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The Night Manager season 2 finale first-look images tease grave danger for Pine and character return
type: item
date: 2026-01-27T15:30:11.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The season 2 finale is set to be a thrilling hour of television.
encoded: The Night Manager fans have got their first look at the season 2 finale, with a slew of newly-released images giving us some tantalising hints about how things will unfold. Viewers have been hooked by the belated sequel, which drags Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) out of his quiet life in London on another high-stakes undercover mission, which has brought up a few nasty surprises. Chief among them is the jaw-dropping revelation that twisted arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) survived his apparent death at the hands of disgruntled customers – and was working his way back to the top. Until recently, he'd been plotting a comeback in cahoots with his son, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), but their bond has come under significant strain after Pine exposed Roper's true feelings towards his secret love-child. These hurtful comments, combined with Teddy's strong feelings for Pine, seem to be luring him into changing sides – but can the two of them turn the tables on their shared foe? Early images from the season finale show Pine (above) looking bruised and worried in a Colombian forest, where Roper and Teddy can also be seen exploring with flaming torches. It remains to be seen what brings them to this remote location. Another snapshot sees Teddy's associate, Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), brought before Roper. Restrained by an unseen henchman, Roper looks royally p****d off in the troubling scene. Roxana has proven herself adept at getting out of tough situations – but is this where her luck runs out? Another image confirms the return of Noah Jupe as Danny, who has been notably absent since the season 2 premiere, where we learned he was at a boarding school – and still harbouring great resentment towards Pine. Jupe is currently on the awards trail promoting his Shakespeare drama Hamnet, co-starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Neither of the Roper boys are looking particularly happy going into this finale, with Danny looking upset as he stares into the distance (ab…

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Fallout season 2 release schedule: When is episode 7 on Prime Video?
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date: 2026-01-27T15:09:43.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins lead the cast of Prime Video's hit video game adaptation.
encoded: Fallout season 2 has just dropped another episode on Prime Video, which adds a major Hollywood star whose connection to the franchise dates surprisingly far back. Ron Perlman (of Hellboy, Drive and Sons of Anarchy among other credits) guest stars in the latest chapter as a mysterious 'Super Mutant', the likes of which will be familiar to gamers. The actor's appearance in the adaptation seemed inevitable given his long-standing association with all things Fallout, originating from his voice work in the 1997 original game and its numerous sequels. Given the history, Perlman told GQ that he'd expected his appearance in the series to happen sooner, but now appreciates that the writers were busy cooking up a role with appropriate "gravitas". "They came up with a character — they might hate me for saying this — but a character who feels kind of like you're finally meeting [Apocalypse Now's] Colonel Kurtz," he teased. "In this post-apocalyptic world, I'm one of the remnants of the dust heap upon which civilisation is trying to rebuild itself." If you're excited to see Perlman's introduction, or to see where his character goes next, read on for our full guide to the Fallout season 2 release schedule – including when to expect episode 7 on Prime Video. When is Fallout season 2 episode 7 out? Fallout season 2 episode 7 will be released on Prime Video on Wednesday 28th January 2026. The hit video game adaptation is set to be rolled out weekly on the streaming platform, which is the treatment typically given to its most high-profile productions. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google What time are Fallout season 2 episodes released in the UK? New episodes of Fallout season 2 will premiere at 2am on Wednesdays in the UK. Prime Video has announced that, from 27th January, Fallout season 2 episodes will drop at 6pm PT – six hours earlier than they had been beforehand. Alas, due to the time difference, that still equates to the early hours of Wednesday morning for UK-based…

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Marvel's Wonder Man release date, trailer cast and latest news
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date: 2026-01-26T17:03:11.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II steps into his third comic book role in this Disney+ project.
encoded: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking one of its biggest gambles in years with Wonder Man, which will drop all episodes on Disney Plus this week. The series appears to be most closely comparable to earlier experiments WandaVision and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, taking a low-stakes comedic spin through the sprawling comic book world. We'll meet Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to make it in Hollywood, as he joins forces with fellow performer and one-time terror suspect Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley). Together, they will be attempting to woo enigmatic film director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić), as they vie for roles in his forthcoming remake of classic superhero film Wonder Man. So far, so unusual for the MCU, with co-creator Andrew Guest acknowledging that Wonder Man is a "big swing" for the franchise (via TechRadar), but remaining hopeful it can please longtime fans and newcomers alike. If you're intrigued, here's everything you need to know about Marvel's Wonder Man on Disney Plus. Marvel's Wonder Man release date Marvel's Wonder Man will premiere on Disney Plus on Wednesday 28th January 2026. The series was previously said to be landing in time for Christmas 2025, but ultimately fell into the following year amid a string of release schedule shake-ups by Marvel Studios. To mitigate the slight delay, all episodes of Wonder Man will be available to stream at once, rather than following a weekly rollout as most earlier MCU shows have done. You can sign up to Disney Plus from £5.99 a month now. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Marvel's Wonder Man cast Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the cast of Wonder Man as Simon Williams, an actor living and attempting to work in the MCU's version of Hollywood, Los Angeles. This marks the actor's third live-action comic book role, having previously appeared in HBO's acclaimed Watchmen miniseries as well as DC's Aquaman films, where he played the villainous Black Manta. Abdul-Mateen II is joi…

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release schedule: When is episode 3 out?
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date: 2026-01-26T15:24:48.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: New friends and foes await on this Westeros adventure...
encoded: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is approaching its halfway mark, having already established itself as a Game of Thrones series like no other. Far removed from the grand palaces and epic battles of the original and its prequel, House of the Dragon, this adventurous romp is more interested in having fun with its leads Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Case in point: perhaps the most talked-about moment from the latest episode involves Dunk's mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb), comically stumbling out of a brothel fully nude. Taking a cue from fellow HBO drama The White Lotus – in which Jason Isaacs had a similarly revealing season 3 scene – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms used a prosthetic for the scandalous moment. At least, showrunner Ira Parker thinks they did. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he joked: "Was that a prosthetic? I forget... I thought [Webb] just showed up on set that way, but maybe it was prosthetic." It exemplifies the zany unpredictability that has made A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms such a hit with fans, including author George RR Martin himself, who has gushed over the series in interviews. Speaking to Esquire, Parker added: "I made it my mission to make him happy this season. So, the fact that that is the case? Mission successful. I hope everyone else likes it too. But yes, this one was written for him." Keep this page bookmarked to stay updated on when you can watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in the UK, with a full release schedule including details on episode 3. When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 on Sky and NOW? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 will premiere on Sky Atlantic on Monday 2nd February 2026, airing first at 3am (to coincide with the US launch) and repeating at the more reasonable hour of 9pm that night. Alternatively, episodes will head to NOW shortly after they launch on Sky, so you can stream them there at your convenience. In the US, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is airi…

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Riz Ahmed reveals his new James Bond audition show got the approval of former franchise boss Barbara Broccoli
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date: 2026-01-26T14:31:33.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: The show follows an actor whose life is thrown into chaos by Bond rumours.
encoded: Riz Ahmed reveals that former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli gave her "blessing" to his new comedy-drama, where he portrays an actor being considered for the iconic spy role. Bait is a six-part comedy-drama coming to Prime Video in March, following "struggling actor" Shah Latif (Ahmed) over "four wild days" after viral reports emerge that he is in the running for 007. As "the entire world" voices their opinions on his potential casting, viewers will see how Shah's personal life "spirals out of control" as he's faced with "his last chance to hit it big". The series comes at a very appropriate time, given that the James Bond franchise is currently missing a leading man, and has been since Daniel Craig's definitive send-off in 2021's No Time to Die. View oEmbed on the source website If that wasn't enough, the Bond machine had to weather more fundamental change, when historic film studio MGM was purchased by Amazon, and longtime franchise producers Broccoli and Michael G Wilson later relinquished their control. Prior to that shock move, Ahmed told Deadline at the Sundance Film Festival that he had spoken to Broccoli about Bait, even though it isn't strictly a 'James Bond show' (the likes of which have been expected since Amazon took over). Rather, the Rogue One and Phoenician Scheme star considers Bait to be "about that crazy distance between our public and our private selves". He explained: "On the outside, it's like, 'Wow, you're killing it man. You're doing great...' [But in reality,] you're broke. These things happen, these contradictions between how we're perceived, how we want to be perceived, and how we are. "That's what the show is really about. It was through discussing with my co-showrunner Ben Karlin, we were talking about our lives, our experiences, funny anecdotes, and the Bond thing came up." Ahmed continued: "And I was like, 'Actually, that's the perfect aspirational symbol that can help drive the story of someone who aspires to be someone else'. "T…

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The Night Manager season 2 release schedule: When is episode 6 out?
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date: 2026-01-26T11:42:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: There's no iPlayer box set for this one – but don't worry, you won't be waiting long for the next chapter.
encoded: The Night Manager season 2 comes to an end this week, but fans have a nail-biting wait to find out whether Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) can once again outwit his sinister nemesis, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). Once thought dead, Roper has re-emerged intent on wreaking more havoc on the global stage and restoring his comfy position at the heart of the British establishment. He might be on the ropes following season 1's botched deal and years spent in captivity, but don't underestimate the smooth-talking crook, who has MI6 boss Mayra Cavendish (Indira Varma) in his corner – as the latest episode sadly proved. The stage is set for a blockbuster finale, with the wavering loyalties of Roper's son Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) and his business partner Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone) rendering it a tough episode to predict. If you're as excited as we are to find out how this chapter concludes, read on for our full guide to The Night Manager season 2's UK release schedule on BBC One and iPlayer – as well as where to watch from the US. When is The Night Manager season 2 episode 6 out? View Green Video on the source website The Night Manager season 2 episode 6 will air on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday 1st February 2026. The first episode premiered on Thursday 1st January (New Year's Day), but the series has subsequently shifted to Sunday nights, which is typically where the BBC positions its most high-profile dramas. The Night Manager is following a weekly release schedule (meaning no box set was made available on iPlayer after the premiere) in a bid to make it appointment viewing and preserve its secrets for as long as possible. In the US and other international territories, The Night Manager season 2 is airing on Prime Video, where new episodes are also dropping on Sundays. The Amazon-owned streamer caught up with its UK partner after a triple-bill launch on 11th January. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google How many episodes are in The Night Manager sea…

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The Night Manager season 2 airs major death of [spoiler] in shocking twist ahead of the finale
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date: 2026-01-25T22:00:58.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Time ran out for a fan favourite new character. *SPOILERS FOR THE NIGHT MANAGER SEASON 2 EPISODE 5*
encoded: The Night Manager season 2's death toll just ticked up, as a noble ally to Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) met their sudden and unjust demise in tonight's episode. The latest chapter picked up the pieces from last week's bombshell ending, which exposed Pine as a mole inside the operation of father-son duo Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) and Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) Alarmed by his enemy's reemergence and eager to avoid a repeat of last time, Roper quickly got on the phone to MI6 boss Mayra Cavendish (Indira Varma), telling her to root out Pine's supporters while he dealt with the man himself. That command proved to be a death sentence for Basil Karapetian (Paul Chahidi), a senior MI6 official and one of the few characters in this season that we could unquestionably trust. Following the retirement of Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) and the mysterious death of Rex Mayhew (Douglas Hodge), it was Basil who stepped in to set up Pine's latest undercover operation. Basil also covered for Pine in several icy exchanges with boss Mayra, who he knew to be in cahoots with Roper on a secret plot to spark regime change in Colombia. Alas, he'd overplayed his hand by approaching her associate, Adam Holywell (Kerr Logan). Mayra's net eventually closed around him at London Bridge station, where he was intercepted by her thuggish agents – but not before he stashed away his laptop full of evidence in a nearby shop, for Angela to collect later. Basil was taken to an unassuming residential property, where his captors attempted to extract information by savagely beating him. Later in the episode, he gives Mayra a partial account of what he knows, but it isn't enough to save his skin. "Thank you for your hard work, Basil, and your sacrifice," she said in a chilling final remark to him. "But as I said, sometimes we have to stand on some heads. Game over." When Mayra leaves and her henchman re-enters, a gunshot rings out as the scene changes – and while The Night Manager season 2 has previously …

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The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars in BBC thriller
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date: 2026-01-25T11:40:15.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The long-awaited sequel boasts plenty of familiar faces.
encoded: It's been a superb season of The Night Manager already, with just a few episodes to go before it reaches its no-doubt thrilling conclusion. Almost a decade after the first season aired, Tom Hiddleston returned as Jonathan Pine, who has to go undercover with the extremely dangerous Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) in Colombia. Olivia Colman also returned as Angela Burr as well as a very surprising name which was kept under tight-wraps. Speaking to Metro about the return of the show, Hiddleston previously said: "I know we’ve been braver. I sort of had it tattooed onto the inside of my brain that we had to be harder, better, faster, stronger, to steal from Daft Punk." He added: "We had to be braver and deeper, and had to try to be both more courageous and more compelling and also more intense and more vulnerable, to try and excavate the centre of who Jonathan Pine is at a deeper level." There are also plenty of new additions to the cast this time around, including a new love interest for Pine in the form of Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), as well as Hayley Squires and Indira Varma. Here's your complete guide to the new and returning members of The Night Manager season 2 cast, as the acclaimed spy thriller continues on BBC One and iPlayer. The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars View Green Video on the source website The Night Manager season 2 cast members are as follows – read on for more details on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine aka Alex Goodwin Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper Olivia Colman as Angela Burr Camila Morrone as Roxana Bolaños Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos Alistair Petrie as Lord Alexander 'Sandy' Langbourne Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew Michael Nardone as Frisky Noah Jupe as Daniel Roper Indira Varma as Mayra Cavendish Paul Chahidi as Basil Hayley Squires as Sally Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr Kim Saunders Tom Hiddleston plays Jonathan Pine aka Alex Good…

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Where was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms filmed?
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date: 2026-01-25T10:30:44.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: HBO's latest fantasy drama was a homecoming for the Game of Thrones franchise.
encoded: There's a new expansion to the on-air world of Game of Thrones with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, telling the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). While they're not fighting for ultimate power, they do have a fun adventure and a story of unlikely friendship in this unique entry into the Westerosi universe. Another remarkable thing to note about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is that it's absolutely stunning, with gorgeous settings as a backdrop to the fun. If you're in the mood for an odyssey of your own, here's our guide to the locations of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - and in good news for UK readers, it's pretty accessible for you. Where was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms filmed? HBO's brand new drama A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was primarily filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland; a location that holds a long history with the Game of Thrones franchise. The original series, which began production back in 2010, relied on the impressive Paint Hall Studios in Belfast's Titanic Quarter as a key base for its filming, along with several other locations across Northern Ireland (and further afield). Famously, the success of the fantasy drama led to a spike in tourism to the region, as fans flocked to get a glimpse of the real-life locations that had helped to bring George RR Martin's novels to life. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms represents a homecoming in that sense, returning to the sprawling media campus of the Titanic Quarter and even bringing back "some of the same crew" from the original series (according to BBC Culture). View Green Video on the source website Belfast won't be losing its Game of Thrones connection in the immediate term either, as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is currently filming in and around the Northern Irish capital (as of December 2025). HBO handed the high-profile drama a renewal well in advance of its premiere as a show of confidence in the franchise's latest iteration. That bol…

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The Night Manager season 2 episode 5 first look clip reveals Roper scheming against Pine ahead of finale
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date: 2026-01-24T08:00:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The spy and his team have targets on their back – can they get out in one piece?
encoded: The Night Manager season 2 is barrelling towards an epic conclusion with episode 5, which sees Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) rally against his re-emerged rival. In a dramatic shoot-out at the end of last week's chapter, Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) revealed himself as a plant inside the operation of Roper's own son, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), in order to save the life of an innocent teenager. Although the bold intervention allowed him to rescue both Tavo (Samuel Gómez López) and Roxana (Camila Morrone), it came at a heavy price: alerting Roper to the fact that Pine is on his case once again. In an exclusive clip for readers of RadioTimes.com, the ruthless arms dealer can be seen plotting with allied MI6 boss Mayra Cavendish (Indira Varma), ordering her to root out Pine's support team in England. Meanwhile, Roper plans to deal with the spy himself personally in Colombia – after all, we wouldn't expect the worst man in the world to pass up an opportunity to exact revenge in the cruelest form. The Night Manager season 2 shocked viewers with its reveal that Roper had survived an abduction by his furious customers, with a body identification scene in the first episode later revealed as bogus. Last week's episode explained how Roper had managed to fake his death by compromising long-time foe Angela Burr (Olivia Colman), with a chilling threat to her and Pine's life issued while they were in a remote part of Syria. It was a shocking turn for someone who had previously seemed unimpeachable, but with a young daughter at home to protect, Burr had little choice but to go along with Roper's deception. Prior to his convincing cadaver performance, the criminal businessman had previously saved his skin by charming his captors, convincing them that he would be able to repay them if given a chance to restore his status (as Laurie recently explained). The Night Manager season 2 cast also features Hayley Squires, Alistair Petrie and Paul Chahidi, among others. The Night Manager s…

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Steal and The Girlfriend are a much-needed lifeline for Amazon's UK dramas – but can this template keep working?
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creator: David Craig
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description: The streamer has hit reset with some compelling thrillers, but levelling up will take some bigger risks.
encoded: Add Steal and The Girlfriend to your watchlist If you've ever given Amazon Prime Video a cursory glance, you may have noticed that it's missing something rather important. Despite a presence in more than 10 million UK homes and the backing of one of the world's largest companies, the streamer has long struggled to make any genuinely impactful British dramas. The question is: could that be about to change? This week, Sophie Turner leads the cast of Steal, a brand new thriller set and filmed in London, which follows investment firm employee Zara after she is forced at gunpoint to aid a violent robbery. It follows Golden Globe-nominated miniseries The Girlfriend, released mere months earlier, which charted the delirious feud between a protective mother and her son's mysterious new partner. At first glance, the two shows wouldn't appear to share much in common, but take a closer look and parallels begin to emerge which could signal where Amazon Prime Video is headed with its UK originals. The Girlfriend’s co-lead Cherry (Olivia Cooke) and Steal’s protagonist Zara (Turner) are both young women from working-class homes, marred by absent or abusive fathers and strained relationships with their world-weary mothers. Both are unjustly overlooked in their elitist workplaces due to classism, but use this to their advantage in vengeful schemes involving rather hopeless men — namely Daniel (Laurie Davidson) and Luke (Archie Madekwe). Despite the questionable morals that Cherry and Zara exhibit, these tenacious underdogs remain at least partly sympathetic as they fight for a secure foothold in a world stacked against them. While The Girlfriend takes a more darkly humorous flavour to Steal, the base recipe is remarkably similar and shares ingredients with Amazon Prime Video’s other recent UK drama, Malice — another star-led revenge thriller with the rich and powerful in its crosshairs. It's an ironic target for a company whose founder is one of the world's wealthiest men, with a pe…

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Steal and The Girlfriend throw a much-needed lifeline to Prime Video's UK dramas – but can this template keep working?
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date: 2026-01-22T17:43:46.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: The streamer has hit reset with some compelling thrillers, but levelling up will take some bigger risks.
encoded: If you've ever given Prime Video a cursory glance, you may have noticed that it's missing something rather important. Despite a presence in more than 10 million UK homes and the backing of one of the world's largest companies, the streamer has long struggled to make any genuinely impactful British dramas. The question is: could that be about to change? This week, Sophie Turner leads the cast of Steal, a brand new thriller set and filmed in London, which follows investment firm employee Zara after she is forced at gunpoint to aid a violent robbery. It follows Golden Globe-nominated miniseries The Girlfriend, released mere months earlier, which charted the delirious feud between a protective mother and her son's mysterious new partner. At first glance, the two shows wouldn't appear to share much in common, but take a closer look and parallels begin to emerge which could signal where Prime Video is headed with its UK originals. The Girlfriend's co-lead Cherry (Olivia Cooke) and Steal's protagonist Zara (Turner) are both young women from working-class homes, marred by absent or abusive fathers and strained relationships with their world-weary mothers. Both are unjustly overlooked in their elitist workplaces due to classism, but use this to their advantage in vengeful schemes involving rather hopeless men, i.e. Daniel (Laurie Davidson) and Luke (Archie Madekwe). Despite the questionable morals that Cherry and Zara exhibit, these tenacious underdogs remain at least partly sympathetic as they fight for a secure foothold in a world stacked against them. While The Girlfriend takes a more darkly humorous flavour to Steal, the base recipe is remarkably similar and shares ingredients with Prime's other recent UK drama, Malice; another star-led revenge thriller with the rich and powerful in its crosshairs. It's an ironic target for a company whose founder is one of the world's wealthiest men, with a personal fortune that would dwarf the most moneyed characters in The Girlfriend,…

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release schedule – when is the next episode out?
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date: 2026-01-22T11:28:51.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti star in the latest frontier for the long-running franchise.
encoded: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is facing some major turbulence in its early weeks on Paramount Plus, as the sci-fi drama becomes the latest target of review-bombing (echoing the reception of The Acolyte and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law). Despite reasonable reviews from critics (including our own three-star verdict), Starfleet Academy's user scores are tanking on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb and Metacritic as it becomes a flashpoint in culture war debates. Although its format was bound to divide longtime fans – sharing more in common with a high school teen drama than a typical Star Trek show – many of the most vocal critics appear to be targeting the show's perceived politics. Polygon notes that Star Trek has always been a progressive franchise, dating back to The Original Series of the 1960s and its commentary against racial discrimination. Therefore, efforts to paint Starfleet Academy's representation as a radical politically-motivated departure suggest a lack of knowledge on what came before, but there are certainly other valid criticisms to be levelled at the spin-off. RadioTimes.com's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor Louise Griffin praised the performances of lead actors Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, but criticised the bloated size of the supporting cast and a tone that is "too sickly sweet" for some palates. If you're sticking with the show and want to know when class is next in session, read on for your full guide to the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release schedule on Paramount Plus. When is the next episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy out? Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is following a weekly release schedule on Paramount Plus, meaning that new episodes of the sci-fi drama will be released on Thursdays. The show premiered on Thursday 15th January 2026 with a double-bill launch, introducing USS Athena captain Nahla Ake (played by Holly Hunter) and her team of fresh-faced cadets. Expect episodes to keep dropping until the finale in mid-March. How many episodes …

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 release date speculation and news
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date: 2026-01-22T10:55:49.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Everything we know so far about The Titan's Curse.
encoded: Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians has wrapped its Sea of Monsters arc on Disney+, with all eyes now turning to the third chapter in this flashy adaptation. Following the action-packed season 2 finale – and that unexpected twist involving Thalia (Tamara Smart) – fans were treated to an exciting reveal midway through the credits. Based on the beloved Rick Riordan books, the story chronicles the formative years of demigod Percy (Walker Scobell) as he gets to know the wild world of ancient Greek gods to which he belongs. The series has proven a breakout hit for Disney+, so it's no surprise that a third season is currently in production in Vancouver – and further along than you might expect! Indeed, with its stars growing up fast and its viewers eager to see every book adapted to the screen, the team behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians are racing to bring us more episodes as soon as possible. Here's what we know so far about Percy Jackson season 3 on Disney+. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 release date speculation As the credits rolled on the season 2 cliffhanger, fans were treated to an unexpected first look at the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, before Disney confirmed that the upcoming instalment will debut later this year – an impressive turnaround indeed. The mid-credits footage from the upcoming season teased a highly anticipated moment from the third novel in Rick Riordan’s series, The Titan’s Curse, with Percy (Walker Scobell) & Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) taking to the dance floor. As Annabeth leads Percy onto the dance floor, she pulls him closer and the pair begin to slow dance to Stephen Sanchez’s Until I Found You, teasing the huge Percabeth moment book fans have been waiting for. The scene will adapt the moment the duo go undercover at Westover Hall, a military academy in Maine, in the hope of rescuing three hostages. “First look. Fir…

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The Night Manager's most surprising romance is probably doomed – but it's not too late for Teddy…
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creator: David Craig
subject: App
subject: App features
description: Believers in the 'Jeddy' relationship would be wise to keep their expectations low...
encoded: Add The Night Manager to your watchlist *Warning: spoilers for The Night Manager season two episode four* The bullets sent flying were the least dramatic part of the shoot-out that brought The Night Manager's latest chapter to a close. Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) finally revealed his true self to Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), in order to rescue an innocent teenager tricked into aiding the assassination of Alejandro Gualteros (Alberto Ammann). But the sequence didn't play out like a typical double-cross, the likes of which spy fiction is filled with. The swelling music, teary eyes and anguished outburst made one thing clear: this was a matter of the heart. Pine's earlier flirtations with Teddy certainly hadn't gone unnoticed (a gentle touch here, a stolen glance there), but even after last week's steamy dance scene, it remained unclear whether the deep cover agent was just exploiting him. Well, consider that case closed. In contrast to Pine's unhesitating brutality towards season 1 rivals Corky (Tom Hollander) and Freddie (David Avery), we can clearly see that he's distraught to be raising his weapon against Teddy – despite having legitimate cause. Both Hiddleston and Calva deserve high praise for this powerful stand-off, but especially the latter, who is dragged through a dizzying cycle of confusion, heartbreak and fury as Teddy wakes up to his deception. It's gut-wrenching enough to make you briefly forget who the 'villain' is in this scene, which is impressive given that one character just executed a public servant for no other reason than he couldn't be bought. To Calva's credit, even in the grotesque inhumanity of that action, we can still see the dying embers of a soul in Teddy – which is perhaps what draws Pine to him as well. It begs the question: can he be redeemed for his many grave sins? Well, the seeds might already be planted. In episode four, we saw how slippery Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) can be to even his own flesh and blood – but it could come …

Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa and Sir Derek Jacobi among finalists for BBC Audio Drama Awards 2026
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date: 2026-01-21T14:48:46.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: audio
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Here's the full list of nominations – have you heard them all?
encoded: The BBC has unveiled the nominees for its 15th annual Audio Drama Awards, with former Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Sir Derek Jacobi among the contenders. Gatwa and Jacobi will go up against A Thousand Blows' Malachi Kirby in the Best Actor category, which recognises their work in BBC Radio dramas Gatsby in Harlem, When Maggie Met Larry and The Final Touch respectively. In Best Actress, the three nominees are Gabrielle Creevy (Black Doves), Lydia Leonard (Wolf Hall) and Jodie McNee (The Gathering), who lent their voices to Astronomers, Gershwin and Miss Swift, and Secrets and Lies: Mona Best and The Beatles. Other recognisable names in contention are This Town breakout star Levi Brown (for book adaptation Brat Farrar), impressionist Jon Culshaw (for satire Churchill's Bust) and American writer David Sedaris (for his self-titled sketch comedy). Nominees for the Tinniswood Award celebrating best audio script are still to be announced, with these to be confirmed early next month by the Society of Authors and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain. Here's the full list of nominations for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2026: Best Original Single Drama The Final Touch by Roy Williams, producer Celia de Wolff (Pier Productions for BBC Radio 4) One Hundred and Fifty Days by Oliver Emanuel, producer Kirsty Williams (BBC Audio Scotland for BBC Radio 4) Sleaze by Joe von Malachowski & Will Close, producer Anne Isger (BBC Studios Audio for BBC Radio 4) Best Adaptation Gatsby in Harlem adapted by Roy Williams from F. Scott Fitzgerald, producer Nathan Freeman (Granny Eats Wolf for BBC Radio 3) Kramer versus Kramer by Avery Korman, adapted by Sarah Wooley, producers Gaynor Macfarlane & Carl Prekopp (BBC Audio Scotland for BBC Radio 4) Saint Joan of the Anthropocene adapted by Linda Marshall Griffiths from George Bernard Shaw, producer Nadia Molinari (BBC Studios Audio for BBC Radio 3) Best Original Series or Serial Aldrich Kemp and the Rose of Pamir, producer Sarah Tombling (Sweet Tal…

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Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller
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date: 2026-01-21T10:00:08.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: Sophie Turner leads Prime Video's latest fast-paced British thriller.
encoded: Sophie Turner is leading a pulse-pounding thriller on Prime Video, which explores the fallout from an enormous theft at an investment fund, leaving billions of pounds unaccounted for. For Zara (Turner), the day begins like any other, but quickly spirals into a nightmare as armed robbers storm her company's offices in a premeditated attack. Zara and close friend Luke (Archie Madekwe) are on the sharp end of it, as the culprits force them to go along with their plan at gunpoint – but who exactly are these mystery assailants? That's what DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is brought in to find out, but it soon becomes clear that this conspiracy is even more far-reaching and dangerous than it first appears. If you're excited for the intense new series, read on for an introduction to the Steal cast on Prime Video. Steal cast: Full list of actors in Prime Video thriller Here's an overview of the main Steal cast – read on for more detailed profiles on each of the key characters and the actors playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Sophie Turner as Zara Archie Madekwe as Luke Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as DCI Rhys Andrew Howard as Sniper Jonathan Slinger as London Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd Harry Michell as Milo Carter-Walsh Thomas Larkin as Wayne Sarah Belcher as Kate Shaw Tara Summers as Sophia Díana Bermudez as Tall Spike Leighton as Junior Yusra Warsama as Glasses Andrew Koji as Darren Yoshida Eloise Thomas as Myrtle Clarke Tomisin Ajani as Scots Kadiesha Belgrave as Chioma Dominic Mafham as George Cartwright Sophie Turner as Zara Who is Zara? Zara works at a pension fund investment company. On a typical day, a gang of thugs infiltrate their high-rise office and steal an eye-watering sum of money at gunpoint. Their identities and motivations, besides the obvious, are a mystery. What else has Sophie Turner been in? Turner rose to stardom on HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones, where she played Sansa Stark across all eight seasons. She went on to play powe…

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Beloved medical drama is coming to Netflix – with 15 seasons streaming soon
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date: 2026-01-20T12:18:17.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Is this still the best that the genre has to offer?
encoded: Netflix is getting us all nostalgic as one of the biggest shows of the 1990s is about to land on the streaming platform, allowing subscribers to relive the highs and lows of some of TV's most photogenic medical professionals. All 15 seasons of ER will be available to binge at your convenience on Netflix UK and Ireland from Monday 9th February 2026 – that's more than 300 episodes unfolding in the bustling Cook County General Hospital. The series once held the title of the longest-running primetime medical drama in American television history, until Shonda Rhimes's evergreen juggernaut Grey's Anatomy overtook it back in 2018. Regardless, ER still holds a high place in television history, having helped launch the careers of George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Alex Kingston (Doctor Who) and Noah Wyle (The Pitt), among others. It is also credited for creating the template that modern medical dramas, including Grey's, have adopted and continued to build upon, blending high-stakes workplace scenarios with the compelling personal struggles of staff members. For that service, it was rewarded with a whopping 124 Emmy nominations, of which it won 23, including Outstanding Supporting Actress (for Margulies) and Outstanding Drama Series (in 1996). ER finally concluded in April 2009, with later cast additions Parminder Nagra (DI Ray), Maura Tierney (The Iron Claw), Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me), John Stamos (Palm Royale) and Angela Bassett (Black Panther) leading the show at that time. Unlike so many other high-profile TV shows – including some very recent efforts – ER was able to stick the landing with season 15 finale And in the End..., which currently holds an impressive 9.2/10 user score on IMDb. View oEmbed on the source website Original ER cast member Wyle has recently found further success in the realm of medical drama as the star of HBO Max's The Pitt, which has recently picked up awards at this year's Emmys and Golden Globes. Alas, the acclaim…

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Harry Potter TV series: Release date speculation, casting & latest news
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date: 2026-01-20T11:20:47.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Harry Potter (franchise)
subject: HBO Max
subject: On demand
description: Everything to know about the new Wizarding World TV series adapting the original seven books.
encoded: As filming on HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series continues, some key figures behind the production are starting to give their assessments of how it's going thus far, and what fans can expect. For instance, in December 2025, HBO Max head of original content Sarah Aubrey spoke about the series while on a panel at Content London, as reported by Variety. Aubrey said that she was visiting the set of the series the following day, before adding: "I just keep thinking, it’s such a delightful adaptation of the books. And I think when people watch it, they [will] think, 'These are the books.'" Meanwhile, Warwick Davis, currently the only star to be returning from the Harry Potter movies to play the same part of Filius Flitwick in the series, spoke about the new adaptation on Times Radio, as reported by Deadline. "I’m working on it at the moment, but I can’t really tell you anything other than we’re retelling those wonderful stories but with more depth and detail than has been seen before," he said. "They’re very faithful adaptations of the book. "We’re obviously telling the same story so there are similar moments that we’re experiencing as actors on the set. But it’s weird being back in the same studios again, doing it all again, because Leavesden is where we shot the films." Of course, with filming ongoing, we're still far off from getting a specific release date, but more news is being revealed frequently. Most recently, Hans Zimmer and his collective of composers, named Bleeding Fingers, were tapped to compose the score for the series. Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve and Anže Rozman said in a statement together: "The musical legacy of Harry Potter is a touch point for composers everywhere and we are humbled to join such a remarkable team on a project of this magnitude. The responsibility is something that myself, Kara Talve and Anže Rozman do not take lightly. "Magic is all around us, often just beyond reach, but as in the world of Harry Potter, you simply must look for it. Wit…

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The Night Manager's most surprising romance is probably doomed – but it's not too late for Teddy
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date: 2026-01-19T19:00:23.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Comment
description: Believers in the 'Jeddy' relationship would be wise to keep their expectations low...
encoded: *Warning: spoilers for The Night Manager season 2 episode 4* The bullets sent flying were the least dramatic part of the shoot-out that brought The Night Manager's latest chapter to a close. Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) finally revealed his true self to Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), in order to rescue an innocent teenager tricked into aiding the assassination of Alejandro Gualteros (Alberto Ammann). But the sequence didn't play out like a typical double-cross, the likes of which spy fiction is filled with. The swelling music, teary eyes and anguished outburst made one thing clear: this was a matter of the heart. Pine's earlier flirtations with Teddy certainly hadn't gone unnoticed (a gentle touch here, a stolen glance there), but even after last week's steamy dance scene, it remained unclear whether the deep cover agent was just exploiting him. Well, consider that case closed. In contrast to Pine's unhesitating brutality towards season 1 rivals Corky (Tom Hollander) and Freddie (David Avery), we can clearly see that he's distraught to be raising his weapon against Teddy – despite having legitimate cause. Both Hiddleston and Calva deserve high praise for this powerful stand-off, but especially the latter, who is dragged through a dizzying cycle of confusion, heartbreak and fury as Teddy wakes up to his deception. It's gut-wrenching enough to make you briefly forget who the 'villain' is in this scene, which is impressive given that one character just executed a public servant for no other reason than he couldn't be bought. To Calva's credit, even in the grotesque inhumanity of that action, we can still see the dying embers of a soul in Teddy – which is perhaps what draws Pine to him as well. It begs the question: can he be redeemed for his many grave sins? Well, the seeds might already be planted. In episode 4, we saw how slippery Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) can be to even his own flesh and blood – but it could come back to haunt him. After decades spent at arm's …

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The Night Manager season 2 episode 4 explains Richard Roper twist at last – as key character compromised
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date: 2026-01-18T22:00:26.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Roper couldn't have pulled off his fake death without help from a coerced foe. *SPOILERS FOR THE NIGHT MANAGER SEASON 2 EPISODE 4*
encoded: The Night Manager season 2 has answered one major question about last week's bombshell ending, which confirmed the survival of cruel and calculating arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). The villain was thought to have met a grisly demise at the hands of his own wronged customers, with an eerie scene from the season 2 premiere even showing his body on a slab for Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) to identify. However, we now know that there's much more to that prologue than meets the eye. The fourth episode, which is available now on BBC iPlayer, demonstrates that there really is no one that Roper cannot compromise, as even his sworn enemy Angela is cowed into submission in a revealing flashback. In a tense conversation with her former agent Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), she recounts how Roper confronted her in their humble accommodation the night before they were due to identify his 'dead' body in Syria. He threatened to kill her and Jonathan right there and then, in addition to sending people after her husband and young daughter, unless she agreed to falsely verify his death the following morning. Backed into a corner, Angela had little choice but to agree, but kept the chilling interaction a secret from Jonathan in order to keep him safe from a vengeful Roper. She did, however, divulge the truth of his survival to the ill-fated Rex Mayhew (Douglas Hodge), but their attempts to follow-up on the matter were scuppered by the appointment of Mayra Cavendish (Indira Varma). As Laurie had previously stated in a post-episode 3 interview, a key factor in Roper's survival was his ability to charm his captors, eventually getting them to agree to a deal that would give him a chance at settling his debts. That remains a crucial part of Roper's new business plan, concocted with secret son Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva). Laurie explained: "He's a conqueror really, a pirate, and he will never stop dreaming of the treasure of taking people, territory, and control... He does have a …

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2026-01-16T11:54:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Another era in Westeros history is set to be explored on screen.
encoded: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms bursts onto the screen this month, showing viewers the lighter side of life in Westeros after many years of bleak and bloody storytelling. Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell lead the cast as mismatched duo Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, nicknamed Egg, who became fan favourites in a trilogy of novellas by Game of Thrones author George RR Martin. The novelist has been vocally enthusiastic about this latest TV spin-off, which should come as relief to anyone troubled by his criticisms of House of the Dragon – which have not softened during the show's hiatus. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is headed up by producer Ira Parker, whose past work includes the divisive Thrones prequel, plus action drama The Last Ship, dark comedy Better Things and spy miniseries The Sympathizer. So far, he seems to have done a good job, with our own A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review calling it the "best visit to Westeros in nearly a decade". If you're as excited as we are about the new series, read on for everything you need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – including its premiere date on Sky Atlantic and NOW. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Monday 19th January 2026 in the UK, airing first at 3am (to coincide with the US debut) and again at 9pm that same day. In the US, the show will air on HBO and HBO Max on Sundays, starting from 18th January. The finale will drop six weeks later both here and across the pond – but that won't be the end of Dunk and Egg's journey! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms scored an early renewal for season 2, which is filming right now (as of December 2025), and HBO executive Francesca Orci has expressed hope for a trilogy. She told Deadline last year: "You're going to be so impressed by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell as Dunk and Egg... So much so that we're already planning on how we build this for three seasons in total. …

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How to watch Star Trek in order – both release and chronological orders
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date: 2026-01-16T11:29:18.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: Star Trek (franchise)
description: From The Original Series to Starfleet Academy, here's how to watch the entire Star Trek canon in order.
encoded: With the franchise continuing the events of Discovery in the far flung future, Starfleet Academy marks the first Star Trek series to be set primarily within the hallowed institution, following a whole new generation of competitive cadets. The Paramount Plus series is set in the 32nd century and follows a new group of Starfleet recruits at the iconic San Francisco academy, as they’re taught by a collection of new and returning faces. With fan-favourite characters such as Voyager’s EMH (Robert Picardo) and Discovery’s Commander Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) returning - along with a whole assortment of wide-ranging Easter eggs - there’s certainly plenty for Trekkies to enjoy. But if you're feeling a little daunted by the depth of the lore and the sheer amount of Star Trek at your disposal, never fear! Read on for our overview of how to watch Star Trek in both release and chronological order. Once you have all the information you need, venture forth into the final frontier. How to watch Star Trek in release order Arguably, the most faithful way of watching Star Trek is in the order each series was made, allowing you to follow the franchise from its inception and explore its universe as the original fans did decades ago. It makes sense to do it this way as while the shows do jump around in terms of time period, they still find ways to build on what came before in order of release. In that sense, you're likely to get a slightly more complete picture of Star Trek by watching in this order, instead of piecing the shows together in a chronological timeline. Star Trek release order (films listed in italics) Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) Star Trek: The Animated Series (TAS) The first six Star Trek films (The Motion Picture up to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) Star Trek: Voyager (VOY) Star Trek films 8-10 (First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis) Star Trek: Enterprise (ENT) Star T…

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Avengers: Doomsday release date, trailers and latest news
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date: 2026-01-15T15:41:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
description: The full cast list has now been revealed for the upcoming MCU film – and it's certainly a star-studded affair.
encoded: We are well and truly on the road to Avengers: Doomsday, with a sequence of cryptic teasers in recent weeks revealing the key factions in Marvel's forthcoming mega-crossover. So far, the heroes spotlighted include Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth), both founding members of the Avengers, who made their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut 15 years ago. Of course, that's nothing compared to the tenure of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and James Marsden, who reprise the roles of Professor X, Magneto and Cyclops a quarter of a century on from 2000's genre-defining hit X-Men. View oEmbed on the source website How the characters from Fox's older (and once thought-defunct) universe factor into this story is anybody's guess, but Marvel fans have been excited to see Marsden's Cyclops move substantially closer to his comic book and animated counterparts. Most recently, Disney dropped another brief teaser bringing together the Wakandans, led by King M'Baku (Winston Duke) and Shuri (Letitia Wright), plus their bitter rival Namor (Tenoch Huerta) and the recently introduced Fantastic Four. View oEmbed on the source website Avengers: Doomsday directors Anthony and Joe Russo have encouraged fans to look for "clues" in each of the teasers, with fan theories appearing at a rapid rate online – including a few that a Doctor Doom expert told us. Perceived as a make or break moment for the MCU, Doomsday is hoped to redeem a spotty period in the franchise's history, which has seen some giddy highs as well as some embarrassing lows. If you're eager to know more about the Avengers: Doomsday cast, plus the current release date and fleeting story details released so far, read on for your full guide to the hotly anticipated film. Avengers: Doomsday release date Avengers: Doomsday will be released in cinemas on Friday 18th December 2026. The epic film had previously been scheduled for early May of that year – a weekend that the MCU has previously dominated – but was forced to move…

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EastEnders icon confirmed to play daughter of Vera legend Brenda Blethyn in first look at glossy new remake of beloved drama
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date: 2026-01-14T11:00:11.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: A shocking betrayal by this key supporting character triggers a bold revenge play by Emma Harte (Brenda Blethyn).
encoded: Channel 4's new adaptation of iconic story A Woman of Substance has added another big name to its ensemble in the form of EastEnders alum Jo Joyner. Brenda Blethyn (Vera) stars in the upcoming eight-part series, which is based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel of the same name, taking the main role of Emma Harte; a woman who goes on a "rags to riches" journey over an extraordinary life. The role of Emma is shared between Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness), who plays her at an earlier stage of her life. They fill the shoes of Deborah Kerr and Jenny Seagrove, who co-starred in Channel 4's prior adaptation in 1985. RadioTimes.com can exclusively confirm that Stay Close and Ackley Bridge star Joyner will play Elizabeth Harte Ainsley in the new series; the eventual daughter of Emma, who shockingly deceives her mother in a betrayal of trust. The incident prompts Emma to take revenge on those she considers to be traitors – and suffice it to say, Elizabeth falls firmly into that group. Here's a first look at Joyner in the role, courtesy of Channel 4: <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/JoJoyner-AWomanofSubstance-08968dc.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Jo Joyner stars in A Woman of Substance; she is seen here in a house, where a party is being thrown. There are balloons behind her and a pink cake on a table in front of her. Despite the surroundings, she looks unhappy and angry at someone" title="Jo_Joyner_-_A_Woman_of_Substance" /> Over the course of the series, we'll see Emma go from an impoverished, ambitious maid in 1911 to the world's richest woman several decades later, having defied expectations and shattered glass ceilings along the way. "Her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes," teases the synopsis. A Woman of Substance's large cast also includes Emmett J Scanlan (Mobland), Lydia Leonard (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light), Will Mellor (Mr Bates vs the Post Office), Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreas…

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The Night Manager star reveals secret of character's survival – and what they want now
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date: 2026-01-13T11:00:12.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Watch out, Pine!
encoded: **Warning: contains spoilers for The Night Manager season 2 episode 3.** The Night Manager season 2 star Hugh Laurie has addressed the shock return of his character at the end of episode 3, detailing how Richard Roper survived his years in captivity – and what his plans are now. The arms dealer experienced an almighty fall from grace at the end of season 1, after Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) sabotaged a massive weapons sale, which left Roper heavily indebted to his furious customers. It seemed he had paid the ultimate price for his failure, with Pine and his former handler Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) travelling to Syria in the season 2 prologue, where they identified the body of a bruised and dishevelled Roper. While stopping short of explaining how that particular deception was pulled off, Laurie has filled in some of the blanks in our knowledge ahead of this weekend's episode. He began: "For a large chunk of the intervening years, [Roper] was a prisoner, essentially a hostage to the shadowy cartel to whom he owed a great deal of money. "Initially they were going to simply kill him, but Roper’s a good talker and he's quick on his feet, and he was able to bargain with them. The captive can sometimes gain the upper hand over the captor, even though he doesn't have the key to the door." Although Roper appears to have returned to his old tricks in The Night Manager season 2, Laurie is quick to clarify that this isn't business as usual for the character. Rather, there are enormous personal stakes attached to this latest scheme. "He's got himself back onto the playing field and reactivated a lot of his contacts and formed a plan that will allow him to pay off his debt and therefore survive, because if he doesn’t, they will surely get him," the former House star explained. "But also to rebuild his empire, and once again, conquer all. He's a conqueror really, a pirate, and he will never stop dreaming of the treasure of taking people, territory, and control." Laurie proce…

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Heated Rivalry season 2 release date, cast and latest news
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date: 2026-01-12T15:57:36.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: It's taken the world by storm – and now all eyes are on season 2.
encoded: Steamy ice hockey romance Heated Rivalry has finally arrived in the UK, following a six-week wait for the much-hyped show to make the journey across the pond. The series, which is now available on Sky Atlantic and NOW, follows the secret love affair that unfolds between professional sportsmen Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). The show has attracted no shortage of attention for its sex scenes, but has also earned praise for its heartfelt romance and discussions around the difficulty of coming out – especially for those living in the public eye. After becoming a breakout hit, making overnight stars of its lead actors Williams and Storrie, it should come as no surprise that Canadian streaming platform Crave quickly ordered more episodes of the LGBTQ+ drama. But, unfortunately for fans, we now have a wait on our hands before any new chapters arrive. Here's everything we know so far about Heated Rivalry season 2, including comments from showrunner Jacob Tierney and author Rachel Reid. Heated Rivalry season 2 release date speculation Heated Rivalry season 2 does not yet have a confirmed release, but it seems safe to assume that the show's next chapter will be a top priority for Canadian streamer Crave and its US partner HBO Max. The show swiftly earned a renewal in December 2025, amid a massive wave of acclaim and popularity, but showrunner Jacob Tierney admitted later that month that he hadn't started plotting the second season. With any luck, the show will be able to stick to a roughly annual production cycle, which would point to a premiere date in winter 2026, but that's just speculation for the time being. We'll update this page when further details about the Heated Rivalry return date emerge. Heated Rivalry season 2 cast speculation Heated Rivalry season 2 will see the return of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as star-crossed ice hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The pair had only minor screen credits to their nam…

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Kit Harington "angered" by Game of Thrones fans who petitioned for season 8 remake
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date: 2026-01-12T10:58:36.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The Jon Snow actor dismissed the lofty demand as "idiocy".
encoded: Kit Harington has revealed he was "genuinely" angry about a petition that went viral in the weeks after Game of Thrones aired its controversial final season. The actor achieved international stardom in the role of Jon Snow, appearing across all eight seasons of the fantasy drama, which was once considered the jewel in HBO's glittering crown. A divisive and generally underwhelming finale tarnished that reputation to a sizeable extent, even prompting a petition for a total reshoot with "competent writers," in a jab at showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss. In total, that campaign attracted a staggering 1.8 million signatures, which is a powerful illustration of the dissatisfaction felt over the ending that the duo presented. In an interview with The New York Times to mark Industry season 4's premiere, Harington revealed that the outlandish demand left him seething. He recalled: "That genuinely angered me. Like, how dare you? Sorry, that's just how I feel. I think it was a level of idiocy that can only come about through social media." Despite coming to the defence of Benioff and Weiss in this instance, Harington recently distanced himself from the Game of Thrones franchise after years spent developing a Jon Snow-focused spin-off. When asked if he would want to reprise the role in a full cast audiobook, the likes of which Harry Potter has recently received, Harington said firmly: "No, god no. I don't wanna go anywhere near it. I spent 10 years doing that. Thanks, I'm alright." The comments came almost two years after Harington confirmed that the Jon Snow series was dead at HBO, telling ScreenRant that "we all couldn’t find the right story to tell that we were all excited about enough". As for the petition, it should come as no surprise that HBO didn't jump at the chance of remaking Game of Thrones season 8, which is estimated to have cost just shy of $100 million to produce. After the initial hubbub died down, HBO boss Casey Bloys remarked (via Variety): "The petition…

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Does Hugh Laurie appear in The Night Manager season 2?
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date: 2026-01-12T07:00:15.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: The actor has a larger role than we were led to believe.
encoded: **Warning: major spoilers for The Night Manager season 2 episode 3** The Night Manager season 2 has thrown quite a curve ball at viewers, as the fate of Hugh Laurie's menacing villain Richard Roper is nowhere near what we first imagined. The memorable character was not expected to feature in this belated sequel, with the synopsis actively throwing fans off the scent by stating that Roper was unequivocally dead. However, as Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) returned to his high-stakes undercover work, Roper's fingerprints were all over the business deals of his secret son, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva). Now we know, it's for one good reason: Roper is very much alive! The shocking twist is sure to generate spirited debate, with some viewers celebrating Laurie's return and others left asking whether this is actually a step back for the show. Read more: The Night Manager season 2's shock return is a frustrating twist that could do real damage If you want to find out about Hugh Laurie's role in The Night Manager season 2, or need a reminder of what happened to Roper in the first chapter, read on for a full rundown of the key details. Does Hugh Laurie appear in The Night Manager season 2? Yes, Hugh Laurie does appear in The Night Manager season 2, which includes major revelations about his character's true fate. The actor earned acclaim for his portrayal of Richard Roper in season 1, but initially, his role in the follow-up was said to be limited to behind-the-camera duties as an executive producer. This quickly proved false, however, as Laurie appeared on camera for a short-yet-impactful cameo in the season 2 premiere. The appearance centred around a grim reunion for Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) and Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) in Syria, where they are summoned to identify the body of their late nemesis. Years later, when Jonathan learns of a potential successor to Roper's criminal empire, he suffers an eerie flashback to that day, in which we get a closer look at Laurie'…

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The Night Manager season 2's shock return is a frustrating twist that could do real damage
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date: 2026-01-11T22:00:00.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Pine is horrified to be reunited with a ghost from his past – and so am I, but for different reasons.
encoded: **Warning: major spoilers for The Night Manager season 2 episode 3.** Do not adjust your set: the wild, yet grimly predictable, resurrection of Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) really just happened. If you don't know how to feel, join the club – we have biscuits. Tonight's episode of The Night Manager saw Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) delve deeper into the murky affairs of his latest target, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), who he'd already learned is the secret son of his late nemesis. As if that wasn't a strong enough link to season 1, screenwriter David Farr tightens ties to the point of near-strangulation in episode 3, when it emerges that Teddy's business partner is, in fact, dear old dad himself. Operating under the stolen identity of Gilberto Hanson, who died many years earlier, Roper is still up to his old tricks – and emphasis on 'old', as his modus operandi seems not to have changed even slightly in the decade since. It speaks to a lack of ingenuity that, I'm afraid to say, also permeates the scripts, which were already feeling overly familiar prior to this bizarre twist. Suffice to say, Roper's return seems unlikely to generate points of difference. Of course, an inability to allows stories to end or characters to rest is endemic in today's pop culture landscape. It's why you see the same exhausted film franchises continuing to limp along, or once-celebrated TV shows painfully outstaying their welcome. But if The Night Manager season 2's very existence was questionable, its prologue seemed like a step in the right direction. We saw Roper's corpse laid out on a slab for Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) to identify, in what then appeared to be a powerful statement of intent. The definitive end of one chapter, and the start of another. In light of Laurie's spritely return at the tail-end of episode 3, it now plays like the cheapest of misdirects; one that will presumably be hand-waved away, perhaps by some kind of pulse-slowing tranquilliser or other cartoonish decept…

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