find love.
It's a refreshing story with a standout performance from Bruccoleri that acts as a treat for Austen's diehard fans.The first three episodes of are now streaming on Britbox.The Other Bennet Sister Drama Romance History Release Date May 6, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Lord of the Flies William Golding's book comes to life Like many of you, I had to read during my days before high school.
Golding's gritty coming-of-age novel follows a group of young boys who survive a plane crash and take shelter on a deserted island.Without any adults, the boys are forced to fend for themselves while trying to establish a sense of order and democracy.The peace quickly turns into a rebellion as the boys slowly descend into madness.
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I couldn't think of a better writer to adapt than Jack Thorne, one of the geniuses behind Netflix's Thorne captured the loss of innocence in a boy's troubled journey from childhood to young adulthood.Those same themes from carry over into , a stunning adaptation that does Golding's work justice.All four episodes of are now streaming on Netflix.
Lord of the Flies TV-MA Drama Adventure Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 Network BBC One Directors Marc Munden Powered by Expand Collapse More TV shows to stream If you're searching for more shows to watch, then I have a few more recommendations to share.There are six awesome shows that only get better after the first season, including and .Plus, try or , two examples of shows that deserve revivals, like .
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