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Cosmopolitan
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Duster Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
It's been 15 years since J.J. Abrams released a new show on TV. The iconic creator still has us staying up late at night thinking about the ending of Lost and is now back with a new thriller that takes us all the way back to the 1970s. And not only does it start Rachel Bilson as the FBI's first Black woman agent, it also features a Lost reunion thanks to her co-star Josh Holloway. Basically, you're going to want to tune in to see what J.J. has up his sleeve this time! And if there's anything you know about a J.J. Abrams series, you don't want the spoilers to come and get ya! Here's everything you need to know about Duster's release schedule. While the show might be taking place in the 1970s, the show will actually premiere on May 15, 2025! New episodes will drop every Thursday night at 9 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. PT exclusively on Max (soon to go back to HBO Max!) You don't have to be an HBO expert to know that most of your favorite shows drop on Sunday nights at 9 P.M. ET/PT. The series will also be available to stream on Max, so you have two options to watch! Duster season 1 will have 8 episodes that will air premiere exclusively on Max. The season's first episode was be released on May 15, while new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays at 9 P.M. ET.
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
9 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (May 16-18)
A bouquet of fresh new movies and shows arrives this weekend on Netflix, Peacock and more of the best streaming services. Our weekend watch list is led by the series finale of one of the best shows on television, "Andor." The last three episodes trace the year before the events of "Rogue One," and if you haven't been watching "Andor," now is the time to catch up. Two new high-profile series make their debuts. "Duster" comes from J.J. Abrams and stars Josh Holloway as a getaway driver for a crime syndicate, while the sci-fi action comedy "Murderbot" features Alexander Skarsgard as a cyborg who's developed independent thought. On the movie side, "A Minecraft Movie" is available for purchase via premium video-on-demand and Oscar-winning drama "The Brutalist" is streaming on Max. Here's our guide on what to watch this weekend. The best 'Star Wars' show wraps up in spectacular fashion as Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) completes his journey from street-level survivor to a vital force in the Rebel Alliance, paving the way for the events of 'Rogue One.' The tension is sky-high, the action never lets up and the emotional moments hit with Force. 'Andor' stands apart from the usual "Star Wars" fare — it's gritty, gripping, and strikingly relevant to today's political landscape. The final trio of episodes brings everything to a powerful, galaxy-shaking finale. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Episodes 10-12 streaming now on Disney Plus J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan create this gritty crime saga set against the dusty highways of the 1970s American Southwest. Abrams reunites with 'Lost' star Josh Holloway, who plays a getaway driver stuck between a merciless crime kingpin (Keith David) and a fiery young FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) dead set on bringing the whole operation crashing down. 'Duster' amps up the tension with roaring muscle cars, reckless choices and uneasy partnerships. 'Bullitt' meets 'The Godfather,' with a dash of 'Butch Cassidy' thrown in for good measure. Episode 1 streaming now on Max Meet Murderbot, a rogue security unit that's hacked its own AI, despises anything resembling emotions and would much rather be left alone to marathon its favorite space dramas. Unfortunately, it's stuck playing bodyguard to a bunch of well-meaning scientists, all while faking loyalty to the corporation that technically still owns it. Alexander Skarsgård nails the dry wit in this adaptation of Martha Wells' beloved sci-fi series. Think 'Blade Runner' by way of 'The Office' — if the break room was on a distant planet and the most cynical employee was a heavily armed android who definitely does not have feelings. Episodes 1-2 streaming now on Apple TV Plus Tom Segura lets his most chaotic impulses run wild in this dark comedy sketch series that feels like 'Black Mirror' crashing into 'Chappelle's Show.' From conjoined siblings and sketchy male-enhancement schemes to unhinged gym rats and confused Peruvian moms, 'Bad Thoughts' spins the most deranged what-ifs into brutally funny cinematic fever dreams. Segura wears multiple hats as co-creator, co-director, and star, backed by a great ensemble (Shea Whigham, Dan Stevens and 'Sopranos' alum Rob Iler). The result? A genre-smashing collection of jaw-dropping sketches that don't know the meaning of the word "restraint." All 6 episodes streaming now on Netflix The animated anthology is back for a fourth round, and it's every bit as bizarre, bold, and brain-melting as fans expect. Get ready for gladiator dinosaurs, prophetic felines, and rock gods made of string to take center stage. Produced by Tim Miller and David Fincher, this new batch delivers 10 twisted shorts blending sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and jet-black comedy into a riotous explosion of stunning animation from some of the world's most visionary artists. One minute you're chuckling at overworked kitchen gadgets, the next you're spiraling into an existential crisis. All 10 episodes streaming now on Netflix Wrexham's story gets even more intense as Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds push their underdog football saga into new territory. Season 4 sees the team battling it out in EFL League One — their highest tier in 20 years — with eyes firmly set on climbing into the Championship. The stakes are higher, the rivalries fiercer (hello, Tom Brady) and the financial hits? Brutal. With Humphrey Ker making ambitious plays behind the scenes and a Ukrainian family settling into the Wrexham community, the season packs its usual dose of grit, heart, and plenty of irresistible charm. Episodes 1-2 streaming now on Hulu Secrets spill, alliances crack and the cease-and-desists keep flying in the wild second season of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' This time, the drama's juicier, the feuds messier and the return of an infamous OG swinger flips the whole social order upside down. Taylor, Demi, Jen, and crew are barely holding it together as babies, backstabbing and #MomTok stardom collide. And when newcomer Miranda shows up ready to rewrite the narrative, the gloves come off fast. Forget sisterhood — this season, it's survival of the fiercest. All 10 episodes streaming now on Hulu The hit blockbuster rmovie adaptation of the hit blockbuster video game digs into the latter's blocky world and finds surprising heart beneath the pixels. Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and a merry band of misfits tumble through a portal into the Overworld, where imagination isn't optional — it's survival. Director Jared Hess (of 'Napoleon Dynamite' fame) brings his signature oddball charm to a kid-friendly quest that's part retro gamer tribute, part goofy fantasy romp. And Jack Black is at peak Jack Black. Even non-gamers might find themselves mining a little fun here. Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple Disillusionment with the American dream has fueled stories ranging from 'The Great Gatsby' to 'There Will Be Blood' to 'Fight Club.' In that vein comes 'The Brutalist,' a sprawling (nearly four hours) fable that touches on ambition, capitalism, the immigrant experience, trauma, addiction, class and art. Adrien Brody gives a masterful performance as László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect who survived the Holocaust and emigrated to the United States. The patronage of a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pearce) could be his ticket to success and recognition, but 'The Brutalist' meticulously demonstrates that there's always a price for your dreams — and it's usually too high. Streaming now on HBO Max
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to Stream on TV This Weekend: 'The Brutalist,' 'Welcome To Wrexham' and More
This week is full of new releases on streaming, from big premieres to big finishes. On Peacock, you can tune in to the season finale of Saturday Night Live (I'm not sure if you've heard, but they celebrated a big anniversary this year), while you can catch tons of big premieres on some of the other streamers. New shows arriving this week include new seasons of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Welcome To Wrexham (which are both dropping on Hulu), and the series premiere of Duster on Max, the exciting new crime series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. You can also catch the streaming premiere of The Brutalist on Max, so now you can finally watch the three and a half hour long award winner at your own pace. For something completely different, set a daily alarm for the Eurovision Song Contest that will be streaming all week on Peacock. The music competition has introduced the world to performers like ABBA, Julio Iglesias and Celine Dion, so tune in this week and you might just catch the next big global superstar. These titles and many more are arriving on streaming soon. Here's all the info you need to tune in this weekend. Read more: Best Live TV Streaming Services of 2025 True crime, but make it British. In the new three-part series Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story, viewers will learn all about the crimes committed by one of Britain's most notorious couples, Fred and Rose West, who were charged with 12 murders. The pair were accused of torturing and killing their victims, including their own children, from 1976 to 1987. The series features police videos as well as rare interviews with family members of the victims. Out May 14. The Brutalist surprised many when it dominated awards season this year, winning the Golden Globe for best picture -- drama and earning three Oscars, including one for star Adrien Brody. The historical drama directed by Brady Courbet stars Brody as a Holocaust survivor and architect who emigrates to postwar America, enduring a lifetime of struggle in an attempt to achieve the American Dream. The A24 film arrives to Max on May 16. Lost star Josh Holloway reunites with J.J. Abrams for Max's new original series, Duster. The eight-episode show is an action packed crime drama set in the 1970s with Holloway starring as a getaway driver recruited by an FBI agent (played by Rachel Hilson) to take down a crime syndicate. The show debuts on May 15, with new episodes airing weekly. Created by and starring Benito Skinner, Overcompensating is a new comedy series produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios. Set at college, the show stars Skinner, as well as Adam DiMarco, Mary Beth Barone, and Wally Baram as they juggle relationships and hookups and hazy drunken night with friends. Something of a coming of age tale, the show explores all the ways we end up finding ourselves once we strike out on our own. All eight episodes will drop on May 15. The first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took the world by storm in 2024 when it turned out that the Mormon #MomTok community was filled with marital scandals and rocky relationships. The show is back this week with an all-new season that features a visit from Taylor Frankie Paul, but her return isn't the only scandalous thing to rock these women's friendships this season. Get ready for serious drama when all 10 episodes of season two drop this week. Welcome to Wrexham kicks off its fourth season this week, as Wrexham Football Club's celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue their quest to get their once scruffy Welsh soccer club promoted. Though it's easy to get caught up in the duo's star power, the show manages to keep the focus on the players and fans at the heart of it all. Based on Martha Wells' bestselling book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller and comedy starring Alexander Skarsgard as a security robot who has to hide the fact that he's sentient. Though he has to fulfill his purpose and work on dangerous assignments, he really just wants to be left alone to watch TV (relatable). The series was written and directed by filmmakers Chris and Paul Weitz, who were also responsible for the great 2023 remake of Dead Ringers. Most Americans didn't grow up watching the Eurovision Song Contest. In fact, I'm willing to bet that the Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is the first time some people ever heard of it. But the international music competition is an annual tradition for many European countries, as well as Australia and Israel, as 37 nations send a musical act to compete in a competition to perform the best song. The multi-day contest is broadcast from Basel, Switzerland this year and will stream live all week on Peacock this year, with the grand finale streaming on May 17. This has been a historic year for Saturday Night Live; the show turned 50, and with that came several live, celebratory specials, a documentary series, and some truly memorable moments. Season 50 comes to a close on May 17 with Scarlett Johansson hosting the finale and Bad Bunny serving as musical guest. The question we've all been wondering since she last appeared on the show is, will she get revenge on husband Colin Jost and weekend update co-host Michael Che for the Christmas episode she was the punchline of a few Weekend Update jokes and stage a joke swap of her own?
CNET
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
What to Stream on TV This Weekend: 'The Brutalist,' 'Welcome To Wrexham' and More
This week is full of new releases on streaming, from big premieres to big finishes. On Peacock, you can tune in to the season finale of Saturday Night Live (I'm not sure if you've heard, but they celebrated a big anniversary this year), while you can catch tons of big premieres on some of the other streamers. New shows arriving this week include new seasons of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Welcome To Wrexham (which are both dropping on Hulu), and the series premiere of Duster on Max, the exciting new crime series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. You can also catch the streaming premiere of The Brutalist on Max, so now you can finally watch the three and a half hour long award winner at your own pace. For something completely different, set a daily alarm for the Eurovision Song Contest that will be streaming all week on Peacock. The music competition has introduced the world to performers like ABBA, Julio Iglesias and Celine Dion, so tune in this week and you might just catch the next big global superstar. These titles and many more are arriving on streaming soon. Here's all the info you need to tune in this weekend. Read more: Best Live TV Streaming Services of 2025 Best new TV shows and movies to stream this weekend Netflix Netflix Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story (May 14) True crime, but make it British. In the new three-part series Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story, viewers will learn all about the crimes committed by one of Britain's most notorious couples, Fred and Rose West, who were charged with 12 murders. The pair were accused of torturing and killing their victims, including their own children, from 1976 to 1987. The series features police videos as well as rare interviews with family members of the victims. Out May 14. Max A24 The Brutalist (May 16) The Brutalist surprised many when it dominated awards season this year, winning the Golden Globe for best picture -- drama and earning three Oscars, including one for star Adrien Brody. The historical drama directed by Brady Courbet stars Brody as a Holocaust survivor and architect who emigrates to postwar America, enduring a lifetime of struggle in an attempt to achieve the American Dream. The A24 film arrives to Max on May 16. Max Duster (May 15) Lost star Josh Holloway reunites with J.J. Abrams for Max's new original series, Duster. The eight-episode show is an action packed crime drama set in the 1970s with Holloway starring as a getaway driver recruited by an FBI agent (played by Rachel Hilson) to take down a crime syndicate. The show debuts on May 15, with new episodes airing weekly. Prime Video Prime Video Overcompensating (May 15) Created by and starring Benito Skinner, Overcompensating is a new comedy series produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios. Set at college, the show stars Skinner, as well as Adam DiMarco, Mary Beth Barone, and Wally Baram as they juggle relationships and hookups and hazy drunken night with friends. Something of a coming of age tale, the show explores all the ways we end up finding ourselves once we strike out on our own. All eight episodes will drop on May 15. Hulu Hulu The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Season 2 (May 15) The first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took the world by storm in 2024 when it turned out that the Mormon #MomTok community was filled with marital scandals and rocky relationships. The show is back this week with an all-new season that features a visit from Taylor Frankie Paul, but her return isn't the only scandalous thing to rock these women's friendships this season. Get ready for serious drama when all 10 episodes of season two drop this week. Hulu/FX Welcome To Wrexham, Season 4 (May 16) Welcome to Wrexham kicks off its fourth season this week, as Wrexham Football Club's celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue their quest to get their once scruffy Welsh soccer club promoted. Though it's easy to get caught up in the duo's star power, the show manages to keep the focus on the players and fans at the heart of it all. Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus Murderbot (May 16) Based on Martha Wells' bestselling book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller and comedy starring Alexander Skarsgard as a security robot who has to hide the fact that he's sentient. Though he has to fulfill his purpose and work on dangerous assignments, he really just wants to be left alone to watch TV (relatable). The series was written and directed by filmmakers Chris and Paul Weitz, who were also responsible for the great 2023 remake of Dead Ringers. Peacock Eurovision Eurovision Song Contest 2025 (May 13-17) Most Americans didn't grow up watching the Eurovision Song Contest. In fact, I'm willing to bet that the Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is the first time some people ever heard of it. But the international music competition is an annual tradition for many European countries, as well as Australia and Israel, as 37 nations send a musical act to compete in a competition to perform the best song. The multi-day contest is broadcast from Basel, Switzerland this year and will stream live all week on Peacock this year, with the grand finale streaming on May 17.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Getaway driver meets FBI agent in ‘Duster'—JJ Abrams' new crime thriller
'Duster' A high-octane crime drama is gearing up to take over your screens as 'Duster,' the latest series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, lands this May. Set against the rugged backdrop of the American Southwest in 1972, this gripping new show follows an unlikely duo—a newly minted FBI agent and a getaway driver as they race to take down a fast-spreading crime syndicate. According to a report originally published by Max's press announcement, the series is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, May 15, and will continue with weekly episodes leading up to the finale on July 3. Plot: A bold agent and a reluctant partner The story kicks off with Nina (played by Rachel Hilson), who has just broken barriers by becoming the first Black female FBI agent. Her mission takes her deep into the crime-ridden Southwest where she crosses paths with a quick-witted getaway driver played by Josh Holloway (Lost). Despite their differences and her own doubts, they partner up to dismantle a powerful criminal organization. What unfolds is a gritty, tension-filled journey that explores trust, survival and justice in a lawless time. Episode count and release schedule 'Duster' will consist of eight episodes that will be released weekly. This episodic format will allow viewers to sink into the atmosphere and tension of the storyline over nearly two months, culminating in a season finale on July 3. Cast and crew Josh Holloway reunites with J.J. Abrams for the first time since their work on 'Lost' and is joined by a dynamic cast including Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Camille Guaty, Greg Grunberg, Adriana Aluna Martinez, Asivak Koostachin, and Benjamin Charles Watson. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Behind the camera, Abrams and Morgan penned the first two episodes with Steph Green stepping in to direct.. First look: action-packed trailer teased online The recently released teaser trailer showcases a series of intense moments—Nina's cautious first meeting with the driver, cryptic conversations about violence and rapid-fire action scenes that hint at the stakes involved. From the looks of it, 'Duster' promises to blend raw character drama with pulse-pounding thrills. Whether you're a fan of crime sagas or just looking for a fresh series with a strong storyline and top-tier talent, 'Duster' looks poised to be your next binge-worthy obsession that will be available fro streaming on Max.
