USA Network is bringing back scripted TV. First up? John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker'
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- Washington Post
What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller 'Eenie Meanie' are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists : An adaptation of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' hits Peacock , John Cena stars as a flawed superhero in season 2 of 'The Peacemaker' and the Amanda Knox trial in Italy gets dramatized in a Hulu series.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller 'Eenie Meanie' are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: An adaptation of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' hits Peacock , John Cena stars as a flawed superhero in season 2 of 'The Peacemaker' and the Amanda Knox trial in Italy gets dramatized in a Hulu series. New movies to stream from Aug. 18-24 — Samara Weaving plays a reformed getaway driver who gets pulled back in to save a problematic ex-boyfriend in 'Eenie Meanie,' a new heist thriller streaming on Hulu on Friday, Aug. 22. Karl Glusman plays the pathetic ex in this intriguing ensemble that includes Steve Zahn, Andy Garcia, Randall Park and Marshawn Lynch. 'Deadpool' writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick produced the film, which is the directorial debut of writer-director Shawn Simmons. — Remember the strange Jussie Smollett saga that began back in January 2019 when the 'Empire' actor told police that two men assaulted him in an apparent hate crime which investigators began to believe was a hoax? It's the subject of a new Netflix documentary 'The Truth About Jussie Smollett?' streaming on Friday, Aug. 22. The ordeal stretched on for years and in November the Illinois Supreme Court overturned Smollett's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police. The trailer for the doc, which includes interviews with journalists, lawyers, investigators and law enforcement, teases a new sit-down interview with Smollett himself. — Swedish filmmaker Lasse Hallström takes audiences on a romantic journey through Europe with an American girl (Madelyn Cline) and a New Zealander (KJ Apa) in 'The Map That Leads to You,' streaming on Prime Video on Wednesday. It's based on the 2017 J.P. Monninger novel. — AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr New music to stream from Aug. 18-24 — On Friday, Migos rapper Offset will release his third solo album, 'Kiari.' The title is his legal name — a direct reflection of the album he described to The Associated Press earlier this month as 'a look in the mirror.' He said it's a collection of 'different versions of Offset, which comes from Kiari … I'm always trying to rebrand and recreate.' Start with 'Bodies,' a red-hot collaboration that marries Offset's melodic, aggressive flow and the dexterous lyricist JID atop a sample of nu-metal band Drowning Pool's 2001 cut 'Bodies.' It's become a 2025 Billboard Hot 100 hit for a reason. — Who would've thought, nearly 40 years after their formation, that the California shoegaze-y nu-metal band Deftones would become more popular than ever before? They've found new and nostalgic audiences online and have quickly become recognized as one of the most influential bands of the 2000s — 20 years after the fact. On Friday, they will release a new album 'Private Music.' And they sound as tight as ever. — AP Music Writer Maria Sherman New series to stream from Aug. 18-24 — The Amanda Knox trial gets dramatized in a Hulu series called 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.' Knox is an executive producer on the project, as is Monica Lewinsky. Grace Van Patten stars as the study abroad student in Italy who finds herself in prison for murdering her housemate, Meredith Kercher. The case becomes a media sensation and Knox is called Foxy Knoxy — among other things — by the tabloids. The series also shares more of the story of Raffaele Sollecito, Knox's boyfriend at the time, who was also convicted of the murder. Both had their sentences thrown out by Italy's highest court in 2015. We also see Knox's difficulty adjusting to regular life after she returns to the States. The eight-episode series premieres Wednesday. — John Cena stars as a flawed superhero in Season 2 of 'The Peacemaker' arriving on HBO Max on Thursday. It's the first release of a DC Comics story after 'Superman ' flew into theaters earlier this summer. James Gunn, who is co-chairman and CEO of DC Studios, directed 'Superman' and is the showrunner of 'The Peacemaker.' — A new Prime Video docuseries called 'The Home Team: NY Jets' followed six Jets players and their partners for the 2024-2025 NFL season. We see the home life of these pros as they also juggle the demands of the sport. The filmmakers also made the documentary 'Kelce' about former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce in his 2022 season. It debuts Thursday. — An adaptation of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' hits Peacock on Friday, Aug. 22. The legal thriller is airing on the USA Network and the streamer drops each episode a week later. Milo Callaghan plays Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school and about to start working at the largest law firm in the state. On his first day, Baylor gets fired so he takes a job at a small ambulance-chasing firm that works out of a former taco joint. Rudy's first big case pits him against the big, fancy law firm that let him go — and his girlfriend who still works there. — Alicia Rancilio New video games to play from Aug. 18-24 — You don't see many surfboards in video games — most virtual riders would rather pick up a skateboard or snowboard. The 'hoversword' at the heart of Sword of the Sea pushes back at that bias by combining all three. It throws in the ability to surf on sand, which is helpful given that your world is essentially one big desert. Your character, the Wraith, is exploring ancient ruins in search of long-lost artifacts. Master the right techniques and you get to surf on actual water. Publisher Giant Squid is led by Matt Nava, who was the art director on the 2012 indie classic Journey, and Sword of the Sea shares that game's meditative vibe. Hang 10 on Tuesday on PlayStation 5 or PC.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'The Rainmaker' TV legal drama online from anywhere
Adapted from the best-selling novel by John Grisham (like the 1997 movie of the same name), 10-part series "The Rainmaker" has been repackaged for a new generation but the story is essentially the same – an underdog with nothing to lose takes on the legal establishment and its corrupt corporate paymasters... Here's how to watch the "The Rainmaker" TV show from anywhere with a VPN. "The Rainmaker" premieres on USA Network on Friday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streams on Peacock one week later.• U.S. — USA Network via Sling/Fubo/Peacock (delayed)• CA — USA Network via CTV/ Crave (August 16)• AUS — Stan (August 16)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free But there's more to it than that. Rudy Baylor (played by Milo Callaghan) is the hot shot rookie legal eagle who gets fired from a prestigious firm and ends up in a small-time practice with no ambition but takes on a wrongful-death lawsuit after a black man dies under hospital care. But who is representing the medical institution? You guessed it, his former employer in the intimidating figure of lead attorney Leo F. Drummond (John Slattery) plus, for extra measure, his former girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). The odds are stacked against him from the start but he digs deep into the case and brings the best out of his new colleagues. Read on to find out how to watch "The Rainmaker" (2025) online and from anywhere. "The Rainmaker" premieres on USA Network in the U.S. on Friday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streams on Peacock one week later. Peacock subscriptions start from only $10.99/month. Or get 12 months for the price of 10 on either tier by signing up for an annual plan. Americans away from home will need one of the best VPNs to log in to use Peacock as it will be geo-blocked when abroad. We recommend NordVPN. You'll find "The Rainmaker" available to stream on Peacock from Friday, August 22 - one week after it has been broadcast on USA Network. It also has the rights to live NFL, WWE, EPL and a huge library of binge-worthy content. Some of the best Peacock shows include "The Day of The Jackal" and "The Traitors U.K." season 3. Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), the "The Rainmaker" should be available no matter where you are. VPN software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off with this NordVPN deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away in the U.K., and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Peacock and watch the "The Rainmaker" (2025). "The Rainmaker" premieres in Canada on Friday, August 15 on USA Network via CTV and is then available to stream the next day on Crave. Crave subscriptions start at $9.99 per month for its Basic plan, up to $22 per month for Premium. Those on vacation away from Canada could try NordVPN to log in back home to watch the 2025 TV adaptation of the classic movie. In Australia, "The Rainmaker" premieres on Stan on Saturday, August 16. If you're an American Down Under, you can watch the show on your own domestic streaming platform via a VPN instead. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, "The Rainmaker" does not have a release date in the U.K. If that changes you will hear about it here first. Traveling in the U.K.? Don't panic. You can watch the show on your own domestic streaming platform via a VPN instead. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN – try it risk-free and save over 70% off the 2-year plan. The movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starred Matt Damon in the Rudy Baylor role with Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond, Mickey Rourke as Bruiser (gender-swapped from the book and the film for the TV series) and Danny DeVito as Deck. Dublin and County Wicklow with locations like St. Mary's Hospital in Phoenix Park standing in for the 'North City Hospital.' We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
