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Irish Independent
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Philomena, Here We Go and Krays
Grace Virgin Media One, 9pm A psychiatrist is found dead in her flat, and although it's initially believed her demise is the result of a burglary gone wrong, the police soon realise it was a targeted attack. Here We Go BBC One, 9pm & 9.30pm Alison Steadman and Katherine Parkinson are back for the third series of the much-loved sitcom. They'll be dealing with all that life can throw at them as parents Rachel and Paul start new jobs. Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen do battle with Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer in the first of a new run. Joe Wilkinson and Ian Smith also feature alongside regulars Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Jimmy Carr. Philomena RTÉ One, 9.35pm Moving true-life drama following journalist Martin Sixsmith's efforts to help Philomena Lee find out what happened to the son she was forced to hand over for adoption after giving birth in a convent as a teenager. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan are on top form as the duo. Critical: Between Life and Death Netflix, streaming now Imagine the stress of working in a trauma unit in a metropolis. Now, imagine your every move being recorded and uploaded to Netflix to be viewed by millions worldwide. No pressure… This fly-on-the-curtain six-parter brings viewers inside the world of emergency medicine in London, where a major trauma hits every hour. It offers an intimate portrait of the teams who must carry out life-and-death decisions, and the equally eye-watering level of logistics involved in shepherding severely injured people to the nearest hospital. If you're thinking, 'Isn't this just 24 hours in A&E?', it's produced by the very same people behind that award-winning show. This made-for-Netflix docuseries features exclusive access to London's Major Trauma System, with 40 cameras squirrelled away across four hospitals over three weeks. It goes beyond procedures to reveal the humanity behind bold interventions and the emotional drive of NHS staff. Not for the squeamish, obvs. Washington Black Disney+, streaming now If you already caught The Amateur (Rami Malek, Caitriona Balfe) in the cinema, Disney+ is also releasing a Hulu miniseries (based on the bestselling book of the same name) this week. Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, has a prodigious mind, propelling him on a global adventure that reshapes his understanding of family and freedom. Acapulco AppleTV+, streaming now If Foundation's OTT (yet stilted) performances are wearing thin, take heart — Acapulco embraces the ham with flair! In season four, present-day Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) races to revive Las Colinas ahead of its grand reopening, while in 1986, young Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) fights to reclaim the hotel's top spot. Trainwreck: P.I. Moms Netflix, streaming now This weekly episodic seems to have been going on forever, and I never want it to end. In 2010, Lifetime launched a reality show about soccer moms moonlighting as private investigators. As secrets surface and criminal accusations mount, both the show and its subjects spiral toward disaster. Amy Bradley is Missing Netflix, streaming now In 1998, Amy Bradley vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. Decades later, sightings and speculation still swirl. This three-parter explores this haunting cold case and her family's fight to bring her home. Krays: London Gangsters Prime Video, streaming now Twins Reggie and Ronnie ruled London's underworld for two decades — and had their story portrayed by the Kemps to boot. Through prison recordings, this documentary reveals the powerful bond behind their dubious legacy. Untamed Netflix, streaming now If you've already mainlined all three series of Sneaky Pete, it's OK — Netflix has teed up this new Eric Bana and Sam Neill (both looking suitably at home in rangers uniforms) vehicle for you. Set in Yosemite, the National Parks agents are caught between a brutal crime, the wilderness, and themselves. Ironically, in Trump's America, they'd have probably been laid off. Surf Girls: International Prime Video, streaming now From breakout star Ewe Wong to Olympian Sol Aguirre, follow four female surfing athletes as they face personal hurdles, cultural expectations, and fierce competition. Wall to Wall Netflix, streaming now Imagine saving enough to buy an apartment only to face financial ruin while sandwiched between mysteriously noisy floors. It's South Korean, so Woo-seong's neighbourinos could be anyone (or anything).
Axios
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
New movies and shows this week on Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+
Here's what's new on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video. What we're watching: The highly anticipated sequel to "Happy Gilmore," a new adventure series about a young "Black genius" and a documentary chronicling the history of hip-hop. " Happy Gilmore 2" available Friday on Netflix What's inside: This sequel, almost 30 years in the making, follows the titular character's comeback to the golf course with Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald reprising their roles. What they're saying: "The chaos in golf, [how] the sport is changing, the different factions and different, wild ways you can play golf did inform the decision to make this movie now," director Kyle Newacheck tells Axios. " Washington Black" available now on Hulu State of play: Based on the novel of the same name, this series follows the 19th-century, globe-trotting adventure of an 11-year-old escaped slave and science prodigy. What they're saying: Executive producer Selwyn Seyfu Hinds tells Axios that while the story begins on a plantation, "Washington Black" is not about slavery. "This is a story about a Black genius," Hinds says. "This is a story about a kid who literally flies." " Hip Hop Was Born Here" available now on Paramount+ The intrigue: LL Cool J hosts this series that charts the history and legacy of hip-hop as a genre and cultural movement. Behind the scenes: Guest appearances include Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Jadakiss, Method Man, Rev Run and Roxanne Shanté. " Hitmakers" on Netflix Twelve songwriters and producers come together at high-stakes writing camps to create hits for stars like John Legend, Shaboozey, and Blackpink's Lisa in this new unscripted series. Available now " Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari" on Hulu The three-part docuseries dives into the case of former Pittsburgh dentist Larry Rudolph, convicted of killing his wife on an African hunting trip. Available now " Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War" on Prime Video This chapter in the "Shiny Happy People" series uncovers the stories behind evangelical youth organization Teen Mania — founded by Ron Luce in the 1990s. The docuseries examines the group's disturbing practices and how its shift toward militant rhetoric and political activism created a ripple effect that can still be seen today. Available now " Acapulco" Season 4 on Apple TV+ The fourth and final season of this comedy follows present-day Máximo (played by Eugenio Derbez) as he works to restore Las Colinas before the grand reopening. In 1986, young Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) does whatever it takes to get Las Colinas back on top of the annual ranking of Acapulco's "Best Hotels." Available now " The Hunting Wives" on Netflix Brittany Snow stars in this new series based on the 2021 novel of the same name by May Cobb. Available now " Justice on Trial" on Prime Video Emmy-winning Judge Judy Sheindlin stars in this new series that re-examines landmark criminal cases that have directly shaped the American justice system. Available now " Trainwreck: P.I. Moms" on Netflix
Irish Independent
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: The Feud, Gosford Park and Acapulco
The Feud Virgin Media One, 9pm Is John really having an affair with Sonia? An angry and worried Emma turns detective in an attempt to find out. Unforgivable BBC Two, 9pm Jimmy McGovern's latest issue-driven drama is a feature-length project set in his native Liverpool. The focus is on the Mitchell clan, who are struggling to come to terms with the fact a family member has committed an appalling act of abuse. Anna Friel and Anna Maxwell Martin star. Listen to the Land Speak RTÉ One, 10.10pm In the concluding episode, Manchán Magan contemplates his battle with cancer, revealing how it has changed the way he sees such events and places as sacred oaks, wells, bogs and the Summer Solstice at Lough Gur. Gosford Park BBC Four, 9.15pm To celebrate her forthcoming 80th birthday, we're being treated to two Helen Mirren films. Before The Good Liar at 11.25pm, there's a chance to see this Oscar-winning all-star murder-mystery set in an English country house in the 1930s, written by Julian Downton Abbey Fellowes and directed by Robert Altman. Gladiator RTÉ2, 9.30pm Roman epic starring Russell Crowe as a former general who plots his revenge against the cruel emperor who killed his family and sold him into slavery. Critical: Between Life and Death Netflix, streaming now Imagine the stress of working in a trauma unit in a metropolis. Now, imagine your every move being recorded and uploaded to Netflix to be viewed by millions worldwide. No pressure… This fly-on-the-curtain six-parter brings viewers inside the world of emergency medicine in London, where a major trauma hits every hour. It offers an intimate portrait of the teams who must carry out life-and-death decisions, and the equally eye-watering level of logistics involved in shepherding severely injured people to the nearest hospital. If you're thinking, 'Isn't this just 24 hours in A&E?', it's produced by the very same people behind that award-winning show. This made-for-Netflix docuseries features exclusive access to London's Major Trauma System, with 40 cameras squirrelled away across four hospitals over three weeks. It goes beyond procedures to reveal the humanity behind bold interventions and the emotional drive of NHS staff. Not for the squeamish, obvs. Washington Black Disney+, streaming now If you already caught The Amateur (Rami Malek, Caitriona Balfe) in the cinema, Disney+ is also releasing a Hulu miniseries (based on the bestselling book of the same name) this week. Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, has a prodigious mind, propelling him on a global adventure that reshapes his understanding of family and freedom. Acapulco AppleTV+, streaming now If Foundation's OTT (yet stilted) performances are wearing thin, take heart — Acapulco embraces the ham with flair! In season four, present-day Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) races to revive Las Colinas ahead of its grand reopening, while in 1986, young Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) fights to reclaim the hotel's top spot. Trainwreck: P.I. Moms Netflix, streaming now This weekly episodic seems to have been going on forever, and I never want it to end. In 2010, Lifetime launched a reality show about soccer moms moonlighting as private investigators. As secrets surface and criminal accusations mount, both the show and its subjects spiral toward disaster. Amy Bradley is Missing Netflix, streaming now In 1998, Amy Bradley vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. Decades later, sightings and speculation still swirl. This three-parter explores this haunting cold case and her family's fight to bring her home. Krays: London Gangsters Prime Video, streaming now Twins Reggie and Ronnie ruled London's underworld for two decades — and had their story portrayed by the Kemps to boot. Through prison recordings, this documentary reveals the powerful bond behind their dubious legacy. Untamed Netflix, streaming now If you've already mainlined all three series of Sneaky Pete, it's OK — Netflix has teed up this new Eric Bana and Sam Neill (both looking suitably at home in rangers uniforms) vehicle for you. Set in Yosemite, the National Parks agents are caught between a brutal crime, the wilderness, and themselves. Ironically, in Trump's America, they'd have probably been laid off. Surf Girls: International Prime Video, streaming now From breakout star Ewe Wong to Olympian Sol Aguirre, follow four female surfing athletes as they face personal hurdles, cultural expectations, and fierce competition. Wall to Wall Netflix, streaming now Imagine saving enough to buy an apartment only to face financial ruin while sandwiched between mysteriously noisy floors. It's South Korean, so Woo-seong's neighbourinos could be anyone (or anything).
NBC News
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
'Acapulco' fourth and final season has a message about Mexico, star Eugenio Derbez says
In the Apple TV+ show 'Acapulco,' Máximo Gallardo was first introduced to viewers as the symbol of the American dream — a young, working-class hotel worker in Mexico who ultimately becomes a multimillionaire with a big mansion in Malibu, California. But Eugenio Derbez — star and executive producer of the bilingual hit series — wants viewers to remember Máximo in the show's fourth and final season as a dreamer who also represents the moxie and creativity of hardworking Mexicans. 'I want 'Acapulco' to be remembered as a vibrant, bilingual series that celebrated Mexican culture with warmth, humor, and authenticity,' Derbez said via email in an interview with NBC News. 'For American audiences, I hope it reshapes perceptions: that Mexico is more than headlines — it's rich in identity, beauty, resilience, and heart.' 'He's not modeled after one real figure,' Derbez said about Máximo, adding that his character's ambition and business instincts resonate with many self-made entrepreneurs in Mexico — people who work tirelessly to build something lasting.' Viewers first met Máximo in season one as he started to tell the story of himself as a young, energetic pool boy at the glamorous resort of Las Colinas in Acapulco, Mexico. (The young Máximo is played by Enrique Arrizón). Now in season four, Máximo is poised to reopen the hotel as its new owner, and restore the legacy that made Acapulco an international destination for the rich and famous. Hollywood legends Rita Hayworth, Errol Flynn and Orson Welles first made Acapulco popular for Americans in the 1940s. Elvis Presley and even the Flintstones expanded that Riviera fame in the 1960s. It wasn't just Americans who put Acapulco on the map — but Mexican icons such as comedic genius Cantinflas and Grammy-winning pop singer Luis Miguel also made the city a household name for Spanish speakers all over the world. Off screen, Máximo can mirror the tenacity and ambition of Derbez, who established himself as a one-man-show — writing, producing, directing and acting — in multiple series for Mexican television before moving to Hollywood. In the U.S., Derbez transitioned successfully to the big screen, starring in 2011 with Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino in the comedy 'Jack and Jill.' In 2012, he was featured with Eva Mendes, Matthew Modine and Patricia Arquette in 'Girl in Progress.' But his big break happened in 2013 with 'Instructions Not Included,' in which Derbez demonstrated some of that Máximo moxie: The comedy about a Mexican playboy forced to raise his small daughter that he wrote, produced, directed and starred in became the highest Spanish-language box office hit of all time—grossing over $100 million worldwide. Since then, Derbez has had other successes with 'How to Be a Latin Lover' and 'Overboard.' And in 2021, he played a music teacher in 'CODA,' which won the Oscar for best picture. In 2023, Derbez challenged viewers with another heartfelt story about Mexico. He produced and starred in the Spanish-language comedy-drama movie 'Radical.' The film was inspired by a 12-year-old Mexican girl who was featured on the cover of Wired magazine in 2013 as 'The Next Steve Jobs.' Now, with 'Acapulco' kicking off its last season Wednesday, Derbez is looking for other ways to tell authentic dreamer stories. 'Going forward, I'd love to explore more stories from Mexico—and even stories from other Latin American countries that deserve global representation,' he said. Derbez is proud of 'Acapulco' because it represents Mexican culture 'without stereotypes.' And while Hollywood has made progress telling diverse stories, he calls on the industry for more work to be done. 'I think we need to go beyond token gestures. Putting a Latino actor in a supporting role doesn't automatically make a project inclusive,' he said. 'True inclusion begins when we tell stories about Latinos — stories that are authentic, layered, and compelling. Stories that don't just resonate with Latino audiences, but with the entire world.' And this, Derbez says, is what viewers can see in 'Acapulco.' 'It's not a show for Latinos—it's a show where Latinos are at the center, but the themes — love, ambition, family, failure — are universal,' he said. 'We just happen to be speaking Spanglish and wearing guayaberas.'
Bangkok Post
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 23-29
Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick! APPLE TV+ Acapulco: Season 4 Premieres on July 23 Máximo is checking back into Las Colinas for one last season! The fourth and final season of the hit, bilingual comedy series will debut with two episodes. The upcoming season marks the heartfelt farewell to the beloved series. In season four, present-day Máximo works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco's 'Best Hotels', young Máximo will do whatever it takes to get back on top and secure Las Colinas's future. HBO MAX Wolf Man Premieres on July 26 A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognisable. HGTV Home Town Takeover: Season 3 Premieres on July 23Ben and Erin tackle a record number of projects in historic Sebring, Florida. Revitalising homes, businesses and community spaces. TLC Love Yurts: Season 2 Premieres on July 24 A couple and their crew build custom, eco-friendly yurts on Oahu's beautiful North Shore. They teach their clients how to live off the land. NETFLIX The Red Envelope Premieres on July 24 After a supernatural marriage binds them for life, thief-turned-informant Menn and his ghost husband Titi set out to solve the mystery of Titi's death. The Sandman: Season 2 Volume 2 Premieres July 24 A reunion of the Endless thrusts Lord Morpheus onto a perilous path, where a fateful choice makes him the target of a relentless quest for vengeance. My Melody & Kuromi Premieres on July 24 When My Melody's visit to the Cloud Kingdom leads to a whirlwind of trouble, can she, Kuromi and their friends save their home before it's too late? Premieres on July 25 Harness in the good energy and block out the bad, because Happy Gilmore is back on the green. Trigger Premieres on July 25 As illegal firearms flood into a gun-free South Korea, a resolute cop and a cunning arms broker find themselves at odds in a tense showdown.
