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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
5 shows to watch if you're already missing 'The Last of Us'
5 shows to watch if you're already missing 'The Last of Us' Show Caption Hide Caption Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal discuss father-daughter relationship 'The Last of Us' stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal reveal they didn't enjoy their character's estrangement in season 2. Goodbye Joel, goodbye Ellie, goodbye zombies. The second season of HBO's acclaimed "The Last of Us" went out with a serious cliffhanger on May 25, and fans will have to wait an indeterminate amount of time until a promised Season 3 will resolve it. But just because we've had to say farewell to Ellie (Bella Ramsey) for now and Joel (Pedro Pascal) forever doesn't mean we have to leave the moody post-apocalyptic doom-and-gloom vibes behind. While "Us" is a unique and excellent series, it's not the only zombie and dystopian show worth watching to stave off the Sunday scaries. Several others capture its essence, whether they also feature zombies, share producers or because the atmosphere and writing are just that good, too. If you're jonesing for more "Us"-style TV, we've got five shows to fill the long hiatus between now and Season 3. If you love the writing: 'Chernobyl' "Us" co-creator Craig Mazin made his name with this devastating, brutal and hard-to-swallow 2019 HBO series detailing the real-life nuclear disaster in Pripyat, Ukraine, under the Soviet Union rule in the 1980s. The series is a chronicle of mismanagement and corruption, of a failed state and a broken government. Starring Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson and Jessie Buckley, it turns the mundane and dull, like a court hearing or reading of data, into vital, tense TV. How to watch 'Chernobyl' Now streaming on HBO Max If you like an aged post-apocalypse: 'Station Eleven' "Station Eleven" has no zombies or spores, but the dystopian limited series, based on the award-winning 2014 novel by Emily St. John Mandel, looks and feels a lot like "Us" in its depiction of a world decades after a deadly pandemic. In "Eleven," which aired on HBO in 2021-22, the culprit is more mundane and more terrifying than zombieism: A bird flu that takes out the vast majority of the population. Told in multiple timelines and with lyrical and literary flair, the series asks deep questions about humanity as it follows the few people not just able to survive, but thrive. Shakespeare is involved. How to watch 'Station Eleven' Now streaming on HBO Max If you just like great TV: 'Andor' OK, hear us out. You could watch "The Mandalorian," a gritty "Star Wars" series starring Pedro Pascal, the leading man of "Last of Us," even though it's middling as far as the Disney+ "Star Wars" TV shows go. Or you could watch a much better "Star Wars" series with an equally dashing leading man (Diego Luna) with character and plotting as complex and thoughtful as "Last of Us." Other than its color palette and Rotten Tomatoes score, there isn't a lot on the surface that ties Disney+'s "Andor" (2022-25) and "Last of Us." But look deeper and you see both are about how we choose what's worth fighting for, and what makes us willing to give up our lives. It's "Star Wars" for grownups in the way that "Last of Us" is zombies for grownups. How to watch 'Andor' Full series now streaming on Disney+ If you love the sci-fi elements: 'Silo' Amid its relationship dynamics, moral quandaries and religious allegories, "Last of Us" is also a really good piece of dystopian science fiction, and there is great pleasure in learning what makes its post-infection world tick. Apple TV+'s series "Silo," which premiered in 2023, is another sci-fi drama that thrives in world building and details, set in its own post-apocalypse where humanity is reduced to 10,000 or so people living in an underground silo. It's more of a puzzle-box mystery than "Last of Us," but it has the same kind of shocking deaths, head fakes and edge-of-your-seat-action. How to watch 'Silo' Seasons 1 and 2 now streaming on Apple TV+ If you love the horror elements: 'The Strain' Based on the book by producer and horror maestro Guillermo del Toro, "The Strain" aired on FX for four seasons of stomach-churning viral terror from 2014-17. Following doctors battling an outbreak of a disease that has quite a lot in common with vampirism, "Strain" never said no to a gross-out moment or jump scare. It featured vampires instead of zombies, but the epidemic at the center of the story certainly puts it in the same genre. How to watch 'The Strain' Full series streaming now on Hulu
Geek Culture
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Netflix's 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Gains Momentum With Multiple Veteran Writers
Netflix's live-action TV adaptation of Ubisoft's flagship game series, Assassin's Creed , has finally received its first substantial update five years after its initial announcement in 2020, with the project tapping multiple veteran writers and set for debut during the upcoming 2025-2026 TV season. As reported by Nexus Point News, the project's writers' room will encompass a team of experienced writers and producers such as Emily St John Mandel ( Station Eleven ), Sam Reynolds ( The Walking Dead: World Beyond ), Tom Hemmings ( Halo ), Jaquén Castellanos ( Good American Family ), Claire Kiechel ( Watchmen ) and Sanaz Toossi ( A League of Their Own ). The series will be helmed by Roberto Patino ( Westworld ) and David Wiener ( Halo ), taking over the reins from Vikings: Valhalla creator Jeb Stuart, who left the project in 2023. Assassins Creed (2016) This project isn't the first time the popular gaming franchise has seen a live-action adaptation, previously receiving a 2016 feature film of the same name by 20th Century Studios, which was directed by Justin Kurzel and starred Michael Fassbender ( X-Men: First Class, Prometheus ). Unfortunately, the movie failed to capture the essence of the beloved franchise and received poor reviews from critics and fans alike, so all eyes are on Netflix's latest attempt to see if they can create a live-action adaptation that's worthy of the Brotherhood. Apart from the reveal of its writing team, no official plot description for the show or any news on its cast has been revealed, and with the time it took to assemble its writers' room, it also remains unclear if the Assassin's Creed Netflix series will even hit its current 2025 to 2026 release window, so fans will just have to keep the faith and wait for more information to come as the year progresses. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Assassin's Creed Netflix Ubisoft
Tom's Guide
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best shows like 'The Eternaut' to stream on Netflix, Max and more
The Argentine post-apocalyptic series "The Eternaut" has become a big hit with Netflix subscribers. The six-part sci-fi series made its debut on the streaming service last week (April 30), and it's been occupying a spot within the Netflix top 10 shows chart ever since. "The Eternaut" has been warmly received, too; at the time of writing, it holds a 94% score from critics on the review aggregate site, Rotten Tomatoes, and has a similar 95% approval rating on the Popcornmeter. If you've already raced through the Netflix show's six episodes and want to dive into another post-apocalyptic story, here are five more shows to watch after "The Eternaut." The tone might be different, but it would feel remiss not to mention the post-apocalyptic sci-fi series that took Prime Video by storm last year in this list. If you're yet to see "Fallout," this anarchic video game adaptation transports viewers hundreds of years forward into an alternate future, long after the planet was ravaged by nuclear war. We follow the interlocking stories of three wanderers scouring the Wasteland: Lucy (Ella Purnell), a "Vault dweller" who leaves her underground Vault home in search of her father, Maximus (Aaron Moten), a Brotherhood of Steel squire, and "The Ghoul" (Walton Goggins), a ghoul bounty hunter. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Watch "Fallout" on Prime Video now If the tension from "The Eternaut's" opening episodes was what drew you in, more than anything else, then Apple TV Plus' dystopian sci-fi thriller "Silo" might well be a perfect watch for you. It's one of the best Apple TV Plus shows, and takes place in a toxic future, where a community of the last 10,000 people on Earth are locked away within a giant underground silo (hence the name) that stretches a mile deep into the earth. Nobody knows when or why the structure was built, and anyone who asks is usually exiled "outside." It's a powder keg of a story that will doubtless draw you in pretty swiftly. Watch "Silo" on Apple TV Plus now Patrick Somerville's 2021 "Station Eleven" adaptation is just one of the best sci-fi series to hit our screens in recent memory. The series takes place decades after a deadly flu pandemic turned civilization on its head and follows a group of survivors known as the Traveling Symphony, who tour the Midwest and perform Shakespeare to waiting audience members. Like "The Eternaut's" opening episodes, it's not the fastest-moving show, but if you can stomach that, this is a brilliant, distinctly human watch. Watch "Station Eleven" on Max now Does "The Last Of Us" really need an introduction at this point? If you love your post-apocalyptic fiction, you've experienced this story in one form or another, but if not, this lavish HBO adaptation is a great way to experience this emotional journey. Hailing from "Chernobyl" creator Craig Mazin and original game co-creator, Neil Druckmann, the series revolves around smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) and his teenage charge, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they trek across a version of the U.S. in the wake of a mass fungal infection that turns its victims into terrifying, zombie-like monsters. Watch "The Last Of Us" on Maxnow "The Walking Dead" might not be the zeitgeist series it once was, and it might differ from "The Eternaut" in being a zombie story, but when it comes to TV shows about human survival, it feels impossible not to mention it. Taking place after a worldwide zombie apocalypse, the series follows survivors like sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Glenn (Steven Yeun), Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), and Carol (Melissa McBride) as they fight for survival in this new world, fending off threats both from the undead and other human factions. Unlike "The Eternaut," there is plenty for would-be viewers to get stuck into here. Even if you've watched all 11 seasons of the main show, there's a plethora of "Walking Dead" spin-offs, including "Dead City", "The Ones Who Live", and more out there on various streaming services. Watch "The Walking Dead" on Netflix now Not seeing anything you like the look of? Be sure to check out our guide to the best Netflix shows for even more top streaming recommendations to help plan your viewing.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Star Wars Series in the Works From Lost EP Carlton Cuse
The Star Wars franchise may have found its new showrunner in a Lost alum — and a new TV show might not be so far, far away. A new Star Wars series is in the works from Lost executive producer Carlton Cuse, our sister site Variety confirms. (The InSneider first reported the news.) Cuse is joined on the new series by his son Nick Cuse, whose credits include Watchmen, Station Eleven and Masters of the Air. Beyond that, no details on the series have been revealed. More from TVLine Hayden Christensen to Return in Ahsoka Season 2 The Next Grey's Anatomy? Netflix Unveils Full Trailer for Medical Drama Pulse - Watch Jeremy Allen White Joins The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie - as Jabba the Hutt's Son?! Carlton Cuse served as co-showrunner of ABC's long-running drama Lost along with Damon Lindelof. (Lost co-creator J.J. Abrams went on to co-write and direct two Star Wars films: 2015's The Force Awakens and 2019's The Rise of Skywalker.) Cuse also served as showrunner on the A&E series Bates Motel, which wrapped up a five-season run in 2017, as well as FX's The Strain, which ran for four seasons. His other TV credits include Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Locke & Key and Netflix's new medical drama Pulse. The new series would join several in the Star Wars franchise, with Andor returning for its second and final season on Disney+ this week. Ahsoka is set to return for a second season as well — with Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker — and The Mandalorian is moving to the big screen with The Mandalorian & Grogu, arriving in theaters next year. What do you want to see out of a new TV series? Search your feelings and let us know in a comment below. 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
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Star Wars Series in the Works From Lost EP Carlton Cuse
The Star Wars franchise may have found its new showrunner in a Lost alum — and a new TV show might not be so far, far away. A new Star Wars series is in the works from Lost executive producer Carlton Cuse, our sister site Variety confirms. (The InSneider first reported the news.) Cuse is joined on the new series by his son Nick Cuse, whose credits include Watchmen, Station Eleven and Masters of the Air. Beyond that, no details on the series have been revealed. More from TVLine Hayden Christensen to Return in Ahsoka Season 2 The Next Grey's Anatomy? Netflix Unveils Full Trailer for Medical Drama Pulse - Watch Jeremy Allen White Joins The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie - as Jabba the Hutt's Son?! Carlton Cuse served as co-showrunner of ABC's long-running drama Lost along with Damon Lindelof. (Lost co-creator J.J. Abrams went on to co-write and direct two Star Wars films: 2015's The Force Awakens and 2019's The Rise of Skywalker.) Cuse also served as showrunner on the A&E series Bates Motel, which wrapped up a five-season run in 2017, as well as FX's The Strain, which ran for four seasons. His other TV credits include Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Locke & Key and Netflix's new medical drama Pulse. The new series would join several in the Star Wars franchise, with Andor returning for its second and final season on Disney+ this week. Ahsoka is set to return for a second season as well — with Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker — and The Mandalorian is moving to the big screen with The Mandalorian & Grogu, arriving in theaters next year. What do you want to see out of a new TV series? Search your feelings and let us know in a comment below. 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
