Tatiana Maslany in ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV)
Tatiana Maslany’s returning for a second season of Apple TV’s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. The critically acclaimed darkly comedic thriller premiered on May 20, 2026, and earned a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Apple TV’s renewal announcement did not provide any details on season two’s plot or when the streamer is expecting the new season to debut.
“We are delighted to continue the story of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and deeply grateful to Apple and our incredible cast and crew,” stated David J. Rosen, creator and showrunner. “This is all pretty amazing for a show whose title came from a spam email.”
The first season stars Maslany, Jake Johnson, Murray Bartlett, Dolly De Leon, Brandon Flynn, Jessy Hodges, and Jon Michael Hill. Charlie Hall, Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg, and Nola Wallace also star.
Season one’s synopsis reads: “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed follows newly divorced mom Paula (Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime — while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis — Paula begins her own investigation, one that could unravel a greater conspiracy while also holding the keys to rebuilding her family and sense of self.”
Rosen serves as writer along with executive producer and showrunner. David Gordon Green directs and executive produces, with Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon, and Bard Dorros also executive producing.
CBS’s Cupertino welcomes guest stars Rob McClure and Evan Handler for episode two, “Vik & Bo.” Directed by Ron Underwood, episode two will air on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after Elsbeth starring Carrie Preston.
“Vik & Bo” Plot: Michael and Olivia defend Vik Malhotra, a Silicon Valley coder being held responsible for an errant drone that killed an onlooker during an elaborate drone display. Also, Christy vets a potential new whistleblower client and Olivia solicits Natalia Boutella, the ex-wife of a tech billionaire, to help fund the firm. Robert King and Michelle King wrote the episode.
Mike Colter stars as Michael Price, Rachel Keller (Tokyo Vice) plays Olivia Siffre, Ella Stiller (The Comeback) is Christy Palladino, and Nik Dodani (Twister) plays Vikram Malhotra. The season one cast also includes Busy Philipps (Girls5eva) as Natalia Boutella and Renée Elise Goldsberry (A House of Dynamite) as Nichole E. Ferebee.
“Cupertino is a David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer (Colter) who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech start-up. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney (Keller) to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.”
Paramount+’s teaser for Yellowjackets season four—the final season—shows the survivors being questioned about what happened after the plane crash. The nearly two-minute teaser also captures their chilling realization that they were never supposed to leave. Creepy, for sure.
Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable), Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), Sophie Thatcher (Heretic), and Samantha Hanratty (Shameless) return to star in the final season. The cast also includes Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Warren Kole (Shades of Blue), Kevin Alves (Locke & Key), Sarah Desjardins (The Night Agent), Nia Sondaya (Heart Shot), Jenna Burgess (Lies Between Friends), and two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby).
June Squibb, Elijah Wood, Molly Ringwald, Devon Sawa, Sam Braun, and Dulé Hill appear in guest starring roles.
The final season will premiere on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Yellowjackets season 4 poster featuring Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna (Photo credit: Paramount+)
“Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, the series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.”
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson created the series, serve as showrunners, and executive produce. Additional executive producers include Drew Comins, Jonathan Lisco, Jeff W. Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa, and Julia Bicknell.
It’s been one year and six days since seventeen-year-old Kay left her sleepy hometown after the devastating death of her best friend, Ivy. But now she’s back, forced to stay with her cousin as her parents jet off to a holiday without her. She was hoping for a quiet week of boredom and memories, but what actually greets her is a terrifying anonymous letter left on her bed.
The note tells her that there will be a thrill on Tuesday, a wreckage on Wednesday, treachery on Thursday, a fire on Friday, sabotage on Saturday, a stabbing on Sunday…and her murder on Monday.
As the events threatened in the letter start to happen, Kay knows she has to figure out who her would-be murderer is before they can follow through on their twisted promise and make the worst day of the week a deadly one.
Sincerely, Your Murderer Review:
Sincerely, Your Murderer is a YA murder mystery that definitely keeps you guessing from page one to the book’s final twist. Kay thought she had left the life she knew behind after losing her favorite person – her aunt. But even before her aunt passed, Kay was already heartbroken over the sudden death of her best friend, Ivy. Though Ivy’s passing was officially ruled an accident, Kay and those closest to her have never believed that story. Now, with her cousin and a loyal friend at her side, Kay finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Ivy’s death – and her own potential murder. Because unless she can unmask the person who’s sending her anonymous, threatening letters, Monday will be her last day.
This story was a fast-paced read that kept me hooked as I tried to figure out ‘whodunit’ right along with Kay. But, once again, my detective skills failed me. I was nowhere near identifying the sender of those chilling notes. I wasn’t even close. Honestly, I quite enjoy it when an author manages to keep me in the dark. It means they’ve done a good job of providing just enough clues to keep me engaged, without spoiling the ending.
There were parts that got a bit repetitive, but that may just be the author’s way of making sure the reader remembers all the clues or facts that Kay uncovers. And just when you think you’ve pieced it all together – trust me, you haven’t. Overall, Sincerely, Your Murderer is a fascinating, suspenseful read. It’s great any time of year, but especially perfect for diving into during the spookiest season.
CBS’s 9-1-1 season 10 trailer is absolutely bonkers, with LA swallowed up by lava, earning it the new nickname LA-VA Land. The new season kicks off on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8pm ET/PT with episode one, “That Sinking Feeling.”
“That Sinking Feeling” Plot: The 118 faces an earth-shattering emergency that shakes the city of Los Angeles to its core. Still finding her footing as a detective, Athena leans on instinct to crack a mysterious new case, while May finds her own confidence in a new job.
Angela Bassett stars as Athena Grant, Jennifer Love Hewitt is Maddie Han, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds is Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, and Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz. Gavin McHugh plays Christopher Diaz, Corinne Messiah is May Grant, and Elijah M. Cooper is Harry Grant.
Angela Bassett in ‘9-1-1’ season 10 episode 1 (Disney/Christopher Willard)
9-1-1 Description, Courtesy of ABC:
The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The show draws from the real lives of first responders who regularly face situations that are often unpredictable, intense, and uplifting at the same time.
Gavin McHugh and Ryan Guzman in season 10 episode 1 (Disney/Christopher Willard)Anirudh Pisharody and Kenneth Choi in season 10 episode 1 (Disney/Christopher Willard)Elijah M. Cooper, Ryan Guzman, Aisha Hinds, and Oliver Stark in season 10 episode 1 (Disney/Christopher Willard)Anirudh Pisharody, Kenneth Choi and Aisha Hinds in season 10 episode 1 (Disney/Christopher Willard)
Lifelong Narnia fan Greta Gerwig adapted C. S. Lewis’ The Magician’s Nephew, and Netflix’s official trailer shows director Gerwig didn’t skimp on the special effects or hold back on the color palette. There’s a real ’60s psychedelic vibe, which is only emphasized by the use of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”
The 2027 theatrical release stars David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, and Susan Wokoma.
“I was a child when I first read The Magician’s Nephew, and I fell in love with the gorgeously improbable but completely brilliant concept of a cosmic lion singing the world of Narnia to life. I didn’t know that I would grow up to make films, but a universe built out of music is an idea that has always lived in my heart,” said Gerwig, commenting on Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. “It is the honor of a lifetime to be asked to imagine it into being. Because of C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, I believed in magic and hidden worlds and adventure. I believed that anywhere could be enchanted and that anyone could be swept up into an epic. That wonder and awe was available to everyone, even ordinary people like me…It transformed me.”
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will open in theaters and IMAX on February 12, 2027.
Gerwig, Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, and Vincent Sieber-Smith serve as producers. Executive producers include Patricia Whitcher, Racheline Benveniste, Christine Crais, Douglas Gresham, and Melvin Adams. Gerwig’s behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Seamus McGarvey, production designer James Chinlund, visual effects supervisor Paul Franklin, set decorator Lee Sandales, and editors Andrew Weisblum, Nick Houy, and Wyatt Smith. Gerwig reunites with Barbie‘s Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for the score.
Teaser poster for ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
Ryan Coogler (Photo Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Courtesy of Hulu)
Oscar winner Ryan Coogler’sThe X-Files project has landed a series order from Hulu. The streamer announced Coogler wrote, directed, and executive produced the pilot, and Jennifer Yale will guide the series as showrunner and executive producer.
The new series is a reimagining of the original show that starred Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. Coogler’s series has set Danielle Deadwyler (Rooster, Till) and Himesh Patel (the Enola Holmes franchise) as leads. According to Hulu, “the series follows two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents who form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.”
“I’ve loved The X-Files for a long time, so getting the chance to write and direct the pilot has meant a great deal to me,” stated Coogler. “What Chris Carter created is special, and we wanted to honor everything that made the original series connect with so many people while also finding our own way into that world. Danielle and Himesh, along with the rest of our cast, have brought such original perspectives and performances to these characters, and watching that come together has been one of the most rewarding parts of the experience.
I couldn’t have asked for better collaborators than my crew, colleagues at Proximity Media and our partners at Onyx Collective and 20th Television. I’m grateful for the trust and support they’ve given us as we take on this new chapter.”
Chris Carter is involved as an executive producer along with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The reimagining comes from Onyx Collective and is produced by 20th Television in association with Proximity Media.
“We’re looking forward to continuing this journey as executive producers and especially excited to work closely with Jennifer Yale, Simone Harris, and the entire cast and crew as we bring this new chapter of The X-Files to life. It was also incredibly special to have our fellow Proximity co-founder Ludwig Göransson contribute the score for the pilot, making this a true collaboration across the Proximity family,” said Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Ryan Coogler, founders of Proximity Media.
Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed 14th tops the list of the 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, earning six nominations, including Best Documentary Feature and Best Director.
“This year’s nominees reflect the range of voices, perspectives, and stories that make documentary filmmaking so compelling,” stated Christopher Campbell, Critics Choice Association’s VP, Documentary, commenting on the 2026 nominees. “These films challenge us to see the world in new ways and reinforce the vital role documentaries play in informing, engaging, and inspiring audiences. We are proud to recognize the exceptional talent and creativity behind this year’s nominated films.”
Winners will be announced during a ceremony to be held in Manhattan on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 4pm PT/7pm ET and available to view online at CriticsChoice.com
Ron Howard will be honored with the Critics Choice Impact Award, which recognizes “filmmakers whose work, influence, and commitment to nonfiction storytelling have made a significant and lasting impact on the documentary form, broadening its reach and championing its continued evolution.”
Jehane Noujaim has been selected to receive the CCA’s Pennebaker Award, the organization’s equivalent of a lifetime achievement award.
Declarations of war are tossed around and Agnes is so fired up that she’s about to take leave of her manners in the official The Gilded Age season four trailer. The knives are out and everyone is fighting for power and money in the new season, premiering on November 1, 2026 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO.
Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, and Harry Richardson star in the upcoming fourth season. The cast also includes Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, Ashlie Atkinson, Dylan Baker, Kelley Curran, Jordan Donica, Jessica Frances Dukes, Amy Forsyth, Jack Gilpin, and Simon Jones.
Additionally, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ben Lamb, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Debra Monk, Hattie Morahan, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, and Taylor Richardson star in the critically acclaimed drama. Rounding out the ensemble are Douglas Sills, Erin Wilhelmi, John Douglas Thompson, Taylor Trensch, James Scully, Dennis Haysbert, Maggie Kuntz, Neal Huff, Bonnie Milligan, Jim Gaffigan, Dallas Roberts, Andrew Burnap, Elizabeth Marvel, Adrienne Warren, Bill Camp, and Phylicia Rashad.
“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,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “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.”
Downton Abbey‘s Julian Fellowes created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Gareth Neame, David Crockett, Bob Greenblatt, Kate Churchill, Davita Scarlett, and Elaine Aronson. Salli Richardson-Whitfield directs and executive produces, with Sonja Warfield writing and executive producing.
The Gilded Age Season 4 Poster (Photo Courtesy of HBO)
The cheese factor’s high in the first trailer for Fox’s new Baywatch series, confirming they’re going to stick closely to the full body shots and slo-mo running of the original series. Fox is targeting a midseason premiere.
The revamped version of the ’89 series stars Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Thaddeus LaGrone, Noah Beck, and Brooks Nader. Recurring cast members include David Chokachi, reprising his role as Cody Madison, and Livvy Dunne.
Fox offers this synopsis of the primetime drama: The new Baywatch finds wild-child legacy character Hobie Buchannon (Amell) serving as a Baywatch captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch. Hobie’s world is turned upside down when his daughter Charlie Vale (Belkin) shows up on his doorstep eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy.”
The network promises this new take “will celebrate the franchise’s enduring legacy while re-energizing it for today’s global audience. Fans can expect all the adrenaline-fueled rescues, tangled relationships, complicated chemistry and beachside heroics that defined the original — now with a new cast, contemporary trappings, tensions and challenges, and a renewed mission to save lives along Southern California’s coastline.”
Matt Nix (Burn Notice) is the showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto, and Mike Horowitz.
