What if we lived in a world that restricts singles from having sex? And what if that restriction was lifted on one special night of the year? The trailer for Universal’s One Night Only shows that world and the quest among celibate singles to find someone to spend the night with.
Callum Turner (Masters of the Air) and Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown) star as singles looking to hook up. The cast also includes Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), King Princess (Nine Perfect Strangers), Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live), Ziwe (Baited with Ziwe), Molly Ringwald, and Levar Burton.
Universal offers this synopsis:
Monica Barbaro and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.
Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
Anyone But You and Easy A‘s Will Gluck wrote and directed the romantic comedy, based on Travis Braun’s script. Gluck and Jacqueline Monetta serve as producers.
One Night Only opens in theaters on August 7, 2026.
How is it possible that 20 years have passed since The Devil Wears Prada defined the fashion industry for a generation? Two decades after Miranda Priestly first redefined what it means to be the boss from hell, the high-fashion world of Runway returns to the big screen. While the original film remains a quotable pop culture staple – fueled by Meryl Streep’s iconic performance and a razor-sharp script – this much-anticipated sequel struggles to find its own fit. Despite the gorgeous people wearing fabulous clothes, The Devil Wears Prada 2 ultimately feels like a seasonal trend rather than a timeless classic.
The long-awaited sequel arrives in a totally different media landscape. Print magazines, for the most part, have lost their relevance while digital media thrives. That’s reflected in the sequel’s updated Runway, where clickbait is king and articles are judged on their social media share value. The Devil Wears Prada2 addresses this new world right off the bat, taking a stand against corporate overlords who devalue the work of professional journalism.
Now, that’s not to say the film gets all preachy about it. It keeps that theme running in the background, opting for a Sermoneta gloves approach rather than a sledgehammer.
All the key players return for the sequel. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs, now a successful, award-winning journalist who finds herself out of a job, informed via text. Meryl Streep slips back into Miranda Priestly, sliding into Valentino Rockstuds and once again channeling the fashion editor’s demanding diva personality. Emily Blunt returns as Emily, and this time she’s a much bigger player in the fashion industry. Stanley Tucci reprises his role as Nigel, Miranda’s always dependable and patient right-hand man.
Andy’s just as exuberant as Hathaway played her in the original film but much more confident and less likely to compromise her morals in the sequel. Nigel’s still an all-around decent human being, and if he’s disappointed in never advancing, he hides it well. Nigel is the heart and soul of Runway, and Tucci’s performance reminds us why he was so beloved in the first film. Emily Blunt’s Emily is the most transformed of the quartet we grew to love, following an ambitious path that veers into villainous territory.
Meryl Streep’s return as the head of Runway is the biggest draw here, but this version of Miranda feels surprisingly declawed. The Miranda Priestly of the past could dismantle an ego with a silent, cold glare, the tight pursing of her lips, or dismissive silence. In this sequel, the fierce icon feels neutered, lacking the effortless authority that once made her the most feared woman in fashion.
The film spends too much time trying to make Andy’s new boyfriend happen, but the romance never quite works. Andy’s new romantic relationship just doesn’t provide the emotional payoff it should, given that it’s a substantial subplot. And that unnecessary focus on romance comes at the expense of the more entertaining duos: the prickly rivalry/grudging friendship between Andy and Emily, and the conspiratorial camaraderie between Andy and Nigel.
Visually, the film is stunning. The couture is breathtaking, the production design captures the world of high fashion, and the acting is unquestionably excellent across the board. It’s the dialogue that falls short. Where the original thrived on lines that cut like a diamond, the sequel’s script feels noticeably duller. 20 years in, fans can still recite Miranda’s “cerulean sweater” monologue. The Devil Wears Prada 2 lacks that lingering bite that makes you want to quote the film two decades later. Audiences are going to struggle to recall a single standout line from this sequel.
That’s not the only frustration with the dialogue. The sharp wit has been replaced by a sharper, more mean-spirited vibe. Miranda 2006’s verbal attacks felt like calculated lessons in excellence. Every word was chosen for its impact. The sequel’s barbs are significantly darker and don’t approach the bar set by Miranda’s 2006 takedowns.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 offers a stylish trip down memory lane, but the emotional connection to the original foursome isn’t there this time. It’s enjoyable enough, but just being fun doesn’t cut it when the original is so well-loved. Ultimately, the sequel proves it’s impossible to recreate a classic simply by adding more accessories.
GRADE: C+
Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive references and strong language
Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Directed By: David Frankel
Studio: 20th Century Studios
The promo for ABC’s 9-1-1 season 9, episode 17 promises that fans are in store for two crazy final episodes. Episode 17, “I Got You Babe,” will air on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8pm ET/PT.
“I Got You Babe” Plot: Buck is faced with his past after an electrical emergency call. Meanwhile, Maddie learns to navigate her working relationships now that she has become a supervisor.
Angela Bassett stars as Athena Grant, Jennifer Love Hewitt is Maddie Han, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, and Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han. Aisha Hinds plays Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh plays Christopher Diaz.
Ryan Guzman, Elijah M. Cooper, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Anirudh Pisharody, and Kenneth Choi in ‘9-1-1’ season 9 episode 17 (Disney/Christopher Willard)
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.
Anirudh Pisharody and Oliver Stark in season 9 episode 17 (Disney/Christopher Willard)Oliver Stark in season 9 episode 17 (Disney/Christopher Willard)Elijah M. Cooper, Kenneth Choi, and Aisha Hinds in season 9 episode 17 (Disney/Christopher Willard)A scene from season 9 episode 17 (Disney/Christopher Willard)
Stranger Things‘ animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, has earned an early season two renewal. The first season debuted on April 23, 2026, and is set between seasons two and three of the original series. Netflix is targeting a fall 2026 premiere for season two.
Season one earned a spot on the streamer’s list of the top 15 animated series of all time. It currently sits at 63% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt voices Eleven, Luca Diaz voices Mike, Benjamin Plessala is Will, Braxton Quinney is Dustin, Elisha “EJ” Williams is Lucas, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport is Max, and Odessa A’zion is Odessa. Season one also featured Brett Gipson as Hopper, Jeremy Jordan as Steve, Janeane Garofalo as Anna, and Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel.
“Working on season one has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Now that it’s out in the world, seeing fans connect with these characters—whether they’ve loved them for years or are just meeting them for the first time—has been truly special. I’m excited to continue the journey,” stated showrunner Eric Robles.
Robles continued, “We’re thrilled to return to the winter of ’85 for season two. The Hawkins Investigators Club is back, and a new paranormal threat has emerged from the town’s abandoned silver mines. I can’t wait for fans to discover where this entity and the mysterious blue flower we last saw blooming in the Upside Down at the end of season one take our young heroes.”
Robles, the Duffer Brothers, Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen serve as executive producers.
A freak accident grabs Station 42’s attention on CBS’s Fire Country season four, episode 17. Directed by Nicole Rubio, episode 17 – “Sometimes the Chaos Wins” – will air on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9pm ET/PT.
“Sometimes the Chaos Wins” Plot: When a powerful storm sends a massive telephone pole crashing through a family home and traps a woman inside, Station 42 races against time to try and pull off a dangerous rescue.
Max Thieriot stars as Bode, Kevin Alejandro is Manny, Diane Farr is Sharon, Jordan Calloway plays Jake, and Jules Latimer stars as Eve.
Fire Country stars Max Thieriot (SEAL TEAM) as Bode Leone, a young convict who sought redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates were partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode was assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began.
Do we really need a fourth season of Ted Lasso after season three was advertised as the series’ final season? Absolutely. 2026 could use a little kindness, and the return of Apple TV’s Ted Lasso fits the bill.
The fourth season will premiere on August 5, 2026, with new episodes streaming on Wednesdays. Jason Sudeikis returns playing the titular character. Additional returning series stars include Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins. Newcomers to the Emmy-winning comedy include Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.
“In season four, Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team,” reads Apple TV’s synopsis. “Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.”
Season four writers include Brett Goldstein, Leann Bowen, Sarah Walker, Phoebe Walsh, and Julia Lindon. Jason Sudeikis, Goldstein, Bowen, Bill Lawrence, Jack Burditt, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, Bill Wrubel, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer serve as executive producers. Dylan Marron is the season four story editor.
She-Hulk‘s Tatiana Maslany stars in Apple TV’s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, which just released a new teaser. Maslany plays a woman who witnesses a kidnapping during a livestream, which completely changes her life.
Described as a darkly comedic thriller, Apple TV’s set a May 20, 2026 streaming premiere date for the first two episodes. New episodes of the 10-episode season will drop on Wednesdays.
The series also stars Jake Johnson (New Girl), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Jessy Hodges (Barry), Jon Michael Hill (Elementary), and Charlie Hall (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story). Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg (Invasion), Nola Wallace (The Strangers: Chapter 2), and Dolly De Leon (Nine Perfect Strangers) round out the ensemble.
Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson in ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV)
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed follows newly divorced mom Paula (Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer,” reads Apple TV’s synopsis. “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.”
Sugar‘s David J. Rosen created the series and serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon, Bard Dorros, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, and Elise Henderson. The Righteous Gemstones‘ David Gordon Green directs and executive produces.
Is it an accident or murder? That’s what Mickey needs to figure out on CBS’s Sheriff Country episode 17, directed by Nicole Rubio. “The Hunting Party” will air on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8pm ET/PT.
“The Hunting Party” Plot: Sheriff Mickey Fox investigates a fatal shooting that appears to be a tragic accident during a lavish Fraley family boar hunt, setting off a chain of events with far-reaching consequences for Edgewater.
Morena Baccarin leads the cast as Mickey Fox, Matt Lauria plays Nathan Boone, W. Earl Brown is Wes Fox, Michele Weaver plays Cassidy Campbell, and Christopher Gorham stars as Travis Fraley. Executive producers include Fire Country star Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Matt Lopez, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.
Morena Baccarin stars as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country). She investigates criminal activity while she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater, contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.
Constance Wu (The Terminal List, Crazy Rich Asians) pops in to guest star as a wealth therapist on CBS’s Elsbeth season three, episode 17. Directed by Stephen Surjik, episode 17 – “High Class Problems” – will air on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9pm ET/PT.
“High Class Problems” Plot: After a billionaire’s son dies in a motorcycle crash, Elsbeth investigates a wealth therapist (Wu) whose knowledge of her patients’ secrets led to murder.
Carrie Preston returns to star as the titular character. Wendell Pierce is also back as Captain C.W. Wagner for the series’ third season.
Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston returns as Elsbeth Tascioni, the cunning yet unconventional consent decree attorney working with the NYPD to track down New York’s most well-heeled murderers utilizing her unique intuitive insight. The critically acclaimed series enters its third season with fresh cases, new characters, and unexpected challenges for Elsbeth and the 11th Precinct, led by her boss, Captain C.W. Wagner (Pierce).
The official teaser for HBO’s House of the Dragon season three ends with Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) declaring, “There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule.” Before that, the two-minute teaser is filled with bloody battle scenes, dragons, and snippets of all the key players.
The series premiered in August 2022, followed by season two in June 2024. Season three will premiere on June 21, 2026 at 9pm ET/PT. New episodes of the eight-episode season will be released on Sundays.
Harry Collett in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 (Photo courtesy of HBO)
In addition to Emma D’Arcy, season three stars Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen, and Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen. Sonoya Mizuno plays Mysaria, Harry Collett is Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, Bethany Antonia is Lady Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell is Lady Rhaena Targaryen, Phia Saban is Queen Helaena Targaryen, Jefferson Hall is Ser Tyland Lannister, and Matthew Needham is Lord Larys Strong.
Rounding out the returning ensemble are Tom Bennett as Ulf, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, and Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull. James Norton, Tom Cullen, Tommy Flanagan, Dan Fogler, Joplin Sibtain, and Barry Sloane also star in the upcoming season.
House of the Dragon focuses on House Targaryen 200 years before the events in Game of Thrones. The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, and Martin co-created the HBO drama with Ryan Condal. Martin, showrunner Condal, Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett are the executive producers.
