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Daily Record
2 days ago
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Gripping US crime drama which has fans hooked is now free to stream
This critically-acclaimed drama staring Sam Worthington and Paul Bettany is available to stream now on STV Player... A gripping US crime drama with an impressive 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes is now available to stream in full - and for free - across the UK, thanks to STV Player. Manhunt: Unabomber offers a compelling, fictionalised portrayal of the FBI's pursuit of one of America's most notorious domestic terrorists. The series unpacks the decade-long investigation into the 'Unabomber', who's string of deadly mail bombings killed three people and injured 23 others over a 20-year period. The eight-part series stars Sam Worthington, known best for his roles in Avatar and Hacksaw Ridge, as FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald. A fresh face on the bureau's UNABOM Task Force (a joint law enforcement effort formed to investigate the Unabomber), he brings an unconventional approach to the case - the use of forensic linguistics - but he must first overcome internal skepticism and bureaucratic resistance. As the series unfolds, Fitz grapples not only with the unknown Unabomber but also with a task force reluctant to embrace his new methods. Can he cut through the red tape and finally catch the person responsible for wreaking havoc on the US for 20 years? Adding further to the gripping series, BAFTA nominated actor Paul Bettany, known best for his role in the marvel series WandaVision, stars as Ted Kaczynski. The deeply disturbed mathematician and former Berkley professor who was ultimately unmasked as the Unabomber in 1996. The series has received impressive reviews since it first launched. With the Hollywood Reporter describing it as "interesting in its depiction of how years of using traditional methods and failing to catch America's most notorious serial bomber gave way to something experimental and new." While the Los Angeles Times hailed the "equal parts true-crime drama, psychological thriller" as a "win on all fronts." Viewers have rated the series of Rotten Tomatoes leaving reviews. One review read: "While it runs for eight episodes, it does a solid job of maintaining the energy and interest throughout," leaving the show 4 out of 5 stars. While another viewer simply wrote: "Gripping and affecting, this is a gem," giving it 5 out of 5 stars. As a third said: "Gripping series that just blows the mind! Highly recommended! 5/5 Stars !!!" Manhunt: Unabomber is now part of STV Player's growing catalogue of international dramas, joining titles such as the Canadian legal series Burden of Truth, Irish police procedural Red Rock and New Zealand's longest running drama, Shortland Street. Viewers can also watch the follow-up series, Manhunt: Deadly Games, which delves into the FBI's investigation into the 1996 Olympic Games bombing, also streaming on STV Player through a content deal with distributor Lionsgate.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Mind-blowing' series is now available to stream for free
The critically-acclaimed series has a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating, and is based on the real-life hunt for the Unabomber, who terrorised the US with a 20-year bombing campaign The celebrated US drama Manhunt: Unabomber, with an impressive 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is now accessible for streaming at no cost in the UK. Initially launched on Netflix, the series has found its new home on STV Player, which serves viewers across the UK. Manhunt: Unabomber offers a dramatised retelling of the gruelling FBI pursuit to capture the 'Unabomber', a notorious criminal genius whose campaign of domestic terrorism spanned decades, resulting in three fatalities and 23 injuries. In this compelling eight-part series, A-list actor Sam Worthington portrays Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald, a rookie FBI profiler determined to apprehend the cunning terrorist. The intelligence and skill of the Unabomber aren't the only hurdles for Fitz, as he confronts the internal struggles within the UNABOM Task Force – the joint law enforcement group established to pursue the Unabomber's case, reports Surrey Live. Although Fitz introduces the innovative technique of forensic linguistics to the investigation, it faces scepticism from his peers in the task force due to its unorthodox nature. With obstacles looming, the question remains whether Fitz can navigate the bureaucratic impediments to secure the capture of the mastermind behind two decades of terror in the United States. Adding to the star-powered cast, BAFTA nominee Paul Bettany features as Ted Kaczynski, the mathematical prodigy and ex-Berkeley professor, who was eventually exposed as the Unabomber in 1996. Critics have showered the series with accolades, with The Hollywood Reporter describing it as "interesting in its depiction of how years of using traditional methods and failing to catch America's most notorious serial bomber gave way to something experimental and new". The Los Angeles Times has extolled the series, which is part thriller, part true-crime drama, as a "win on all fronts". Fans of the Manhunt anthology can also indulge in the second series, Manhunt: Deadly Games, available on STV Player, following the FBI pursuit of the 1996 Olympic Games bomber. If Manhunt isn't quite your thing, STV Player offers a rich variety of alternatives. Among these are the Canadian legal drama Burden of Truth, the Irish police procedural Red Rock, and New Zealand's longest-standing soap opera, Shortland Street, all ready for viewing.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Running Point Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix — Watch Kate Hudson's Announcement
Running Point appears to be a slam dunk for Netflix. The Kate Hudson-led basketball comedy has been renewed for Season 2 at the streamer, just one week after its 10-episode first season dropped. More from TVLine The Recruit Cancelled at Netflix: 'We Left It All on the Field,' Says Creator TVLine Items: Sam Worthington Leads Harlan Coben Series, Emmys Set Date and More Netflix's Latest Heist Drama Hails From Power's Courtney A. Kemp, Stars Matthew Law and Y'Ian Noel Hudson broke the renewal news herself in a video posted to social media on Thursday, telling viewers, 'A good basketball team owner knows when to listen to the fans. So we hear you, and so did Netflix. Running Point is officially coming back for Season 2! Thank you so much, everyone who watched the show so far. I'm just beyond thrilled because you're really the reason why we're able to come back and do another season. So thank you, and we'll see you next season.' It's official: See you next POINT S2 IS COMING — Netflix (@netflix) March 6, 2025 Created by The Mindy Project's Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, and Modern Family's Elaine Ko, Running Point stars Hudson as Isla Gordon, who is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves — one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business — after a scandal forces her brother to resign. Ambitious and often-overlooked, Isla must prove to her brothers, the board and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. 'We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of Running Point to the fans of the show,' Kaling added in a statement. 'We still cannot believe the response from audiences — thank you to everyone who has watched! Thank you to our partners at Netflix, Warner Brothers, our star who brought this show to life, Kate Hudson, and of course executive producers Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis, without whom there would be no Running Point.' Running Point's cast also includes Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield and Justin Theroux. Happy to hear the show is returning? Drop a comment below! When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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TVLine Items: Sam Worthington Leads Harlan Coben Series, Emmys Set Date and More
Sam Worthington is staging a prison break at Netflix. The actor will star in the streamer's limited series I Will Find You, based on Harlan Coben's novel of the same name, it was announced Wednesday. More from TVLine Netflix's Latest Heist Drama Hails From Power's Courtney A. Kemp, Stars Matthew Law and Y'Ian Noel Forever: Netflix Sets May Release Date for Mara Brock Akil's Adaptation of Judy Blume Novel - Get First Look TVLine Items: Julianne Nicholson Joins Hacks, Nobody Wants This Season 2 Castings and More In the drama, 'an innocent father (played by Worthington) serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive — and must break out of prison to find out the truth,' reads the official synopsis. Co-creators Coben and Robert Hull (God Friended Me, Quantum Leap) will executive-produce, with the latter serving as showrunner. Additional EPs include Bryan Wynbrandt (Quantum Leap), Steven Lilien (Quantum Leap) and John Weber. Worthington is perhaps best known for his role in the Avatar movies. On the TV side, his credits include the FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven and Discovery Channel's Manhunt: Unabomber. Ready for some more recent newsy nuggets? Well… * The 77th Emmy Awards will air live Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on CBS (and streaming live on Paramount+). * Connie Nielsen (Boss) has boarded MGM+'s Robin Hood series as Eleanor of Aquitaine, a queen who is described as 'one of the most powerful women in history,' our sister site Variety reports. * History has greenlit Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny, in which the X-Files alum explores some of the government's most secretive and strange activities; Hazardous History With Henry Winkler, a nostalgia-fueled ride through America's reckless pastimes; and History's Deadliest With Ving Rhames, a look at the 'stranger than truth' facts behind some of the world's most prolific killers. * Prime Video has released a trailer for #1 Happy Family USA, an adult animated comedy about the Muslim-American experience, co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady. All eight episodes will drop Thursday, April 17: * Hulu has released a trailer for Season 2 of Am I Being Unreasonable?, premiering Wednesday, March 12: Which of today's TVLine Items pique your interest? Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
