Jasmine Valentine

Jasmine Valentine

Streaming Staff Writer

As TechRadar's latest Streaming Staff Writer, Jasmine comes with five years of experience across various outlets and entertainment genres. Starting as a freelancer for small-scale film festivals, she's since had national and international bylines, including Radio Times, Stylist, Metro UK, Yahoo!, The Daily Beast, Total Film, Paste magazine and iNews. She also is the former Editor-in-Chief of FILMHOUNDS Magazine, getting stars such as Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn for exclusive interviews while planning and commissioning content for bi-monthly print issues. You'll most likely find her and her massive glasses at a junket or screening for her next favourite movie, talking about Carol (2015) or obsessively binging whichever TV show Nicole Kidman's debuting a new wig in. When she's not covering TV and movies, she'll be working on her debut novel and poetry collection.

Articles by: Jasmine Valentine

Kate Hudson looks at something offscreen

Running Point season 2 Netflix dedication explained: who is Niko Mijailovic?

By Jasmine Valentine published

Running Point season 2 episode 3 had a dedication hidden in its end credits — but who is Niko Mijailovic?

The main cast of Running Point strut down a hallway in gym gear

Running Point season 2 review: If I wanted to watch mediocre men being absolutely abysmal, I'd just go outside — not watch this dire Netflix show's return

By Jasmine Valentine published

I'd never watched the Kate Hudson basketball Netflix series before Running Point season 2 — and in hindsight, I really wish I hadn't bothered.

Scott Patterson leans against a cafe counter

Sullivan's Crossing season 4 losing Scott Patterson to 'untenable creative differences' could be an unexpected lifeline for Netflix's Virgin River season 8

By Jasmine Valentine published

Scott Patterson won't return to Sullivan's Crossing season 4 because of "creative differences" — but could this be a slam dunk for Virgin River season 8?

Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton dance

'Perfect' Dutton Ranch casting reveal carries on a longstanding Yellowstone tradition — but don't think this recurring role is going to be the same

By Jasmine Valentine published

Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch has just dropped a huge casting announcement — but even though it looks like it, the new recurring role won't be the same as others.

Michael Jackson punches his fist out while performing on stage

5 unmissable Michael Jackson documentaries you need to stream before watching the late singer's new movie biopic Michael

By Jasmine Valentine published

Heading to theaters to see new movie biopic Michael this week? Make sure you catch these 5 jaw-dropping Michael Jackson documentaries on streaming before you do.

Jamie Bell and Richard Gadd talk across a diner table

What is the release date for Half Man episode 1 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

By Jasmine Valentine published

Richard Gadd's first completely fictional series is almost here. But when does Half Man episode 1 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

Richard Gadd rests his hand on Jamie Bell's shoulder

Half Man review: Richard Gadd's HBO Max debut is the most uncomfortable TV series I've ever seen — but it's still not a patch on Baby Reindeer

By Jasmine Valentine published

Richard Gadd arrives on HBO Max with Half Man, a twisted tale of two brothers intertwined for all the wrong reasons. But is it on par with Baby Reindeer?

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock look at something offscreen

'They ruined my favorite movie': fans slam Practical Magic 2 trailer for 'Netflix lighting' as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman legacy sequel swaps haunting darkness for pastel color

By Jasmine Valentine published

The first trailer for Practical Magic 2 is here — and if the lighting is anything to go by, things are feeling a lot less spooky.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock look at each other

Practical Magic 2: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the spellbinding sequel

By Grace Dean last updated

Practical Magic 2 is set for release on September 11, 2026. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Warner Bros. sequel starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

Deborah throws her arm around Ava's shoulders

What is the release date for Hacks season 5 episode 3 on HBO Max?

By Jasmine Valentine published

Deborah has finally got the Little Debbies on board to win her spot at MSG. But when does Hacks season 5 episode 3 drop on HBO Max?

Kate Hudson looks to the side with her hands on her hips

What is the release date for Running Point season 2 on Netflix?

By Jasmine Valentine published

It's only been a year since Isla Gordon was last on our screens. But when does Running Point season 2 arrive on Netflix?

Emma Laird looks at a man sat next to her in a car

New BBC series Mint is now streaming on BBC iPlayer — and I promise that you've never seen a TV crime drama quite like it

By Jasmine Valentine published

After months of waiting, all eight episodes of new crime drama Mint are streaming on BBC iPlayer — and it might be the best creative risk the service has ever taken.

Chase Infiniti as Agnes

What is the release date for The Testaments episode 5 on Hulu and Disney+?

By Jasmine Valentine published

The grisly truth about Dr Grove has finally come to light. But when does The Testaments episode 5 drop on Hulu and Disney+?

A wrestler stands in the ring with his arms raised in triumph

'They're leaning into this being completely absurd' — Street Fighter 2026 movie trailer praised by gamers for 'overwhelming nostalgia' and 'over the top silliness'

By Jasmine Valentine published

Finally, the first full trailer for the Street Fighter 2026 movie is here — and fans are falling head over heels in love with its stupidity.

Josh and Lindsay looking worried in Beef season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (April 17)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass published

From Beef season 2 to Mark Wahlberg's new Prime Video movie, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Rosamund Pike holds Sacha Baron Cohen's face

'Genuinely might be the worst trailer I've ever seen': new Netflix movie Ladies First slammed by outraged fans as woman dominated world becomes man's 'worst nightmare'

By Jasmine Valentine published

New Netflix movie Ladies First explores and man's worst nightmare in a woman dominated world — but its first trailer hasn't gone down well.

Deborah looks in shock at Ava's phone

Hacks season 5 episode 2 has the most hilarious Handmaid's Tale cameo possible — and it'll make you think of spinoff The Testaments in an entirely different way

By Jasmine Valentine published

Yes, that is really who you think it is in Hacks season 5 episode 2 — and I'm never going to be able to watch The Testaments in the same way again.

The Pitt cast operates on two patients

The Pitt season 3 shock cast changes are unlikely to hit this fan favorite character — as star confirms they want to 'keep rolling until the wheels fall off'

By Jasmine Valentine published

The Pitt season 3 is in development, and one medic has already had a shock departure. But another star is determined to be in the ER until the bitter end.

Kayce Dutton wears a livestock agent vest while carrying a gun

What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 on CBS and Paramount+?

By Jasmine Valentine published

Judge Ayers has come out of nowhere to deliver heaps of drama. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 hit CBS and Paramount+?

Taggie and Rupert look at each other while standing in a pantry

Rivals season 2 trailer looks bonk-bustingly brilliant — but we've got to wait months for the full Hulu and Disney+ series to release as series splits in two

By Jasmine Valentine published

I'm incredibly excited for Rivals season 2 after its chaotic trailer reveal... but why is the Hulu and Disney+ series being split into two batches?

Logan Roy sits at his desk

Miss Succession? Brian Cox's new movie Glenrothan will make you rethink dysfunctional family dynamics all over again — and is a world away from Waystar Royco

By Jasmine Valentine published

Exclusive Nothing can top HBO Max hit Succession for me — but for his directorial debut, Brian Cox might have come close with new movie Glenrothan.

Carey Mulligan looks in the mirror at surgery marks on her face

Beef season 2 is the dumbest new Netflix show in years — but I can't stop laughing at these wildly inappropriate cultural Easter eggs

By Jasmine Valentine published

Let's face it — Beef season 2 is an incredibly stupid Netflix show. But its niche cultural references are absolutely hilarious.

Josh and Lindsey look horrified out of a window

Beef season 2 ending explained: everything that happened in the hit Netflix series' explosive and unhinged finale

By Jasmine Valentine published

So... what on Earth was that? While it's nothing like the first Netflix season, Beef season 2 ending is just as explosive.

Kathy Bates as Matlock and Nathan Fillion as John Nolan

5 nail-biting crime dramas on cable TV that you've definitely missed — but there's still a way to stream them

By Jasmine Valentine published

Don't dismiss these gripping crime dramas on cable TV just because we're in the streaming service era — especially when there's an easy way to combine the two.

Three pirates stand on a boat looking out to sea

Black Sails is leaving Netflix this week — but you can stream the greatest pirate TV show of all time somewhere else for free

By Jasmine Valentine published

It almost goes without saying that Black Sails is the best pirate TV show of all time. But while it's leaving Netflix, you can still stream it for free.

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