“Platonic” plays like a modern rendition of “When Harry Met Sally” … almost. The catch here is that, unlike the 1989 romcom movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, the main protagonists in “Platonic,” played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, don’t end up together — they really are just friends. The half hour Apple … Read more
“Ted Lasso” took an opportunity to discuss consent in a recent episode, but many viewers are slamming it as “corny” and “forced.” In the scene, the AFC Richmond team is in their locker room discussing private photos. “Nah, bro. If you don’t want your private pictures out there, just don’t take naked pictures,” one of … Read more
That’s schowbiz! Broadway legend Patti LuPone claims she wasn’t able to join the cast of the Apple TV+ musical comedy series “Schmigadoon!” because a producer told her she was “too old.” “I wanted to be in ‘Schmigadoon!’ – and I was too old,” LuPone, 73, explained to Mashable in a new interview. When the interviewer probed for … Read more
F. Murray Abraham claims that his “jokes” were to blame for his “Mythic Quest” termination. The actor, 83, said his quips unintentionally “upset” his colleagues and caused him to lose “a great job,” according to an apologetic statement provided to The Post Thursday. “This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,” he said in the … Read more
Jennifer Garner stars as a woman whose husband has mysteriously vanished in the Apple TV+ thriller “The Last Thing He Told Me.” Premiering April 14, the miniseries (executive-produced by Garner and Reese Witherspoon) is based on a bestselling novel by Laura Dave (and is co-written by Dave and her husband, Oscar-winning “Spotlight” screenwriter Josh Singer). … Read more
Spring has sprung at last. April brings a slew of new shows — including a surprisingly large trend of psychological thrillers with big-name stars including Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Garner and Joshua Jackson. Here’s a quick look at nine new offerings dropping this month. “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” This two-part documentary is in a similar vein … Read more
Thank you for your service, “Ted Lasso.” Now pack up your cleats and go home. The hit Apple TV+ comedy series about a doofy college football coach who becomes an unlikely Premier League soccer club manager in the UK debuted during the first, trying year of the pandemic — in August 2020. And the initially … Read more
Chris O’Dowd said he can relate to Dusty Hubbard, his character on his new Apple TV+ series “The Big Door Prize,” because he’s at a similar place in his life. “It did feel like a middle-aged story, and I was feeling very f–king middle aged,” the Irish-born O’Dowd, 43, told The Post. “It felt like this … Read more
Holograms, hovering cars, ubiquitous robots, video calls — they’re all an integral part of “Hello Tomorrow!” — but with a slight twist. The Apple TV+ series, starring Billy Crudup as a slick huckster selling timeshares on the moon, is set in 1950s America — yet it’s an alternate-reality version of the decade that still feels … Read more
Welcome to “Hello, Tomorrow,” where everything isn’t as it seems. The new Apple TV+ series, starring Billy Crudup as a fast-talking salesman with secrets, unfolds in a weird, hybrid world mixing 1950s attitudes, clothing and lifestyles with a quasi-steampunk futuristic flavor. It’s a world in which sandwiches cost 40 cents, people tool around in tail-finned, … Read more
Presidents’ Day is here. Whether you’re using the holiday to take a vacation or if you simply plan to lounge on your couch, there are a variety of series or movies on offer — ranging from comedy to reality to patriotic and presidential fare. Here’s a rundown of the best selections of what to watch … Read more
Eva Green stars in the AppleTV+ thriller “Liaison,” the streamer’s first French-English series — which should appeal to fans of shows including “Homeland,” “24” and the UK hit “Bodyguard.” The six-episode political thriller, premiering Feb. 24, is set against the backdrop of a romantic relationship between ex-lovers who are forced to work together again. It’s … Read more
February might be the shortest month, but it’s still jam packed with new and returning TV shows. From true crime docuseries to comedies with returning TV vets such as Joel McHale — and a new vehicle for “This Is Us” favorite Milo Ventimiglia — there are a slew of can’t-miss offerings across all genres. Here’s … Read more
Connie Britton reunites with “Friday Night Lights” creator Jason Katims for the new Apple TV+ drama series “Dear Edward.” “You know, we go back,” Britton, 55, told The Post. “And ‘Friday Night Lights’ was such an important pivotal show for me [and] it set the bar really high in terms of what my values are … Read more
The logline for “Shrinking” posits that “a grieving therapist … starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks.” That’s a bit deceiving — but in a good way. “Shrinking,” premiering Jan. 27 on Apple TV+, is so much more than the sum of its parts — with a top-flight cast … Read more
The New Year is almost here and, with that, the focus turns to January and what’s new in the primetime landscape. From prestige dramas to comedies to thrillers, the first month of the year is jam-packed with offerings. Here are the nine hot shows to have on your radar for early 2023. “Mayfair Witches” Based … Read more
Luke Evans stars in “Echo 3,” a serviceable Apple TV+ military thriller created by Oscar winner Mark Boal. Premiering Nov. 23, and based on an Israeli show (“When Heroes Fly,”) “Echo 3” follows Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins) an American scientist who goes missing while she’s on a research trip near the Colombia-Venezuela border. Her brother … Read more
For years, Selena Gomez felt “haunted” by her on-again-off-again relationship with Justin Bieber, enduring relentless questions from paparazzi and a never-ending narrative about her Hollywood romance the world couldn’t let go of, even long after they broke up. “Everything was so public,” Gomez, who never acknowledges Bieber by name, reveals in her forthcoming documentary, “Selena … Read more
November is in full swing, and with it comes a slew of new and returning series. There’s no better time to catch up so you can wow your family with your taste in TV, come Thanksgiving. But if you’re overwhelmed by the hundreds of options out there, we’re here to help. Here’s a rundown of … Read more
Each weekend, Hermantown Hawks captain Blake Biondi would lace up his skates and take the ice to a packed crowd from his small Minnesota hometown. The thrills of performing and scoring top shelf in front of everyone he knows was a “larger than life” experience — games are broadcast on local radio stations and draw … Read more