The best new TV series to watch next week – from The Mother to Last Light | The Sun
WHATEVER you fancy watching this week -there's plenty to keep you occupied.
TV streaming services are releasing new TV programmes all the time, so here's a round up of the latest additions that are worth checking out.
Netflix
The Mother – Available from Friday
Jennifer Lopez has played some seriously tough women down the years, but few as deadly as in this slick new action thriller.
She stars as an ex-assassin, known simply as The Mother, who comes out of retirement when she learns that Zoe, the daughter she reluctantly gave up years before in order to keep her safe, is now in danger from some dangerous figures from her past, played by Joseph Fiennes and Gael Garcia Bernal. And they’d better watch out because The Mother will stop at nothing to protect her daughter.
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As you’d expect J. Lo is on top, butt-kicking, bad-guy-busting form, showing the likes of Liam Neeson and the Taken movies that cheesed-off protective mums are way more deadly than cheesed-off protective dads.
And if you like a side serving of emotion with your high-octane thrills, Mum’s the word.
Queen Cleopatra – Available from Wednesday
From Elizabeth Taylor playing her in the iconic 60s movie, to Kim Kardashian posing as her in fashion magazine Harpers Bazaar, Egyptian queen Cleopatra has long caught our imaginations.
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But what’s the truth behind this enigmatic and legendary leader, who ruled for 21 years before, it’s said, taking her own life? New four-part series Queen Cleopatra blends documentary with drama to bring her story to life, with former Casualty star Adele James playing the lead.
Adele’s joined in the cast by some other familiar faces, including ex EastEnders’ actors John Partridge and Michael Greco, while Jada Pinkett Smith produces.
Although the series has already caused some controversy in Egypt for its casting choices, it looks like a worthy addition to all the other shows and movies about this iconic figure.
Queer Eye – Available from Friday
If it seems like ages since the Queer Eye crew last brought their fabulous and sparkly brand of life-changing, endlessly entertaining advice to our screens, that’s because it is.
A long 18 months after the previous series, the gang are back and this time they’re headed to New Orleans, where they’ll be transforming more folk who deserve a fresh start.
Returning for the seven-episode run are Tan France, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Bobby Berk, each with their own area of expertise, which include interior design, fashion, grooming and food and wine.
Prepare for magnificent, often moving, Mardi Gras like no other.
DISNEY+
The Muppets Mayhem – Available from Wednesday
The Muppets are back! But this isn’t Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy, Gonzo and co, it’s The Electric Mayhem, the Muppets’ chilled-out, hippie-tastic house band.
In this magical, music-filled new series, Dr Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Lips, Zoot and, of course, Animal on drums finally set out to record their very first album, helped by ambitious young music exec Nora (Lilly Singh).
But is the music industry ready for The Electric Mayhem? And will today’s current crop of stars welcome them with open arms? Blending a fun, faux-rockumentary style with good, old-fashioned road-movie madness and featuring lots of celebrity cameos, Muppet fans young and old will soon be rocking out with Animal and the gang.
Crater – Available from Friday
Stranger Things meets Star Wars in this effects-laden coming-of-age sci-fi drama.
After his father dies, Caleb (Isiah Russell-Bailey), a boy raised in a mining colony on the Moon, sets off on a daring and dangerous mission to discover what’s inside a mysterious crater that his dad had once told him about.
Joined along the way by his loyal band of friends, including new girl Addison (McKenna Grace), who’s recently arrived on the Moon from Earth, the gang soon find themselves on an exciting, adventure-filled journey that will test them to the limit and change their lives.
Not Dead Yet – Available from Wednesday
When young journalist Nell’s (Gina Rodriguez) relationship and life in London falls apart, she heads back home to Los Angeles and tries to pick off where she’d left off several years before.
She finally and reluctantly manages to get a job writing obituaries, only to discover that she can see and hear the ghosts of the people whose obituaries she’s writing.
Cue comedy and confusion, as Nell attempts to help them find peace, and they try to help her sort her life out.
Boasting a quirky, fun set up and a likeable lead, it’s a whimsical 10-part sitcom.
APPLE TV+
City On Fire – Available from Friday
Created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (The O.C., Gossip Girl) and based on the book by Garth Risk Hallberg, this eight-part thriller is glossy, dark and seductive.
When teenager Sam (Chase Sui Wonders) is shot in Central Park on 4 July 2003, the lives of a wealthy Manhattan family, a scuzzy underground rock band, a gang of fire-starting upstarts and a grieving Long Island teenager collide… Features an achingly cool soundtrack and a strong cast that includes Jemima Kirke (Sex Education, Girls), Ashley Zukerman (Succession), Wyatt Oleff (It) and Max Milner (who fans of The Voice UK might remember from way back in 2012). A modern, suspenseful whodunnit.
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie – Available from Friday
Who doesn’t love Michael J. Fox? One of the biggest stars of the 1980s, thanks to movies such as Back To The Future and Teen Wolf, Michael’s life changed dramatically in the 90s when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Since that time, he’s combined acting with being a leading advocate of research into Parkinson’s.
Now, the man himself talks about his life, career and health in this warm and affecting film, which mixes clips from his films and TV shows with new interviews, archive footage and cleverly reconstructed dramatized moments.
Inspiring, nostalgic and emotional, it’s a fitting tribute to an iconic actor.
WOW PRESENTS PLUS
Ru Paul’s Drag Race: All Stars – Available from Friday
One of the great things about there being so many incarnations of Drag Race is that it provides a constant supply of incredible, hugely entertaining queens to take part in the All Stars version of the show.
This week, it’s time for season eight of the spin-off, with 12 more familiar contestants returning to slug it out for a place in the Drag Race hall of fame, including Alexis Michelle, Darienne Lake, Heidi N Closet, Jaymes Mansfield, Jessica Wild and Jimbo.
As ever, RuPaul oversees the excitement, while Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison do the judging.
PRIME VIDEO
Last Light – Available from Friday
What would happen if the world’s oil supply was put in jeopardy? That’s the intriguing question behind this five-part thriller, starring Lost’s Matthew Fox.
He plays petrochemical scientist Andy, who’s called to the Middle East when something strange starts happening to Earth’s oil reserves.
But after all hell breaks loose because of the fuel shortage, Andy finds himself on a desperate mission to expose a dangerous conspiracy and reunite with his wife Elena (Joanne Froggatt) and son – who are in Paris – and his daughter, who’s home alone in London.
While some reviews in the US have been pretty sniffy, anyone after an adrenaline-fuelled action thriller with a message will find it an easy binge.
HAYU
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta – Available from Monday
You know you’re in for a juicy season when queen bee Kandi Burruss heads on to social media ahead of the premiere of the 15th series to call her cast mates “rotten peaches” who are planning to “come for her” during the new run.
We can’t wait. Meanwhile, Kenya Moore has promised fans “tons of tears” and plenty of arguments.
Again, bring it on. Expect the usual festival of bitching, back-stabbing, accusations, threats and maybe even some much-needed moments of laughter, emotion and friendship as Kandi, Kenya, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards-Ross return.
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard – Available from Monday
This brand-new Summer House spin-off whisks viewers to Martha’s Vineyard, the ritzy and picturesque island just off the east coast of the US.
Here, a group of 12 young, successful and ambitious friends spend the summer partying, eating slap-up meals and falling in and out of potential holiday romances.
As ever, there will be highs, lows, laughter and tears, while the cast includes fashion-loving sports brand manager Nick Arrington, who insists his future wife must be in shape and have a skincare routine that matches his own, and former Playboy Club bunny turned budding screenwriter Jasmine Cooper.
PARAMOUNT+
Fever Pitch: The Battle For The Premier League – Available from Sunday
Few could deny that the English Premier League is the world’s biggest and most popular football league.
But how and why did this come about? This four-part series looks to answer those questions, tracing the story from 2003, when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovic began looking for a Premier League to buy.
Before long, his takeover of Chelsea upped the stakes in both in terms of the League’s competitiveness and the amount of money being injected into the EPL.
Featuring new and exclusive interviews with David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Frank Lampard and more, it’s a fascinating look back at one of the most tumultuous times in English football.
Ex On The Beach UK: The One That Got Away – Available from Monday
If you’re completely bamboozled by all the different dating shows on TV, not to mention their various spin-offs, you probably won’t want to hear that a new take on Ex On The Beach is about to wash up on our screens.
Fans, however, will be thrilled to get a load of the new series, which comes armed with a twist: the first singletons to arrive believe that their ex is the ‘one who got away’ and they simply can’t get them out of their head.
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Will a stay at ‘The One That Got Away Getaway’ help rekindle their relationship? We’ll soon find out.
As ever, to add extra spice, there are some recognisable faces among the contestants, including First Dates waiter Grant, Geordie Shore: Hot Single Summer’s Chloe and Charlie from Are You The One? UK.
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