From a hit drama dubbed 'the new Slow Horses' to a beloved 1990s comedy that's finally made its streaming debut, our TV experts have rounded up the 20 best shows and films available to watch right now
The return of Sex And The City spin-off And Just Like That..., a murder mystery starring Jessica Biel and , and a fascinating insight into the life of Jane Austen are just a few of the gems on offer on streaming services right now.
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- Daily Mail
And Just Like That there is a second Swinton on the scene with young Alexa storming the screen
The young cousin of Oscar-winning star Tilda Swinton is making a return to the small screen this week in the third season of the spin-off from US drama Sex and the City. Alexa Swinton bagged the role as the daughter of Charlotte York, played by Kristin Davis, and joined the HBO Max show And Just Like That as a 12-year-old in 2021. New York-born Alexa has Canadian, Scottish and Russian-Jewish heritage and is a distant cousin of Scots actress Tilda, known for her multiple roles including the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia. Despite her young age, 15-year-old Alexa has been active in the film scene for more than a decade – she made her first appearance as a three-year-old in the operatic, experimental movie River of Fundament. In the original Sex and the City series, Charlotte York had two daughters, Lily and Rose, with Alexa cast as the latter when the spin-off first hit the screens four years ago. In the latest instalment, her role has evolved into playing the part of a nonbinary teen, Rock. Last year, as she and her onscreen mother filmed in New York, Ms Davis posted a snap, captioned: 'A family affair #andjustlikethat.' The series has also seen the return of Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes.
Daily Mail
43 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Biblical swarm invades multiple US states for the first time in 17 years... see if your hometown is at risk
Hundreds of billions of screaming insects are emerging from the ground throughout the US in a jarring sight that hasn't taken place in 17 years. The long-awaited cicada invasion is here, and the bugs have already been spotted hatching in at least three states: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Scientists are also expecting billions more to emerge at any moment in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. This startling awakening of cicadas is referred to as Brood XIV. The insects last appeared in 2008, and now the next window in their synchronized life cycle has come again. The cicadas are hatching as the soil in these states reaches a temperature of about 64° Fahrenheit. The swarm will reach its peak in early June. Heavily infested areas with plenty of tree-covered land will likely see more than a million bugs per acre. While entomologists (scientists studying insects) say these creatures are harmless, their sheer numbers often frighten people who see these massive broods and hear their loud, shrieking mating calls. For those who can't stand the sight of them, there's an app for that, and scientists are now giving everyone the ability to track (and avoid) Brood XIV's emergence. Brood XIV, which emerge every 17 years, have a distinct look compared to annual cicadas, having black and orange coloring and red eyes. They're about one inch in length after hatching from their eggs and have a wingspan of roughly three inches when fully grown. The cicadas Americans see on a yearly basis throughout the country are typically green, brown, or gray with darker markings. Brood XIV is one of a dozen cicada broods which sprout from the ground throughout the US every 17 years. Each group is on its own schedule, with one brood emerging last year and another expected to hatch in 2029. Brood XIV is one of the most widespread hatchings throughout the US, covering 13 states with billions of insects. Only Brood X, which hatched in 2024, spreads across more states every 17 years, covering 16 states. Dr Gene Kritsky, a noted entomologist at Mount St Joseph University in Ohio, helped to develop the Cicada Safari app to track emergences. It's available on both iPhones and Android devices. 'Periodical cicadas are more than just a natural marvel,' Kritsky said in a statement in February. 'They are bugs of history and their emergences inform us about land use and climate.' To his point, these periodic cicada swarms have been written about for centuries, but not always positively. In 1634, the governor of Plymouth Colony, William Bradford, compared the sight of a cicada swarm to flies that were as big as bumblebees. He added that the brood 'soon made such a constant yelling noise' which was deafening to the American settlers. Brood XIV males produce loud, synchronized mating calls that can reach up to 100 decibels - that's as loud as a leaf blower, a rock concert or nightclub, or a chainsaw. 'It's one of the most annoying sounds ever,' one person posted on X Monday while recording the mating calls. For those who can't wait for Brood XIV to move on, they won't have to wait long. The life span of these cicadas is just two to four weeks. That means the billions and billions of fresh insects emerging throughout the US this spring will actually be dead by July. In that short window, Brood XIV cicadas will have mated, laid eggs, and died. After death, their bodies decompose and contribute nutrients to the soil. Specifically, the cicada remains add nitrogen to the soil, acting as a natural fertilizer for forests, grasslands, and even compost piles if collected. This boosts plant growth and supports local forests. The mass emergence of Brood XIV also provides local wildlife, including birds, squirrels, raccoons, reptiles, and even fish with an abundant food source. This helps certain species boost their own populations, as the animals aren't struggling to find food or avoid predators - who are also snacking on the cicada swarm. If pets consume several of the cicadas, they may experience temporary upset stomach or vomiting, but owners don't have to worry about their cat or dog eating an occasional cicada they find outside as eating them is considered harmless. That's because the insects do not bite, sting, carry diseases, or secrete any toxins that would make animals sick after ingestion. For humans, experts say the best thing to do until Brood XIV is gone is close the windows, use a white noise machine to drown out their mating calls, and cover any young trees with a fine mesh net. This will keep the cicadas from laying their eggs in your new tree, which will then become the next home of Brood XIV in 2042.
Daily Mail
43 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment Shohei Ohtani appears to FALL ASLEEP in the dugout during Dodgers' big win over Yankees
The Dodgers' blowout win over the Yankees on Saturday was an absolute snoozefest - so much so that Shohei Ohtani at one point struggled to stay awake. LA crushed New York in the second game of their World Series rematch, winning 18-2 as Ohtani tallied two hits and two runs. And the Japanese superstar was apparently disinterested with the performance as cameras caught him seemingly getting some shut-eye during the game. In TV footage from Fox, Ohtani can be seen resting his head in the dugout with his eyes completely closed, before opening them and quickly coming to his senses. Some fans blamed Ohtani's sleepiness on the fact that he's a new father, while others found the moment a hilarious representation of the Yankees' struggles on the day. The Dodgers also took the first contest of the three-game series 8-5, and will host the Yankees once more on Sunday night. Ohtani fell asleep during Dodgers' blowout win over Yankees 😴😂 @BRWalkoff (via @MLB, @FOXSports) — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 1, 2025 Ohtani, 30, is having another tremendous year for the Dodgers, as he's already blasted 22 home runs and has an OPS of 1.062. But the two-way star still hasn't pitched for the Dodgers following his Tommy John surgery in September 2023. However, that could change soon, as he's begun to throw in bullpen sessions and even face live batters. According to CBS Sports, he threw 29 pitches in two simulated innings before Saturday's game, and faced players from the team's Single-A affiliate. Ohtani's recovery from his second career Tommy John surgery, which repairs the ulnar collateral ligament, was complicated when he tore his labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder during the World Series. He received shoulder surgery on November 4 and first began throwing bullpen sessions at spring training before taking a break from pitching until late March. Regardless, as a hitter, he has proved to be well worth the $700million that the Dodgers handed him in December 2023, and the team has still managed to thrive with him not pitching. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in five games last fall to win the World Series, while they currently lead the NL West with a 36-22 record. Off the field, Ohtani announced in April that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, had welcomed a baby daughter. The happy news saw him placed on MLB's paternity list and miss two games for LA. Announcing the news on Instagram, he wrote: 'Welcome to the Ohtani family! I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful baby daughter. 'To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents. 'I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates, and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement. 'I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day.'
