Even without being directly tied to The Big Bang Theory, there's an incredibly satisfying reason for why fans should invest in new HBO Max spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe: how returnable it is.

By that, I mean the comedy series could easily run for five, 10, or even a million more seasons and not dip in quality or have any continuity issues. Because there's an infinite number of universes to explore, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe could be taken in any number of zany directions and still make complete sense.

In an age where high-quality TV shows are often being axed before they've been in streamable orbit for more than a month, the idea of this alone is refreshing. However, I do have an ulterior motive for wanting Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn's latest creation to last for as long as possible.

Given enough time, I think that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe could course-correct the biggest mistake that the overarching world it spins off from has ever made, affecting both TBBT and subsequent spinoff Young Sheldon before anybody realized it was a huge issue. Frankly, it's a grudge I've held onto tightly for the last two years (at best).

So when I had the chance to interview the creative trio for their new HBO Max comedy, I wasted no time pitching my story idea for future seasons. I knew it was solid, but I wasn't expecting them to genuinely consider it.

The pitch: bring George Cooper back to life

The biggest mistake TBBT ever made was killing off George Cooper before he was even a realized character in Young Sheldon. In fact, the decision was so poorly judged that Lorre publicly apologized for it after George's funeral in Young Sheldon season 7.

Let me explain. When we first meet adult Sheldon (Jim Parsons) in TBBT, we learn that his father had died of a heart attack when he was a teenager, and was described as mean, absent, an adulterer and sometimes abusive alcoholic. The less said about him the better, put it that way.

But by the time Young Sheldon took off in 2017, we learned another version of Sheldon's (Iain Armitage) truth. For most of his childhood in Medford, Texas, George (Lance Barber) did everything he could to try and understand a child that seemed so alien to him. Even George's alleged affair was disproved, turning out to be Sheldon's mother Mary (Zoe Perry) in a wig.

George took Sheldon for his first-ever visit to his future academic home CalTech, drove him to NASA's headquarters just so Sheldon could prove their math was wrong, and let him talk about scientific methods beyond George's comprehension for hours on end simply because it made Sheldon happy. If you ask me, he was an incredible dad.

But the fact that George would have to die around the time Sheldon was 14 was hanging over our heads from the moment the prequel spinoff was realized. I don't think anybody expected Young Sheldon to become the gargantuan success that it was, and by the time we got to season 7, the inevitable happened.

Episodes 12-14 of season 7 were dedicated to unpacking George's death, which happened off-screen while he was coaching football at the local high school. It's something that destroyed the rest of the Cooper family for good, with follow-up spinoff Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage continuing to help explore how Mary, Missy (Raegan Revord) and Georgie (Montana Jordan) all ended up becoming the people we meet in TBBT years later.

To me, George's death never actually needed to happen in Young Sheldon. Enough distance had been created between the prequel and TBBT to ignore adult Sheldon's vision of his childhood altogether, even if it couldn't be officially rectified. Worst case, they could have waited until season 7 had finished before implying that the death might have happened at some point between Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.

But instead, I sobbed through Mary breaking down after learning her husband had died, and cried my way through his funeral the next week (watching live at 1am UK time, which was a bad decision). I was so distraught and frustrated by the team's choices that I even wrote George a fake obituary, which actually led to me interviewing Barber himself.

Now that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has come along, we've got a unique chance to change history for the better.

'The universe you're looking for is out there — whether it makes it to TV is another question'

So here's the idea: by the time we get many seasons into Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Stuart will likely know how to control multiverse travel a whole lot better than he does at the moment. Logically, he could then visit a universe where George was never killed and voilà... TBBT's costly mistake is put behind us indefinitely.

If Parsons eventually has a cameo in the show too, all the better. There's no such thing as the "right" version of reality here... any one of them we come across could be where the story anchors down for good. So why shouldn't a universe fans are actually happy with be chosen in that case? It's a no-brainer decision, if you ask me.

"Let's discuss this when we're doing those future seasons," Lorre tells me, like I've just stormed into the HBO Max head office and requested a legitimate pitch meeting. "One thing you need to know is that we're not really thinking that far ahead… we're just trying to solve whatever is right in front of us."

"We'll definitely keep your ideas in mind," Penn follows up with. "There are an infinite number of universes within this universe, so the universe that you're looking for is going to exist by definition. Whether it makes it to TV is another question."

"Actually, there's a mathematical issue with that," Prady adds. "The fact that there's an infinite number of universes doesn't guarantee the existence of a particular universe."

I tell the trio that this isn't the positive mindset that I'm looking for, but even as they laugh at my unhinged fan plan delivered with so much gusto that it could have broken even Sheldon's brain, I'm convinced that I've planted an important seed.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe being renewed for more seasons feels like a given at this point, even if HBO Max hasn't officially confirmed anything as of writing. But the confidence with which the trio talk about the future suggests that we won't be done with the multiverse fun after 10 episodes.

So remember these words if you ever see George Cooper have a surprise cameo in the series, and remember who made the retcon magic happen. You're welcome, in advance.

If your head is still spinning from the first episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, I can't say that I blame you.

Not only were we walked through how comic book store owner Stuart managed to break the device that set off the 'multiverse Armageddon' we've since been thrown into, but a huge Big Bang Theory character has already been killed off... in a manner of speaking.

This week, we're going to officially universe jump for the first time. So, when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 arrive on HBO Max?

What time can I watch Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 on HBO Max?

For US viewers, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 will drop on Thursday, July 30 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET.

Internationally, you're looking out for these timings:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK – Friday, July 31 at 2am BST
• India – Friday, July 31 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, July 31 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, July 31 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, July 31 at 12pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe come out?

New episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will make landfall every Thursday in the US and on Fridays everywhere else. Here are the all-important dates you need to know about:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: July 30
• Episode 3: August 6
• Episode 4: August 13
• Episode 5: August 20
• Episode 6: August 27
• Episode 7: September 3
• Episode 8: September 10
• Episode 9: September 17
• Episode 10: September 24

Spoilers for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1 ahead.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1 has arrived, and is now available to stream worldwide on HBO Max.

In short, our "starting" versions of Stuart (Kevin Sussman), Denise (Lauren Lapkus), Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Posehn) live in a reality akin to The Walking Dead, complete with Mad Max-style apocalyptic outposts and wasps that are the size of cars.

Stuart accidentally triggered this multiverse Armageddon after breaking a device supposedly built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki).

Shortly after Kripke, that universe's leader, is confronted by the rest of the group, we meet our first secret TBBT cameo: Raj (Kunal Nayyar). He's basically become a doomsday prepper, working on plans on a blackboard for how to get the device working and get the hell outta dodge.

But just as quickly as we've met him, Raj is killed while the others safely teleport to... well, hopefully somewhere better. It's a bold move, and one that has shocked fans if social media is anything to go by.

However, we've been so caught up in Raj's death that we haven't considered one major detail... it hasn't really happened at all.

Only one version of Raj is now dead... and it's certainly not the one from The Big Bang Theory

Did you forget? This is just one version of Raj in one universe, meaning there's still an infinite number of Raj's out there to be found.

As none of the versions of the characters we're meeting are actually the ones seen in TBBT, original Raj is safely in California doing some science equations in peace (probably).

This doesn't even rule out Raj appearing again later on in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Now that we know he's a confirmed cameo for the HBO Max spinoff, it would be silly not to use him again where possible. With the overarching narrative so difficult to predict, the possibilities are endless.

If nothing else, this now means that we're likely to see other TBBT cast members cameo in other episodes, and whether they're killed off or not. However, who these cameos might be is anybody's guess.

What we do know for episodes 2-10 is pretty minimal, but the below preview gives us the faintest idea of what to expect. Strap in, is all I'm saying.

Huzzah, another weekend is upon us — and, amid the lack of new movies landing in theaters today (July 24), you might be inclined to stay at home and check one of the following seven must-see films and TV shows instead.

There are a couple of new releases we couldn't squeeze into this week's streaming round-up — sorry, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 and The Dink. Nevertheless, I'm sure you'll find something to your liking from those we've listed below. So, take a look, load up one of the best streaming services, and sit back and enjoy one or more of them. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (HBO Max)

And what if I said that The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe was better than the original series? Nobody was expecting awkward comic book store owner Stuart's story to continue from the main show, but in hindsight, it's a glorious move.

Our titular heroic lead, on-off girlfriend Denise, and friends Kripke and Bert are brought back together when Stuart triggers a multiverse armageddon by accidentally breaking a device built by Sheldon and Leonard.

Has 'King of Sitcoms' Chuck Lorre done it again? You'll need to read my Stuart Fails to Save the Universe review to find out if it's th TV triumph that I never expected. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (Paramount+)

It's been 13 years since the gang defeated Lord Ozai and the Fire Nation, and attentions have turned to a new airbender called Tagah. Together, Aang and Tagah embark on a global quest to find the relic before a group called The Denied.

Aang is all grown up in Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, but that doesn't mean the original magic has gone anywhere. The movie's understanding of perspective, movement, and detail is absolutely astonishing, moving through the Four Nations with such awe-inspired wonder that you'll want to live in each frame.

Time may have changed how they look, but their goofy and fun-loving personalities definitely haven't... and the animation captures exactly what has been missing from Netflix's live-action adaptation. — JV

• Watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender on Paramount+

72 Hours (Netflix)

In this new Netflix movie, Kevin Hart stars as a 40-year-old who ends up at a three-day bachelor party with strangers, resulting in yet another silly Hart-led venture that's perfect if you need of a laugh this weekend.

How did he end up there, you might ask? Well, he was mistakenly added to a group chat and went along for the ride, traveling from New York to Miami to join in the celebrations. Any excuse to party by the beach, I suppose.

It's not so idyllic though, as the trailer teases trouble with the law and other mishaps, including getting horribly stung by a jellyfish. Rather him than me. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch 72 Hours on Netflix

Mortal Kombat II (HBO Max)

Flawless victory! Mortal Kombat II is now available to stream on HBO Max, so you can relive the action-packed video game adaptation whenever you'd like.

As far as weekend watches go, you really can't beat an over-the-top, violent thrill ride like this one. If you're a fan of The Boys, Karl Urban's portrayal of Johnny Cage has been widely praised, with some noting it's worth watching just for him. — LB

• Watch Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston (Hulu/Disney+)

Think you know the complete story of Pompeii? Hold that thought, because Marvel star Tom Hiddleston sheds new light on this cataclysmic event in one of the more poignant docudramas I've seen in a while.

A three-part National Geographic series, Pompeii: Out of Time follows Hiddleston as he retraces the steps of a trio of individuals caught up in the natural disaster. Armed with fresh archaeological evidence and backed up by a team of experts, Hiddleston explores how these people not only navigated one of the worst humanitarian crises of the ancient world, but who might also have even survived the deadly events of 79 A.D.

Part educational, part moving drama, Pompeii: Out of Time is out now in full on Disney+ and Hulu. — TP

• Watch Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston on National Geographic via Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)

Ransom Canyon season 2 (Netflix)

I don't need all of my television to be profound, life-changing, or even that meaningful. Sometimes, I just want to switch my brain off and pretend I live in a picturesque, rural town like Ransom Canyon on the other side of the world where everyone has unrelenting drama except me.

In season 2, the land feud between the Double K and Fuller ranches has become more ferocious, local bar owner Quinn has left for New York despite her on-off relationship with rancher Staten, and mysterious newcomer Yancy has revealed to new love interest Ellie that he has a secret wife.

Season 1 was already a strong outing, but now that the show knows itself a little more, season 2 is easily on par with the strongest seasons of Virgin River, the streamer's most iconic "cozy drama" IP. — JV

• Watch Ransom Canyon season 2 on Netflix

Masters of the Universe (Prime Video)

One of numerous mid-2026 film releases that have bombed at the box office, Amazon has hoisted the proverbial white flag on its live-action Masters of the Universe movie's theatrical run. In short: that means you can now watch it on Prime Video.

Based on the Mattel-owned media franchise of the same name, the action fantasy flick tells the tale of Adam, the crown prince of Eternia and owner of an mystical weapon called the Power Sword that, when wielded, turns him into the superhuman known as He-Man. Together with his allies, the previously exiled Adam must realize his potential and overthrow the nefarious Skeletor, who seized control of Adam's home city of Eternos — and its throne — 15 years earlier.

Not sure if you'll like this flick? Read my Masters of the Universe review to see what I thought before you stream it. — TP

• Watch Masters of the Universe on Prime Video

House of the Dragon season 3 continues to engross us as it enters its home stretch. And, with its sixth episode less than 72 hours away, we'll soon find out how Houses Targaryen and Hightower will continue to try to one-up each other as the battle for the Iron Throne intensifies.

Does that mean we'll soon bear witness the highly anticipated Battle of Tumbleton between Ormund Hightower and Daemon Targaryen's armies? Or are more political machinations and infighting going to be the order of the day? You'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, scroll on to learn when and where House of the Dragon's next episode will air.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6?

House of the Dragon season 3's next chapter will be released on Sunday, July 26 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

That's when the Game of Thrones spin-off's forthcoming episode will be available in the US and Canada, anyway. If you live elsewhere, you'll have to wait until Monday, July 27 to stream it. Here are the all-important times you need to know about:

• US — Sunday, July 26 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, July 26 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, July 27 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, July 27 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, July 27 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, July 27 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, July 27 at 1pm NZST

Where can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6?

HBO Max, aka one of the best streaming services, is the place that most people will need to go to watch House of the Dragon's next episode.

Unfortunately, that platform isn't available worldwide, so some of you will have to look elsewhere to stream it. Luckily for you, I've put in the hard yards and found out where House of the Dragon can be watched in your nation, so check out the list below to see which streamer or TV network you'll need to tune into:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

How many more episodes are there in House of the Dragon 3?

After its sixth entry is released, there'll only be two more to enjoy before the high-fantasy show's latest season comes to an end.

Want to know what dates episodes 7 and 8 will launch on? Of course you do, so read on for more details:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

I can't say that I've been paying too much attention to what's happening at San Diego Comic Con, but I certainly didn't expect new Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and the DC universe to be mentioned in the same breath.

According to Nerdist, DC President Jim Lee made a surprise appearance at the HBO Max show's panel in Hall H, confirming that multiple DC characters will cameo later in the season.

“Some of the DC characters they have in it, I think, are some of the best versions I’ve seen of those characters,” Lee said during the panel.

In other words, watch out James Gunn. With Supergirl failing to make much impact earlier this year, maybe Stuart Fails to Save the Universe actually is the best DC Universe iteration we'll get in 2026.

If you've been watching the teaser trailers closely, you might have seen underrated characters such as Gotham villain Mr. Freeze have already featured. But if creators really want to bring the existing Big Bang Theory lore full circle, the show can't omit the superhero that's been staring us in the face for years.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe's DC crossover need to include The Flash to commemorate — or spite — Sheldon

Even if you've only watched one episode of Big Bang Theory in your lifetime, my campaign for The Flash to join the Stuart Fails to Save the Universe x DC episode hopefully won't come as a surprise.

He's Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) favorite DC superhero, and the reason why, nearly every time we see him, he's sporting the iconic T-shirt with the Flash logo.

We're going to be on tenterhooks for all of the new show's 10-episode run to see if Sheldon makes a cameo appearance, and dropping in The Flash as a potential clue could be a really fun way for the creators to mess with us.

On the flip side, a Flash cameo could also work to either spite or celebrate Sheldon. The reason why Stuart (Kevin Sussman) is in this multiverse mess in the first place is because he broke a device built by Sheldon and Leonard (Johnny Galecki); bringing his favorite superhero closer to home could be a great way to apologize.

However, this is a multiverse show, so The Flash likely won't be appearing in the Sheldon we know's reality. So if another Sheldon met the Flash instead... our one would be furious. That, in itself, is hilarious.

At this point, I'm purely speculating. We've got no idea which DC characters will appear in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, nor do we know exactly which episode they will be in. Regardless, we can definitely assume that the crossover will be an epic one.

Don't ask me what happened in any single episode of The Big Bang Theory, because I honestly can't remember.

Across 12 seasons, a myriad of in-jokes, long-standing gags and endless scientific lore were created, and you can bet your bottom dollar that hardcore fans won't have forgotten a single thing.

This level of detail initially made me nervous to try watching new HBO Max spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Our titular heroic lead, on-off girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), as well as friends Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Posehn), are brought back together when Stuart (Kevin Sussman) triggers a multiverse armageddon by accidentally breaking a device built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki).

Clearly, the spinoff is its own thing, but there's enough of a TBBT connection to assume that you'll need to know the ins and outs of the main season in order to enjoy it.

That's not the case, though. Not only can you be a Big Bang dunce and still have a whale of a time watching — and perhaps more importantly, always understand what's going on — Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is actually designed to contradict the existing IP lore, according to creators Zak Penn and Bill Prady.

'You're not obligated to be consistent'

"One of the wonderful things about moving from universe to universe is you're not obligated to be consistent," Prady tells me.

"We're in a different universe. When we were doing this, I was always reminded of an episode of Doctor Who where the Doctor is confronted with the with the inconsistency in the episode that they're in. He points out that time is more of a vague 'timey-wimey' kind of thing, and I think we had a lot of that going on to say, 'This is a different universe, and that's how it is in this universe.'"

Even from episode 1, which drops on HBO Max on July 23, you can see how it would break your brain to try and conform to the rules and regulations of TBBT.

Stuart and the gang are frequently confronted with alternative versions of themselves and others are each aware of completely different things... and that's before we consider that there's always an overarching physical difference to each universe visited.

"We kind of approached it like we're not trying to construct this perfectly organized science fiction idea," Penn adds. "In fact, we want to both violate the ideas that we set up and then have the characters acknowledge that that's what we've done. We do that quite a bit.

"There's characters all over the season mentioning that things don't really make sense... nobody can follow it. That was a deliberate choice because. The show isn't designed to be something that's a puzzle to figure out perfectly."

As the saying goes, if you can't beat them... be bewildered by the choices being made around you. Trust me: part of the fun is trying to keep up with the multiverse madness and second-guessing what comes next — and you'll never, ever be right.

I'll level with you: I was never the biggest fan of The Big Bang Theory. I held a torch for Young Sheldon like my life depended on it and was even happy to give Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, but something has always felt off with TBBT in my eyes.

Maybe it was the bright lights and constant laugh track, or maybe it was the fact that I always felt too dumb to understand the nerdy science at its core. But there's good news — new HBO Max spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has made me feel like a born-again sitcom fan.

Logically, a TBBT spinoff should have followed Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Leonard (Johnny Galecki) or Howard (Simon Helberg) in their days after Caltech. That was what the fans wanted, right? Some even outright lobbied for Young Leonard, which would have been worthwhile for Christine Baranski screentime alone.

What we weren't expecting was a reality where awkward comic book owner Stuart (Kevin Sussman) accidentally triggered a multiverse Armageddon after breaking a device supposedly built by Sheldon and Leonard.

Together with on-off girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), as well as friends Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Posehn), they land in a different universe in each episode. It's something that should seem like a wildly complicated framework that runs away from us, but it's actually a solid foundation for some really silly fun.

Creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn have thrown everything and everyone's kitchen sinks into Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, and objectively, it's whip smart. Does it always fall on its feet? No. But you've got to have a huge amount of respect for something that swings so big and boldly.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a breath of fresh air amongst TV that takes itself too seriously

The problem with something that's so dependent on its relatively complex premise is that you have to wade through a bit of metaphorical treacle in order for the TV show to feel effortless. Annoyingly, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe suffers from this, but I think the payoff is more than worth it.

Like a baby being taught to walk for the first time, we're handheld through explanations of Sheldon's device, how universe transportation works, how we ended up here in the first place, and what this means for what we might see across the season's remaining nine episodes (no spoilers here, don't worry).

I've never studied at Caltech and never plan to, but this is essentially a 25-minute crash course in things beyond most of our understanding. But once that's all out of the way, we relax into the laughs, stupidity and self-poking fun... and boy is the creative team coming in hot with self-awareness.

If the core storyline isn't doing it for you, there's an abundance of other intricately shrewd details to keep you occupied. Each of the episodes 10 title sequences are subtly different from each other, ensuring that we're engaged rather than committing the mortal sin of skipping through the credits.

On top of that, there's an extra layer of fun wrapped up in guessing what's going to be wrong with the next universe. Will its population have caterpillar bodies? Will they eat food with lizard tongues like that Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons? The guessing never ends!

Ultimately, it's this sense of endlessness that is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe's biggest strength. The comedy could hypothetically run for 30 seasons and never lose its sense of freshness and wonder. What is continuity when you're constantly leaping through different universes?

This is an incredibly rare chance to be bold in the landscape of TV storytelling, and not only do I think HBO Max will continue to take it, but fan demand will be high — investing in something feels more worthwhile when there's (literal) infinite potential.

It's both a blessing and a curse for Big Bang Theory fans

For existing TBBT fans, however, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe signifies a different kind of importance. There's existing lore hanging over the concept of the spinoff itself, with fans theorizing that ideas like The Council of Sheldons, seen in TBBT season 11 episode 3, could return here.

The beauty of this spinoff is that you don't really need to know the first thing about TBBT to understand it, but Easter eggs are still effectively woven into its fabric. Aside from the mechanics of Sheldon and Leonard's device, the overall lore isn't too dense or meta. However, as the original synopsis suggested, TBBT cameos will appear at different points throughout the season.

Who? I will not say. But it's important to note that not everyone has returned — this isn't a reunion special. This is bound to cause some friction among the existing fanbase, but packaging Stuart Fails to Save the Universe as a flat-out TBBT 2.0 would almost have been belittling.

The threads that have been taken forward are smart choices, and we certainly get bang for our buck when it comes to screentime and plot inclusion. Plus, this is a 'never say never' situation... in infinite universes, anything can happen, and anyone can appear.

Has 'King of Sitcoms' Chuck Lorre done it again? You bet. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a TV triumph that I never expected, and with episodes ranging from 18-25 minutes in length, you'll be left longing for more.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe drops on HBO Max weekly from July 23.

If I could sum up Rick and Morty season 9 in one word... I couldn't. It's physically impossible to sump up the chaos that is the Smith's family life in so few words.

All we've got to go off of this week is a name: Tom Sawyer. We can assume that this will somehow relate to the classic Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but does this mean Morty is also Huckleberry Finn? Watch this space.

Regardless, when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 10 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 10 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 10 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 26 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 10 to land on Monday, July 27. These are the timings you need to be aware of for the latter date:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

After this week's entry, they won't. Rick and Morty season 9 comprises 10 episodes so, once its finale has aired, there'll be no more chapters to enjoy until a 10th season is potentially greenlit.

Who'd have thought that the first big spinoff to come out of The Big Bang Theory (not including Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, as they're Sheldon-adjacent) would focus on awkward comic store owner Stuart (Kevin Sussman)?

Our new heroic lead, on-off girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), as well as friends Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Posehn), are brought back together when Stuart triggers a multiverse Armageddon by accidentally breaking a device built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki).

Theoretically, the new comedy show could run until the end of time. But first things first: when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1 arrive on HBO Max?

What time can I watch Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1 on HBO Max?

For US viewers, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1 will drop on Thursday, July 23 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET.

Internationally, you're looking out for these timings:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK – Friday, July 24 2am BST
• India – Friday, July 24 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, July 24 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, July 24 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, July 24 at 12pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe come out?

New episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will make landfall every Thursday in the US and on Fridays everywhere else. Here are the all-important dates you need to know about:

• Episode 1: July 23
• Episode 2: July 30
• Episode 3: August 6
• Episode 4: August 13
• Episode 5: August 20
• Episode 6: August 27
• Episode 7: September 3
• Episode 8: September 10
• Episode 9: September 17
• Episode 10: September 24

House of the Dragon season 3 will officially enter its back half later this week. Indeed, with four episodes down and just as many left to be released before this season's final end-credits sequence rolls, the high-fantasy show's latest multi-part installment will be over before we know it.

Regardless, plenty of melodrama, fiery action, and shock moments await us over the next few episodes. So when will House of the Dragon's next entry present itself to the world? You know the drill by now: read on to find out more!

What is the launch time for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5?

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 will premiere at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Sunday, July 19 in the US and Canada. Fans who live elsewhere will have to wait until Monday, July 20 to check it out.

As for the time that the Game of Thrones prequel's next installment will internationally, the below list will tell you:

• US — Sunday, July 12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, July 12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, July13 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, July 13 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, July 13 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, July 13 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, July 13 at 1pm NZST

How do I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5?

By loading up one of the best streaming services in your region of the world, of course.

For the vast majority of you, HBO Max is the platform you'll need to head to — as long as you have an active account, anyway — to catch the HBO TV Original's next entry. However, if you haven't signed up to the Warner Bros-owned streamer, or if it hasn't launched where you live, don't fret. Scroll on to see which other TV networks and streamers it'll be available on in your neck of the woods:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

When will House of the Dragon's next episode come out?

If it wasn't obvious by now, new chapters will drop every Sunday in North and South America, and every Monday on other continents.

For the third and final time in this article, read the list below to see when the remaining three episodes will be released near you:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

You know what Rick and Morty season 9 has been missing so far? Something marginally normal. Thankfully, Morty and Summer are off to summer camp (the season, that is — they didn't name the camp after her) in this week's episode.

Obviously, I'm being hopelessly naive in thinking that this is going to resemble anything like a routine summer-camp adventure, especially seeing as Beth and Rick are being left home alone in the meantime; I mean, what could go wrong — at either venue?

It's exhausting even trying to guess at what's coming, so I might as well stop trying, and answer the question you're here to have answered: when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 19 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 9 to land on Monday, July 20.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to follow the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: out now
• Episode 7: out now
• Episode 8: out now
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

• HBO has released a mid-season trailer for House of the Dragon 3
• It teases the high fantasy show's next major battle in the Targaryen Civil War
• A game-changing betrayal could happen soon, too

The Dance of the Dragons is about to get even deadlier and more deceitful in House of the Dragon season 3.

Indeed, with its fourth episode officially marking the midpoint of the show's latest installment, HBO has released a foreboding new trailer that teases what's to come in the weeks ahead. Judging by the latest round of footage, we can expect another major battle to take place — in episode 5 or beyond — that'll reshape the entire Targaryen Civil War, too.

There's plenty to unpack from this new hype-inducing teaser — Rhaenyra's continual descent into madness and the return of Aemond Targaryen, whom we haven't seen since episode 2, being chief among the biggest reveals.

It's the HBO Max TV series' interpretation of the First Battle of Tumbleton, though, that takes center stage here. Indeed, we see Daemon Targaryen's forces converging on the market town that — at this moment in time, anyway — is still loyal to Rhaenyra and Daemon. However, with Ormund Hightower's forces occupying the strategic settlement's buildings and streets, a life-threatening fight for Tumbleton — and, by proxy, the Iron Throne itself — awaits in the Game of Thrones prequel's next chapter.

Why the First Battle of Tumbleton is such an important event in the Targaryen Civil War

It would be incredibly unfair of me to spoil everything that happens during the First Battle of Tumbleton, especially with the conflict potentially being the focus of next week's episode.

That said, there's a particularly vital incident that occurs— one that House of the Dragon has been sowing the (dragon)seeds for since its third season premiered — that's worth raising. The reason? Basically, it turns the tide of the Targaryen Civil War in favor of House Hightower, aka Team Green.

Full spoilers immediately follow for Fire and Blood, the book that House of the Dragon is based on. Turn back if you don't want this season's fifth chapter ruined before it airs on one of the world's best streaming services.

If you've read Fire and Blood, and/or know your Thrones lore, you'll know I'm referencing the moment known as the Two Betrayers.

During the First Battle of Tumbleton, Hugh Hammer and Ulf the White, both of whom are of Targaryen blood and swore their allegiance to Rhaenyra in season 2, defect to Team Green. As part of their betrayal, the pair use their dragons Vermithor and Silverwing to burn Tumbleton to the ground. Not only does Rhaenyra lose two of her dragon-riding allies, she also a key stronghold in a vital region of Westeros.

Fire and Blood doesn't contain an explanation as to why Hugh and Ulf turn their backs on Team Black and join the Hightowers' cause.

Admittedly, Rhaenyra hasn't helped her cause — after all, among other things, she refused Ulf's request to officially bear the Targaryen name when he was knighted, and she's been incredibly short-tempered and cold with Hugh since taking the throne. Nonetheless, with two less dragons on her side, things could be about to get even dicier for Rhaenyra as she struggles to retain her sanity and the wider support of the realm.

Anyway, HBO's adaptation has taken certain creative liberties with its source material and added narrative content to illustrate why characters make the choices they do. So, don't be surprised if, as long as the First Battle of Tumbleton occurs in season 3 episode 5, it includes some new material that, the above reasons notwithstanding, spells out why Hugh and Ulf symbolically stab Rhaenyra in the back.

Ready to relax this weekend in front of your TV (or smartphone, I'm not judging)? Some of you will do well to find something worth enjoying on the world's best streaming services.

Indeed, it's been a surprisingly quiet week for new movies and TV shows. And, while there's just enough to fill this week's streaming round-up, a few of you might not be enthused by how weak the selection is compared to past editions

Still, I'm holding out hope that one of the below will pique your interest. If not... well, there's always the 2026 World Cup quarter finals to watch instead! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Little House on the Prairie season 1 (Netflix)

Netflix has made it 1974 all over again! The Ingalls family return to the small screen in this adaptation of Little House on the Prairie (NB: read my Little House on the Prairie review while you're here), which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series namesake.

Essentially, this story, which sees protagonist Laura navigates her childhood days on the Prairie lands of Kansas, is comfort watching at its peak. And, while its typical "Netflix look" can be grating, if you look past the form, the content is meaningful. Season 2 is already on the way, too, and I'm already looking forward to it. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Little House on the Prairie season 1 on Netflix

The Westies (MGM+ and Prime Video)

Searching for a new gritty crime drama to gorge? The Westies, a J.K. Simmons-fronted MGM+ TV Original that's also available on Prime Video, should appeal to you.

Set in the early 1980s, it follows the notorious New York crime family as they navigate mob wars, familial infighting, and an FBI investigation that might unsettle the increasingly fragile truce that the Hell's Kitchen-based syndicate has with the Italian Mafia.

Episodes 1 and 2 of this Amazon TV Original are out now, while new chapters will air weekly every Sunday for the foreseeable future. — JV

• Watch The Westies on MGM+ and Prime Video

The Long Walk (HBO Max)

Francis Lawrence's excellent The Long Walk has strolled onto HBO Max and, in my view,it's one of the best Stephen King adaptations of all-time.

Set in a dystopian 1970s, a group of boys compete in an annual televised competition where they're forced to walk non-stop while maintaining a pace of 4.8 km per hour. If they don't, they're killed. There can only be one winner, too, so the pressure is on.

There are lots of likeable characters here and one very unlikeable one in the form of Mark Hamill's The Major, which is arguably his creepiest performance yet. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch The Long Walk on HBO Max

Trying season 5 (Apple TV)

Apple TV's long running comedy series Trying has returned for its fifth season.

Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as central couple Nikki and Jason, who we've watched journey to become parents and, now they have two foster children, they're having to navigate unexpected challenges. This season, Kat (Charlotte Riley), the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, returns and causes the family dynamics to shift.

Trying has been praised for its approach to difficult themes, providing both comedy and emotionally charged moments. It's very good to have this Apple TV Original back on our screens. — LB

• Watch Trying season 5 on Apple TV

Wardriver (Paramount+)

Did you really think that we were going to leave you action fans hanging this week? Introducing Wardriver, a new movie that's just dropped on Paramount+ and has already been described by fans online as "great acting of unsavory characters."

In it, we follow a hacker who gets caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he's forced into a multi-mullion dollar cyberheist. There's a real sense of jeopardy here, as every line of code could be his last.

Hopefully, that "last" doesn't come before the end of the movie's pithy 94-minute runtime. But hey, who knows with storytelling these days? — JV

• Watch Wardriver on Paramount+

The Man Will Burn (HBO Max)

No doubt you've heard of The Burning Man, but how much do you know about its roots? You can now experience this iconic arts festival from the comfort of your living room, so you don't even need to to trek out into the desert.

Across four episodes, we go behind the scenes of the eponymous effigy's festival, from its origins all the way up to the present day. There's particular focus on organizing an event of this scale in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, too.

Both seasoned "Burners" and new arrivals feature in the documentary, giving us a complete look at the festival and how it has evolved over time. — LB

• Watch The Man Will Burn on HBO Max

Married at First Sight season 20 (Peacock)

Despite all the controversies surrounding the international versions, we're returning to where it all began with Married at First Sight. Just as Love Island USA comes to an end as well, so perfect timing.

You know the score here: 14 new singles will agree to marry someone they’ve never met, and see if their newfound relationship was actually worth saying "I do" for.

Experts Paul C. Brunson and Doctor Lisa Paz are returning to oversee the drama and, judging by the above trailer, the weddings themselves genuinely look the chicest they've ever been. — JV

• Watch Married at First Sight season 20 on Peacock

It's nearly time for another episode of House of the Dragon season 3 to take flight. And, after last week's Rhaenyra-focused entry, you can expect to see more of the show's wider ensemble when its fourth chapter drops in a few days' time.

"But, when will that be?", I hear you ask. Fear not, dear reader, because I've sent a raven to HBO Towers to learn when the Game of Thrones prequel's next installment will air. Don't delay, then — find out below when it'll premiere where you live.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4?

House of the Dragon's next episode will debut at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Sunday, July 12 in North and South America.

There's no need for viewers in other territories to throw a Rhaenyra-style tantrum over when they can see it, either, because it'll drop everywhere else on Monday, July 13. Read on to learn the exact time that it'll arrive in your region of the world:

• US — Sunday, July 12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, July 12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, July13 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, July 13 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, July 13 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, July 13 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, July 13 at 1pm NZST

What channel or platform can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 on?

Like its predecessors, the high-fantasy series' next episode will come out on HBO Max, aka one of the world's best streaming services, where it's available.

Live in a country that the Warner-owned platform is yet to come to, or don't have an active HBO Max subscription? Don't worry, there are other cable networks, streamers, and TV channels you can watch House of the Dragon 3's fourth chapter on:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

What is the full release schedule for House of the Dragon season 3?

After this week's entry, we'll be midway through this season. That means only four episodes remain before the HBO TV Original departs our screens ahead of its fourth and likely final season.

Unsurprisingly, this season's remaining episodes will air every Sunday in the Americas and every Monday everywhere else — you can read the list below to remind yourself of each one's release date:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— July 12/13
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

I've been living for the episode titles for Rick and Morty season 9, but this week is the first time I've felt genuinely terrified for what I'm about to see.

Episode 8 is called Rickuiem Mort a Dream, which is a play on the Darren Aronofsky film Requiem for a Dream. If you've been brave enough to watch that movie, you'll know that it's so traumatizing, you can never, ever see it again.

What on earth that means for an animated TV series, I have no idea. But when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 8 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 8 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 8 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 12 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 8 on Monday, July 13.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to follow the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: out now
• Episode 7: out now
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

We are officially halfway through 2026 — how did that happen??? — but the world's best streaming services aren't letting up on the new movies and TV shows front.

Indeed, this week's selection might be on the smaller side, but every entry we've rounded up below is definitely worthy of your time. Quality over quantity, and all of that jazz. So, what are you waiting for? Read on to find out what your next must-see film or TV series is. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

X-Men 97 season 2 (Disney+)

Get ready to hum and air-drum along to that iconic theme tune, Marvel fans, because X-Men 97 is back for its sophomore season on Disney+.

Picking up directly after X-Men 97 season 1's finale, the highly-rated animated X-Men TV show finds the world-famous mutants scattered across time as they all attempt to avert the same crisis. That being, the world falling under the totalitarian rule of the immortal superhuman known as Apocalypse.

X-Men 97 season 2's first three episodes are out now, and you'll be able to see one new entry of this Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) adjacent project every week for the foreseeable future. So, grab a bowl of cereal, throw on your favorite pajamas, and settle in for some more Saturday morning cartoon-style fun... well, in-between all of the weeping that X-Men 97 season 2 will make you do, anyway. — TP

• Watch X-Men 97 season 2 on Disney+

Enola Holmes 3 (Netflix)

Who's ready for another round of Victorian era whimsy and detectiving (yes, that's a word, look it up)? If you raise your hand, you'll be happy to know that Enola Holmes 3 has made its debut on Netflix.

This time around, a spanner is thrown in the works of the titular character's impending wedding to Lord Tewkesbury. The reason? Her more famous cousin Sherlock has been kidnapped. Way to spoil her upcoming nupitals, Mister World's Greatest Detective...

Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helen Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge, and Hamish Patel are among the movie's starry returning ensemble. So, don't delay — load up Netflix because the case is afoot! — TP

• Watch Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix

Elle (Prime Video)

Fictional lawyer Elle Woods is a pop culture sensation and now she's got her own Prime Video series.

Before Legally Blonde comes Elle, a prequel set in 1995 where our upbeat, pink-loving protagonist tries to navigate the tumultuous waters of high school. A tagline for the Amazon TV Original teases that it's even harder than law school was, and we'll soon learn why across this eight-part season.

Here, Lexi Minetree steps into the eponymous character's glamorous shoes, following on from Reece Witherspoon in the original movie. Our entertainment reporter Jasmine Valentine gave Elle a glowing review, but what will you think of the prequel? — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch Elle on Prime Video

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (HBO Max)

Not to be confused with the Brendan Fraser-led movie of the same name, Lee Cronin's The Mummy is one of a few new horror movies arriving on HBO Max this month.

In it, we follow a family who is reunited with Katie, their long-missing and now mummified daughter. They soon realize something's wrong with her and what follows is a jump scare heavy, incredibly bloody, and divisive supernatural flick.

You may need to suspend your disbelief for this one, but if you're in need of a good scare this weekend, it definitely does the job. — LB

• Watch Lee Cronin's The Mummy on HBO Max

Ready or Not 2 (Hulu/Disney+)

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come was not a sequel I had anticipated and, in my Ready or Not 2 review, I was certainly on the fence about it.

The sequel, which is out now on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (everywhere else), is fortunately saved by its star power, and it's particularly great to see Sarah Michelle Gellar loving every moment of the character she plays. Here, she's part of an aristocratic group of individuals with murder on their minds, who hunt down Grace (Samara Weaving) and her sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) as part of a high-stakes ritual. — LB

• Watch Ready or Not 2: Here I Come on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)

Silo season 3 (Apple TV)

It's time to literally unearth more secrets at the heart of this critically-acclaimed Apple TV Original.

Indeed, with Silo back for its third and penultimate episode, the Rebecca Ferguson-led dystopian drama must start giving viewers the answers that they seek. Thankfully, Silo season 3 does just that, with its separate timelines — one of which is set centuries before the Earth's surface became uninhabitable — starting to pull back the curtain on its wider mystery.

This season's first episode has gone live on Apple's streaming platform. New episodes will air weekly, too, so prepare yourself for nine more weeks of twists, turns, betrayals, and other shocks aplenty. — TP

• Watch Silo season 3 on Apple TV

Worst Neighbor Ever (Netflix)

Finally, Netflix has a new spin-off for their Worst Ever documentary series. We've seen worst exes and worst roommates, and now we're taking a look at the neighbors from hell.

There's harassment, paranoia and, even murder across its four episodes, which features insights from local law enforcement and those involved in the neighborly disputes that got way out of hand, often ending in irreparable hurt and damage.

You won't believe some of these stories, but they're 100% true and among the most shocking you'll find in Netflix's true crime library. — LB

• Watch Worst Neighbor Ever on Netflix

I hope you're ready for another episode of House of the Dragon season 3, because its next chapter is right around the corner.

This week's entry will be with us in less than 72 hours — and, without wanting to drum up the hype to unprecedented levels, this is easily my favorite of the four episodes I saw before writing my House of the Dragon season 3 review.

I'll refrain from saying anything else because, well, spoilers — but also because you're here to find out when and where the Game of Thrones prequel's next episode will be available. So, read on for more details.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3?

House of the Dragon's next installment will premiere on Sunday, July 5 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET in North and South America.

Meanwhile, viewers who live on other continents will have to wait until Monday, July 6 to check out the high fantasy show's forthcoming episode. Thanks to the aforementioned times, though, we know when it'll be available in other regions:

• US — Sunday, July 5 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, July 5 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, July 6 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, July 6 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, July 6 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, July 6 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, July 6 at 1pm NZST

What streaming service can I watch House of the Dragon's third season on?

Where it's available, HBO Max, aka one of the world's best streaming services, should be your first port of call.

There are numerous nations, including Canada and India, in which the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned platform hasn't launched yet, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to catch it. Check out the list below to see where the series airs where you live:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

How many episodes are there in House of the Dragon season 3?

Eight — and, just like this week's entry and the two before it, new episodes will air every Sunday in the Americas, and every Monday everywhere else, until this season's finale comes out in August.

You can find the release dates for each chapter below:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — July 5/6
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— July 12/13
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

I'm enjoying the cultural references in all episode titles of Rick and Morty season 9, but this week's, Mortgully: The Last Rickforest, sounds like a complete enigma.

All we have to go on is one short line: "Rick and Morty gotta evolve, broh." Take into account eight and a half seasons of absolute chaos, and this could literally mean anything.

Still, we've only got a few days of speculating left. But when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 5 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 7 on Monday, July 6.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: out now
• Episode 7: July 5
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

• Lee Cronin's The Mummy is coming to HBO Ma on July 3
• The horror movie is a reimagining of the iconic Mummy franchise
• It follows a mummified young girl who is returned to her family eight years after she disappeared

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is heading to HBO Max on July 3, making it one of the huge new movies heading to the streaming service that month.

The horror movie is a reimagining of The Mummy franchise and features Nasmaranian, an ancient Egyptian demon that possesses victims. The chilling story follows a family who are reunited with their long-missing, mummified daughter, only to learn something is very wrong with her.

This is a much gorier take on the story than the famous Mummy series starring Brendan Fraser, and the movie features scenes of body horror and plenty of great scares.

Take a look at the trailer ahead of its streaming debut.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy was a box office hit, but divided the critics

Plenty of horror fans flocked to see Lee Cronin's The Mummy when it was in theaters, and the movie earned $90 million back from its $22 million budget.

Audiences and critics were left divided by the horror movie, with its two Rotten Tomatoes' scores being wildly different. Critics only awarded Lee Cronin's The Mummy a 45% Tomatometer score, with the consensus being that it was gory and scary, but dragged on too long and relied on cliches and jump scares too much.

The audience were a lot more forgiving here, giving Lee Cronin's The Mummy a 75% approval rating, praising the movie for being highly entertaining and full of gross scenes. It didn't seem to matter if it was predictable because many horror fans did enjoy it regardless.

If you haven't seen it yet, why not check it out this weekend and see which side of the debate you fall on?

Larry David's petty, puerile perspective on modern life kept us laughing and cringing through 12 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now everyone's favourite grump has turned his neurotic lens towards American history, for seven-episode sketch show Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.

You can watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness online from anywhere with a VPN.

Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness follows a clever format – an alternative history of America told through Larry David gripes and faux pas – albeit one that borrows heavily from Mel Brooks vehicle History of the World.

Each episode comprises four separate sketches, a few of which have been teased in the trailer (embedded below). Larry David hijacking V-J Day celebrations for his own lustful ends looks especially promising.

Not everyone was a fan of the catchphrasing, perma-yelling Larry David of latter-day Curb, and the show didn't always benefit from its surfeit of guest cameos from the spheres of Hollywood and politics, but that seems to be the approach that Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is taking, with Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, Isla Fischer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn and Vince Vaughn amongst those getting in on the action.

On the plus side, so will Curb regulars Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin and JB Smoove. Don't hold your breath for a Cheryl Hines appearance.

Read on as we explain how to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness from anywhere

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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the US

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premieres on HBO at 9pm ET/PT on Friday, June 26. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly.

If you don't already have access to HBO, you can still watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness and all of its programming online thanks to the HBO Max streaming platform. Plans start from $10.99 per month, or you can pay more to add live sports and bundle in other streaming services like Disney Plus and Hulu.

HBO is also available with different OTT cord cutting services, often as an added extra. YouTube TV, for example, lets you add HBO Max and is available to try before you buy thanks to its free trial.

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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the UK

In the UK, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is exclusive to HBO Max. Episodes land each Saturday, starting June 27.

HBO Max comes free with Sky TV plans, or you can get a standalone subscription from just £5.99/month.

Away from home? You can still connect to your usual streaming services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the UK.

How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Canada

In Canada, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness will air on Crave, going out at 9pm ET/PT on Fridays, starting June 26.

Crave plans start from $11.99 per month, with pricier tiers available if you want to ditch ads or bundle in further services like Disney+ or TSN.

Away from Canada now? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service when overseas.

How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Australia

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness goes out on HBO Max in Australia from Saturday, June 27.

Prices start from $11.99/month and new episodes land weekly.

Outside Australia? Aussies away from home can use a VPN to unblock HBO Max and watch LLPU as they would at home.

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness – Need to Know

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness trailer

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness episode guide

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness comprises seven episodes, which will air in North America on the following schedule:

• Episode 1 – Friday, June 26
• Episode 2 – Friday, July 3
• Episode 3 – Friday, July 10
• Episode 4 – Friday, July 17
• Episode 5 – Friday, July 24
• Episode 6 – Friday, July 31
• Episode 7 – Friday, August 7

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness cast

• Larry David
• Barack Obama
• Bill Hader
• Kathryn Hahn
• Jon Hamm
• Sean Hayes
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Chris Parnell
• Susie Essman
• Jane Krakowski
• Isla Fisher
• Vince Vaughn
• Rita Wilson
• Essence Atkins
• Toby Huss
• Greg Kinnear
• Lin-Manuel Miranda
• Joe Manganiello
• Alan Tudyk
• Fred Melamed
• Jeff Garlin
• JB Smoove

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Congratulations, you've made it to the end of another week. Your reward — especially for those of you in the UK who've spent the last few days dealing with that incredibly uncomfortable heatwave — is to sit back, relax, and watch something on one of the world's best streaming services.

If you're not planning on seeing Supergirl at your local cinema, then, what new movies and shows have arrived this week? You'll have to read on to find out. But, with five of this streaming round-up's biggest releases landing on Netflix and Disney+, those platforms will be your first port of call. Happy streaming! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney+)

It doesn't often feel like a lifetime between a theatrical blockbuster breaking box office records to finally hitting a streaming service, but it does in the case of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

The third installment in the epic James Cameron fantasy franchise hit the big screen in December 2025, introducing the fire Na'avi, led by Varang. Think The Way of Water, only with more flames.

Expect more jaw-dropping visuals, perilous fighting and an even bigger divided between the Na'avi and humans. Amazingly, Sigourney Weaver once again gets to be both in this film that's out now on Disney+. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Avatar: Fire and Ash on Disney+

In the Hand of Dante (Netflix)

Netflix's In the Hand of Dante simultaneously follows author Nick Tosches in the 21st century as he takes a violent journey on behalf of a mafia don to steal Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy, and Dante himself in the 14th century seeking inspiration to write his most important work.

Here, Oscar Isaac tackles dual roles as Alighieri and Tosches, with the screenplay based on the latter's book of the same name. Other big names starring include Martin Scorsese and Gerard Butler.

Despite the ensemble cast, the movie has been widely panned with many considering it to be too confusing. Perhaps you'll feel differently? — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch In the Hand of Dante on Netflix

The Bear season 5 (Hulu/Disney+)

The Bear has served its last course. Indeed, with the award-winning comedy-drama's fifth and final season landing on Hulu in the US, and Disney+ everywhere else, it's time to say goodbye to Carmy, Sydney, Richie, and the rest of the gang.

I won't spoil how The Bear season 5, which, like the first season, comprises eight episodes instead of 10, ends. Instead, let's just say the eatery's tight-knit group of employees find themselves metaphorically drowning as they struggle to keep the titular restaurant afloat amid myriad problems that stack up across a single day. Prepare to laugh and cry, feel second-hand stress, and shout "Yes, chef!" for the last time. — TP

• Watch The Bear season 5 on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)

Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 (Netflix)

Blink and you've missed Aang grow from an exceptionally cute little boy into a fledgling young man... and that only gives Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 more grounding.

The gang's fight to stop the Fire Nation Lord Ozai taking control of the Four Nations persists, with the Earth Kingdom's hidden city of Ba Sing Se now a key target for takeover.

Thankfully, this season has massively improved from its sketchy debut, and we're finally introduced to Toph (Miya Cech), who is an exceptional addition to the team. Bonus points for baby Appa, too. — JV

• Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 on Netflix

The Sheep Detectives (Prime Video)

One of the biggest surprises of the year, The Sheep Detectives follows a flock of sheep who try to solve the murder of their shepherd George (Hugh Jackman). What follows is an admittedly brilliant Prime Video whodunnit for the whole family, and it's hard not to be charmed by the animals who are desperately trying to seek justice for their poor human companion.

Not to mention, the cast is exceptionally good and features voice acting talents from people like Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, and Bella Ramsey. I'm confident you'll quickly fall in love with this Amazon Original. — LB

• Watch The Sheep Detectives on Prime Video

Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max)

Sure, it's got an unnecessarily long title, but Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness might actually be the HBO Max sketch comedy series we've been waiting for.

Created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by the Obama's production company, it comedically improvise events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. So, perhaps like Hamilton, just with no singing. Although I'm sure if you asked Lin Manuel Miranda, he'd be more than up for changing that in a potential season 2. — JV

• Watch Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on HBO Max

Little Brother (Netflix)

John Cena plays famous real estate agent Rudd in Little Brother, and his life is going great until his 'little brother' Marcus (Eric André) shows up and disrupts all that.

Rudd gets a phone call alerting him that Marcus was badly injured in a car crash, which causes him to reconnect with a man he was buddied up with during a high school charity event. Rudd is frustrated that he's back in his life and depending on him, despite them not actually being related.

As you can see in the trailer, Marcus is complete chaos, resulting in a laugh out loud comedy movie that's perfect for your weekend. — LB

• Watch Little Brother on Netflix

House of the Dragon season 3 is — if you'll forgive the pun — off to a flier. Indeed, with season 3 episode 1 getting things off to a physically and emotionally brutal start, episode 2 will examine the fallout from its forebear's events in typically melodramatic fashion.

So, when will House of the Dragon's next chapter air? And which of the world's streamers will it be released on? Warm up your scrolling finger, and read on for more details.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2?

Season 3 episode 2 will come out in North and South America on Sunday, June 28 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

"But, what about those of us who don't live on those continents?", I hear you cry. Don't worry, I've got you covered. Read the list below to learn when the Game of Thrones prequel's next installment will make its debut where you live:

• US — Sunday, June 28 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, June 28 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, June 29 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, June 29 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, June 29 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, June 29 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, June 29 at 1pm NZST

Where can I stream House of the Dragon season 3?

If you live in a country in which HBO Max has already launched, that platform will be your go-to destination for all things House of the Dragon season 3.

Fear not if one of the world's best streaming services isn't out in your neck of the woods, though, because the high fantasy show has somewhere to live where you, well, live:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

When do new episodes of House of the Dragon season 3 come out?

Every Sunday in the Americas and every Monday in other parts of the world. That'll remain the case until this season's final episode drops in early August.

Need to know the exact dates that new chapters will be released? Check out the list below:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — out now
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — June 28/29
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — July 5/6
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— July 12/13
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

Supergirl has finally taken flight in theaters — and, if you're weighing up whether to see it, read my Supergirl review first to find out if it's worth doing so.

If you've already made up your mind about not seeing the DC Universe (DCU) movie on the big screen, though, you might be wondering when it'll be available to watch at home.

So, when might the Milly Alcock-fronted superhero film make its streaming debut? Below, I've offered my thoughts on its possible HBO Max release date, so read on to see when it might come to one of the world's best streaming services.

Does Supergirl have an HBO Max release date?

No. One of this year's many new movies only landed in theaters globally on June 26, so it'll be a while before it airs on Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) streaming platform.

That said, we can use some recent examples of WBD movies releasing on HBO Max to take an educated guess at when it may join the service's library.

For starters, Superman, the first DCU Chapter One flick, dropped on HBO Max on September 19, 2025. That means it came to the platform exactly 70 days after its initial theatrical release on July 11, 2025.

If Supergirl follows in Superman's footsteps, it would make its HBO Max bow on September 4, 2026 — but, how likely is that to happen?

Well, Warner Bros. movies that have come out this year and are now on HBO Max include Wuthering Heights, The Bride!, and They Will Kill You. Curiously, this trio all launched on the service 77 days their original theatrical release dates.

Should other films yet to launch on HBO Max, such as Mortal Kombat II and Lee Cronin's The Mummy, also arrive 77 days after their theatrical debuts, Supergirl may similarly follow this release pattern, and be available to stream at home on September 11. (NB: Lee Cronin's The Mummy is now confirmed to make its HBO Max debut on July 3, aka 77 days after its original release date).

However, considering the aforementioned date is when the 9/11 attacks, aka one of the most tragic events in US history, occurred, I'd be very surprised if the movie formerly known as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comes out on that date. My best guess, then, is that Supergirl will make its streaming bow on September 4 or 18.

What is the runtime for Supergirl?

Supergirl is one of the shortest superhero films of all time. Indeed, at just one hour and 47 minutes, Kara Zor-El's second-ever standalone film, which includes its end-credits crawl, is certainly on the punchier side.

For those of you with small bladders, though, that means you might only need to take one bathroom break during your screening, if you need to take any at all!

Does Supergirl have any end-credits scenes?

You'll need to read my Supergirl ending explained piece to find out. It goes without saying, but that article is full of spoilers, so only read it once you've seen the DCU flick.

Haven't done so yet, but want to find out more before you do? First, read up on everything you need to know about Supergirl. Then, check out my Supergirl cast and character guide to learn who's joins Alcock in DC Studios' latest film.

• The Sopranos: The Complete Series is a limited edition 4K Blu-ray release
• 86 episodes over 28 discs including 2 bonus Blu-rays
• December 2026 (US), $149.99

One of the greatest TV dramas of all time is coming to 4K Blu-ray. The Sopranos: The Complete Series box set is available for pre-order in the US and Canada, and will be released at the end of 2026.

This far from the first Sopranos box set: in addition to the DVD box set I've got on the shelf, there was a Blu-ray box in 2014, plus a 25th anniversary Blu-ray box set in 2024, which included The Many Saints of Newark as well. So this is the first time it's all available in 4K.

This edition delivers a brand new and currently untitled featurette with Sopranos creator and writer David Chase. That featurette is on one of the two bonus discs that also include hours of extra material including a two-part documentary, seven behind-the-scenes featurettes, and all of the bonus content previously released on The Sopranos: Complete Series Blu-ray release. And it's all delivered in hardcover lay-flat book packaging.

For fans of the show, this looks like the ultimate release: the best-looking, most pristine way to see one of the most influential TV shows ever.

Why The Sopranos in 4K is a must-have mafia drama

The Sopranos tells the story of depressed mob boss Tony Soprano, who's going to therapy in secret because he knows that if word gets out about his "weakness", he's a dead man walking. It's as much about family as it is about mafia families, and it features stellar performances throughout.

During its run the show amassed multiple well-deserved awards including 111 Primetime Emmy nominations and 21 wins, 5 Golden Globe awards, and Emmys for cast members James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Drea de Matteo, and Joe Pantoliano.

I'm not being hyperbolic when I tell you that The Sopranos began a golden age of TV drama. Without The Sopranos, there would be no Breaking Bad, Mad Men or any of the other premium shows we love so much.

It was pivotal in shifting the view that TV was inferior to cinema, and that our relatable protagonists couldn't be awful people. And it was really, really, really good: the writing, the performances and the cinematography were all superb.

While much of the praise for The Sopranos centers on the cast, and rightly so, the work of cinematographer Alik Sakharov was crucial too. The cinematography was groundbreaking in how it contributed to the story, and there's a fascinating article about it on No Film School. And if that's the kind of thing you find interesting, then this new 4K box set was made for you.

The Sopranos 4K Blu-ray box set has a release date of 8 December 2026 in the US and a recommended price of $149.99.

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• The Long Walk is coming to HBO Max on July 10
• HBO Max will be the movie's US streaming home after a successful theatrical run
• The Long Walk is based on a Stephen King story and was a box office success

The Long Walk is finally coming to HBO Max for US subscribers, joining a host of exciting new movies arriving in July.

HBO Max has confirmed that The Long Walk will arrive on July 10, so we don't have long to wait before we can stream it at home. The movie was a huge success among critics and saw box office takings of $63.1 million before it moved onto streaming.

If you haven't seen The Long Walk yet, it's based on the novel by Stephen King and follows 50 boys in an annually televised competitive walking contest which is meant to inspire viewers.

They maintain a pace of 4.8 km/h of nonstop walking for days, and failure to do so after three warnings results in their death. The boy who lasts the longest wins a large cash prize and the fulfilment of one wish of his choice.

The walk only ends when one survivor remains, so it is a nail-biting watch. If you enjoyed director Francis Lawrence's adaptations of The Hunger Games, I think you'll love what he's done with The Long Walk too.

There's some other great titles arriving on HBO Max in July too. Sofia Coppola's movie about iconic designer Marc Jacobs., Marc by Sofia, arrives on July 16.

Elsewhere, dark comedy The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson arrives on July 31, and it promises to be the most dramatic wedding of the season. Hence the name, of course.

If none of that catches your eye, check out our best HBO Max movies or best HBO Max shows round ups for more titles. There's plenty to enjoy on one of the best streaming services.

Fans have been asking for a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory for years... but I don't think they were expecting Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Created by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, Kevin Sussman reprises the role of Stuart, the awkward and angsty comic book shop owner who often plays host to many classic TBBT scenes, not to mention its ever-spiralling scientific lore.

While the main season ran until 2019, Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage have taken over the reins when it comes to keeping the 'Sheldonverse' alive. Seven years later, and we're returning to the original story — only it's nothing like it, really.

In all honesty, it looks like a hilarious spoof of The Walking Dead with a comic book twist. But what do we actually know about the new HBO Max show?

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe release date

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe consists of 10 episodes, which will debut on HBO on July 23 at 9pm ET.

It will also be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes will debut on subsequent Thursdays.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe trailer

The full trailer was released on June 23, which you can watch above. There's a bunch of direct references to classic movies, from Mad Max to Alien.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe cast

We're expecting the following main cast members to appear in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe:

• Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom
• Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler
• Lauren Lapkus as Denise
• John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
• Ryan Cartwright as Kyle
• Josh Brener as Trevor
• Tommy Walker as Gary

However, according to the synopsis (which you can read in full below), we can also expect to see some cameo appearances of alternate TBBT characters.

Annoyingly, we don't know exactly who yet. This will likely be kept under wraps until episodes air, so keep your eyes peeled.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe plot

Here's the official synopsis: "Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki), accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.

"Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don’t go well."

See what I mean about those potential cameos? A lot of TBBT lore is set to be featured here, and fan theories are already spreading across the internet like wildfire.

None of these is confirmed, however, so don't believe everything you read.

The Big Bang Theory timeline — will it cross over?

Out of the four shows that currently make up the Sheldonverse, this is the correct chronological order for them (according to time, not when they were released):

• Young Sheldon
• Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
• The Big Bang Theory
• Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

There's currently no confirmation that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and The Big Bang Theory will directly cross over, outside of the tipped cameos.

However, as a show with alternate realities, it is logically feasible that some of these realities just happen to be the set of TBBT, or Sheldon's childhood home in Medford, Texas. Even more so for the latter, as the set is currently being used to film Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3.

We'll have to wait until the show starts airing to see if any of this is true.

• The Drama is coming to HBO Max on July 31
• The movie's streaming release follows a successful theatrical run
• The Drama received mostly positive reviews from critics

The Drama is finally coming to HBO Max, with confirmation that it will arrive on one of the best streaming services on July 31.

A24's black comedy The Drama caused quite a stir with its dramatic marketing, teasing engagement photos of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's characters. Even before I knew what it was about, I knew it would be a must-watch.

The Drama follows Emma and Charlie, whose relationship is tested by an unexpected revelation during the week before their wedding. What follows ensures that the movie definitely lives up to its name — that's all I'll say.

What did critics say about The Drama?

The Drama received mostly positive reviews, earning a 71% Rotten Tomatoes score, and there was plenty of praise for the two leads.

According to the critics' consensus: "Flirting with complex themes, The Drama walks a tonal tightrope with impressive poise thanks to career-highlight performances by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya."

The audience score is just as favorable, with the verdict being: "Elevated by remarkable performances, The Drama wrestles with questions of trust and forgiveness, drawing out profoundly uncomfortable emotions that linger long after the credits roll."

The movie is joining an impressive line-up of A24 movies from recent releases to the studio's earlier work. If you're a fan of black comedy and drama movies, you won't want to miss The Drama.

Unfortunately, there's still a little while to wait until it arrives. But we've got you covered, as you can check out our best HBO Max movies round-up to get more recommendations for what to watch.

With Videodrome, Mulholland Drive, and Wild at Heart among my favorite movies of all time, I can't help but be tickled by the David Lynch-themed title of this week's Rick and Morty season 9 episode: Erickerhead.

A clever play on Eraserhead, we could expect the Smith family to turn their typical extraterrestrial adventures into something even more surreal. As the synopsis cryptically hints, "Rick's stomach is mad, broh. But it's all-you-can-eat-and-drink here, broh."

Truthfully, that could mean anything. But when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 6 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 6 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 6 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, June 28 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 6 on Monday, June 29.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: June 28
• Episode 7: July 5
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

House of the Dragon season 3 has premiered on HBO Max — and the high fantasy show's latest entry has already highlighted that nobody will be safe from this point on.

Titled 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood', this season's opener winds up being a blood-soaked and deadly chapter by virtue of one of the show's most brutal conflicts to date. That being the naval clash famously known as The Battle of the Gullet.

So, who perishes during House of the Dragon season 3's first major bout? And are any major characters counted among the dead? I'll answer those questions below — so, even though it goes without saying, be advised: full spoilers immediately follow for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1.

Does Jace die in House of the Dragon's season 3 premiere?

Yes. Jace — or, to give him his full name, Jacaerys Targaryen — is the most notable casualty of this season's first installment.

Save for a couple of substantial changes from how his death plays out in Fire and Blood, aka the George R.R. Martin-penned book that House of the Dragon is based on, Jace's demise is a direct adaptation of events that occur in said novel, too.

Indeed, in the aforementioned book and TV reimagining, Jace is killed after he's shot multiple times by crossbowmen aboard one of the Triarchy's ships. That happens after his dragon Vermax crashes into the sea and drowns, and Jace — who frees himself from Vermax before it sinks beneath the waves — finds some driftwood to cling to.

The changes made to Martin's texts come in how the build-up to Jace's death is portrayed.

For starters, Fire and Blood doesn't explicitly state how or why Vermax tumbles into the sea. It states that Vermax is seen flying too close to the waves, and that it might have careened into the waters below after being injured by a ballista bolt or pulled down by a grapnel. In the HBO Max version of The Battle of the Gullet, a combination of the two — a giant crossbow bolt with a heavy stone weight attached to it by a chain — is ultimately what drags Vermax into the sea.

Events leading up to that moment are the root cause of Jace and Vermax's deaths, too, because the arrival of Rhaena Targaryen and Sheepstealer, aka the wide dragon she's been trying to tame.

In Fire and Blood, Sheepstealer is part of The Battle of the Gullet, but it's ridden by a mysterious individual known as Nettles. Incidentally, it seems showrunner Ryan Condal has combined Rhaena and Nettles into a single person for the purpose of House of the Dragon's narrative.

But I digress. After Rhaena appears to finally tame Sheepstealer earlier in the HBO Max series' season 3 premiere, the pair stumble upon The Battle of the Gullet. Seeing this as a chance to prove herself, Rhaena instructs Sheepstealer to join the fray. Unfortunately, the actually still-untamed Sheepstealer takes a bilateral approach to proceedings, and starts raining fire on the Triarchy — aka the enemy — and Velaryon ships, which is who they're supposed to protect.

Mistaking Rhaena and Sheepstealer as foes, Jace/Vermax, along with Baela Targaryen and her dragon Moondancer, move to intercept and take them out. Long story short: Jace/Vermax get so caught up in the sky-based skirmish that follows, they're oblivious to the forthcoming weighted bolt attack that'll soon take their lives.

Is the Triarchy commander Sharako Lohar dead in House of the Dragon?

Yes — and this represents another departure from Fire and Blood's depiction of The Battle of the Gullet.

'Sea and Salt, Fire and Blood' sees Lohar lose her life following a duel with Alyn of Hull, who seeks her out after what Lohar does to his estranged father and commander of the Velaryon fleet, Corlys Velaryon (more on him later). After a frantic scuffle aboard a sinking ship, Alyn eventually wins the day by fatally stabbing Lohar, and letting her body sink into the depths.

However, in Fire and Blood, Lohar not only survives The Battle of the Gullet, but is said to have won it. In the literature, Lohar is eventually murdered by a rival some years later following The Daughters' War, aka a civil war between the Triarchy's factions. With House of the Dragon not expected to cover this event as part of its overarching story, though, it makes sense for the Game of Thrones prequel to kill off Lohar during The Battle of the Gullet.

Is Corlys Velaryon, aka the Sea Snake, dead in House of the Dragon?

We don't know yet, because Corlys' fate is left unknown by the time that season 3 episode 1 ends. Indeed, after he's thrown overboard during his own clash with Lohar, we never see him again.

So, is Corlys alive or dead? I'd prefer not to ruin that surprise, dear reader. All I'll refer you to is the age-old entertainment business phrase "no body, no death" — that being, if we don't physically see someone's corpse on the screen, the chances are their time has not come yet...

What happens to Tyland Lannister and Jason Lannister in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1?

The same principle applies to one of the Lannister twins in Tyland.

Indeed, after Lohar's flagship — aka the Bitchfist — pursues Corlys' vessel through a perilous, extremely narrow rocky passage during low tide, the former comes close to being dashed on the rocks. In a bid to reduce the Bitchfist's weight and help it float better to avoid the jagged rocks below, Lohar pushes a heavily-armored Tyland overboard. Like Corlys, then, Tyland's fate is unclear.

We can't say the same about his brother Jason, though. At the end of a Riverlands-based battle that sees Daemon Targaryen's forces triumph over Jason's, we learn the latter has been slain and beheaded by Roderick Dustin. He's the leader of the Winter Wolves, who swear their allegiance to Team Black, aka those who have sided with Rhaenyra Targaryen amid the Targaryen Civil War, otherwise known as the Dance of the Dragons.

Did you enjoy House of the Dragon season 3's opening episode? And do you think Corlys and/or Tyland are still alive or not? Let me know in the comments.

House of the Dragon had been tough going for fans of Fire & Blood, George R. R. Martin included, but two years later than expected – some would argue four – season 3 wasted no time unleashing the spectacular Battle of the Gullet that defines the Game of Thrones prequel. Scroll down for the season 3 episode 5 trailer, which teases the First Battle of Tumbleton.

You can watch House of the Dragon season 3 online from anywhere with a VPN.

After S1, understandably, focused largely on exposition, there was uproar when, following a protracted two-year wait, fans got even more of the same from S2. The strength of feeling, fortunately, wasn't lost on showrunner Ryan Condal, who's delivered on the promise that course-correction is HOTD S3's primary mission.

The Battle of the Gullet, one of the bloodiest in the entire A Song of Ice and Fire series, anchors this eight-episode run, which will likely serve as the penultimate season of House of the Dragon. The sea battle, which takes place on the narrow stretch of water separating Dragonstone, Driftmark and Massey's Hook, is so wholly damaging the best any faction can claim is a Pyrrhic victory.

Joining key players Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy), Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Daemon (Matt Smith) for S3 are the grizzled Northman Roderick Dustin (Tommy Flanagan), leader of the Winterwolves, and Ormund Hightower (James Norton), Lord of Oldtown and the head of a vast army.

Read on as we explain how to watch House of the Dragon season 3 from anywhere.

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How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 in the US

House of the Dragon season 3 premieres on HBO at 9pm ET/PT on Sunday, June 21. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly.

If you don't already have access to HBO, you can still watch House of the Dragon and all of its programming online thanks to the HBO Max streaming platform. Plans start from $10.99 per month, or you can pay more to add live sports and bundle in other streaming services like Disney Plus and Hulu.

HBO is also available with different OTT cord cutting services, often as an added extra. YouTube TV, for example, lets you add HBO Max and is available to try before you buy thanks to its free trial.

Have one of these subscriptions but away when House of the Dragon is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.

How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 in the UK

House of the Dragon season 3 will go out on Sky Atlantic in the UK. Note that episodes in the UK will air a day after their US release, with a first showing at 2am and then again later at 9pm on Mondays, from June 22.

Episodes will also be available on catchup on Sky, as well as on the recently launched HBO Max service. It comes free with Sky TV plans, or you can get a standalone subscription from just £5.99 a month.

A further way to watch House of the Dragon S3 in the UK is with a NOW Entertainment Membership from £6.99 a month.

Away from home? You can still connect to your usual streaming services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the UK.

How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 in Canada

In Canada, House of the Dragon season 3 will air on Crave, going out at 9pm ET/PT on Sundays, starting June 21.

Crave plans start from $11.99 per month, with pricier tiers available if you want to ditch ads or bundle in further services like Disney+ or TSN.

Away from Canada now? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service when overseas.

How to watch House of the Dragon season 3 in Australia

If you're used to House of the Dragon episodes going out on Binge in Australia, it's all change for season 3. Folks Down Under now need HBO Max to tune in, with prices starting from $11.99 a month and episodes landing weekly from Monday, June 22.

Outside Australia? Aussies away from home can use a VPN to unblock HBO Max and watch House of the Dragon as they would at home.

House of the Dragon season 3 – Need to Know

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 trailer

House of the Dragon S3 episode guide

Season 3 of House of the Dragon comprises eight episodes, which will air in North America on the following schedule:

• Episode 1: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood" – Sunday, June 21
• Episode 2: "Queen's Landing" – Sunday, June 28
• Episode 3: "Rhaenyra Triumphant" – Sunday, July 5
• Episode 4: "Tumbleton" – Sunday, July 12
• Episode 5 – Sunday, July 19
• Episode 6 – Sunday, July 26
• Episode 7 – Sunday, August 2
• Episode 8 – Sunday, August 9

House of the Dragon season 3 cast

• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Jefferson Hall as Jason & Tyland Lannister
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Tom Bennett as Ulf White
• Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
• Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
• Phil Daniels as Gerardys
• Max Wrottesley as Lorent Marbrand
• Nicholas Jones as Bartimos Celtigar
• Vincent Regan as Rickard Thorne
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin
• Dan Fogler as Torrhen Manderly
• Tom Cullen as Luthor Largent
• Joplin Sibtain as Jon Roxton
• Barry Sloane as Adrian Redfort
• Annie Shapero as Alysanne Blackwood

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The latest edition of TechRadar's streaming recommendations round-up has arrived — and it's another of those rare weeks where we've opted for eight new movies and shows instead of the usual seven.

Indeed, with so many great-looking films and TV series recently arriving (or shortly set to land) on the world's best streaming services , we really struggled to whittle down this list. Rather than us dropping a project that deserves your attention, then, we thought 'why don't we just include them all?'. In short: we did, so read on to see what's worth watching at home this weekend. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Project Hail Mary (MGM+)

Project Hail Mary, aka Amazon's hit sci-fi movie starring Ryan Gosling, has finally made its streaming debut. Curiously, though, it's not come to the company's primary streamer in Prime Video, but to its lesser cousin MGM+. No, I'm not sure why, either.

Regardless, if you missed the epic flick when it was in theaters, now's your chance to see what all of the fuss is about. Before you catch it, read my Project Hail Mary review to get the lowdown on its plot and see what I thought of it. Then, once you've streamed it, check out my Project Hail Mary ending explained piece to get answers to your biggest burning questions. — TP

• Watch Project Hail Mary on MGM+

House of the Dragon season 3 (HBO Max)

Just four months after our last visit to the Game of Thrones universe with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it's time to return to Westeros once more for House of the Dragon's third season.

There's a lot (dragon)riding on House of the Dragon season 3, too. With some fans suggesting its forebear wasn't as good as it could've been, and behind-the-scenes drama between showrunner Ryan Condal and Thrones overlord George R.R. Martin that wouldn't look out of place in the latter's high fantasy book franchise, the HBO Max TV Original's latest chapter really needs to deliver.

So, does it? Read my House of the Dragon season 3 review to find out for yourself. Once you're done, see when and where House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 will be released where you live. — TP

• Watch House of the Dragon season 3 on HBO Max

Voicemails for Isabelle (Netflix)

Another helping of Netflix rom-coms this year? Yes please. Amazingly, this one isn't based on an existing novel, meaning Voicemails for Isabelle has already set itself apart from others already released this year.

Here's the premise: when Jill (Zoey Deutch) leaves voice messages to her deceased sister telling her about her chaotic life in San Francisco, an Austin-based real estate agent Wes (Nick Robinson) begins to receive their confessions. Lo, an unexpected romance is born.

In additional amazing news for fans of Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman is also here randomly playing a chef. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix

How to Make a Killing (HBO Max)

Black comedy movie How to Make a Killing is streaming on HBO Max this weekend. It was ultimately a flop and received a lot of criticism upon its initial theatrical release, including in my How to Make a Killing review, which is where I described it as a "rare misfire" for A24.

If you plan on watching it, though, How to Make a Killing centers around Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell), a man disowned by his wealthy family. Here, we watch as he fights back to claim his inheritance by picking them off one by one. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch How to Make a Killing on HBO Max

The Agency season 2 (Paramount+)

Paramount+'s addictive spy thriller is back and reportedly better than ever. For the uninitiated: Michael Fassbender play Brandon Colby, a spy going by the pseudonym 'Martian'.

There are plenty of tense interrogations and nail-biting scenes this time around. Season 2 picks up soon after the first's dramatic finale, and sees 'Martian' feeling the pressure after becoming a double agent for MI6. Amid all that, he's trying to manage his volatile relationship with Samia (Jodie Turner-Smith), who has been imprisoned in Sudan.

So, Martian has a lot on his plate, which is good news for us at home, because it means we're all guaranteed to be on the edge of our seats. — LB

• Watch The Agency season 2 on Paramount+

I Will Find You (Netflix)

Another Harlan Coben series landing on Netflix means that we'll be sat and locked in for the foreseeable. After Run Away melted our minds in January, I Will Find You takes the chaos and raises it with a mind-boggling child murder case.

We follow David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), who is serving a life sentence for the murder of his son, Matthew. When his ex-sister-in-law and disgraced journalist Rachel (Britt Lower) finds evidence that Matthew might still be alive, the race is on to prove David's innocence and find his son.

Expect crazy confessions and twists and turns that will leave you with whiplash... and that's just in the first episode. — JV

• Watch I Will Find You on Netflix

Your Fault: London (Prime Video)

As the latest in Prime Video's hit Your Fault movie series, the London contingent has a lot to live up to. In fact, we're picking up after the events of the previous film, with Noah (Asha Banks) and Nick (Matthew Broome) now in a full-blown relationship.

This doesn't sound too out of the ordinary... until you learn that the pair are step-siblings. Now they pursue different paths, with Nick in business and Noah at Oxford. As always, they are dealing with new relationships and secrets. Let's just hope that they're ones we can cope with. — JV

• Watch Your Fault: London on Prime Video

Sugar season 2 (Apple TV)

The effortlessly cool Sugar returns for season 2 of this Apple Original and I've certainly enjoyed my latest trip to this sunny LA location. It's stunning as ever with its signature retro vibe and our protagonist John Sugar (Colin Farrell) has brought more of his own personal demons along for the ride, too.

The life of a private investigator comes with a lot of stress, and Sugar is feeling it when the trail to track down his missing sister goes cold. So, he takes on another case to keep himself occupied, agreeing to help a boxer whose brother and trainer has also gone missing.

There are a lot more film noir references here and enough mystery to keep you interested. It's another win for Apple TV and an enjoyable love letter to Old Hollywood. If you've already seen Sugar season 1, check out my Sugar season 2 review for my full thoughts. — LB

• Watch Sugar season 2 on Apple TV

House of the Dragon is almost back for its third season. Widely expected to be the show's penultimate chapter, it'll aim to rectify the mistakes of its forebear on the action spectacle front and continue to deliver high-stakes drama aplenty as the Targaryen Civil War enters its next phase.

So, when will the Game of Thrones prequel return to our screens? Below, I've outlined when this season's premiere will air and reveal where you'll be able to catch it. Without further ado, then, here's when episode 1 of House of the Dragon season 3 will be released.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1?

House of the Dragon's season 3 will make its debut in North America at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Sunday, June 21.

Armed with the above launch times, we can also work out when this season's first episode will come out in other countries. So, read on to learn when it'll be available where you live:

• US — Sunday, June 21 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada — Sunday, June 21 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• UK — Monday, June 22 at 2am BST
• India — Monday, June 22 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore — Monday, June 22 at 9am SGT
• Australia — Monday, June 22 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand — Monday, June 22 at 1pm NZST

Where can I watch House of the Dragon season 3?

The high-fantasy series' next season will drop on HBO Max, aka one of the world's best streaming services, where the platform is available. That includes the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, which HBO Max recently launched in.

Don't fret if you live somewhere that this streamer isn't available, because House of the Dragon 3 is set to make its bow on numerous other services, too. Read the list below to see which platforms you'll need to tune into to watch it:

• US — HBO and HBO Max
• Canada — Crave
• UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
• India — JioHotstar
• Singapore — HBO Max
• Australia — HBO Max
• New Zealand — HBO Max

House of the Dragon season 3 full release schedule

After its one-episode premiere, new chapters of House of the Dragon season 3 will come out every Sunday in the Americas and every Monday in other territories. That'll be the case until this season's finale launches on August 9/10, too.

For a full rundown of the all-important release dates you need to know about, read on:

• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — June 21/22
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — June 28/29
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — July 5/6
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— July 12/13
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

For more coverage on the show, check out my House of the Dragon season 3 review for my thoughts on its first four episodes. Then, get the full lowdown on the show's return by reading up on everything we know so far about House of the Dragon season 3.

Light spoilers follow for House of the Dragon season 3 episodes 1 to 4.

House of the Dragon has a reputation to rebuild after its somewhat divisive second season. At watching its first four episodes, I suggested that House of the Dragon season 2 was the popular show at its "volatile, merciless, and masterful best". However, its latter chapters drew fierce fan criticism for spinning the show's narrative wheels, and a distinct lack of high-stakes, fiery action.

The high-fantasy series' latest installment, then, has the chance to set things right; and, after sitting through House of the Dragon season 3's first four entries, it goes a long way to making amends for its sluggish forebear, even if this season itself isn't beyond reproach.

Fire and ash

Just as its predecessor did after season 1's bombshell ending, House of the Dragon 3 seamlessly transitions from House of the Dragon's season 2 finale by immediately picking up where that episode left off.

Amid multiple plot threads left dangling by season 2 episode 8, this season opens with the one that saw Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) secretly make a deal that would allow Rhaenyra to fly to King's Landing, and finally claim the Iron Throne with little to no resistance. In return, Rhaenyra would grant Alicent and her daughter Halaena (Phia Saban) safe passage out of Westeros' capital city.

As the saying goes, though, the best-laid plans often go awry — and this one certainly does, in dramatic, action-packed, and ultimately fatal fashion.

Indeed, with season 2 seeing Rhaenyra instruct Ser Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) to form a blockade of King's Landing's ports to starve out the Hightowers, one of the latter's allies in House Lannister convinces the Triarchy — an Essosi naval military alliance — to align themselves with Team Green to destroy said blockade. Thus, the much-anticipated Battle of the Gullet begins.

Considering how much this sea-based conflict has been hyped up by the cast and crew pre-release, I was expecting a devastating, multi-stage set-piece to rival those of Game of Thrones' best action-heavy standalone episodes, such as 'The Watchers on the Wall' or 'The Battle of the Bastards'.

Color me disappointed, then, that this titanic clash only flaunted across the final 25 minutes of House of the Dragon 3's premiere.

That's not to say it's terrible. The Battle of the Gullet is a brutal and nerve-fraying showdown between Corlys and Triarchy commander Sharako Lohar's (Abigail Thorn) forces, and the ruinous events that occur create irreversible shockwaves that ripple out and impact every subplot and major story strand.

Nevertheless, it's not as hard-hitting as conflicts that occur in the aforementioned Thrones episodes, nor does it fully capture the unrelenting pace or futile struggle of the White Walkers' attack section of the main show's fan-favorite 'Hardhome' installment. That's partly down to this season's first major action sequence being intercut with other scenes, which disrupt its flow and dampen its explosive impact.

The Battle of the Gullet was supposed to bookend last season, but was withheld for this season's opener due to budget and time constraints. However, despite having a longer runway, and more money to do justice to this hugely significant conflict, it's not worthy of a spot in Thrones' best battles pantheon.

It's not the only action-based criticism that season 3 arguably deserves. Like the HBO Max TV series' sophomore outing, this season's first half disappointingly opts to only show us the final moments of Daemon Targaryen's (Matt Smith) ongoing crusade in the Riverlands, rather than a full battle. If House of the Dragon wants to overcome accusations of being an action-light show, it seriously needs to step things up in season 3's latter half.

Seize the throne

Thankfully, House of the Dragon 3 succeeds in other areas, including its depiction of Rhaenyra's emotional and psychological unraveling.

Given the sheer number of traumatic events she's tolerated, few viewers will be surprised by this development. Unfortunately for Rhaenyra, more heartache awaits, and one such moment early in season 3 episode 2 left me in little doubt, if any remained, that few other actors could deliver the kind of powerhouse performance and emotional gravitas that D'Arcy does in this show.

That opinion has only been further strengthened by how D'Arcy handles a grief-stricken and rage-filled Rhaenyra's not-so-subtle evolution into something of a mad queen, too. This season's third episode, an action-free, one-woman character study that might be my favorite House of the Dragon episode in a long time (which, given my earlier-outlined criticism, is something of an irony), tangibly cranks up the pressure on Rhaenyra in ways I won't spoil here, and lays the foundations for what I expect will be a full-blown breakdown in the near future.

In that regard, Rhaenyra's descent into madness will be less abrupt and abrasive than of Daenarys' similar heel-turn in the final season of House of the Dragon's parent show. Nonetheless, as much as I like her as a character, I can't wait to see how her volatile decision-making and handling of those loyal to her will come back to haunt Westeros' would-be monarch.

Enemy at the gates

This isn't simply the Rhaenyra show, though. Many other individuals — new and old alike — help to season House of the Dragon 3 with the prerequisite amount of melodramatic spice, and ensure there's plenty more delicious political scheming, and familial backstabbing and betrayals, to gorge yourself on. Suffice to say, then, there are more than enough twists and turns to keep you engaged amid the perpetual cycle of one-upmanship, and inter- and intra-familial machinations.

Of the myriad character arcs and storylines that comprise season 3, many fans may be most satisfied to hear that more tasty scenes between leading ladies Alicent and Rhaenyra await. Elsewhere, the screen-commanding Smith continues to deliver a devilishly delightful display as the unpredictable and power-hunger Daemon, whose cruelty, arrogance, and self-serving actions are, like Rhaenyra, sure to come back to bite him.

It's events surrounding Aegon Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), though, that — Rhaenyra's impending crash out notwithstanding — I've found to be this season's most intriguing subplot.

With last season's finale seeing the latter convince Westeros' physically and emotionally scarred monarch to abdicate the throne and flee King's Landing, the pair's meandering and dangerous journey isn't novel in its approach and execution. After all, we've seen similar storylines involving characters like Tyrion and Arya in the main show.

Nonetheless, by virtue of the deeply humbling quest it forces the egocentric Aegon to go on, it's yet another example of the Thrones-Verse doing what it does best; that being, making you feel sorry for characters you've actively or subconsciously detested.

Speaking of unlikeable individuals, the debut of the nefarious Ormond Hightower (James Norton) is the most noteworthy of this season's new additions.

A calculating, cunning, and smarmy tactician, Norton, who commands the most screentime of this season's newcomers, imbues Alicent's cousin with an striking obnoxiousness that'll immediately — and continue to — bother you throughout this season, especially once he lays out his daring masterplan in full. I for one can't wait to see if he spectacularly fails or somehow succeeds.

With so many characters vying for time in front of the camera, it's inevitable that some will be relegated to the sidelines.

As of season 3's midpoint, Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) are the biggest casualties of the show's ever-expanding ensemble. Sure, the pair are handed moments to shine, but viewers hoping to see plenty of them in this season's first half should temper their expectations accordingly. Here's hoping they have more to do in the chapters ahead, especially if House of the Dragon 3 belatedly dials things up on the action front.

My verdict

After the fan outcry to last season's anticlimactic ending, plus the critical and commercial success that fellow Thrones offshoot A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms enjoyed earlier this year, House of the Dragon season 3 needed to step up big time — and, in some ways, it does.

As an overall package, it's certainly improved across the board but, maddeningly, still has its limitations. If this season's second half addresses its biggest issues — for starters, giving us plenty more tentpole action — then I foresee many viewers re-evaluating their overall opinion of this show. Season 2 promised plenty but largely failed to deliver on the destructive Targaryen civil war, otherwise known as the Dance of the Dragons, and I really hope that we're not sat here in a few months' time saying the same things about its follow-up.

House of the Dragon season 3 launches on Sunday, June 20 (North and South America) and Monday, June 21 (UK and everywhere else).

Any episode of Rick and Morty that involves the entire Smith family travelling through space and annoying Rick are some of the best, in my humble opinion — and this week, Rick and Morty season 9 has us covered.

According to Adult Swim, Rick, Space Beth, and normal Beth are set to team up to cure Jerry of a bizarre parasitic worm infection. We're also set to be introduced to new entity Sweet Marie, described as a "mob boss" launching the attack on the Smiths for an undisclosed reason.

If (or perhaps, when) Beth and Space Beth start arguing, this episode could be perfect in my eyes. But when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 5 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 5 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 5 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, June 21 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 4 on Monday, June 22.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: June 21
• Episode 6: June 28
• Episode 7: July 5
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

June is shaping up to be a fantastic month for the best streaming services, with plenty to keep us entertained across all genres.

Whatever you're in the mood for, we're sure you'll find it here. Some of our highlights this week include a Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker-led comedy drama about a strained friendship, a scorching slow-burn summer romance, and Netflix's World Cup coverage led by the biggest names in the world of football.

We're spoiled for choice here. Without further delay, let's take a look at our streaming recommendations this weekend (June 12 - 14). — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

Alice and Steve (Hulu, Disney+)

Alice and Steve examines what happens when a long-term friendship rapidly falls apart. As far as catalysts go, this one is especially shocking, as Alice (Nicola Walker) learns that Steve (Jemaine Clement) has started dating her 26-year-old daughter.

If you winced reading that, you're not alone. Alice and Steve certainly lures us in with a controversial plot line, even if it doesn't always nail the execution. In my review, I noted that the lack of chemistry might leave you frustrated, but you'll have to be the judge of that.

All episodes are streaming now, and it's one worth binging on Disney+ as the shocks just keep on coming. As do the laughs, to be fair. — LB

• Watch Alice and Steve on Disney+

Every Year After (Prime Video)

Loved Off Campus and can't get enough of Prime Video's banging young adult drama streak? Well, Every Year After is the binge for you.

The show is based on the novel Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. We'll follow Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett) as they fall in love, and then join them one weekend, years later, as they come back together to confront a "heartbreaking mistake," according to Amazon.

It's a gorgeous slow-burn romance in an even more gorgeous setting. Frankly, it's exactly how I want to spend my weekend while the weather is absolutely abysmal. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Every Year After on Prime Video

Sweet Magnolias season 5 (Netflix)

We've waited for over a year, but now Sweet Magnolias season 5 is finally making its return to Netflix.

The big news is Maddie's (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) new publishing career in New York City, testing her relationship with Cal (Justin Bruening). But Helen's (Heather Headley) engagement has also set the stage for a potential big wedding this season, with Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) also trying to balance her growing kitchen business.

But surely the girls have to get back to Serenity at some point, don't they? Regardless, I'm completely here for their feel-good vibes (and routine drinking schedule). — JV

• Watch Sweet Magnolias season 5 on Netflix

It Ends with Us (Hulu)

If you haven't heard of It Ends With Us, I'm going to assume that you don't have access to any form of 21st-century technology (which means, how are you reading this?).

Based on the popular Colleen Hoover novel of the same name, the movie follows florist Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) as she builds a new life in Boston, where she falls for charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).

When Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), appears out of thin air, she's forced to confront the cycle of abuse in her life and make a difficult choice for her future as well as her daughter's safety.

It's not exactly a light-hearted watch, and frankly, neither is the real-life drama surrounding it. But as far as I'm concerned, it's a 2020s cultural staple. — JV

Proud (HBO Max)

We've gone incredibly European for this week's HBO Max pick, courtesy of Polish-language original drama, Proud.

In perfect time for Pride Month, the series tells the story of a young, carefree, drug-loving gay man who is suddenly forced to take care of his niece after a family tragedy.

It's been tipped as a "perfect story about imperfect people," and potential viral comparisons to Heated Rivalry are already being thrown about online. In short... if you don't want to, you'll likely get FOMO. — JV

• Watch Proud on HBO Max

They Will Kill You (HBO Max)

They Will Kill You seems to have fallen under the radar, which can be forgiven due to the myriad new horror movies that arrived in May alone.

You need to get one this one ASAP, though (and now you have no excuse not to). We follow a woman who answers a cryptic ad for a housekeeping job at a luxurious New York City apartment, only to discover that residents there have vanished without a trace for decades.

Add in some satanic cult behavior and high-stakes violent action, and you're in for a rip-roaring time. Just never answer a cleaning advert again. — JV

• Watch They Will Kill You on HBO Max

The Rest is Football (Netflix)

Football's coming home thanks to Netflix, which has a brand new talk show that's set to become your World Cup companion. Every day during the tournament, there'll be "witty debates and unfiltered takes" from legendary names like Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards.

The talk show will be available globally and features game analysis, special guests, interviews, and insights into the on- and off-field action. Although it broadcasts live at 6 a.m. BST / 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT, you can watch episodes on demand too, so you're not going to miss out.

Wherever you are in the world and whoever you're supporting, these guys have got you covered. — LB

• Watch The Rest is Football on Netflix

A Ricker Runs Through It, aka the title of the next episode of Rick and Morty season 9, is surely a play on the classic Robert Redford movie A River Runs Through It.

Right? Well, there's no official synopsis from Adult Swim as of writing, but we can expect the episode to interrogate Rick's need for extreme defense, and explore how his actions and paranoia affect the rest of the family.

Frankly, that sounds like at least one episode in every series so far (Pickle Rick, anyone?) But it's anybody's guess. So when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 4 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 4 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 4 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, June 14 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.

Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 4 on Monday, June 15.

These are the timings you need to take note of:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: June 14
• Episode 5: June 21
• Episode 6: June 28
• Episode 7: July 5
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

Welcome to June 2026, everyone — and what a fantastic start to the month it is for the best streaming services.

Indeed, with 13 great-looking new movies and TV shows hitting many of the world's leading streamers over the past few days, there really is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend (June 5-7). As always, we've handpicked seven new releases that, in our view, are must-see viewing, so read on to find out what we recommend watching at home before you head back to work on Monday. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Hoppers (Disney+)

Hoppers is the latest Pixar movie to land on Disney+, and I bet you have seen plenty of memes about it already. Tom Lizard has been all over my Instagram feed, making a lasting impression before it was even released in theaters in early March.

All the hype has been accurate, too, as this is the kind of fun that the whole family can enjoy. So, settle down and enjoy a story about an animal-loving student who transfers her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals, inadvertently sparking an uprising among them. It really is brilliant. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch Hoppers on Disney+

Cape Fear (Apple TV)

Javier Bardem steps into the shoes of the villainous Max Cady in Apple TV's Cape Fear. I love seeing him being sinister as ever, and it's clear he's having the time of his life in this role. If its title sounds familiar, that's because it's a TV retelling of the 1962 and 1991 films, which were based on John D. McDonald's classic novel The Executioners.

Anyway, the 10-part Apple TV Original, which kicked off with a double-episode premiere as we center on Tom and Anna Bowden (Patrick Wilson and Amy Adams), the husband and wife attorneys who put Cady behind bars years prior. Their idyllic life soon turns into a living nightmare as Cady seeks revenge for what they did.

It's the ultimate weekend thriller which doesn't hold back, guaranteed to deliver plenty of frights after a long week. To quote the eerie trailer: "you deserve this". — LB

• Watch Cape Fear on Apple TV

Office Romance (Netflix)

J-Lo back in a rom-com? Is it 2004? No, it's 2026 and we've got a new Jennifer Lopez-starring romantic flick in the form of Office Romance on Netflix.

As the title suggests, we're looking at a scandalous workplace relationship here. Lopez plays Jackie, President and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business which included a rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees.

However, that goes out the window with her newest company lawyer (Brett Goldstein) when they risk their careers by pursuing a forbidden affair. What makes this even better is the fact that Lopez and Goldstein now have romance rumors in reality, meaning art would completely imitate life. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Office Romance on Netflix

Not Suitable for Work (Hulu/Disney+)

After absolutely bombing comfort TV viewing earlier this year with Running Point season 2 (sorry not sorry), Mindy Kaling is back with brand-new series Not Suitable for Work, which is out now on Hulu and Disney+.

Taking the Gen Z working experience and injecting a shot of comedy into the natural misery, Kaling explores the first steps of employment when kids are fresh out of college. It's fun, bawdy, and somewhat unbelievable, but there's enough Friends-style undertones through to make it very satisfying viewing. — JV

• Watch Not Suitable for Work on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)

The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 (Prime Video)

The Legend of Vox Machina, aka Amazon's animated retelling of popular role-playing tabletop group Critical Role's first Dungeons and Dragons campaign, has returned to Prime Video for its fourth and penultimate season.

Set a year after last season's finale, which saw the eponymous ragtag team of warriors, mages, elves, and bards go their separate ways, season 4 sees them drawn back together when a new otherworldly evil awakens and threatens their world.

Episodes one to three are out now, with three more batches — comprising three episodes apiece — rolling out every Wednesday until the end of June. Enjoy them while you can, too, because the R-rated show's fifth season, which is currently in development, will be its last. — TP

• Watch The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 on Prime Video

Pillion (HBO Max)

This should just be common sense, but before I wax lyrical about how brilliant Pillion is, please don't watch it with your family this weekend on HBO Max.

Colin (Harry Melling) is a bland, mousey young man who catches the eye of biker Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), and the two begin exploring a dominant-submissive relationship. Without clear definition, their relationship is challenging and beyond unconventional, with Colin growing in character before our very eyes. It's strangely romantic with a strong sense of yearning, even if anything that's actually in eyesight is anything but.

There's more sex, nudity, and embarrassing conversations than one person can bear, but Pillion is also one of the most profound movies I've seen in years. Extra shoutout goes to debut director Harry Lighton, who includes an unexpected mention of my hometown, Great Dunmow. — JV

• Watch Pillion on HBO Max

Michael Jackson: The Verdict (Netflix)

Michael Jackson: The Verdict revisits the eponymous, controversial, and late music superstar's high profile case, giving viewers a deeper glimpse into what happened through jurors, eyewitnesses, accusers, and defenders.

Across three episodes, the docuseries shows first-hand accounts from people closest to the case. Tudum describes it as being a "complete historical record of a trial the public never truly got to see", featuring contributors such as family attorney Brian Oxman and journalist Martin Bashir.

Expect archival footage, trial notes, and media coverage, much of which is still causing debates to this very day. — LB

• Watch Michael Jackson: The Verdict on Netflix

You'd think last week's vacation would possibly put Rick in a better mood but, with Rick and Morty season 9 episode 3 just around the corner, don't hold your breath for a spot of calm.

In episode 2, we were introduced to Rick's alternate persona on yet another planet, called Ted. He's got no memories of Rick's life, so seems like the perfect vessel for Rick to try and switch off for once. Does this go according to plan? No — but even I couldn't have guessed that his next adventure would be to a Trader Joe's (I'm not joking).

Regardless, when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 3 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 3 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?

Rick and Morty season 9 episode 3 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, June 7 at 8pm PT/11pm ET.

As for streamers, you've got two choices: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 3 on Monday, June 8. Additionally, you'll need to look out for these timings:

• US – 12am PT / 3am ET
• Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
• UK – 8am BST
• India – 12:30pm IST
• Singapore – 3pm SGT
• Australia – 6pm AEST
• New Zealand – 8pm NZDT

When do new episodes of Rick and Morty season 9 come out?

Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: June 7
• Episode 4: June 14
• Episode 5: June 21
• Episode 6: June 28
• Episode 7: July 5
• Episode 8: July 12
• Episode 9: July 19
• Episode 10: July 26

The final weekend of May 2026 is upon us, and the fifth month of the year is going out with a bang.

Indeed, with 14 new movies and TV shows landing on the world's best streaming services over the last few days, you've got plenty to wrap your eyeballs around before June arrives. As always, we've handpicked the cream of the crop from this week's new releases, so don't delay: scroll on to see what's worth watching between now and Sunday evening. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Spider-Noir (Prime Video)

Nic Cage fans, listen up! The hardworking, talented, and eccentric A-lister is not only back on your screens, but also getting his Spider-Man on again in this Prime Video live-action show, which is already out in full.

Stepping back into the shoes of this series' eponymous hero Spider-Noir (NB: this isn't the same iteration that Cage voiced in Sony's Spider-Verse films), the Amazon TV Original introduces us to superpowered private investigator Ben Reilly. Set during the prohibition era, the aging and down on his luck detective must un-retire as his superhuman alter-ego to crack a case that threatens New York's residents and the city itself.

A noir crime thriller masquerading as a superhero project, Spider-Noir is available to stream in color, as well as black and white. Personally, I'll be opting for the latter option this weekend to fully immerse myself in Spider-Noir's grimy, morally ambiguous world. — TP

• Watch Spider-Noir on Prime Video

Scream 7 (Paramount+)

Ghostface is back — again. That's right, the iconic masked killer returned for yet another round of slasher fare in Scream 7, which has finally dropped on Paramount Plus following its theatrical debut earlier this year.

This time, Neve Campbell's Sidney comes face-to-face with a new Ghostface when the latter targets Sidney's daughter Tatum (Isabel May). Campbell isn't the only individual reprising their role from a previous Scream movie, either, as she's joined by the likes of David Arquette and Courteney Cox for more horror-based action and drama.

A film shrouded in controversy following the firing of Melissa Barrera, plus the departures of fellow new and popular additions to the franchise including Jenna Ortega, Scream 7 doesn't seem to live up to past installments in the series. Still, I'm sure diehard Scream fans will get a kick out of what's on offer. — TP

• Watch Scream 7 on Paramount+

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2 (Netflix)

Don't you just love when a viral book series gets adapted into an equally viral TV show? That's what happened with A Good Girl's Guide to Murder , whose first season debut in 2024 and is now back for its sophomore season on Netflix.

This time, ever-inquisitive Pip (Emma Myers) is dealing with the ramifications of discovering who really killed Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies), including releasing a popular true-crime podcast about the investigation. Think Only Murders in the Building, only without the comedy. Swap it for some serious armchair detective work and we're in business. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2 on Netflix

Star City (Apple TV)

For All Mankind has come to an end, but new Apple TV sci-fi show Star City is about to take its place. Created by the same team, it's not a companion series, but instead follows the Soviet Union space race from a spy thriller perspective.

Taking us back to the key moment in the "alt-history retelling" of the space race, the Apple TV Original will explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain. We'll be following the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them... and, of course, a slice of espionage along the way. — JV

• Watch Star City on Apple TV

The Moment (HBO Max)

I thought this film was f*****g big in Germany? If you went absolutely feral during Brat summer like me, Charli XCX's mockumentary The Moment , which is out now on HBO Max, is the ideal way to keep reliving it.

Here, we follow a fictional popstar (played by Charli XCX) before her arena tour kicks off, exploring the cost of what it truly takes to stay on top. Expect cameos from Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, and a quite brilliantly cast Rosanna Arquette to name just three. Can Brat summer truly be a forever thing? Probably... it's just not going to look anything like this. — JV

• Watch The Moment on HBO Max

Deli Boys season 2 (Hulu/Disney+)

Want a comedy series you can binge in under a day? Deli Boys season 2 has you covered. In season 1, brothers Raj (Saagar Shaikh) and Mir Dar (Asif Ali) found out that their late dad's local convenience store was actually a front for an international drug ring, which the pair have inherited.

In its follow-up, they're making so much money that local casino owner-turned-money launderer Max Sugar (Fred Armisen) is enlisted to help "clean" the boys' money, though Max falls in love with no-nonsense Aunt Lucky (Poorna Jagannathan) instead.

With Andrew Rannells also joining the cast as unhinged politician Andrew Chadwater, season 2 is an even bigger, bolder and more absurd version of its debut. Check it out now on Hulu and Disney+. — JV

• Watch Deli Boys season 2 on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)

Propeller One-Way Night Coach (Apple TV)

A family film that's only just over an hour long? Count me in. Propeller One-Way Night Coach is the Apple movie you've probably never heard of, but need to stream.

Following young aviation enthusiast Jeff (Clark Shotwell) and his mother, we embark with them on a cross-country flight to Hollywood that transforms into a life-changing journey filled with unexpected moments.

In the most unexpected twist, the movie is the directorial debut of one John Travolta. Don't be too shocked: this is all based on a children's book he released back in 1997. Still, I can see a lot of Grease fans getting their kids to tune in. — JV

• Watch Propeller One-Way Night Coach on Apple TV

• HBO Max's new "coming soon" trailer has revealed the first look at The Gilded Age season 4
• George (Morgan Spector) and Bertha (Carrie Coon) are seen happy together despite huge season 3 blowout
• Peggy (Denée Benton) and William (Jordan Donica), and Marian (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry (Harry Richardson) are also seen

HBO Max has released its 2026 "coming soon" trailer, teasing releases for late 2026, including the Harry Potter TV series, Lanterns, and The Gilded Age season 4. You can catch up with the full thing below.

While we've already seen previews of the first two titles, this is the first time we've had a first look at new episodes of The Gilded Age, and there's something immediately intriguing.

Across just a few seconds of footage, we see newly separated couple George (Morgan Spector) and Bertha (Carrie Coon) dancing at a ball, joined by younger couples Peggy (Denée Benton) and William (Jordan Donica), and Marian (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry (Harry Richardson).

The pair's marriage broke down at the end of season 3, suggesting that Bertha was about to re-enter society as a single lady. The official season 4 synopsis also suggests this, reading, "Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position.

"Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself, and Peggy works to be accepted by her future in-laws. In this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.”

The Gilded Age season 4's so-called "consequences" align with her singlehood — and together with what we learned in season 3, I think that HBO Max's first look could be a case of fake news.

Opinion: George and Bertha's reunion in The Gilded Age season 4 first look could easily be a flashback

There's a lot of talk about George and Bertha's split-second reunion, but why is nobody considering that it could be a flashback? It would be far too easy — and nonsensical — for the pair to play happily families as soon as season 4 kicks off, so perhaps Bertha is remembering happier times as she faces new challenges on the social circuit.

Let's revisit what happened between them at the end of season 3. Once George is well enough to function after surviving an attempted assassination in the penultimate episode, he promptly tells his wife Bertha that he’s not sure if he loves her or trusts her. He leaves for New York without so much as an amicable word between them.

The big twist is that Bertha is potentially left as a single spinster while achieving her big mission of having Royalty in her bloodline thanks to Gladys (Taissa Farmiga). Having Bertha's singledom as the show's biggest hook leading into season 4 means it's not going to be abandoned in the foreseeable future.

With The Gilded Age season 4 now confirmed to have a release date window of late 2026, we'll hopefully get a full season trailer, which could confirm George and Bertha's fate, in the next few months.

What will you miss most about Hacks? Ava (Hannah Einbinder) is furthering the queer agenda? Deborah's (Jean Smart) sharp tongue? Or the fact that Meg Stalter won't be as ever-present in our minds unless you're chronically on Instagram?

Regardless, Hacks season 5 is going down in a blaze of glory. Last week, we saw Deborah on a 'non-press tour press tour' — and by that I mean that she appeared everywhere she could without explicitly promoting her Madison Square Gardens show.

My personal favorite was appearing on a social media mukbang with Trisha Paytas after they made friends in episode 5's version of The Amazing Race.

Now, we're getting ready to tune in for one last time. But when is Hacks season 5 episode 10 dropping on HBO Max?

What time can I watch Hacks season 5 episode 10 on HBO Max?

For US viewers, Hacks season 5 episode 10 will drop on Thursday, May 28, at 9 pm ET.

Internationally, you're looking out for these timings:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• India – Friday, May 29 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, May 29 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, May 29 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, May 29 at 12pm NZDT

In the UK, Hacks season 5 is running a week behind elsewhere on Sky and NOW TV, having started on April 17. There's currently no confirmation on when it will come to HBO Max UK.

When do new episodes of Hacks season 5 come out?

Hacks season 5 is back to its weekly scheduling following double-episode drops on April 30 and May 7.

This gives us the following schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: out now
• Episode 7: out now
• Episode 8: out now
• Episode 9: out now
• Episode 10: May 28

When it comes to viral true crime documentaries, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace — which followed Ukrainian adoptee Natalia being falsely accused of pretending to be a child by multiple families — is the sub-genre's Mount Everest.

Now, the same production team behind it is bringing you a new binge: The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle, coming to ID across a two-night event, and HBO Max shortly after.

Yes, I promise you that I've spelled Benjaman correctly in this case. Back in 2004, a man was found naked in a dumpster behind a Burger King in Georgia, and when assistance arrived, it seemed as though he had total amnesia, meaning he couldn't remember his past. Without a name or any form of identification, he named himself Benjaman Kyle.

Husband and wife production team Shannon and Eric Evangelista got wind of the story and quickly became "obsessed" with it, as Shannon reveals in the opening scenes. They began to work directly with Benjaman, and FBI agent Ken Maxwell, in 2014, trying to rediscover his past. Only nothing was as it seemed.

The more that Benjaman's amnesia didn't seem legitimate, the more our trio felt as though he actually had complete mental faculties but was instead trying to run from his past. No spoilers here, but "Benjaman" is actually William Burgess Powell... and boy, does he have a past worth running away from.

There are so many twists and turns that you'll binge the docuseries' four episodes without even blinking. With Shannon, Eric, and Ken regularly on camera, things turn ugly, but Shannon still has no regrets about being left "in tears."

'I wondered if I was going to live out my life in fear, pretending everything was okay'

"Fitting 11 years into four hours is next to impossible," Shannon begins. "So during that timeline, that threat was probably around 2021 at the time."

What threat, you ask? The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle opens with Shannon in tears, claiming that somebody who has been trying to shut down production of the documentary — thanks to what she has learned about Powell's past — has found out about her two children and their nanny, making veiled threats about them.

By the end of the series, it's implied that Powell himself could have been behind the threatening call we hear play out during episode 4. This remains unconfirmed.

"There were moments I deeply regretted this, and I just felt like I was never going to feel normal again. That I was going to live out my life in fear, looking out of the window, and having no peace of mind. Now, I just have to believe that there's a reason this all happened. I think I'm a firm believer in that."

Watching the episodes, the amount of detective work that Shannon, Eric, and Ken each put in is nothing short of remarkable, fashioning an entire life out of nothing (literally). They're even applauded for their efforts by the local sheriff's office.

By the time The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle ends, it's 2021, meaning that five years have passed since we last heard anything about William Powell. So what's the best-case scenario from here?

"More episodes and answers," Shannon responds. "Going into a new season with people that recognize him and them giving us information."

Maxwell adds, "We're hoping so, because the mystery is still there. Where was this man between January of 1983 and August of 2004 when he was found lying naked behind a Burger King in Georgia? There's a big gap of time there.

"We're really hoping that these four episodes open the eyes of many people in a number of ways, not the least of which is to generate new leads for us that we may be able to fill in the other missing pieces to the puzzle about Benjaman Kyle/William Powell's life."

There are very few TV shows that have made me so uncomfortable that I could never bear to watch them again, but Richard Gadd's Half Man is easily one of them.

What's more, we've known from the moment episode 1 began that 30 years of heartbreak, grief and abhorrent behavior would lead to a showdown between adult Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Gadd). The standoff at Niall's wedding has been teased for five weeks now, and it's time to see exactly what went down.

I know I won't be able to watch properly when it happens, but when will Half Man episode 6 be released on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

What time can I watch Half Man episode 6 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

Let's take the HBO Max schedule first. Half Man episode 6 hits HBO Max on May 28.

We can assume the following times from shows such as Hacks and The Pitt:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• India – Friday, May 29 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, May 29 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, May 29 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, May 29 at 12pm NZDT

For the UK, Half Man episode 6 will be premiering on BBC iPlayer on May 29 at 6am BST.

When can I watch new episodes of Half Man?

Regardless of which streamer you're tuning in on, Half Man's six episodes will be released on a weekly basis.

This gives us the following schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: May 28/29

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• Episode 10 premiere: Sunday, July 26 at 11pm ET/PT (US & Canada)

Portal-jump back into the Morty-verse for Rick and Morty season 9, which concludes this weekend with episode 10, titled "Field of Dreams". Per the synopsis: "Tom Sawyer, broh." As illuminating as ever.

Title cards do, however, depict Morty causing chaos and wielding what appears to be a portal gun, while a short teaser hints at... funeral-hopping escapades. Business as usual, then.

The madcap irreverence that earned Rick and Morty such a huge and loyal following in the first place is still very much the backbone of the show, although there's been far more emphasis on lore in season 9.

Fans hoping to see more of an overarching storyline may feel a touch disappointed, although there are signs that poor Morty's deeply held sadness and exasperation are building towards something. There have ben introspective elements to some of this season's sci-fi adventures too, which have felt like attempts to humanise Rick.

If you've never watch the series before, now's as good a time as any to get into it, with a feature film and a spinoff series, titled President Curtis, each on the way.

Read on as we explain how to watch Rick and Morty season 9 from anywhere and potentially for free.

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How to watch Rick and Morty season 9 in the US

Rick and Morty season 9 premiered on Adult Swim at 11pm ET/PT on Sunday, May 24. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly.

If you don't have the channel on cable, it's available through YouTube TV, which normally costs $82.99/month but comes with a 21-day FREE trial and $15 off each of your first five months.

Hulu+Live TV and the DirecTV Stream MyEntertainment Genre Pack will let you tune in too.

Have one of these subscriptions but away when Rick and Morty S9 is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.

How to watch Rick and Morty season 9 in the UK

If you're used to Rick and Morty episodes going out on free-to-air E4 in the UK, it's all change for season 9, which – at least initially – is exclusive to HBO Max.

New episodes become available every Monday, starting May 25.

HBO Max prices starts at £5.99/month, though it comes bundled with all Sky TV plans.

At the time of writing it isn't clear if Rick and Morty season 9 will also air on E4. S8 landed a week after its US premiere.

Away from home? You can still connect to your usual streaming services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the UK.

How to watch Rick and Morty season 9 in Canada

In Canada, Rick and Morty season 9 airs on Adult Swim, going out at 11pm ET/PT on Sundays, starting May 24.

Cord cutters can tune in via Stack TV, which carries a number of channels, including Adult Swim, Global TV and National Geographic, and is available via Prime Video, Fubo and more. It’s free to Prime Video subscribers for the first seven days and CA$14.99/month thereafter.

Away from Canada now? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service when overseas.

How to watch Rick and Morty season 9 in Australia

Rick and Morty season 9 premiered on Monday, May 25 on HBO Max in Australia.

A subscription starts at AU$11.99/month.

Outside Australia? Aussies away from home can use a VPN to unblock HBO Max and watch Rick and Morty S9 as they would at home.

Rick and Morty season 9 – Need to Know

Rick and Morty season 9 trailer

Rick and Morty S9 episode guide

Season 9 of Rick and Morty comprises 10 episodes, which will air in North America on the following schedule:

• Episode 1: "There's Something About Morty" – Sunday, June 24
• Episode 2: "Ricks Days, Seven Nights" – Sunday, June 31
• Episode 3: "Rick Fu Hustle" – Sunday, July 7
• Episode 4: "A Ricker Runs Through It" – Sunday, July 14
• Episode 5: "Jer Bud" – Sunday, June 21
• Episode 6: "Erickerhead" – Sunday, June 28
• Episode 7: "MortGully: The Last Rickforest" – Sunday, July 5
• Episode 8: "Rickuiem Mort a Dream" – Sunday, July 12
• Episode 9: "Salute Your Morts" – Sunday, July 19
• Episode 10: "Field of Dreams" – Sunday, July 26

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Happy long weekend, everyone! Well, those of you in the US and UK who'll be enjoying a three-day break from work due to Memorial Day and the late May bank holiday, anyway.

Regardless of where you live and/or how long your weekend will be, plenty of new movies and TV shows have recently landed on the world's best streaming services for you to check out. Like last week's streaming round-up, we couldn't fit the sheer volume of new releases in this article. No matter what genre you enjoy, though, I'm sure you'll find something worth watching from the below selection. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

The Bride! (HBO Max)

The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal's divisive Frankenstein-inspired movie that I attempted to defend in my impassioned piece, is out now on HBO Max.

Those wanting a loyal adaptation of Mary Shelley's work won't find it here, but you will find an intriguing gothic romance set against a 1930s Chicago backdrop. You'll also find stellar performances from Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. No surprises there.

That all said, critics and many viewers weren't enamored with this one when it landed in theaters earlier this year Will you join the naysayers or actually enjoy it? Watch it this weekend and see which side of the divide you fall on. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch The Bride! on HBO Max

The Boroughs (Netflix)

You've seen Stranger Things, now get ready for The Boroughs.

The Duffer Brothers are the executive producers of this new Netflix show and, this time, we follow the residents of a retirement community rather than local kids. Although the subjects are at the opposite end of the age spectrum, the vibes are similar, with a group of unlikely heroes banding together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing time. At their age, it's a precious commodity indeed.

With a great cast comprising Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, and Jena Malone, this could be the perfect show to binge. — LB

• Watch The Boroughs on Netflix

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (Prime Video)

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, one of Prime Video's most underrated shows, has finally made its way from the small screen to the big screen, in the form of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War. John Krasinski resumes the titular role... but this time, he's heading across the pond.

Indeed, we see Jack reunite with CIA operatives to navigate betrayal from an enemy who "knows their moves and faces a past once thought settled," as Amazon explains. In short, expect big action on an international scale.

What I particularly like here is that Ghost War is very subtly bringing back the 'Cool Britannia' aesthetic by casting Sienna Miller as its leading lady. Why did we have to stop doing that in the 2010s? — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter

• Watch Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War on Prime Video

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV)

Apple has been on a TV show-based tear recently. Indeed, from Margo's Got Money Troubles to Widow's Bay, the tech giant's streaming platform has been my go-to for small-screen offerings over the last few months.

Its latest TV Original — Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed — looks like it'll keep me glued to Apple TV, too. Billed as a dark comedy crime-thriller, it stars Tatiana Maslany as Paula, a divorced fact checker and mom of one who gets caught up in a web of lies and murder after she's blackmailed by a camboy.

Truthfully, I'll watch anything that the supremely talented Maslany is in. But, with Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed launching to near-universally positive reviews, I'll be even more locked in to a Maslany-led project than usual. — TP

• Watch Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Apple TV

Is This Thing On? (Disney+)

I first saw Is This Thing On? last October, and I'm still laughing at the fact that it's inspired by the life of UK comedian John Bishop.

Will Arnett plays fictional comic Alex, whose marriage to Tess (Laura Dern) is unravelling by the minute. After they separate, Alex seeks a purpose on the New York comedy scene, and discovers that he's actually pretty darn good at it. But, can he repair his broken marriage at the same time?

It's wholesome, touching, and makes you believe in the power of love all over again. And I'd like this stated on the record — Bradley Cooper is a brilliant director, no matter what you think of him. Regardless, it's out now on Disney+ internationally following its debut on Hulu stateside earlier this year. — JV

• Watch Is This Thing On? on Disney+

The Chi final season (Paramount+)

It's been eight years since The Chi first arrived on our screens via Paramount+, but now it's sadly time to say goodbye. This coming-of-age drama follows a diverse ensemble of characters who are trauma-bonded by the murder of a young boy in season 1.

Fast forward to season 8, and we can expect to face "their coldest winter ever, with life or death choices that must be made," according to Paramount. With season 7 ending with every storyline having some sort of dramatic fallout, we can expect the stakes to be raised even higher for its final outing. — JV

• Watch The Chi final season on Paramount+

Arco (Hulu)

Neon's latest animated movie Arco follows a 10-year-old boy in the year 2932, an idyllic future where humans live in the clouds and travel through time using rainbow flight suits. Sounds pretty cool, not going to lie.

Sadly for Arco, he's too young to fly, so he does what any mischievous child would do: steals his sister's suit so he can go back in time and see dinosaurs. But, when he discovers a world in peril instead, he bands together with a young girl and her robot caretaker as he sets out on a quest to return home.

Widely praised for its lovable characters and themes, this adventure movie is a great choice for the whole family to watch on Hulu. — LB

• Watch Arco on Hulu

If you're a fan of all things gothic like me, you'll want to head to HBO Max to check out Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! as it makes its streaming debut on May 22.

At first glance, The Bride! does seem like a disappointment. It didn't perform well at the box office, making $24 million against its $80–90 million budget. But honestly, I'd argue that's why you should give it a chance. In my eyes, it's criminally underrated, and a streaming home might give it an extra boost.

As someone who also loved Netflix's Frankenstein, I'm always keen to see fresh interpretations of the classic story. Here, it's set against a 1930s backdrop in Chicago, nothing like the European setting of the original source material. But somehow it really works.

In defense of The Bride!

When a movie gets mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, there are plenty of polar opposite takes about whether or not it's any good. At the end of the day, it's up to you to decide your own opinion, but perhaps I can convince you to spend an evening watching The Bride!

First off, it's got two incredible leads. Jessie Buckley plays a dual role of The Bride and Mary Shelley's ghost, while Christian Bale is Frank (yes, that's short for Frankenstein's monster). They really give their all to this movie, supported by an equally star-studded cast like Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.

If you like an ensemble, you'll find it here, and these weird and wonderful gothic characters are all set against a stunning 30s backdrop with enviable costume design. It's a visual treat, that much is sure. It's also very unique, mirroring the just as divisive Wuthering Heights, which got a poor review from us for being too bland.

Thankfully, The Bride! doesn't suffer from this problem and makes great use of its 2-hour runtime. There's plenty of spectacle and drama to enjoy here, and when you've got an atmospheric, retro Hildur Guðnadóttir soundtrack running through it, those scenes become even better. There are even a few featuring Jake Gyllenhaal singing, if that sweetens the deal.

I do worry that The Bride! had been unfairly judged, and all of the above just proves how much love went into the Shelley-inspired project. Indeed, if you view it as being "inspired by" rather than expecting a straight adaptation, you might be surprised how much you actually enjoy it.

Deborah (Jean Smart) is only one week away from disappearing from the public eye forever, and she needs to sell out Madison Square Gardens in order to fulfill her final career goal.

I'm still not over the kiss scene in season 5 episode 7, but sadly, we've got to move on from that. I mean, how do you even promote a comedy show without explicitly saying anything about it, anyway?

With two episodes left to go, the lawsuit against Deborah is more of a nightmare than ever. But when is Hacks season 5 episode 9 dropping on HBO Max?

What time can I watch Hacks season 5 episode 9 on HBO Max?

For US viewers, Hacks season 5 episode 9 will drop on Thursday, May 21, at 9 pm ET.

Internationally, you're looking out for these timings:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• India – Friday, May 22 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, May 22 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, May 22 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, May 22 at 12pm NZDT

In the UK, Hacks season 5 is running a week behind elsewhere on Sky and NOW TV, starting on April 17. There's currently no confirmation on when it will come to HBO Max UK.

When do new episodes of Hacks season 5 come out?

Hacks season 5 is back to its weekly scheduling following double-episode drops on April 30 and May 7.

This gives us the following schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: out now
• Episode 6: out now
• Episode 7: out now
• Episode 8: out now
• Episode 9: May 21
• Episode 10: May 28

It's only a matter of time before things turn fatal for tortured brothers Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Richard Gadd) — and with two episodes of Half Man left, we're a whisker away from finding out.

So far, Ruben has tried to play the legal system to get off of beating Alby (Bilal Hasna) to near death during Niall's university days, Ruben is now out of prison as an adult, claiming to have changed for the better.

But as we well know, appearances can be deceiving. But when will Half Man episode 5 be released on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

What time can I watch Half Man episode 5 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

Let's take the HBO Max schedule first. Half Man episode 5 hits HBO Max on May 21.

We can assume the following times from shows such as Hacks and The Pitt:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• India – Friday, May 22 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, May 22 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, May 22 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, May 22 at 12pm NZDT

For the UK, Half Man episode 5 will be premiering on BBC iPlayer on May 22 at 6am BST.

When can I watch new episodes of Half Man?

Regardless of which streamer you're tuning in on, Half Man's six episodes will be released on a weekly basis.

This gives us the following schedule:

• Episode 1: out now
• Episode 2: out now
• Episode 3: out now
• Episode 4: out now
• Episode 5: May 21/22
• Episode 6: May 28/29

• HBO has released a fresh trailer for Lanterns
• The new teaser is more vibrant and action-packed than its forebear
• DC Studios' latest TV show will premiere in mid-August

HBO has unveiled a new trailer for Lanterns — and it seems DC Studios has taken on board the concerns that fans expressed following its inaugural teaser.

After the release of Lanterns' first trailer, some viewers reacted negatively to its sterile color palette, confusion over its story, and other hype-killing qualities. The HBO Max TV Original's latest round of footage, then, appears to be a direct response to those criticisms, with its bright and comic book-style visuals, narrative thrust, and thrilling action-heavy sequences aiming to restore fans' faith in the forthcoming DC Universe (DCU) project.

Lanterns' latest teaser comes just over two weeks after HBO confirmed the next DCU TV show would launch on August 16/17. Days before its premiere date was announced, an ominous new poster and tagline for Lanterns also teased a potentially dark fate for one of its main characters — a theory that this Green Lantern production's latest teaser doesn't exactly pour cold water on.

We won't know whether that fan theory was correct until the Aaron Pierre- and Kyle Chandler-led HBO Max TV series is out in full. Nonetheless, there are things we already know about the DC comic book show's plot, including some intriguing fresh details about how its story will pan out.

What do we know so far about Lanterns' story?

For starters, here's the official logline for the DCU Chapter One project: "Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland."

Not much to go on there. However, thanks to a recent interview that co-showrunner Chris Mundy conducted with Entertainment Weekly (EW), we've also learned that, among other things, Lanterns will span two timelines that dovetail and intersect through its eight-episode run.

The first, which is set in 2016, will revolve around a shooting in the town of Rushville, Nebraska. Meanwhile, the other takes place in 2026, aka the DCU's present, and sees Jordan continue to mentor Stewart as they attempt to solve the crime outlined in the story synopsis, which may — or may not — tie back to events a decade earlier. As Mundy teases: "Eventually, two different mysteries get worked out over the course of the show."

As for other plot-based information, Mundy has previously described Lanterns as being "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show" and goes into more detail in the aforementioned EW article, which includes mild spoilers surrounding its possible villain and other character appearances.

I won't discuss those here in case you don't want anything ruined in advance. If you're not bothered about spoilers and/or curious about learning more about the series, though, my guide on everything we know so far about Lanterns should be your next port of call.