Tv Series

A group of US airmen try to stay sane during World War II. Catch-22 is a six-episode miniseries on Hulu based on the classic dark comedy novel. It’s co-directed by George Clooney and stars Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Christopher Abbott, and Kyle Chandler.

(PG-13) Boston, early ’90s. The city is riddled with violent crime, fostered by corrupt cops. The new D.A. is determined to change all that, but he needs the help of a dirty FBI agent. Co-created by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Fontana (Oz). Premieres 6/16/19 on Showtime.

One of Netflix’s underappreciated series returns for its second season. In the funny and thrilling The Dragon Prince, Rayla, Callum and Ezran continue their journey with their new friend in tow. But war is brewing with each passing day. Premieres 2/15/19.

Clearly inspired by SNL’s Weekend Update, SYFY’s new series features up-to-the-minute commentary on news of the world, as interpreted by a couple of aliens who don’t understand what the deal is with the human race. Premieres 2/27/19.

(PG-13: Language) “Somewhere in the middle of all that s**t was the hope that one of us was gonna make it.” Showtime’s Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men is a four-part documentary series about the rise and the legacy of rap’s one true supergroup. Premieres Spring 2019.

Netflix’s serial adaptation of the hit comic book Umbrella Academy is almost upon us. Adopted and raised to become heroes, these seven super-powered people don’t exactly get along. But now they have to band together to save the world. Premieres 2/15/19.

Game of Thrones‘ final season doesn’t kick off until April, 2019. HBO keeps the torch of hype burning with this teaser showing the remaining Starks visiting the crypt of Winterfell. It’s as intriguing for who’s in it as it is for who’s not.

(Gore) Still reeling from his losses, Frank Castle find more trouble when what starts as a bar fight to save a teenager turns into something way more sinister. Is he fated to punish, or does he have a choice? Season 2 premieres 1/18/19.

From executive producers Jordan Peele and Charlie Sanders (Key & Peele writer) comes Weird City, a YouTube Premium comedy anthology film. It’s set in the future inside the titular city, where the haves and have nots are segregated.

Banshee creator Jonathan Tropper and Fast & Furious director Justin Lin teamed up for this Cinemax crime drama that takes place in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the late 19th century, a time when brutal organized crime families were warring. Inspired by the writings of Bruce Lee.

1! 2! 3! 4! The hilarious and action-packed anime about puberty returns. In Mob Psycho 100‘s second season, the evil Claw organization continues to be a thorn on young Mob’s side. On a lighter note, it seems he’s going to have a girlfriend. Premieres 1/7/19.

In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality while adapting a fantasy novel into a video game. Black Mirror‘s Bandersnatch is an interactive episode, letting you choose what happens to the characters and offering multiple endings.

Netflix’s upcoming series Kingdom is set in medieval Korea. The prince is sent on a mission to investigate a plague spreading across the country. He soon finds out that the sickness is a tragic curse that turns murdered people into zombies. Premieres 1/25/19.

From Wonder Woman and Monster director Patty Jenkins comes a TNT mini series inspired by the infamous Black Dahlia murder. Chris Pine stars as a ruined hack reporter following the trail of a young girl who was given away at birth. Premieres 1/28/19.

Disney is releasing a series of animated shorts on YouTube that will retell stories from the Star Wars movies. If you’re worried about the voice acting, fear not: Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures will use dialogue and sounds from the original films. Premieres 11/30/18.

Netflix just added a legend to its growing library of anime. Originally released in 1995, Neon Genesis Evangelion is a bizarre, complex and beautiful series about psychic teenagers piloting bio-mechs to combat giant monsters. Premieres Spring 2019.

“My challenge today is to avoid a very public execution.” In this Netflix series, magician Drummond Money-Coutts aka DMC attempts to successfully pull off stunts that have killed other magicians. That train shot looks green-screened though. Premieres 11/30/18.

Hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar looks at what’s accurate and what’s fluff in how hacking is depicted in movies and TV shows. Surprisingly, a good amount of scenes are realistic, or at least plausible. It’s a shame about the video’s wonky editing though.

The latest trailer for Syfy’s TV adaptation of Deadly Class shows that even a high school dedicated to creating assassins still has its share of teenage problems and experiences. There are cliques and romance – it’s just that the consequences are more lethal than usual.

“What you don’t remember, you don’t know you don’t remember.” The trailer for True Detective‘s third season still keeps us in the dark, but it shines a light on the case that haunts the main character, portrayed by Oscar winner Mahershala Ali. Premieres 1/13/19.

It was never just a game. Co-executive produced by LeBron James, Shut Up and Dribble is a three-part documentary series that aims to shine a light on the roles of NBA players in encouraging social change. Premieres 11/3/18 on Showtime.

(PG-13: Language) Executive Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg present a dark comedy series starring Don Cheadle. Black Monday tells the origin of the eponymous stock market crash of 1987. Premieres 1/20/19 on Showtime.

One of the most popular shows on BBC One in 2018 is now coming to Netflix, Bodyguard is about a London police agent who gets assigned to the Home Secretary. Her political views conflict with his, but there’s barely time to think when he’s called to action. Premieres 10/24/18.

(PG-13: Language, Gore) “Omar comin’!” ScreenPrism takes a look at one of The Wire’s (and television’s) most memorable and popular characters. Omar Little was a pain for the drug lords of his neighborhood, a sliver of justice in an otherwise rigged game.

Hosted by actor and fight enthusiast Frank Grillo, Netflix’s Fightworld is a documentary series that will explore fighting methods and cultures around the world. The featured styles include MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling and Krav Maga. Premieres 10/12/18.

Based on the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, this lighthearted Amazon Prime series follows the tale of an angel and a demon who become friends after running into each other over thousands of years, and who must team up to help save the world from armageddon.

(Gore) In Dynasties, Sir David Attenborough and the BBC spent four years following five animals – a hyena, a tiger, a lions, an emperor penguin and a chimpanzee – each a leader of their family, as they try to lead their packs amidst changes in nature.

It’s the third season of Daredevil, but it’s round two for our hero and the Kingpin. The mobster somehow gets out of jail, and manages to turn New York’s opinion of The Man Without Fear with the help of a mysterious ally. Premieres 10/19/18 on Netflix.

“Sometimes I see things need fixin’… I do what I can.” Spend a minute getting to know the 13th Doctor. Jodie Whittaker’s take on the Time Lord seems a whole lot less snarky about saving the universe than Peter Capaldi did. The new Doctor arrives on BBC on October 7, 2018.

Based on Luke Pearson’s graphic novels, Hilda is a Netflix series about a girl who was raised in a countryside teeming with magical creatures. She’s heartbroken when they move to the city. Little does she know that her new home has its own wonders. Premieres 9/21/18.