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Britain's Got Talent Reveals First Two Acts to Reach the Final
NewsApr 25, 2026

Britain's Got Talent Reveals First Two Acts to Reach the Final

Britain's Got Talent announced its first two finalists after the latest semi‑final, with Anastasiia and her dancing dog Salsa winning the public vote and singer Matty Juniosa receiving a live Golden Buzzer from Amanda Holden. The judges, including Simon Cowell...

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Is Finally Announced - Here's What's Been Changed
NewsApr 25, 2026

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Is Finally Announced - Here's What's Been Changed

Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a ground‑up remake of the 2013 pirate‑themed title. The overhaul includes rebuilt graphics, a completely redesigned combat system, and more player‑controlled parkour. New narrative content adds Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and three recruitable crew members,...

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Siobhan Finneran's Tense Thriller Branded a "Must Watch" Jumps to Top of Netflix's Trending Chart
NewsApr 25, 2026

Siobhan Finneran's Tense Thriller Branded a "Must Watch" Jumps to Top of Netflix's Trending Chart

British streaming giant Netflix has seen the new thriller *Unchosen* surge to the top of the UK Top 10 Series chart within days of its debut. The series, set around a rural religious cult, features a notable ensemble including Siobhan Finneran, Molly...

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The Neighbourhood: Where Was Graham Norton's New Show Filmed?
NewsApr 24, 2026

The Neighbourhood: Where Was Graham Norton's New Show Filmed?

ITV’s new reality competition, *The Neighbourhood*, is fronted by Graham Norton and pits six households against each other for a £250,000 prize (about $310,000). The series runs 11 episodes, with contestants living on a purpose‑built street where neighbours vote on...

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ITV's "Captivating" New Romance Drama Adultery Will Be "Different" Approach that "Goes Further"
NewsApr 24, 2026

ITV's "Captivating" New Romance Drama Adultery Will Be "Different" Approach that "Goes Further"

ITV is set to launch "Adultery", a new romance drama that reimagines infidelity by intertwining the affairs of two parents with the relationship of their teenage children. Starring Shelley Conn, Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai, the series promises a layered narrative that...

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I'm a Celebrity's Beverley Callard Shares "Last Minute Change" In Update Ahead of Show's Final
NewsApr 24, 2026

I'm a Celebrity's Beverley Callard Shares "Last Minute Change" In Update Ahead of Show's Final

Coronation Street veteran Beverley Callard announced a last‑minute change that prevents her from attending the live finale of ITV's "I'm a Celebrity... South Africa" after exiting the pre‑filmed series on medical grounds. The actress, who recently received a breast‑cancer diagnosis,...

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Another Country Confirms Eurovision Song Contest Boycott: "We Will Not Be Broadcasting"
NewsApr 23, 2026

Another Country Confirms Eurovision Song Contest Boycott: "We Will Not Be Broadcasting"

Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTV announced it will not air the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, opting instead for a Palestinian documentary series. The decision follows similar bans by Ireland and Spain, which have also refused to broadcast or participate due to...

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ITV's "Thrillingly Suspenseful" And "Gripping" Drama with Ashley Walters Is 'Unlike Anything Else'
NewsApr 23, 2026

ITV's "Thrillingly Suspenseful" And "Gripping" Drama with Ashley Walters Is 'Unlike Anything Else'

ITV is developing a six‑part drama titled *First Woman*, starring Ashley Walters and Andrea Riseborough. The series follows Ben Reith as he searches for his astronaut wife Claire, who vanishes from the UK’s inaugural moonbase. Written by Lydia Yeoman, George Oakes and...

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Twenty Twenty Six Proves This Beloved BBC Comedy Hasn’t Lost Its Edge
NewsApr 22, 2026

Twenty Twenty Six Proves This Beloved BBC Comedy Hasn’t Lost Its Edge

BBC’s new mockumentary Twenty Twenty Six revives Hugh Bonneville’s Ian Fletcher, moving the satire from Olympic and BBC bureaucracy to the chaotic world of football administration in Miami. The six‑part series, narrated by David Tennant, follows a newly assembled team...

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I'm a Celeb's Gemma Collins Posts Tribute to Adam Thomas: "We've Seen Each Other at Our Lowest"
NewsApr 22, 2026

I'm a Celeb's Gemma Collins Posts Tribute to Adam Thomas: "We've Seen Each Other at Our Lowest"

Gemma Collins, recently eliminated from ITV’s I’m a Celebrity: South Africa, posted a heartfelt tribute to fellow camp‑mate Adam Thomas and urged viewers to vote for him in the upcoming finale. She praised Thomas as the “best jungle friend ever”...

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Chilling True-Crime Series Text Me When You Get Home Is Trending in Channel 5's Streaming Chart
NewsApr 22, 2026

Chilling True-Crime Series Text Me When You Get Home Is Trending in Channel 5's Streaming Chart

The true‑crime documentary #TextMeWhenYouGetHome has surged to the top of Channel 5’s streaming chart. The series dramatizes real cases, including the 19‑year‑old Kenia Monge who was abducted, assaulted and murdered after a night out. All ten episodes of season 1 are offered...

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Wednesday in Paris! Netflix's Global Hit Reveals First Look at Season 3 with Big Change
NewsApr 21, 2026

Wednesday in Paris! Netflix's Global Hit Reveals First Look at Season 3 with Big Change

Netflix unveiled a first‑look teaser for Wednesday season 3, placing the titular Addams sister against the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Instagram post, captioned “From Paris, with dread,” confirms the series will shift part of its storyline to the French capital...

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ITV's "Blockbuster" Detective Series Confirms Exciting New-Season Update After Shock Cliffhanger
NewsApr 21, 2026

ITV's "Blockbuster" Detective Series Confirms Exciting New-Season Update After Shock Cliffhanger

ITV has officially commissioned a seventh season of its hit detective series Grace, converting the new run into four standalone films based on Peter James novels. John Simm will reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, joining returning cast...

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Why The Simpsons Has Been Phasing Out Its Iconic Couch Gags, According to Show Boss
NewsApr 21, 2026

Why The Simpsons Has Been Phasing Out Its Iconic Couch Gags, According to Show Boss

Matt Selman, the showrunner of The Simpsons, explained that the series is scaling back its famed couch gags to prioritize core storytelling. He noted that each episode now needs the full 20 minutes and 40 seconds for narrative, and budget...

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"Gritty" 4-Part Period Drama Set in "Pivotal" Moment of British History Resurfaces on UK Streaming
NewsApr 21, 2026

"Gritty" 4-Part Period Drama Set in "Pivotal" Moment of British History Resurfaces on UK Streaming

Channel 4’s period drama *The Mill* has re‑appeared on the broadcaster’s streaming platform, landing on the “new and trending” list. The four‑part series, originally aired in 2013‑14, follows 1830s cotton‑mill workers at Quarry Bank Mill as they confront harsh labor conditions...

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BBC Acquires Wartime Drama "Drenched in Adrenaline" That "Really Grips" – and There's a Twist
NewsApr 20, 2026

BBC Acquires Wartime Drama "Drenched in Adrenaline" That "Really Grips" – and There's a Twist

The BBC has secured the rights to *The Sentinels*, an eight‑part French wartime sci‑fi drama adapted from the graphic‑novel series *Les Sentinelles*. The series blends World War I settings with steampunk and robo‑cop elements, following a wounded soldier turned augmented super‑soldier....

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I'm a Celebrity's Adam Thomas Issues Statement About "Tough" Time on the Show: "I Wanted to Quit"
NewsApr 20, 2026

I'm a Celebrity's Adam Thomas Issues Statement About "Tough" Time on the Show: "I Wanted to Quit"

Adam Thomas, known from Emmerdale and Waterloo Road, issued an Instagram statement describing his participation in ITV's "I'm a Celebrity… South Africa" as one of the toughest experiences of his life. He cited physical, mental and emotional strain, exacerbated by...

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BBC's '70s-Set Spy Thriller with "Mesmerizing" Florence Pugh Is "Worth the Wait" On Netflix
NewsApr 20, 2026

BBC's '70s-Set Spy Thriller with "Mesmerizing" Florence Pugh Is "Worth the Wait" On Netflix

BBC’s 2018 miniseries “The Little Drummer Girl,” starring Florence Pugh, is slated to join Netflix’s catalog after its current availability on iPlayer. The 1970s‑set spy thriller, directed by Park Chan‑wook and based on John le Carré’s novel, earned a 95% Rotten...

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Near-Perfect Sitcom Hailed "a Gem of a Show" Will Be Removed From Netflix Soon
NewsApr 19, 2026

Near-Perfect Sitcom Hailed "a Gem of a Show" Will Be Removed From Netflix Soon

Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney’s sitcom Catastrophe, a four‑season, 24‑episode series praised for its sharp humor and near‑perfect 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating, will leave Netflix on April 25. The show, which aired on Channel 4 from 2015‑2019, follows an unlikely romance that results...

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Love Island and Emmerdale Stars Confirmed for First Ever Full-Length Season of The Celebrity Apprentice
NewsApr 19, 2026

Love Island and Emmerdale Stars Confirmed for First Ever Full-Length Season of The Celebrity Apprentice

The BBC is debuting its first full‑length season of The Celebrity Apprentice, a six‑part series where 12 well‑known UK personalities tackle weekly business tasks. Lord Sugar will judge the challenges, and the winner secures a £100,000 (approximately $125,000) donation for...

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"Chaotic" Sitcom with a "Strong Ensemble of Characters" Lands New UK Streaming Home
NewsApr 19, 2026

"Chaotic" Sitcom with a "Strong Ensemble of Characters" Lands New UK Streaming Home

US sitcom DMV, created by *Friends* producer Dana Klein, has found a new home on the UK streaming service ITVX, where the first ten episodes are available for free. The series, starring Harriet Dyer, Tony Cavalero, Tim Meadows and Molly...

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Heartstopper Confirms Olivia Colman's Character Has Been Recast for the Netflix Movie
NewsApr 18, 2026

Heartstopper Confirms Olivia Colman's Character Has Been Recast for the Netflix Movie

Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever will recast Olivia Colman’s role as Sarah Nelson with Anna Maxwell Martin. The decision, explained by creator Alice Oseman, reflects the character’s importance to Nick’s emotional arc, prompting a “difficult” but necessary change. The film, directed by Wash Westmoreland and...

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Netflix Comedy Branded "One of the Funniest and Most Inventive Shows of the Year" Jumps up Top 10
NewsApr 18, 2026

Netflix Comedy Branded "One of the Funniest and Most Inventive Shows of the Year" Jumps up Top 10

Netflix’s crime‑comedy series "Big Mistakes," created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, launched on April 9 with all eight episodes. Within two weeks it rose to #6 on the UK Netflix TV chart after peaking at #4, and currently holds a...

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Beloved Comedy Show Last One Laughing to Get Major Rule Shakeup in New Special
NewsApr 18, 2026

Beloved Comedy Show Last One Laughing to Get Major Rule Shakeup in New Special

Prime Video confirmed a Halloween‑themed special for the UK version of Last One Laughing, adding a rule that bans contestants from screaming. The twist intensifies the silent‑laugh challenge as jump‑scares are introduced. Season 2 concluded with David Mitchell edging out Sam...

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Police Drama with Friends Icon Starring as a "Burnt-Out LAPD Detective" Is in the Works
NewsApr 17, 2026

Police Drama with Friends Icon Starring as a "Burnt-Out LAPD Detective" Is in the Works

CBS is developing a police drama tentatively titled "Flint" starring former *Friends* star Matt LeBlanc as a burnt‑out LAPD detective forced into a five‑year service extension. The project, overseen by veteran showrunner Evan Katz and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer’s television...

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A Weekend Binge-Watch: Dystopian Belgian Drama with "Captivating Story" Is Streaming in the UK Now
NewsApr 17, 2026

A Weekend Binge-Watch: Dystopian Belgian Drama with "Captivating Story" Is Streaming in the UK Now

Arcadia’s second season has launched on Channel 4’s streaming platform, appearing in the “new and trending” carousel for UK viewers. The Belgian‑Dutch sci‑fi drama continues its depiction of a hyper‑surveilled society where a social‑score system dictates citizens’ freedoms, and this season...

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Why the Original Stranger Things Cast Aren't Back for New '85 Spin-Off on Netflix
NewsApr 17, 2026

Why the Original Stranger Things Cast Aren't Back for New '85 Spin-Off on Netflix

Netflix is debuting "Stranger Things: Tales from ’85," an animated spin‑off set between the series' second and third seasons. The show arrives on April 23 and retains the original characters but replaces the familiar live‑action actors with a new child...

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"I'm a Bit Miffed": I'm a Celebrity... South Africa Fans "Disappointed" Over First Jungle Exit
NewsApr 16, 2026

"I'm a Bit Miffed": I'm a Celebrity... South Africa Fans "Disappointed" Over First Jungle Exit

Seann Walsh became the first contestant to leave the jungle in season two of ITV's "I'm a Celebrity… South Africa" after Harry Redknapp eliminated him in a surprise "king‑servant" twist. The decision sparked a wave of disappointment on social media,...

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The Apprentice Crowns "Best Candidate in the Last Decade" As Season 20 Winner
NewsApr 16, 2026

The Apprentice Crowns "Best Candidate in the Last Decade" As Season 20 Winner

Karishma Vijay won The Apprentice season 20, earning Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment—about $310,000—for her skincare startup. She out‑pitched runner‑up Pascha Myhill in a final marketing challenge judged by Sugar and a panel of former contestants. Fans on Instagram hailed her as...

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How that Scrubs Finale Cameo Sets Things up for JD in the Show's Return
NewsApr 16, 2026

How that Scrubs Finale Cameo Sets Things up for JD in the Show's Return

The Scrubs revival’s season‑10 finale featured a brief cameo by Rachel Bilson as Charlie, a new character positioned as a potential love interest for JD (Zach Braff). Showrunner Aseem Batra confirmed that the next season would flesh out this romance...

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BBC's "High-Stakes" Crime Drama with Sheridan Smith Confirms Release Date with First Look Trailer
NewsApr 16, 2026

BBC's "High-Stakes" Crime Drama with Sheridan Smith Confirms Release Date with First Look Trailer

BBC has announced the premiere date for its new five‑episode crime drama "The Cage", starring Sheridan Smith as a casino cashier who turns to theft to protect her family. Created by Tony Schumacher and produced by the team behind "Poor Things"...

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BBC Confirms Sci-Fi Thriller That's a "Show Like No Other" With "Unfathomably Good" Cast Announced
NewsApr 16, 2026

BBC Confirms Sci-Fi Thriller That's a "Show Like No Other" With "Unfathomably Good" Cast Announced

The BBC has green‑lit "Sutherland," a six‑part sci‑fi thriller set in the near‑future Scottish Highlands. Created by James Smythe and produced by World Productions, the series will stream on iPlayer and air on BBC One and BBC Scotland. It features...

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"Brilliant" Period Drama with Comparisons to Downton Abbey Gets Exciting New-Season Update
NewsApr 16, 2026

"Brilliant" Period Drama with Comparisons to Downton Abbey Gets Exciting New-Season Update

British period drama "The Hardacres" unveiled first‑look images for its second season, confirming a return after a well‑received debut. Original leads Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon reprise Mary and Sam Hardacre, while newcomers such as Michele Dotrice join the ensemble. The...

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"Captivating" Mystery Series that "Deserves More Hype" Lands New UK Streaming Home
NewsApr 16, 2026

"Captivating" Mystery Series that "Deserves More Hype" Lands New UK Streaming Home

Emmy‑winning fantasy series "Fallen" will debut on UK streaming platform ITVX on May 3, 2024. The show adapts Lauren Kate’s bestselling novels, following Lucinda Price (Jessica Alexander) and her centuries‑old love with Daniel Grigori (Gijs Blom) amid a celestial war. It adds notable...

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Taskmaster Favourite Sam Campbell in First Look at Channel 4's New Scripted Comedy Series
NewsApr 15, 2026

Taskmaster Favourite Sam Campbell in First Look at Channel 4's New Scripted Comedy Series

Taskmaster champion Sam Campbell is fronting a new Channel 4 scripted comedy, "Make That Movie," which he also created. The six‑episode series, set to debut next month, follows a fictionalised version of Campbell as he scouts ordinary people with quirky ideas...

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Boss of Beloved Police Drama The Rookie Wants to "Grey’s Anatomy This Thing" As Future Confirmed
NewsApr 14, 2026

Boss of Beloved Police Drama The Rookie Wants to "Grey’s Anatomy This Thing" As Future Confirmed

ABC has renewed the police drama *The Rookie* for a ninth season, making it the network’s third‑longest‑running drama after *Grey’s Anatomy* and *NYPD Blue*. Creator Alexi Hawley says the series will aim to run as long as *Grey’s Anatomy*, citing...

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Mr Loverman's Tamara Lawrance Among New Cast Confirmed for Gangs of London in Season 4 Update
NewsApr 14, 2026

Mr Loverman's Tamara Lawrance Among New Cast Confirmed for Gangs of London in Season 4 Update

Sky’s action‑thriller Gangs of London is set to return for a fourth season, introducing several new characters. Tamara Lawrance, known for Mr Loverman, joins as Jo Malik alongside newcomers Luna Fujimoto, Eugene Nomura and Melika Foroutan. Veteran actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù returns...

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Friends Icon Courteney Cox's Sitcom Branded "an Absolute Treat" Lands New UK Streaming Home
NewsApr 13, 2026

Friends Icon Courteney Cox's Sitcom Branded "an Absolute Treat" Lands New UK Streaming Home

The first season of Courteney Cox’s 2009 sitcom “Cougar Town” is now free to stream on the UK platform ITVX, featured in the “A Taste of Disney+” collection. All six seasons remain available on Disney+ for subscribers. The series, which ran...

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"Compelling" New Thriller with Slow Horses and Sherwood Stars Is on TV Tonight
NewsApr 13, 2026

"Compelling" New Thriller with Slow Horses and Sherwood Stars Is on TV Tonight

Channel 5 launches "Missed Call," a four‑part thriller starring Joanna Scanlan and Robert Lindsay, premiering Monday, 13 April at 9 pm. The drama follows single mother Sarah, played by Scanlan, as she races to France after a missed call from her daughter, who disappears...

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Will There Be More Hacks After Season 5 Finale? Bosses Respond to Reboot Question
NewsApr 12, 2026

Will There Be More Hacks After Season 5 Finale? Bosses Respond to Reboot Question

HBO’s award‑winning comedy *Hacks* is concluding its fifth season, which launches on April 17 in the UK. Showrunners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky told *Variety* they haven’t ruled out a future revival, hinting at a new, still‑secret project...

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"Emotional High-Stakes" New Crime Drama in the Works From Power Force Boss
NewsApr 12, 2026

"Emotional High-Stakes" New Crime Drama in the Works From Power Force Boss

Starz is developing a new eight‑episode crime drama called Los Felix, written entirely by Power Book IV: Force showrunner Gary Lennon. The series is set in the Los Felix neighborhood of Los Angeles and centers on an affair that spirals...

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New Star Wars Series Called "Gritty" And "Visually Stunning" As It Lands Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
NewsApr 11, 2026

New Star Wars Series Called "Gritty" And "Visually Stunning" As It Lands Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Disney+ launched "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," an animated series set after The Clone Wars. Created by Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer as Maul, the show has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 36 critic...

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Netflix's Hit Rom-Com Series Nobody Wants This Gets New Cast for Returning Season 3
NewsApr 11, 2026

Netflix's Hit Rom-Com Series Nobody Wants This Gets New Cast for Returning Season 3

Netflix’s romantic‑comedy series “Nobody Wants This” has confirmed a fresh slate of talent for its third season, set to debut later this year. The returning leads Kristen Bell and Adam Brody will be joined by comedians Sarah Silverman and Andrew...

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How that Stranger Things Star's Cameo Came About in New Malcolm in the Middle Reboot
NewsApr 11, 2026

How that Stranger Things Star's Cameo Came About in New Malcolm in the Middle Reboot

Finn Wolfhard, known for "Stranger Things," made a surprise cameo in the Hulu/Disney+ reboot "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair." The casting was arranged at the last minute after his agent reached out, and Wolfhard appears as an event...

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Channel 4's Perfect Detective Drama Branded "a Must-See" Gets Exciting New-Season Update
NewsApr 11, 2026

Channel 4's Perfect Detective Drama Branded "a Must-See" Gets Exciting New-Season Update

Channel 4’s detective series Get Millie Black, starring Tamara Lawrance and Chyna McQueen, has earned a perfect 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating from 21 critics and a historic BAFTA nomination for McQueen, the first Black Trans actor recognized by the academy. The drama follows a...

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James Norton's "Perfectly Addictive" And "Twisty" Five-Star Drama Lands New Streaming Home
NewsApr 10, 2026

James Norton's "Perfectly Addictive" And "Twisty" Five-Star Drama Lands New Streaming Home

James Norton's four‑part drama "Playing Nice" has moved from ITV to Disney+ and ITVX a year after its original broadcast. The series, about two couples whose sons were switched at birth, earned five‑star reviews from Digital Spy and praise from...

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Uma Thurman to Reprise "Captivating" Role in "Brilliantly-Executed" Spin-Off to Beloved Crime Drama
NewsApr 10, 2026

Uma Thurman to Reprise "Captivating" Role in "Brilliantly-Executed" Spin-Off to Beloved Crime Drama

Uma Thurman is returning as Charley Brown for season 2 of the Paramount+ crime drama Dexter: Resurrection, a spin‑off that has already earned a 95% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 9.0/10 rating on IMDb. The series also announced veteran...

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Netflix's 'Most-Viewed' Series Wednesday Announces Exciting New Guest Stars for Season 3
NewsApr 9, 2026

Netflix's 'Most-Viewed' Series Wednesday Announces Exciting New Guest Stars for Season 3

Netflix confirmed three high‑profile guest stars for Wednesday season 3: Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance. They join returning talent such as Jenna Ortega, Eva Green, Winona Ryder and others, with Green set to portray Wednesday’s aunt Ophelia Frump. Season 1 remains Netflix’s most‑watched English‑language series, and the...

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"Brilliant" And "Addictively Dark" Comedy Series Branded 'a Gem' Is Now Streaming in the UK
NewsApr 9, 2026

"Brilliant" And "Addictively Dark" Comedy Series Branded 'a Gem' Is Now Streaming in the UK

ITVX has added the New Zealand dark comedy series *Good Grief* to its UK streaming library, making both seasons (2021‑2022) available on demand. The show follows real sisters Eve and Grace Palmer as they inherit a family funeral parlour, delivering a...

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