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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peaky Blinders star joins 'compelling' Harlan Coben thriller with 'eerie' twist
The new psychological thriller is set to be a 'gripping' addition to the streaming service's collection. Prime Video is dishing up what looks set to be a 'mind-bending' psychological thriller courtesy of the author behind bestselling crime novels, Harlan Coben. The acclaimed author, whose works have previously sparked Netflix hits Fool Me Once and Stay Close, is returning with a brand new limited series. The programme, currently operating under the working title Lazarus, boasts an absolutely stellar cast featuring Sam Claflin, renowned for his portrayal of Oswald Mosley in Peaky Blinders and Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games series. British acting legend Bill Nighy and Killing Eve's Alexandra Roach are also lined up to appear in the series, which springs from an original concept by Coben alongside BAFTA-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst. According to Prime Video's official synopsis: "Lazarus follows a man who returns home after his father's suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can't be explained. "He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father's death and his sister's murder 25 years ago." In the programme, Claflin - who will double up as executive producer - takes on the lead role of Laz, "a well-respected forensic psychologist who has spent his whole life running from the pain of his past". The character breakdown adds: "It is only now when he returns home that he is forced to finally face up to it." Meanwhile, Nighy steps into the shoes of Laz's father, a psychologist named Doctor Lazarus, reports the Express. The father-of-three is described as "a beloved figure within his community, he shares his son's charm, dry humor, and charisma. "In death, he wants his son to understand that they are more similar than Laz thinks." Roach portrays Laz's sister Jenna, who has "buried herself in a world of spiritual practice" after their sister's murder. "Now, when her brother returns home and starts experiencing unexplained phenomena, she is forced to confront secrets from her own past," the description adds. The thriller will be brought to life by Quay Street Productions and Amazon MGM Studios alongside Final Twist Productions, broadcasting solely on Prime Video. Discussing the fresh project with Radio Times, Coben revealed: "I thought, 'I could write this as a novel, but I'm seeing it as a TV series.' It's a little more of a ghost story, very visual." The series has been branded a "propulsive mystery thriller" featuring a "mind-bending" storyline. The programme also seems to be set in the UK, as Caflin was previously seen filming sequences in Manchester city centre. Rola Bauer, head of Pan-English scripted SVOD TV at Amazon MGM Studios, commented: "We were instantly drawn to Lazarus, from the brilliant minds of Harlan and Danny, fitting perfectly into our Pan-English strategy. I am confident that our global Prime Video customers will embrace it too. "Combining Director Wayne Yip's vision with Sam, Bill, and Alexandra's amazing talent, along with Nicola, Richard, and Quay Street as our award-winning production team, is a dream scenario." Heather Curtis, current series executive Pan-English scripted SVOD TV at Amazon MGM Studios, added: "Lazarus is a gripping series that captures your attention from the very beginning. "We're thrilled to unite with Harlan, Danny, Quay Street, and the all-star cast of Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, and Alexandra Roach to tell this compelling story for our global Prime Video customers. "Harlan and Danny have created another wonderfully compelling story but this time with an eerie twist," said Richard Fee and Nicola Shindler, executive producers for Quay Street Productions. "Lazarus has all the ingredients of a propulsive mystery thriller with an extra dose of atmosphere and psychological horror that makes it particularly gripping." Whilst an official launch date hasn't been confirmed yet, Lazarus is anticipated to drop on Prime Video this autumn.
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 overlooked Netflix miniseries to binge in one weekend
One of the top streaming services around, Netflix is home to some of the most successful miniseries on television, from Emmy winners like "Beef" and "Baby Reindeer" to record-breaking releases like "Adolescence" and "The Queen's Gambit". But beyond those big-name shows, the sheer breadth of options on Netflix's platforms means that sometimes equally worthy titles can get lost in the mix. The five limited series on this list are just as binge-worthy as those aforementioned streaming hits, with gripping stories spread across a short stretch of episodes that can be easily consumed in one weekend. Whether you're after a British mystery thriller, an Australian coming-of-age epic or an India-set docuseries about a controversial guru, here are five overlooked Netflix miniseries you should add to your next weekend watch list. OK, sure, it's tricky to call a miniseries "overlooked" when it won several Emmy Awards — including individual honors for Jeff Daniels and Merritt Wever's supporting performances, as well as for the main title theme song by Carlos Rafael Rivera — but this gorgeous 2017 Western drama deserves to have plenty more eyes on it. Set in a 19th-century New Mexican town almost entirely populated by women, the seven-episode miniseries "Godless" sees that quiet desert life get shaken up when a young outlaw (Jack O'Connell) arrives while on the run from menacing, murderous gang leader Frank Griffin (Daniels). "Vistas and violence root 'Godless' firmly in traditional Western territory, but its female-driven ensemble sets it apart in a male-dominated genre," reads the critical consensus over at Rotten Tomatoes, where the Netflix drama has an 85% approval rating. Watch "Godless" on Netflix now Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Netflix has been working its way through adaptations of Harlan Coben novels, from "Fool Me Once" to "Missing You" to "Just One Look." But our favorite of the bunch is "Stay Close." This gripping eight-episode British thriller tells the story of three people who are each hiding dark secrets: suburban mother of three Megan Pierce (Cush Jumbo), once-promising documentary photographer Ray Levine (Richard Armitage) and jaded police sergeant DS Michael Broome (James Nesbitt). Broome, in particular, is haunted by a cold case from nearly two decades ago: the disappearance of local husband and father Stewart Green. However, when another man, Carlton Flynn, vanishes on the 17th anniversary of Stewart's disappearance, it sets off a chain reaction in the lives of people connected to both men. Watch "Stay Close" on Netflix now Based on the semi-autobiographical debut novel of the same name by Australian writer Trent Dalton, this seven-episode, genre-bending miniseries centers on Brisbane-based boy Eli Bell (played at different ages by Felix Cameron, Zac Burgess and Auden Ryan), who is caught up in his family's criminal dealings in 1980s Australia. When Eli and his mute brother (Lee Tiger Halley) answer a ringing red telephone, that call launches the boy on a bizarre journey through Brisbane's criminal underworld to save their mother from danger, encountering everything from drug dealers to school bullies along the way. "As in the book, the mood is a tightrope walk between despair and childish optimism," wrote Kylie Northover in her review for The Sydney Morning Herald. "The brothers' lives are shaped by trauma, but this sprawling story is infused with humour and great warmth, even for the adults who have let them down." Watch "Boy Swallows Universe" on Netflix now Along with the great narrative miniseries available to watch on Netflix, the streamer is also home to top-rate true tales like this original six-part documentary, which focuses on the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh as he builds the utopian Rajneeshpuram commune in Wasco County, Oregon. However, as the cult rises in popularity and power, Rajneesh clashes with the surrounding community, which later leads to the first bioterror attack in the United States. Contrasted splashier true-crime docs centered on more recognizable names—think "American Murder: Gabby Petito", "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey" and "The Menendez Brothers"—"Wild Wild Country" is a fittingly wild recounting of a comparatively underreported scandal, and it took home the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series in 2018. Watch "Wild Wild Country" on Netflix now Looking for a miniseries with more of a gothic, supernatural edge? From "The Haunting of Hill House" creator Mike Flanagan comes this creepy 2021 title, set on the isolated fishing community of Crockett Island. When the charismatic Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater) arrives on the island, mysterious and miraculous events begin to occur, leading to revitalized religious fervor throughout the small town. Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford) — a Crocket Island native who returns to his hometown after serving time for killing a woman in a drunk driving crash — leads skepticism against the young priest. With an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the site's critical consensus praises "Midnight Mass" as "an ambitious meditation on grief and faith that is as gorgeous as it is unsettling" and "a triumph of terror that will leave viewers shaking—and thinking — long after the credits roll." Watch "Midnight Mass" on Netflix now
Buzz Feed
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
An AI Channel Disney Mount Rushmore Has People Losing Their Minds Over One Actor Being Included, And The One Who Should Be In Their Place
Complex sent the internet into a frenzy as they paid homage to the women who helped shape a lot of our childhoods. On Thursday, the popular entertainment media company shared an AI image of a Disney Channel Mount Rushmore featuring some of the most notable child stars to come from the network — including Raven-Symoné, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Zendaya. Raven-Symone. Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez. Zendaya. Is this the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore? 👀 — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) April 17, 2025 Complex Pop Culture / Twitter: @ComplexPop Before reading the caption, I noticed the image first, and I can't even lie, I thought the first sculpture was supposed to be UK actor Cush Jumbo from CBS's The Good Fight and Netflix's Stay Close. Tell me I'm not the only one who sees it? But I quickly realized her being there wouldn't make sense after seeing who else was featured, and immediately figured it must be queen Raven, resembling what she looks like today instead of her likeness on the Disney Channel way back when. Each woman chosen has undoubtedly made a major impact on Disney Channel, and has continued to leave their mark on pop culture. At the time, Raven was the youngest Black woman to have a show named after her, with That's So Raven (2003)... ...Miley went on world tours inspired by her Hannah Montana (2006) character... ...Selena had several spinoffs from her magical show Wizards of Waverly Place (2007)... ...and Zendaya's Shake It Up released three dance soundtracks. But despite their collective influence, some fans felt like one Disney alum was missing and should be swapped out with one of the chosen women. Tons of responses voiced their that Hilary Duff should've been added to the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. Hilary starred on Lizzie McGuire (2001), along with Disney Channel Original Movies like Cadet Kelly. Christy Carlson Romano of Even Stevens and Kim Possible even entered the chat to voice her opinion: Let the record show that actors like Brenda Song (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Kyla Pratt (The Proud Family), and Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) also received shoutouts.
