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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star-studded "moreish" psychological drama gets new UK streaming home and you can watch it now
The star-studded psychological drama Little Fires Everywhere has found a new streaming home in the UK. The miniseries, which stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, was previously available to stream on Prime Video, but it left the streaming service earlier this month. Based on Celeste Ng's 2017 book of the same name, the 2020 series was recently added to Disney+ where you can watch all eight episodes now. Little Fires Everywhere follows the paths of two families whose lives become intertwined as secrets are unveiled and betrayals begin to take place. Per the logline, the series follows "a picture-perfect family and the mother and daughter who upend their lives". Related: Watch Reese Witherspoon cast young Elle Woods for Legally Blonde prequel in emotional video Joining Witherspoon and Washington on the cast are Dawson's Creek actor Joshua Jackson, Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams, The Princess and the Frog's Anika Noni Rose, and Lexi Underwood. The miniseries was popular among critics, receiving a score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from 80 reviews. The Guardian described Little Fires Everywhere as "moreish, searing, excellent. What it is not is nuanced", while The Sydney Morning Herald said this: "The cast here is fantastic (the kids are unbelievably good) and it's packed with clever detail." The New York Times wrote: "It's a busy and reasonably intriguing story if you skate over its less convincing twists. And it benefits from excellent work by Washington and Underwood." Related: How to Train Your Dragon gets new UK streaming home ahead of the remake's release "Shenanigans aside, what makes Little Fires Everywhere perfect for our current, stranger-than-fiction moment is the ordinariness of the lives it presents," penned Vogue. The Age praised Witherspoon's lead performance, writing: "This is, in fact, one of the best performances of Witherspoon's career. It's doubtful there's a more self-aware actress in Hollywood, or one who is better at challenging our expectations even as she is meeting them." "More than Little Fires Everywhere's soapy and somewhat predictable twists and turns, it is the interplay between its two leads that generates the most worthwhile heat," wrote The New Republic. Little Fires Everywhere is available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK. Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online, now priced at just £3.99. at Audible£49.99 at at £328.00 at at at at £99.00 at Amazon at EE£54.98 at at at at EE at at at at at Amazon at at at at Sky Mobile£29.98 at at Game at at at at at EE at at Pandora£259.99 at at at at at Pandora at at Game at Three at at at at at at at at at AO at £199.99 at Fitbit$15.00 at at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at £90.00 at at at at at John Lewis at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at Amazon£6.62 at at Amazon at Fitbit£119.99 at at Amazon£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners at Three at at at at at at at at at at at at Apple£49.99 at Amazon at £293.81 at at at at Three at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at EE£379.99 at at Audible at at at at at at at at EE at £449.00 at John Lewis£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at Apple at at Microsoft at at Samsung at at at Apple at Three£229.00 at John Lewis at at John Lewis at at at at Samsung at crunchyroll£1199.00 at AO at at Amazon at John Lewis & Partners at at at at at Microsoft£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis at now at at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at Microsoft at at John Lewis at at at at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why we may be underestimating Hulu's ‘Good American Family' at the Emmys
Unlike its real-life subjects in the news, Good American Family has not exactly made a big splash in Gold Derby's Emmy charts. Following a mixed-to-negative critical and audience reception and muted online buzz throughout its eight-episode run, the Hulu limited series isn't expected to land any major nominations, according to the odds, which currently account for the series and top acting races. But people may be writing off the show too quickly. It's a top priority for Hulu in limited this year, and if the past few years have taught us anything, it's never to underestimate the streamer in this field. Since becoming the first streaming service to win a series prize, with its flagship drama The Handmaid's Tale in 2017, Hulu has only been growing stronger at the Emmys, particularly in the limited series categories. It finally broke into the Best Limited Series race with Little Fires Everywhere in 2020, and it has since fielded three additional nominees in the category in Dopesick, The Dropout, and Pam & Tommy, all of which were nominated in 2022. Since 2020, it's also notched an impressive 19 acting bids and one win, for Dopesick's leading man Michael Keaton. Much like Netflix, it's a streamer to which the majority of Emmy voters now likely have access and whose titles therefore benefit from visibility. More from GoldDerby Film reviews trash the Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' as 'self-indulgent' and a 'feature-length ego-stroke' 'It was just so seemingly unbelievable': 'Earnhardt' director reflects on Dale Earnhardt's NASCAR fame, quest for greatness, and tragic death 2025 Drama League Awards winners announced: Nicole Scherzinger takes Distinguished Performance Of the streamer's combined 23 series and acting nominations from the past five years, the following 12 were not predicted by the odds: — Under the Bridge (2024): Lily Gladstone, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress (eighth place in the odds) — Tiny Beautiful Things (2023): Kathryn Hahn, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress (11th), and Merritt Wever, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress (10th) — Welcome to Chippendales (2023): Kumail Nanjiani, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actor (12th); Annaleigh Ashford (41st) and Juliette Lewis (40th), Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress — Dopesick: Mare Winningham, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress (20th), and Will Poulter, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actor (13th) — Pam & Tommy: Best Limited Series (14th) and Sebastian Stan, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actor (seventh) — Little Fires Everywhere: Kerry Washington, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress (sixth) — Normal People (2020): Paul Mescal, Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actor (sixth) Good American Family has a lot in common with these under-predicted titles. Like Under the Bridge, Welcome to Chippendales, Dopesick, and Pam & Tommy, it's an accessible drama based on true events with an emotional hook that makes it stand out within its genre. Created by Katie Robbins, the series tells the story of Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid), a Ukrainian-born orphan with a rare form of dwarfism who is adopted by a Midwestern couple, Kristine and Michael Barnett (Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass), just to be abandoned by them once they suspect she's lying about her identity. After telling Kristine's version of events, which paint Grace as an evil con artist trying to drive a wedge between Kristine and her family, the show switches to Grace's POV halfway through its run, forcing viewers to question whether the adoptee has actually been an innocent girl who was abused and neglected by her American family all along. Disney/Ser Baffo Though perhaps not as divisive as Good American Family, none of these other ripped-from-the-headlines series were big critical and audience darlings themselves, nor did they, with the exception of Pam & Tommy — an attention-grabbing retelling of the turbulent marriage between actress and model Pamela Anderson and drummer Tommy Lee — elicit a ton of online chatter. But that's also not uncommon for shows of this genre, especially those inspired by more obscure and/or grievous true events, as these rarely lend themselves to memes, theorizing, and other conduits for online conversations. What mattered most for these shows was that they were watched by voters — and there's no reason to believe Good American Family hasn't been. Boosted by Pompeo's star power, the miniseries consistently ranked in the top five on Hulu's Top 15 Today list throughout its six-week run and drew in record numbers for its finale across Hulu and Disney+. Within the first six days of its release, the finale, which dropped on April 30, became the most-viewed one of the year across the two streamers, as well as the third most-viewed one ever for a Hulu original. SEE A 'roller coaster' of perspectives: Good American Family creator on the show's unique structure and breakout star Imogen Faith Reid Per Gold Derby's odds, the show's best shot at a nomination is Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress for Pompeo, who sits just outside the top five, in sixth place. Despite being the face of one of the longest-running scripted shows in prime-time history and one of the most defining series of the past few decades, the Grey's Anatomy star has never been nominated for an Emmy. But on Good American Family, her first major TV project since Grey's that she also executive-produced, she gets to show new sides of herself as an actor that might impress her peers in the TV academy. Plus, though a typically unsentimental bunch, Emmy voters may finally want to give the TV vet a pat on the back after overlooking her for so long. What further helps Pompeo's case is that her category is fluid outside the predicted top three, Cristin Millioti (The Penguin), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), and Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), who are all safe bets for nominations. In fourth place is Renée Zellweger for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — a theatrical release internationally that went straight to streaming, on Peacock, in the U.S. — but she would have to overcome the apathy voters have recently shown toward performances in TV movies. The last person to be cited for one in this category was Laura Dern for The Tale in 2018. Rounding out the top five in the odds is Kaitlyn Dever for Apple Cider Vinegar, an Australian production that was liked by both critics and audiences but was only a modest success for Netflix and is currently not listed among the streamer's priorities in limited. If Pompeo makes the cut, there's a good chance she could bring along one of her co-stars in supporting, who could similarly capitalize on their races being rather unsettled. Particularly formidable are Reid, who's in 18th place in her category's rankings, and Duplass, who's in 22nd place in his. Though still a relative unknown as Good American Family marks her first-ever speaking role in a project, Reid, 28, is not just the heart of the miniseries by its end, but she's also essentially a co-lead next to Pompeo, especially in the back half. And Duplass is a previous winner (for producing the docuseries Wild Wild Country in 2018) who has surprised before — not once but twice — for The Morning Show in drama. Should the acting branch of the TV academy turn out for Good American Family, their support may also be enough to carry the show to a Best Limited Series nomination, seeing as that field, too, is largely wide open. Outside the top two in the odds, Netflix's spring breakout hit Adolescence and HBO's guild juggernaut The Penguin, both of which are shoo-ins, the predicted nominees all have strikes against them. Dying for Sex is in third place, but despite receiving glowing reviews, the eight-episode FX cancer dramedy debuted to little noise on April 4 on Hulu. Next in line is Apple TV+'s star-studded Disclaimer, which has also fizzled out since its fall release and was shut out of several of the top guilds, including the Producers and Writers Guild of America Awards. In fifth is Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which was an audience hit for the streamer but may lack in industry support, having missed at all of the major guilds save for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where it nabbed a single bid for supporting actor contender Javier Bardem. Having premiered with two episodes on March 19, Good American Family also came out at the perfect time: early enough to give voters time to catch up with it before voting begins on June 12, but not so early that it risks being forgotten by then. So at the very least, you may want to rank the show a little higher than it is in Gold Derby's odds, where it sits in a distant 25th place at the moment. Best of GoldDerby How Natasha Rothwell helped Belinda get her groove back in 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' panel: Bringing the Balrog to life was 'like doing a slight of hand card trick' TV Animation roundtable panel: '#1 Happy Family USA,' 'Secret Level,' and 'Arcane' Click here to read the full article.
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Death in Paradise star details filming ‘exceptional' new drama with EastEnders legend
Death in Paradise star details filming 'exceptional' new drama with EastEnders legend Death in Paradise, EastEnders and Bridgerton stars will co-star in a drama dubbed 'the new Big Little Lies'. Emily Taaffe appeared in an episode of Death in Paradise A new series that has been described as the 'next Big Little Lies' is coming to Paramount Plus, and it boasts a very star-studded cast. The show, which is a drama about motherhood and friendship, is based on a novel from Sunday Times best-selling author Sarah Vaughan. The series has already drawn comparisons to Reese Witherspoon shows like Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere thanks to its overlapping themes - and the famous cast has already created quite a buzz. The six-episode drama follows four very different women, who have nothing much in common except for their due dates. Inglourious Basterds' Diane Kruger plays Jess opposite Bridgerton actress Shelley Conn, who portrays Charlotte. Emily Taaffe, who has starred in many high-profile shows including Death in Paradise and Call the Midwife, also stars as Mel alongside EastEnders icon Jo Joyner, who appears as Liz. Article continues below Speaking ahead of the show's release, Emily discussed working on the 'exceptional' series alongside her talented castmates. Emily Taaffe has also appeared in Call the Midwife She reminisced about one scene that brought the whole cast all together, where she is thrown into a pool in Provence. She said: 'It was a really, really fun scene to do but it was also special because it was the first time the eight main actors had all been together. 'It was just lovely to have the whole ensemble there - all four main women, their partners and kids. 'It just felt like we were truly in their world and for me that was exceptionally special.' Emily also noted that parenthood brought her co-stars together, saying: 'It was lovely that each of the main cast, the director, the writers and the executive producers were all parents, so we had a shared experience to draw on. 'It was just nice to be able to show someone a picture of your kid and know they aren't going to be bored by it!' Jo Joyner stars in Little Disasters Meanwhile, EastEnders star Jo opened up about her character Liz, even commenting on her friendship with fellow soap star, Emmerdale's Zoe Henry. She said: 'Whilst we were shooting, one of my closest friends Zoe Hentry put a pic on her Instagram of a long weekend away she was on with five NCT mates that she'd known for twenty years! So, friendships like these do happen.' Speaking about some of the more taboo pregnancy topics covered in the show, saying: 'When this script was presented to me, I felt very strongly that I had to do it. Article continues below 'I know the author Sarah Vaughan feels the same - that we need to get the word out there about these conditions so the next woman who's suffering from it doesn't think she's completely lost it and that, God forbid, there's no way out.' The official description of Little Disasters from Paramount Plus reads: 'When Jess takes her baby to hospital with an unexplained head injury, her close friend and on-duty A&E doctor Liz must make the excruciating decision of whether to call social services, setting off an explosive chain of events for their friendship group.' Little Disasters is coming soon to Paramount Plus.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TV fans have just weeks to watch 'absolute masterpiece' drama with 'tremendous acting' before it's pulled from screens
TV fans have just weeks left to watch an 'absolute masterpiece' drama before it's pulled from screens. Little Fires Everywhere premiered back in 2020 and tells the tale of the 'picture-perfect' Richard family and a 'mother and daughter who upend their lives'. The miniseries is based on Celeste Ng's 2017 novel with the same title and is available to stream on Prime Video. Reese Witherspoon stars as Elena Richardson, a mother-of-four journalist, while Joshua Jackson plays her husband, Bill, and Jady Pettyjohn as Elena's daughter Lexie. Kerry Washington plays Mia Warren, an artist and mother, alongside Lexi Underwood who stars as Mia's daughter Pearl, and Rosemarie DeWitt as Linda McCullough. Little Fires Everywhere has been a great success since its release and has an impressive 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes and is rated 7.7/10 on IMDb. However, despite the rave reviews, the eight-episode series will reportedly be leaving the streaming site in around 30 days. Fans on Rotten Tomatoes have left their verdicts on the show and one penned: 'It was an absolute masterpiece. 'It had a believable storyline and characters that you could root for. In the end you felt bad for everyone because it wasn't anybody in specifics fault. It shows that society can bring down families and cause little fires everywhere.' 'This is 8 episodes of misery, but it was so gripping. The acting is tremendous.' 'Best series I have watched in a while, and one where you can see everyone's point of view and understand. Stayed with me this series.' 'Such a compelling and engaging story. Beautiful acting from Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon and the rest of the cast.' 'Loved this series. Binged on it as couldn't wait to see next episode. Great cast, great storyline, loved the art too. Highly recommend.' Fans on Rotten Tomatoes have left their verdicts on the show and one described it as an 'absolute masterpiece' 'Little Fires Everywhere is such a compelling show that will make the audience think about motherhood, family and other issues which tend to be forgotten. 'Moreover, the stunning performances given by Witherspoon and Washington are not to be missed.' However, not everyone has been impressed and one penned: 'Every single character is unlikable leaving me with no one to root for.' 'This was one of the worst book adaptations ever! They completely changed the story and made it into a soap opera!' Fans have also been raving about a hidden gem thriller has been hailed as 'one of the best crime dramas ever' which is also available to stream on Prime Video. Eight-episode French drama series, The Disappearance, premiered back in 2016. Directed by Charlotte Brändström, it stars Camille Razat, François-Xavier Demaison and Pierre-François Martin-Laval. However, not everyone has been impressed and one picked fault with how much the story line differed from the book The Disappearance is set in Lyon and follows the story of a missing 17-year-old called Leah Morel. As her family and police officers work to locate the teen, they discover secrets that were never known about her. The series has received rave reviews from fans and some took to Google to leave their verdicts.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amazon Prime Video viewers don't have long to watch TV series dubbed a 'masterpiece'
The hit series is set to leave Amazon Prime Video so, so fans don't have long to binge-watch the gripping drama Amazon Prime Video enthusiasts have less than a month to binge-watch a TV series hailed as an 'absolute masterpiece'. Little Fires Everywhere, adapted from Celeste Ng's 2017 novel, premiered in 2020 with Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington both starring and acting as executive producers. Witherspoon, famed for her role in Legally Blonde, plays journalist and mother-of-four Elena Richardson, while Washington, known from Scandal, takes on the role of Mia Warren, a mother and artist. The cast also features Joshua Jackson as Elena's spouse Bill, Rosemarie DeWitt as Linda McCullough, Jady Pettyjohn as Elena's daughter Lexie, and Lexi Underwood as Mia's daughter Pearl. This eight-episode drama revolves around the seemingly perfect Richardson family whose lives are disrupted by a mysterious mother-daughter pair, reports Surrey Live. The plot delves into themes of hidden family truths, motherhood, identity, and racial and political tensions in America. The storyline flips between 1997, when the Richardson's home is intentionally set on fire causing tension between Elena and Mia, and earlier years, portraying Mia's life as a single mum and her job as a housekeeper for the Richardson family. Upon its debut, Little Fires Everywhere rapidly gained traction, earning a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 7.7/10 on IMDb. It's said to have racked up more viewing hours over a fortnight than any other Hulu drama and it lured in more subscribers than any other Hulu show in that period, as per De. The hit series scooped several Primetime Emmy nods, including a shot at the outstanding limited series trophy. Kerry was also tipped for a Screen Actors Guild accolade for her stellar turn as a leading lady in a TV movie or miniseries, and Lexi nabbed a Black Reel award for her superb supporting act. But despite its thunderous reception, Little Fires Everywhere is due to say goodbye to Amazon Prime Video in the coming 30 days. Film buff Tamara B raved about it on Rotten Tomatoes, branding it an "absolute masterpiece", with shout-outs for the script, plot twists, and character development. She also lauded the cast's stellar acting chops. Keith M was full of applause too, dubbing it a "true masterpiece of writing and acting". He found the characters and story spine-tinglingly real, applauding the narrative's uncertainty. Get 30 days of Prime Video totally free This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £8.99 £0 Amazon Get Prime Video here Product Description He hailed how the show manages to showcase each facet of an incident, along with the fallout - intentional or not. He's chomping at the bit for season two. As for Erika F, she rated it as the "best series" she's set eyes on in a long time, giving a nod to the delicate handling of every character's viewpoint. The show definitely left its mark on her. Pamela H was utterly engrossed by the series despite its dark undertones, singing praises for the stellar performances throughout all eight episodes. Similarly, Carson M hailed the show as an "absolute masterpiece", drawing attention to its authentic narrative and characters that resonate with the audience. By the finale, he felt a deep connection to every character, pinpointing societal expectations as the driving force behind family rifts and the metaphorical 'little fires everywhere'.
