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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
From the highly-anticipated third series of And Just Like That... to the hottest show on TV and a plot-twisting dark comedy: What to watch on your favourite streaming service
In the day and age of seemingly endless streaming services, finding your next bingeable TV series can be quite the chore. Scrolling endlessly to pick the 'perfect' show can often chew up actual viewing time on what should be a blissful night on the couch. And with small screen offerings from all streamers getting better and better, deciding on the right one to devote time to is proving harder and harder. With no shortage of quality fare on offer, Daily Mail Australia has taken out some of the guesswork. From blockbuster global hits to obscure dark comedies, here are just some of the hottest shows that are sure to keep you glued to the screen. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Paramount+ MobLand This engrossing crime thriller comes with quite the pedigree, with Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director Guy Ritchie stepping in to direct a handful of episodes. And it's a similar story in front of the camera, with a stellar A-List cast featuring Pierce Brosnan, Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Paddy Considine. MobLand tells the story of two crime families engulfed in a battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives. And it is definitely resonating with audiences, with the gritty series sitting at a very respectable 74% on Rotten Tomatoes. The majority of season one is available to stream now, making it the prefect time to dive in prior to its finale, which drops on June 1. The Agency This spy thriller is another Paramount+ offering that boasts a formidable A-list cast. The George Clooney-produced series features Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith and Hollywood veteran Richard Gere. Based on acclaimed French series Le Bureau des Légendes, The Agency follows covert agent 'Martian' (Fassbender) who is recalled to London after a six-year assignment in Africa. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart, and the pair are thrust headlong into a deadly game of intrigue and espionage. Landman With Yellowstone capturing the hearts of millions, it's no surprise that Landman is resonating with audiences. Co-created by Taylor Sheridan, the driving force behind Yellowstone, Landman is led by the formidable Billy Bob Thornton. Sheridan has left Montana for the West Texas oilfields in this gritty drama, which focuses on the clash between 'roughnecks and billionaires' who are all seeking their fortune amid the oil boom. Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a petroleum 'Landman' for M-TEX Oil whose boss is played by John Hamm. Ali Larter stars as Tommy wildcat wife Angela. Scoring a positive 8.2 on IMDB, Landman has been renewed for a second season. Max The Last Of Us The newest kid on the streaming block, Max is certainly not resting on its laurels when it comes to quality content. And The Last Of Us is at the head of the pack. Now into it's second season, the series, based on a hugely popular PlayStation game, is a must watch for fans of high stakes zombie action and gripping personal drama. The first series follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), a smuggler tasked with transporting Ellie (Bella Ramsay), a 14-year-old girl who is immune to the fungal infection turning everyone into zombies, across the US. Without giving too much away, the second series picks up the events five years later while delving deeper into Joel and Ellie's past while they navigate a much more dangerous world. The White Lotus The third season of the hugely popular franchise has sent fans into a frenzy and attracted even more eyeballs thanks to a mesmerising performance from Walton Goggins. The anthology series follows the lives of various dysfunctional guests staying at the fictional White Lotus hotel chain. Each season features a veritable treasure trove of talent, including Jennifer Coolidge in her career-defining role, Aimee Lou Wood, Parker Posey, F Murray Abraham, Sydney Sweeney and Patrick Schwarzenegger. The White Lotus is the brainchild of Mike White, a former reality TV contestant and actor turned writer and director, who came up with the idea of a murder mystery with a satirical edge when executives at HBO asked for a project early on in the pandemic that they could film in a standalone setting to keep to Covid protocols. The result, filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, touched a chord with audiences who could only dream of getting away on holiday, let alone in such luxury. And Just Like That After two seasons of And Just Like That, Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are back for what has been described as an entertaining third installment. Essentially a revival and sequel of the show that made Sarah Jessica Parker a household name, And Just Like That is set 11 years after the events of 2010's Sex And The City 2. The series charts Carrie (Parker) Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte's (Kristen Davis) transition from a breezy life of freedom and friendship in their 30s to the more complicated realities of life in their 50s. The new season, which premiers in Australia on May 30, promises more characters and storylines, including the addition of Rosie O'Donnell as Mary, who may have a romantic connection with Miranda. Lavish houses, a twisting plot and a cracking cast - all good reasons to tune into Netflix's five-part thriller about two very different sisters. Sirens stars the superb Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) and Milly Alcock (House Of The Dragon) as siblings Devon and Simone, alongside Julianne Moore as Michaela, Simone's unusually demanding employer. The story opens as hot mess Devon travels to the island compound where perfect Simone works for Michaela, to figure out exactly what's going on with the sister she used to know so well - and her visit just happens to coincide with one very high-pressure weekend. The less said about the plot beyond that the better, including why it's called Sirens. It's one of those shows that's best discovered first hand, but trust us, it's worth taking the plunge. Black Mirror This British anthology series from the unique mind of Charlie Brooker has been dropping viewers' jaws since its 2011 premiere. Taking many cues from the likes of the Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, each black Mirror season contains self-contained episodes with an overarching theme of the side-effects of the technological age. Now up to season seven, this mind-bending series is still going strong, with the latest iteration offering up another six episodes of sci-fi tinged drama. All seasons feature stellar casts and the latest offering is no exception, with the likes of Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd, Awkwafina, and Jesse Plemmons signing on to dazzle fans with six more twisted tales. While three is no strict continuous narrative to Black Mirror some episodes do reference each other so, starting at season one is advised. Running Point There is certainly a lot to love about this sports comedy created my Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy Project). Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl who gets the shot of a lifetime to prove herself as she is left in charge of her family's pro basketball team. After her brother is engulfed in scandal, Isla steps in to replace him as 'president of the Los Angeles Waves', one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. The series has a stacked cast, with Brenda Song backing Kate up as Ali Lee, the Wave's chief of staff, and Chet Hans, the son of Hollywood icon Tom Hanks, who plays Travis Bugg, the Waves' problematic point guard. If you're familiar with Kaling's writing work on The Mindy Project and the iconic The Office, you'll know you're in for a real treat here.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix confirms The Gentlemen season two as Maya Jama set to join star studded cast
Netflix has announced that a second season of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen will be coming soon wit the Love Island presenter set to make her debut in the show. Netflix has confirmed that The Gentlemen is returning for a second season with a number of new famous faces being added to the star studded cast, including Love Island presenter Maya Jama. The Guy Ritchie drama, branded a mashup between Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, is based on the director's 2019 film of the same name. The first season became one of the streaming platform's biggest hits when it dropped in 2024 with Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Ray Winstone playing the lead roles. The Gentleman sees James and Scodelario play Eddie Halstead and Susie Glass, who are thrust together after James inherits land that's been co-opted by a weed growing empire ran by Susie's father, Bobby Glass, played by Winstone. Susie is the de facto head of the business while Bobby is in prison. Netflix has confirmed that James, Scodelario and Daniel Ings will all be returning to their roles for the highly anticipated second season. They will be returning alongside cast members Winstone, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley and Giancarlo Esposito. Meanwhile, Maya Jama is set to be the latest addition to the star studded cast. The Love Island presenter made her acting debut in Katherine Ryan's Netflix series The Duchess, playing a girl-next door role named Sandra for two episodes. The Gentlemen is understood to be her second acting role although details about her character in the show are yet to be revealed. Jama, 30, rose to fame as a DJ on Rinse Fm and a presenter on MTV. She then went on to front award shows and in 2023, she landed the presenting role on ITV'S Love Island. Also joining the cast for season two will be The Agency star Hugh Bonneville, Dune's Benjamin Clementine, The Leopard's Benedetta Porcaroli, Conclave's Sergio Castellito, Another Simple Favour's Michele Morrone, Tell Me Everything's Tyler Conti and Dune: Part Two's Amra Mallassi. During the last season, Eddie and Susie's undeniable chemistry was noted by fans, with many enjoying the intense aspect of their relationship. Other fans recalled a flashback scene in which the pair are seen dancing with their faces extremely close to one another, with many believing Ritchie was subtly hinting at a romantic history between them. Season two will pick up one year after Eddie and Susan joined forces to team up on Bobby's criminal empire overseas. As they strive to expand their enterprise, the choices Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound, and Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all. Guy Ritchie announced the news of the forthcoming season in a statement which read: 'I am delighted to return to set for season two of The Gentlemen. This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes.' 'Eddie and Susie find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they're besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. "The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew.'
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Everything you need to know about The Gentlemen season 2 – release date, cast, plot, filming updates, and more
Netflix has officially announced that filming is underway for Season 2 of The Gentlemen, the crime drama series created by filmmaker Guy Ritchie. Following the critical success of Season 1, which premiered in 2024 and was praised as one of Ritchie's finest works, the new season promises to expand the story's scope and tension. Guy Ritchie returns as creator, writer (alongside Matthew Read), and director, working with co-director Eran Creevy. Season 2 will continue the story of Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass, portrayed by Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, respectively. The returning cast includes Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, and more. Set one year after Eddie and Susie allied with Bobby Glass's international criminal network, the new season sees the duo trying to grow their empire amid Bobby's increasingly unstable leadership. This forces them into a difficult position—either take bold action or risk losing everything they've built. In a Netflix press release, Ritchie shared that the second season would 'deliberately expand both geographically and thematically,' moving between the English countryside and the Italian lakes. 'The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I'm thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew,' he added. Alongside the returning ensemble, the new season brings in high-profile talent including Hugh Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, and Giancarlo Esposito, among others. The Gentlemen Season 2 is currently in production in the UK and will stream exclusively on Netflix. Fans can expect the same blend of dark humor, high-stakes crime drama, and Ritchie's signature stylized storytelling. Further updates are expected as filming progresses.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Maya Jama reveals surprising new career move alongside huge A-list co-star as she gushes 'this is a dream come true'
Maya Jama has revealed she has made a surprising new career move as she shared an update on Instagram on Wednesday. The presenter, 30, who is gearing up to host her hit ITV dating show Love Island in the coming weeks, has taken time away from presenting and turned to acting. Maya revealed that she is 'gassed' as she is set to star in Guy Ritchie 's hit Netflix series The Gentlemen as they film series two. Taking to her Instagram Story, the ITV star shared the exciting announcement with her 3.2million followers and penned: 'Told you I've been on some side quests'. In a second post, she said: 'Gassed is an understatement. Only gone and got a little role in one of my favourite series! 'To work alongside such amazing & accomplished actors who I admire, incredible production and with a legendary director Guy Ritchie is honestly a dream come true. So so grateful for the opportunity & I cant wait for you all to meet my character, she's a G'. Production is currently underway in the UK on hit show, which stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario as the masterminds behind a drug empire. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It is reported that Maya will play the glamorous wife of a shady associate linked to Theo's lead character Eddie Horniman. Filming is already underway at the stunning Badminton House in Gloucestershire - a grand estate that doubles as the fictional Halstead Manor in the series. The British gangster drama, which also stars Vinnie Jones, has also added new cast member, Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville. Others joining The Gentlemen are Benjamin Clementine (Dune), Benedetta Porcaroli (The Leopard), Michele Morrone (Another Simple Favour), Sergio Castellito (Conclave), Amra Mallassi (Dune: Part Two), and Tyler Conti. Returning cast includes Daniel Ings, Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley, and Giancarlo Esposito. Speaking of directing the new series, Guy said: 'This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes. 'Eddie (James) and Susie (Scodelario) find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they're besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious.' Maya teased fans earlier this year when she posted a Netflix script on social media , followed by a cryptic photo alongside The Gentlemen star Kaya Scodelario, who plays mob boss Susie Glass in the series. In the series Maya is thought to play the glamorous wife of a shady associate linked to Theo James ' lead character Eddie Horniman She previously hinted she might have been in meetings with the streamer by posting a Netflix branded cup to social media, but it was unclear where she was at the time. MailOnline has contacted Maya Jama's representatives for comment. Back in January, the BBC Three Glow Up presenter revealed she had been auditioning behind the scenes for a 'dream role' and hinted she wanted to play something completely different from her bubbly TV persona. She said: 'My dream role, I would want to be like a villain or something that's completely not like me, so then it shows that I can actually act. 'And then people would be like, wow, two different people.' The Gentlemen, launched on Netflix last year and became an instant hit thanks to its gritty storyline, razor-sharp dialogue and Guy Ritchie's signature gangster flair. The plot follows Eddie Horniman, an ex-Army officer who inherits his family's estate only to discover it's at the centre of a massive cannabis empire. It became one of the platform's biggest hits of the year after it reached 44million views in just four weeks. Maya is expected to juggle filming with her ongoing Love Island duties, as the new summer series kicks off soon in Majorca. She has presented Love Island since 2023, when she took over from Laura Whitmore, after finding fame on ITV's obscure show, Don't Hate the Playaz. The former girlfriend of rapper Stormzy has since gone from strength to strength career-wise and has gone from brand deals with fast fashion brand, Pretty Little Thing, to gracing the cover of Vogue and partnering with Dolce and Gabbana. It was only a matter of time before she was snapped up by Netflix, and on turning 30, the former radio host said: 'I feel like I need to set new goals because I have been so fortunate that all my childhood goals have been achieved now before I am 30.' The star – who was recently announced as a new judge on The Masked Singer – confirmed she does want to retire and have children one day, but it has to be with the 'right person'.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Lilo and Stitch's box office shows Disney the power of millennial nostalgia'
Lilo and Stitch is already a box office smash hit. The live-action spin on Disney's 2002 animated classic earned an enormous $341m (£252m) worldwide in its opening weekend and, in the US, it scored the biggest Memorial Day start in history. In four days, it has already out-grossed the entire lifetime run of Snow White — Disney's previous live-action remake. So, naturally, the execs at Disney will be looking to extract some lessons from this mammoth windfall. The first lesson, obviously, will be to give a green light — or possibly a blue one — to a Lilo and Stitch sequel, probably before this week is out. The second lesson should be to take on board the fact that millennials are now the key to Disney's success. Take a look at the most successful of the studio's live-action remakes. Three of the top four are related to movies first released in the 1990s — The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin — with 2000s favourite Lilo and Stitch soon to join them. The remake of late-80s favourite The Little Mermaid, which was ultimately perceived as a little bit of a disappointment, still managed a very strong Memorial Day opening of $117.5m (£86.8m) domestically. Obviously, part of this is just because those are remakes of some of the best Disney animations ever made. It's significant that The Jungle Book, despite being a reimagining of a film from 1967, is the other movie to make up that top four. However, the other thing to note is that Disney should be looking at who loved those films first time around — and how old they are now. Most researchers use birth years between 1981 and 1996 as the definition of millennial. Someone born in 1989 — the midpoint of that range — will have been five years old when The Lion King came out, and therefore the perfect age to become obsessed by it. Now, in 2025, that hypothetical person will be 36 and very likely a parent to someone who is now around that perfect Disney age. Read more: How Disney has kept Lilo and Stitch alive for 23 years (Yahoo Entertainment, 4 min read) Disney's best key to success is to aim movies at parents, rather than grandparents brought up on the older wave of the studio's classics. By pressing the button marked Lilo and Stitch, Disney is now aiming smartly at the younger end of the millennial bracket — after all, it has been eight years since that Beauty and the Beast remake. A new spin on 1997's Hercules, which has Aladdin's Guy Ritchie attached, will also hit this demographic. Millennials are an obsessive generation, with their love for various franchises and characters incubated in the crucible of fandom that was early social media. They're the reason Lilo and Stitch has been a merchandising phenomenon for the last 20 years and their affection for memes transformed DreamWorks franchise Shrek from a well-liked animation series to a bona fide cultural juggernaut. When Shrek 5 lands in 2026, it will smash through box office records like a rampaging ogre. Read more: Disney's Lilo & Stitch remake called "biggest surprise" of the year by critics (Digital Spy, 10 min read) Disney has also realised this with Star Wars, focusing plenty of its recent Disney+ series on prodding at nostalgia for the prequel movies — Hayden Christensen is suddenly everywhere — and the animated Star Wars shows that proliferated in the 2000s. While 80s nostalgia was once king in Hollywood — Stranger Things being the most prominent example — the baton is being passed to the younger millennials. Other franchises have learned this too. The reason they can't stop making Jurassic Park movies is because the original trilogy landed at the right time to scare the pants off the millennial generation. Just three years after Jurassic World Dominion seemed to mark the end of an era, Universal is excavating the barely-buried fossil already for this summer's Jurassic World Rebirth. The time has come for millennials to take centre stage in the nostalgia spotlight, and Hollywood has started to pay attention. Ultimately, studios like Disney and Universal will go where the money is and, increasingly, the dollars are in favour of the younger millennial crowd. For Disney animation, though, that's not the most fertile ground. Does anyone really want a live-action Brother Bear or Chicken Little? Read more: Lilo & Stitch team share behind the scenes secret to filming beloved alien (Yahoo Entertainment, 7 min read) Disney, instead, is doing something strange. The next live-action remake on the docket, coming to cinemas in July 2026, is of Moana — a movie that, by the time the remake arrives, will only be a decade old. Perhaps Hollywood is done with millennials already and decided to embrace Gen Z. There will be a Skibidi Toilet movie on the way next. Oh wait. Lilo and Stitch is in UK cinemas now.
