Articles by 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

New to Prime Video this Black Friday? Try these 3 TV shows with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Jasmine Valentine published 24 November 25

You've just signed up for Prime Video... now what? If you don't know where to start your Black Friday binge, here are three epic TV shows you cannot miss.

Priscilla and Marian lounge on a picnic rug in Sherwood Forest

Robin Hood episode 5 highlights the biggest problem I have with the MGM+ show, but the showrunners think it’s ‘grounded’

By Jasmine Valentine published 23 November 25

Exclusive Steamy scenes have been a regular feature in the MGM+ series Robin Hood, but episode 5 kicks things up a notch. I'm not a fan, but the creators are convinced it's 'grounded'.

Landman season 2 episode 2 is an emotional turning point for Tommy and Cooper – and Billy Bob Thornton says it ‘all happened naturally’

By Jasmine Valentine published 23 November 25

Exclusive As Tommy tries to fix Cooper's mess in Landman season 2 episode 2, the father-son duo become closer than ever. For Billy Bob Thornton, it was all 'natural'.

Ed and Lorraine Warren looking into the camera in The Conjuring: Last Rites

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (November 21)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 21 November 25

Netflix has some big releases out this week, but its rivals also provide some healthy competition on the new movies and TV shows front.

Isabelle stands outside with her eyes closed and a veil covering her face

The Seduction episode 2’s most ‘challenging’ scene was inspired by this heartbreaking 2021 movie – and you can stream it now

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Exclusive The Seduction episode 2 is now available to stream on HBO Max, and if its most brutal scene feels familiar to you that'll be because one heartbreaking film is its point of inspiration.

Haymitch Abernathy looks at something offscreen

Has the first Sunrise on the Reaping trailer teased Woody Harrelson’s return? Not quite – it’s actually the ultimate Hunger Games Easter egg

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Blink and you'll miss it, but the new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping does feature Woody Harrelson. However, this doesn't mean the return of the original Hunger Games actor.

James and Ruby talk to each other at a party

Maxton Hall season 2 episode 5’s big breakdown can only be bad news for one character – and it’s not James

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Maxton Hall season 2 episode 5 throws another huge spanner in the works for James and Ruby's relationship, and Mortimer is about to destroy one of them.

What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 2 on Paramount+?

By Jasmine Valentine published 21 November 25

Landman season 2 episode 2 reveals more about Tommy's relationship with his parents, but when can we watch it?

Haymitch draws on a board in The Hunger Games

Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the franchise's upcoming prequel

By Grace Dean last updated 20 November 25

Updated Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives on November 20, 2026. Here's everything we know so far about the franchise's second prequel tale.

What is the release date for Maxton Hall season 2 episode 5 on Prime Video?

By Jasmine Valentine published 20 November 25

Ruby and James are on the brink of being forced apart ahead of Maxton Hall season 2 episode 5, but when can we see the fallout?

Netflix hasn’t confirmed Virgin River season 7's rumored release date, but there’s an obvious reason why it makes perfect sense

By Jasmine Valentine published 19 November 25

We knew Virgin River season 7 would be getting a 2026 release, but we shouldn't be surprised by the release window leak.

Wicked: For Good turns the musical’s sobering second half into the most unmissable movie of 2025

By Jasmine Valentine published 18 November 25

Cynthia Erivo delivers one of the best movie-musical numbers of all time in Wicked: For Good, and I felt like I was defying gravity while watching.

Joel Edgerton stands in a lumberjack's workplace

Not heard of new Netflix movie Train Dreams? Come for the A-list cast, stay for the heartbreaking story

By Jasmine Valentine last updated 17 November 25

I'm still thinking about new Netflix movie Train Dreams, and that's the biggest compliment you can give a film.

Demi Moore looks at Billy Bob Thornton as they walk alongside each other

Landman season 2 episode 1 is an epic reintroduction for Cami, but being ‘underestimated’ is to her advantage, says Demi Moore

By Jasmine Valentine published 17 November 25

Exclusive Landman season 2 episode 1 kicks off with explosive premiere – and for Demi Moore, it’s all about ‘stepping out of fear’.

Robin Hood and two Merry Men draw their bows while hiding in the woods

Amazon MGM+ wanted more ‘personal’ and ‘believable’ Merry Men in Robin Hood episode 4, but you won’t see the biggest change coming

By Jasmine Valentine published 16 November 25

Exclusive I can’t get enough of the gender-swapped Merry Men in Robin Hood episode 4, and that’s part of the MGM+ show’s creators ‘plan’.

A group of people animatedly sit on a couch with Squid Game guards behind them

Netflix’s first TV party games including Pictionary are now available to play for free, but we’ll have to wait for the Knives Out spin-off

By Jasmine Valentine published 14 November 25

Netflix games gets huge refresh with six new party challenges to play on your TV – but the best of the bunch has set no release date.

Tess and Anna holding their hands to their faces and screaming in Freakier Friday

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 14)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 14 November 25

The weekend has arrived, and these are the new movies and shows you'll want to watch before Monday rolls around.

A woman stands between two men poised to kiss her neck

The Seduction debuts on HBO Max today, but one star is already worried that you won't tune in after episode 1

By Jasmine Valentine published 14 November 25

Exclusive The Seduction is the new French historical drama dropping on HBO Max on a weekly basis, but one star is convinced nobody will tune in after episode 1.

The boys stand behind Eleven, all looking forlorn

Missed out on Netflix’s Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 screening? I asked lucky fans why we’re ‘not ready’ to return to the Upside Down

By Jasmine Valentine last updated 14 November 25

Exclusive Netflix has unveiled Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 to fans in a super secret screening – and according to them, we’ll be ‘surprised’ by what’s in store.

Ruby and James stand facing away from each other

Maxton Hall season 2 episode 4 cliffhanger spells fresh trouble for Ruby and James, but that’s not the storyline we should be worried about

By Jasmine Valentine published 14 November 25

The final few moments of Maxton Hall season 2 episode 4 changed things for Ruby and James again... but it's not them who will be punished.