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items: Euphoria season 3 opening episodes revealed to have huge ratings ahead of much-anticipated wedding scenes
items: Richard Gadd’s Half Man pushes the BBC to its violence limits but will it ever match HBO’s extremes?
items: The Last of Us season 3 casts Sinners breakout star in key role
items: Game of Thrones has miraculously thrived for 15 years – here's how it could survive the next 15
items: How the disastrous Game of Thrones pilot nearly killed the show before it began
items: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 filming halted as Game of Thrones spin-off battles extreme weather
items: The White Lotus season 4 confirms first story details as full cast is announced – and there's a cinematic twist
items: Euphoria gave us TV's darkest teen drama yet – but just how true is it to life? Experts weigh in
items: Euphoria season 3 gets early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed after flurry of first reviews and reactions
items: Euphoria showrunner pays tribute to "those we lost" from cast and crew at season 3 premiere
items: Zendaya teases whether Euphoria season 3 will end the show for good: "That closure is coming"
items: Harry Potter TV series confirms special behind-the-scenes spin-off - and it's days away
items: HBO responds to question of a potential Doctor Who partnership with the BBC
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items: The Last Of Us casts Bridgerton and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actors as Yara and Lev for season 3
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items: The Last of Us season 3 confirms major new castings and big changes for returning stars
items: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 casts Bohemian Rhapsody and Mum favourites in major roles
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Euphoria season 3 opening episodes revealed to have huge ratings ahead of much-anticipated wedding scenes
type: item
date: 2026-04-24T09:41:29.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: Sky
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: The long-awaited return to East Highland has seen millions tune in to see what's going on with Rue.
encoded: Euphoria season 3’s return was a four-year wait for fans – but they’ve returned in droves, with massive ratings now being revealed by HBO. The series, which follows Zendaya’s troubled character Rue as she navigates life in California with her friends, returned for season 3 two weeks ago. Now Warner Bros, who owns HBO, has confirmed on Instagram the first episode alone – titled Ándale – has become the #1 show globally on HBO Max, with 20million viewers tuning in to see what’s happening to the group after a four-year time jump. This is a massive 68% increase from the season 2 premiere episode. Episode two, America My Dream, also managed to sustain these numbers, with vast amounts of people tuning in to watch Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie) have their long-awaited reunion. The next episode, The Ballad of Palladin, airs on Sunday in the US and Monday in the UK, and is set to feature some of the most dramatic scenes to date as Cassie gets married to the troubled Nate (Jacob Elordi). With the high school gang ready to reunite, Cassie has been spending every penny she can to make sure it’s the biggest wedding she can, even starting an OnlyFans account to try and earn some extra cash. Meanwhile Nate is in severe debt due to his struggling business and has taken money from some bad people who now want their cash back. Maddy, who has now offered to manage Cassie's OnlyFans career, makes a surprise appearance at the wedding itself, with Nate's family members wondering how she can show her face. Nate's convinced she's up to something. The trailer for episode 3 has promised something bad is going to happen, with Cassie choking back tears. While season 3 has been Euphoria’s biggest launch to date, reviews have proven to be the show’s lowest to date by a wide margin. Euphoria season 3 is airing weekly on HBO Max, Sky Atlantic and NOW. Catch up on seasons 1-2 on HBO Max and NOW. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find o…

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Richard Gadd’s Half Man pushes the BBC to its violence limits but will it ever match HBO’s extremes?
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date: 2026-04-23T06:00:13.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: HBO
subject: Interview
description: Half Man is a co-production that straddles the line between the BBC and HBO's attitude towards on screen violence. But will the public broadcaster ever fully embrace graphic content on the level of Game of Thrones and The Boys?
encoded: This article contains references to sexual violence that some readers may find distressing. In the opening moments of Richard Gadd's new series Half Man, his character Ruben punches Jamie Bell's character Niall in the face so hard that his head cracks on the wall behind him. This sequence, and what follows its chronologically, has been described in the show's synopsis as an "explosion of violence" which takes place at Niall's wedding, 30 years after the moment the series subsequently flashes back to. It's a brutal example of what is to come, in a series which contains a handful of pretty graphic, violent moments. For anyone who has read up about the series, it should come as no surprise – it has been described as a show which explores "brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships", as it charts Ruben and Niall's friendship over the years. It will also come of no surprise to viewers watching in the US or elsewhere around the world, who will be finding the series on HBO. It is, after all, a BBC and HBO co-production. Alongside its reputation for high-end, prestige drama, HBO is also known for the inclusion in many of its series of graphic content. A prime example of this would be Game of Thrones, the company's acclaimed (up to a point) fantasy series which included scenes of beheadings, pregnant women being stabbed in the stomach and a man having his eyes gouged out and his dead crushed. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/01/game-of-thrones-rains-of-castermere-15bfeef.jpg" width="4256" height="2832" alt="Michelle Fairley, as Catelyn Stark, holds a knife to the throat of Kelly Ford, who plays Joyeuse Erenford, amidst a tense scene in a dimly lit banquet hall with candles and a feast set on the table, from the television series Game of Thrones." title="Game of Thrones" /> Given all of this, my surprise coming into Half Man was not how violent it was, but in many ways how restrained it felt on this front. T…

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The Last of Us season 3 casts Sinners breakout star in key role
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date: 2026-04-18T10:28:49.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Season 3 is set to focus on Kaitlyn Dever's Abby.
encoded: The Last of Us season 3 has added even more stars to its cast, with Sinners actress Li Jun Li joining the fray. The post-apocalyptic drama, which will focus its third season on Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, will see Li play Miriam, a Seraphite and the mother of Lev and Yara, according to Variety. The actress is best known for her role as Grace Chow in Ryan Coogler's Oscar-winning movie sinners, and she's set to appear in Marvel's Spider-Noir alongside Nicolas Cage. It was previously confirmed that Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, a pair of siblings who encounter Abby at a key moment in their lives. The Last of Us season 3 will show Abby's experience as a soldier in Seattle, with the character having her perspective changed after seeking revenge against Joel (Pedro Pascal) for her father's death. Alongside Dever, cast members Bella Ramsey (Ellie), Isabella Merced (Dina), Gabriel Luna (Tommy) and Jeffrey Wright (Isaac) will return. They'll be joined by Clea DuVall, who's playing another member of the Seraphites, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr, who will be taking over the role of Manny, as well as Patrick Wilson, who will play Jerry Anderson, Abby's father, and Jason Ritter, who will take on an original role, Washington Liberation Front soldier Hanley. Alongside these new additions, three returning faces have been promoted to regular roles. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/0401TheLastofUsS02-13f8285-e1746187467646.jpg" width="3245" height="2160" alt="Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) in The Last of Us season 2, standing side by side outdoors in a post-apocalyptic setting. Both have tense, concerned expressions as they look offscreen. Ellie wears a dark purple t-shirt, revealing a fern tattoo on her right forearm, while Dina wears a rust-colored button-up shirt over a light tank top. The background includes weathered brick and concrete walls overgrown with greenery." title="Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and D…

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Game of Thrones has miraculously thrived for 15 years – here's how it could survive the next 15
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date: 2026-04-17T16:00:37.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
description: When you play the game of franchises, you win or you die.
encoded: It's been 15 years since Game of Thrones aired its first episode and, in that time, the beloved fantasy series has pulled off what may have once seemed impossible – but now, it has an even bigger challenge ahead of it. Based on the novels by George RR Martin, Thrones went from a cult hit in season 1 to a global phenomenon by season 3, receiving worldwide acclaim for its masterfully crafted story, its wealth of well-written and well-acted characters, and its incredible production value. Miraculously, after it took a dive in its final season, Thrones has also managed to pull a Jon Snow and come back from certain death for two highly-acclaimed spin-offs which have been (mostly) beloved by the fanbase: House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, becoming a masterclass in how to make a franchise. But the 2020s haven't been all that kind to well-established TV and film franchises. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe, for instance, once seemed bulletproof, the 2020s have seen it face struggles like box office revenue declines (with 2023's The Marvels ending its box office run as the lowest-grossing MCU movie in history) and well-documented audience fatigue – something that could very well impact other franchises too. View Green Video on the source website So, while it's thrived over the past 15 years, how does Game of Thrones survive the next 15? In many ways, it's on the right track. A big part of Marvel's audience fatigue came from fans feeling like they had to do their homework to understand everything, with new releases failing to stand on their own. In contrast, Thrones has already gone in the complete opposite direction with its spin-offs, which (while still serving as prequels to the original series) also stand on their own as original stories. Although fans who have seen all of Thrones and House of the Dragon will, of course, get a richer experience from watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it's in no way essential. Both spin-offs have also, crucial…

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How the disastrous Game of Thrones pilot nearly killed the show before it began
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date: 2026-04-17T06:00:09.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
subject: RT Rewind
description: 15 years after Game of Thrones began, we look back at how it very nearly fell apart.
encoded: This article was first published on 17 April 2021. Game of Thrones was a disaster. Nothing made sense, it looked terrible and the cast weren’t happy. At best, those who saw it offered backhanded compliments – at worst, they called it a “pile of s**t”. With millions of dollars down the pan, showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss were in serious trouble. Or, as future Chernobyl and The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin told them at the time – “you guys have a massive problem.” But of course, this wasn’t the Game of Thrones that the rest of the world was first introduced to 15 years ago today on 17 April 2011. This Game of Thrones was the infamous unaired pilot, a production apparently so terrible that it nearly sank the show entirely, ended Westeros’s on-screen journey before it began and left a massive hole in modern pop culture. However, it didn’t – because Benioff, Weiss and the HBO team pulled off one of the most miraculous rescue missions of all time, turning the disastrous first draft into an acclaimed series dominating the TV conversation to this day. Still, the story of the pilot has a certain fascination for fans. In another world, a very different version of Game of Thrones could have come into existence, with different actors, storylines and locations (and much cleaner costumes) bringing George RR Martin’s story to life. The Game of Thrones pilot is a fascinating testament to what might have been, and the thin line between success and disaster – or at least it would be, if anyone had ever seen it. “I’m told I’m under penalty of death if I ever show it to anyone,” George RR Martin told author James Hibberd in the latter’s behind-the-scenes book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon – and that diktat appears to have survived better than many of Martin’s characters. While versions of the pilot do apparently exist, no-one has ever broken ranks to show it to the world. Instead, fans have had to pick around the details that have been talked about, leaving the pilot itself up…

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 filming halted as Game of Thrones spin-off battles extreme weather
type: item
date: 2026-04-16T10:22:43.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
description: The second season of the smash-hit series is currently filming in the Canary Islands.
encoded: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms has been forced to temporarily halt production on season 2 over bad weather and flooding. The latest Game Of Thrones spin-off, which became a smash-hit on launch this year, is currently filming its second outing in Gran Canaria. However, after the island was hit by severe weather conditions caused by Storm Therese, including flooding and heavy rainfall, the series was forced to put down cameras. HBO has confirmed that the storm has resulted in weather delays to the show’s production. The second season, titled The Sworn Sword, saw production move from Belfast to Spain – ironically to remain faithful to the source material and depict a drought. Speaking to Radio Times about the upcoming season, showrunner Ira Parker said: "Book 2 takes place at a drought. And obviously you’ve been to Belfast, and you know there’s no way any human being could ever shoot Belfast for a drought, as it rains at some point every single day. "So we’re going elsewhere to seek 'unrainings'." A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on the Dunk and Egg novellas by George R R Martin, follows the tales of Ser Duncan The Tall (Peter Claffey), an up-and-coming hedge knight, as he makes his way through Westeros with his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Both seemingly inconsequential characters are known to go on to cement their place in the history of Westeros. View Green Video on the source website In season one, based on the first novella The Hedge Knight, Egg was revealed to really be Aegon Targaryen – the fourth son of Prince Maekar Targaryen in the Royal family. Meeting by chance at an inn on route to a small tourney in Ashford Meadow, Dunk and Egg formed an unlikely bond, in doing so putting wheels in motion for events that change Westeros's future. The first season consisted of six, half-hour episodes, with season 2 currently slated for an early 2027 release. It is currently unclear how the flooding will impact the season's planned release date. A Knight of t…

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The White Lotus season 4 confirms first story details as full cast is announced – and there's a cinematic twist
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T16:04:27.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: It's time to check-in with our favourite chaotic hotel chain...
encoded: The White Lotus season 4 is officially in production – with the creative team behind the beloved HBO show sharing the very first details about what we can expect this time around. The Emmy award-winning series, which focuses on a turbulent week at a five-star resort full of chaotic and entitled guests, has started rolling cameras in the French Riviera. For the first time ever, season 4 will not focus on one hotel in the White Lotus chain, but two: the White Lotus du Cap and the White Lotus Cannes. The official logline reads: "A new group of White Lotus hotel guests and employees over the span of a week, taking place during the Cannes Film Festival." Creator Mike White previously shared the season will focus on the concept of celebrity, telling W Magazine he came up with the idea while filming reality series, Survivor 50. He said: "It’s a bit about fame, about who has the world’s attention, who is the plus-one, and how that can organise a relationship. "Some people are satisfied with the love of just an intimate partner, and some people need the love of strangers and a bigger kind of attention." As White has previously confirmed, each season of White Lotus focuses on a specific theme. "The first season we highlighted money and then the second season is sex and I think the third season, it would be maybe a kind of satirical and funny look at death in Eastern religion and spirituality," he told Deadline in 2022. View Green Video on the source website The forthcoming season will film across multiple locations in Monaco and the South of France, including Cannes and St. Tropez. Filming will also take place in Paris, though the story will remain along the Côte d'Azur. The Airelles Château de la Messardière will be used as the White Lotus du Cap, while the Hôtel Martinez will be turned into the White Lotus Cannes. The main cast has also been confirmed as Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Marissa…

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Euphoria gave us TV's darkest teen drama yet – but just how true is it to life? Experts weigh in
type: item
date: 2026-04-12T07:00:53.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: Radio Times talks to a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist about the show’s first two seasons.
encoded: Euphoria whipped up a storm when it first premiered in 2019. The teen drama from HBO triggered outrage and moral panic with a scene featuring 30 penises (yes, 30), as well as frequent and graphic depictions of drug use, sex and violence. The show, which released a second season in 2022, follows Rue (played by Zendaya), a 17-year-old drug addict who comes out of rehab and struggles to say sober, while also exploring the lives of her peers, who it soon emerges are equally – if not more – troubled (yes Nate, we’re looking at you), and is perhaps the darkest look at teenhood we've had on screen since Skins. But does it offer an accurate depiction of the pressures facing Gen Z today, or is it a sensationalised portrayal of adolescence? Ahead of season 3’s release, Radio Times talks to a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist about how true to life the show’s first two seasons are. Addiction and drug use A lot of the criticism levelled at the series focused on its portrayal of drug use. As well as showing Rue dealing with addiction, Euphoria depicts other characters taking drugs recreationally against the backdrop of wild and glamorous parties. Following the season 2 premiere, America’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education programme publicly accused the series of “misguidedly glorifying” teenage drug use and making it seem “common and widespread in today’s world”. But drug use among teens is quite common today, research indicates. A 2021 study by University College London found that almost a third of 17‑year-olds in the UK have tried cannabis, and about one in ten have experimented with harder drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy, or ketamine. And research in 2024 found that, in 2020, nearly 10 million US adolescents (1.6 million 12 to 17 years of age and 8.2 million 18 to 25 years of age) met the criteria for a substance use disorder. “People who are Rue's age sometimes do have an experience with addiction like that. But sometimes it's more casual and experimental and doesn't enter into…

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Euphoria season 3 gets early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed after flurry of first reviews and reactions
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date: 2026-04-09T11:40:09.000Z
creator: Jo Berry
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
description: The critically acclaimed teen drama isn’t quite so praised for its third season.
encoded: The first two seasons of teenage drama Euphoria, which aired between 2019 and 2022, received numerous accolades, including Emmy Awards for Zendaya and co-star Colman Domingo. After a lengthy gap, the highly-anticipated third season launches on 13 April on Sky Atlantic, but reviewers who have seen the first three episodes are more mixed in their reactions this time around. The new season, which is set four years on from season 2, picks up the story of drug addict Rue (Zendaya), her best friend Lexi (Maude Apatow), and fellow former high school students Jules (Hunter Schafer), Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi). Nate and Cassie, who makes sexy influencer videos for a living, are getting married. Meanwhile, Jules is an art student and Rue is working off her debt to drug dealer Laurie in Mexico, before moving on to Texas to work as a club manager. Though, with this season being a major departure from the previous two, with the adolescent characters all grown up, critics aren’t all that convinced. The new season, written by showrunner Sam Levinson, currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 48% from 21 reviews (at the time of writing), which is the lowest rating in the show’s history. (Season 1 is currently scoring 80%, while season 2’s score is 78%). Both the show’s plot and the characters themselves have been criticised in reviews. Lauren Sarner of New York Post was particularly disparaging, calling the season an "unhinged disaster" filled with characters in situations that are like "Breaking Bad meets Looney Tunes". Sarner was certainly not alone in her 'rotten' review, with the general consensus seeming to be that the beloved HBO show may have outstayed its welcome. View Green Video on the source website The season isn't without its supporters, however, with Nick Hilton of The Independent being a little more positive. Giving the season four out of five stars, Hilton calls it a "generation-defining" show that paints a "clear-eyed, unflattering portrait…

Euphoria showrunner pays tribute to "those we lost" from cast and crew at season 3 premiere
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date: 2026-04-08T10:12:28.000Z
creator: Jo Berry
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: NOW
description: The new series is dedicated to Angus Cloud, Eric Dane and producer Kevin Turen.
encoded: Writer and creator Sam Levinson has dedicated the upcoming third season of Euphoria to the memory of three cast and crew members who died in the four years since the second season aired in 2022. Speaking at the premiere of the long-awaited third season of the teen drama, Levinson said (via Deadline): "Some people ask why it took so long between seasons two and three. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost." Angus Cloud, who played Rue’s (Zendaya) friend Fezco in the first two seasons and also starred in the hit horror movie Abigail, died at the age of 25 on July 31, 2023. The show also lost executive producer Kevin Turen, who died in November of the same year. Eric Dane, who played Cal, the father of Jacob Elordi’s character Nate, was able to return to film his role for the third season of the show following a diagnosis of ALS. The actor, who was also known for his role as Doctor Mark Sloan in Grey’s Anatomy, died on February 19. "When Angus died, it was tough," Levinson said at the premiere. "I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realised more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. "You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing." The third season is dedicated to "those who we lost, Angus, Kevin, and Eric," Levinson said. "The Rebbe [spiritual leader] says, 'The only way to see great light is to pass through great darkness.' Well, it feels good to be on the other side." The first season of Euphoria premiered back in 2019, and boosted the careers of its stars, including Zendaya, who won an Emmy for her performance, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schaf…

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Zendaya teases whether Euphoria season 3 will end the show for good: "That closure is coming"
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date: 2026-04-07T09:29:55.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: It's bad news for fans of the series.
encoded: Zendaya has revealed she believes the third season of Euphoria will be the last. The multi-Emmy-award-winning show, which stars the likes of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Hunter Schafer, is set to return for its third outing on 13 April on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show to promote her new film The Drama and Euphoria season 3, Zendaya was asked whether the upcoming third season will be the last, to which she said: "I think so, yeah." Barrymore added that she liked knowing the "mindframe" going into a potential final season, to which Zendaya responded: "That closure is coming." Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya opened up about how "proud" she is of her work in the show, saying the series has "cracked my heart open." She added: "Rue taught me so much about life. That crew has also seen me grow up. I owe so much to that show. Rue taught me so much about empathy and redemption. I’m very grateful for all of it." HBO has yet to confirm whether season 3 will be the show’s last. However, with many of the show’s cast members having become in-demand stars since the series' premiere in 2019, and the four-year hiatus between season two and three due in part to their complex schedules, it's long been predicted by fans and critics that the upcoming third season of the show will be the last. Season 3 will pick up five years after the ending of season 2, which saw Nate (Elordi) turn his dad Cal (the late Eric Dane) into the police and Rue fail to clear her debt to drug lord Laurie (Martha Kelly). View Green Video on the source website A trailer recently gave fans a few hints at what’s to come, with Rue now in Mexico and still in deep debt to Laurie, and Cassie (Sweeney) and Nate (Elordi) getting married and living in the suburbs. Also returning in season 3 are cast members Chloe Cherry, Dominic Fike, Nika King and Colman Domingo, while new additions include Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Natasha Lyonne, Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, …

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Harry Potter TV series confirms special behind-the-scenes spin-off - and it's days away
type: item
date: 2026-04-02T15:43:37.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The special will feature interviews from cast members including Dumbledore actor John Lithgow, McGonagall actress Janet McTeer and Snape actor Paapa Essiedu.
encoded: HBO will be taking fans behind the scenes of its upcoming Harry Potter TV series in a new special. Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic, which is set to debut on Sunday 5 April, will offer fans "an exclusive look inside the HBO series, from the artists bringing it to life". The special will feature interviews from cast members including Dumbledore actor John Lithgow, McGonagall actress Janet McTeer and Snape actor Paapa Essiedu, while Nick Frost (who plays Rubeus Hagrid in the series) will narrate. HBO has released a teaser for the episode, which begins with Lithgow saying: "The Harry Potter stories are this extraordinary phenomenon. To reimagine the Harry Potter canon, to let it breathe — we get to enact all the things that you know are going on in the wings, but you don’t see them." The footage also gives fans a glimpse at McTeer and Essiedu talking about the filming process, while production designer Mara LePere-Schloop says: "To be able to build at a scale like this, it’s just a designer’s dream. We’re trying to get in the joy and playfulness of what it means to be a magical kid." Later, she adds: "To play in a sandbox that’s this big, it’s incredible. We’re adding a level of world-building beyond what the audience is familiar with." Watch the trailer for yourself below: View oEmbed on the source website A synopsis for the special reads: "It’s been 25 years since audiences first walked the hallowed halls of Hogwarts. Now, this exclusive special offers an inside look at the epic scale and meticulous care behind HBO’s new Harry Potter series — told through the lens of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians bringing JK Rowling’s beloved books to life for a new generation." It continues: "Featuring interviews with members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, the special chronicles the extensive process behind finding our new Harry, Ron, and Hermione — while celebrating the awe-inspiring commitment to detail and imme…

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HBO responds to question of a potential Doctor Who partnership with the BBC
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date: 2026-03-30T05:00:32.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO boss Casey Bloys breaks silence on Doctor Who rumours after Disney+ exit — and refuses to rule out a future partnership.
encoded: HBO boss Casey Bloys has responded to reports linking the broadcaster to Doctor Who, following the conclusion of the BBC's deal with Disney+. Disney+ partnered with the BBC beginning with 2023's 60th anniversary Doctor Who specials, followed by two subsequent seasons of the sci-fi series and a spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. It was announced in October 2025 that the deal would not be extended, though the BBC’s director of drama commissioning Lindsay Salt insisted that the corporation itself remains "fully committed to Doctor Who", announcing a 2026 Christmas special from showrunner Russell T Davies. Last month, Salt was asked by Deadline if HBO Max could act as a new streaming partner on Doctor Who, following co-production deals between HBO and the BBC on upcoming series Half Man (from Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd) and the Michaela Coel vehicle First Day on Earth. Salt did not rule out the possibility, noting that HBO "have been great partners creatively". In conversation with Radio Times, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) was asked if he'd be interested in partnering on Doctor Who – and Bloys also seemed open to the idea. "It has not been presented to us," he clarified. "As with anything, I would say 'Never say never' – it's just not something that I know about." The last season of Doctor Who ended on a surprising twist, bringing Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor to a dramatic close. In the closing moments, the Doctor began to regenerate, only for the new incarnation to be revealed as a shock returning face: Billie Piper. Her brief appearance left fans stunned and set the Whoniverse buzzing with speculation about what comes next... Back in December, writer/producer Davies revealed that he had shared plot details for the upcoming Christmas special with BBC bosses – and apparently what's to come left them "with jaws agape, loving it". View Green Video on the source website HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland on 26 March. Visit hbom…

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HBO boss Casey Bloys talks Harry Potter, The Pitt, key franchises and big new bets as network launches streamer in UK
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date: 2026-03-28T08:00:56.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
description: From big IP to low-budget experiments, HBO’s boss explains how the network decides what’s worth making.
encoded: The man shaping HBO’s future is thinking less about algorithms and more about instinct. As Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, looks ahead to the UK launch of HBO Max on Thursday 26 March, his guiding principle remains strikingly simple: make television people will pay for – and make it unlike anything else. "One of the things about working at HBO for as long as I have… is that, before streaming, we were unique in that we were television people were asked to pay for," he says. "So in development, we would naturally ask ourselves: does this feel like television worth paying for?" It’s a deceptively powerful framework – one that has shaped everything from Game of Thrones to Euphoria – and continues to underpin HBO’s strategy as it expands its direct-to-consumer offering in the UK. Bloys is clear that there is no single answer to that question. "Does it feel like a spectacle? Does it feel cinematic? Does it feel like it’s pushing boundaries in some way? Does it feel like it’s breaking new talent that you wouldn’t see somewhere else?" What matters, he suggests, is not the definition but the discipline of asking. "There are many ways to approach it… but the fact that we’re asking the question has been a good guide for us." Just as important is what that question rules out. "One of the things we’ve also asked over the years… is whether it feels like something you could see somewhere else or not." That instinct – to differentiate rather than replicate – has been key to HBO’s evolution, even when it has meant challenging internal assumptions. Bloys recalls how Girls once felt unusual for the network, given the long-held belief that the "male head of household" was the primary cable subscriber. Game of Thrones, meanwhile, initially struck some as an outlier. "I remember when it came out it felt a bit like 'swords and sandals'," he says. "Something like Euphoria... we’d never had a protagonist be that young." What links those shows is not genre but risk – an…

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Harry Potter TV series confirms earlier release date with first-look trailer and new cast imagery
type: item
date: 2026-03-25T19:38:19.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: Step aside Daniel Radcliffe, there's a new Harry in town.
encoded: A first-look trailer for the all new Harry Potter TV series has just dropped, and it's confirmed that the highly-anticipated show will arrive earlier than expected. The new TV adaptation is set to arrive this Christmas, earlier than the original "early 2027" window that had previously been reported. A first-look trailer shows the very beginnings of Harry's story, from being mistreated by his relatives, the Dursleys, to meeting half-giant Hagrid (now played by Nick Frost) and arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It also hints at previously unseen parts of Harry's story, including showing him at a muggle school. You can watch the trailer below: View oEmbed on the source website New imagery of the cast has also been unveiled. A HBO series was announced back in 2023 and last year the cast was confirmed along with first-look images of them in costume, including of Dominic McLaughlin who is playing the titular role of Harry. At the start of this year, the show was then given a confirmed release schedule of early 2027 before a first-look photo of McLaughlin on set was shared earlier this week. The photo, shared on The official Harry Potter social media account, shows the Boy Wizard clad in red robes, headed towards the Hogwarts quidditch pitch with his broomstick in hand. Gryffindor and Hufflepuff banners can be seen hanging in front of him (along with a poster emblazoned with the names of Ron Weasley's twin brothers, Fred and George), with snow lightly falling on the Hogwarts grounds. McLaughlin was seen in the Sky Original comedy Grow, whilst Stanton is known for having previously starred in the West End production of Matilda, as well as the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Starlight Express. The new Harry Potter series will be the first proper acting credit for Stout who has only been seen in TV advertisements so far. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a le…

Harry Potter TV series unveils first look – with trailer coming very soon
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date: 2026-03-24T16:34:30.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: The new adaptation will be released in 2027.
encoded: Harry Potter fans have officially been given a first look at the upcoming TV series, with a teaser trailer promised imminently. The newly-released image from the HBO series, which will reimagine JK Rowling's novels, shows Dominic McLaughlin's Boy Wizard, clad in red robes, headed towards the Hogwarts quidditch pitch with his broomstick in hand. Gryffindor and Hufflepuff banners can be seen hanging in front of him (along with a poster emblazoned with the names of Ron Weasley's twin brothers, Fred and George), with snow lightly falling on the Hogwarts grounds. The official Harry Potter social media accounts, which shared the image, have also announced a teaser trailer coming on 25 March. McLaughlin will be joined by Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. Meanwhile, John Lithgow will take on the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore, with Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. It's been confirmed that the series will also feature characters cut from the iconic film series, including Professor Cuthbert Binns (played by Richard Durden), and the poltergeist Peeves (whose casting has not been announced). Director Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two movies, previously told Radio Times his hopes for the series including elements from the books that he did not have time for in the films. He said: "There was so much we couldn't put in the films – they weren’t short, they were over two and a half hours long, but I still struggled. It still keeps me up at night sometimes.” Specifically, he shared: “I missed the fact that I was never able to put Peeves in the first film.” Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall. Rowling has also shared her views on soci…

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Slow Horses and Last Tango in Halifax stars confirmed for all-new drama from Sharon Horgan
type: item
date: 2026-03-24T15:59:38.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Let the laughs commence.
encoded: Stars of both Slow Horses and Last Tango in Halifax have been confirmed for an all-new drama from comedy writer Sharon Horgan. The new HBO Original Comedy Series YOUTH will see Harriet Walter, Anne Reid, and Freddie Fox star as its main cast. As well as writing and executive producing, Sharon Horgan will also star in the upcoming series. She has previously written and acted in the 2015 Channel 4 series Catastrophe alongside Rob Delaney, and is also the comedic mastermind behind BBC's Motherland. YOUTH follows a 50-year-old divorcee’s search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown up son. Anne Reid is best known for playing Valerie Barlow in Coronation Street from 1961 to 1971, and later Celia Dawson in Last Tango in Halifax between 2012 and 2020, for which she was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for best actress. Dame Harriet Walter has had a career spanning over 50 years and is no stranger to comedy acting, starring in the Apple TV sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso. She is also known for her roles in Succession and Silo. Whilst Freddie Fox is most recognised from House of the Dragon and Slow Horses, he has also had previous comedy roles in Apple TV's The Great and the Victorian police comedy on Channel 4 Year of the Rabbit. YOUTH is produced by Merman, which also produced the likes of Amandaland, Bad Sisters and Vladimir, Horgan's own production company which she co-founded in 2014 alongside Clelia Mountford. Additional executive producers are Faye Dorn for Merman, Jim Kleverweis, and Dawn Shadforth, who will also direct. For her comedy work Sharon Horgan has won numerous accolades including seven BAFTA nominations and two wins - best drama series in 2023 for Bad Sisters and best writer: comedy for Catastrophe in 2016. Add YOUTH to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or …

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The Last Of Us casts Bridgerton and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actors as Yara and Lev for season 3
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date: 2026-03-21T13:02:22.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Production is underway for season 3.
encoded: The Last of Us TV series has found its Yara and Lev, as production continues for the third season of the dystopian series. Deadline confirmed the news that Michelle Mao (Bridgerton) and Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) will star as siblings Yara and Lev respectively. The publication also reported that as in the game, Lev is a 13-year-old transgender boy – and HBO held an inclusive casting call for the character, with Kratter part of the "young performers of different backgrounds" who auditioned. As per the second game, Yara and Lev are a major part of Abby Anderson's (Kaitlyn Dever) arc, acting as loyal allies who help Abby during later parts of the game. Kratter is just 15 years old and has starred in Disney Channel's Bunk'd and Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, alongside Jude Law and Kerry Condon. Fans will have recently seen Mao in the latest outing of Bridgerton as Rosamund Li, though her other credits include A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and the Goosebumps TV series. This casting news comes after it was reported that Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) and Jason Ritter (Matlock) would be joining the cast as Jerry Anderson (Abby's father) and an original character, Washington Liberation Front soldier Hanley, respectively. Alongside the new additions, three returning faces have been promoted to regular roles. Mel (Ariela Barer), Nora (Tati Gabrielle) and Owen (Spencer Lord), who were introduced as part of season 2, will all be core characters of season 3, with the story set to focus more heavily on Abby than Ellie. But Ellie (Bella Ramsey) isn’t going anywhere, with co-creator Craig Mazin confirming we haven't seen the last of the character, although she and Dina are set to feature in a reduced role. When pressed on how much of Ellie we'll be seeing in season 3, Ramsey told Variety: “I sort of know, but I can’t tell you, I’m afraid." The Last of Us season 2 is streaming on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. Add The Last of Us to your watchl…

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The White Lotus season 4 casts multiple guest stars - including two Marvel veterans
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date: 2026-03-18T12:10:30.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: Production is expected to begin on season 4 in France soon.
encoded: More reservations have been booked for The White Lotus season 4, with Marvel veterans Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet among the new cast additions. The new instalment of the HBO comedy drama, production on which is expected to begin soon, is expected to come to our screens at some point in 2027. Alongside Nanjiani (Eternals) and Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), other new actors joining the cast as guest stars include Max Greenfield (New Girl), Charlie Hall (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Jarrad Paul (Free Bert). Deadline reports that Greenfield will play a character called Mitchell, while Bennet’s character will be named Brynn and Hall’s will be called Zach. The new names join previously announced cast members Sandra Bernhard, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig and Chris Messina. AJ Michalka, Dylan Ennis, Vincent Cassel, Corentin Fila and Nadia Tereszkiewicz have also been previously announced as major players. Details of their roles are also being kept under wraps. While plot details are yet to be revealed, we do know that the next instalment of Mike White’s hit series, which has previously transported viewers to Hawaii, Italy and, most recently, Thailand, will take place in France, with locations set to include Paris and a luxury hotel called Château de la Messardière on the Côte d’Azur. White previously said he didn’t want season 4 to have the same crashing waves aesthetic as previous seasons, explaining: "For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular, but there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels." The White Lotus seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Add The White Lotus to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e…

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The Last of Us season 3 confirms major new castings and big changes for returning stars
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date: 2026-03-17T11:25:17.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Two more new faces join the fray.
encoded: The cast of The Last of Us has received a major shake-up ahead of season 3, with two new faces joining a cast of returning regulars. The HBO series, which adapts the hit video game series from developer Naughty Dog, has been widely acclaimed by both critics and fans across its first two seasons. Now, as reported by Deadline, Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever will be joined for season 3 by Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) and Jason Ritter (Matlock). Wilson will be portraying Jerry Anderson, Abby's father, while Ritter will be playing an original character, Washington Liberation Front soldier Hanley. Alongside these two new additions, three returning faces have been promoted to regular roles. Mel (Ariela Barer), Nora (Tati Gabrielle) and Owen (Spencer Lord), who were introduced as part of season 2, will all be core characters of season 3, with the story set to focus more heavily on Abby than Ellie. The trio join fellow returning cast members Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna and Jeffrey Wright, as well as already-announced newcomers Clea DuVall and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. View Green Video on the source website Following the runaway success of its first two seasons, Craig Mazin – who served as co-showrunner alongside Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann – is set to take over as sole showrunner for season 3, with Druckmann leaving the show to focus on the upcoming Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Mazin has also recently been confirmed for a second video game jaunt, with the veteran writer and director set to take charge of HBO's adaptation of 2023 smash hit Baldur's Gate 3. The Last of Us season 2 is streaming on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on this week. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 casts Bohemian Rhapsody and Mum favourites in major roles
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date: 2026-03-04T17:34:22.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Here's what we know so far.
encoded: Dunk and Egg are set to encounter some new friends and foes on their adventures in season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – and now we know who exactly will be taking on those roles. The show has added Lucy Boynton as Lady Rohanne, Babou Ceesay as Ser Bennis, and Peter Mullan as Ser Eustace Osgrey. The trio are key characters in George RR Martin's second Dunk and Egg novella, The Sworn Sword, which picks up with the unlikely duo a year and a half later, as they're caught in the middle of a dramatic dispute. Boynton is best known for roles in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story and Bohemian Rhapsody, while Babou Ceesay has most recently been seen in Alien: Earth and Damilola, Our Loved Boy. Peter Mullan is also known for a variety of roles, including in Ozark and I Swear. View Gallery on the source website A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has so far been loved by critics and fans alike after its first season, giving us a very different tone to the previous series in the Thrones franchise. So far, the series has been very faithful to George RR Martin's writing, and showrunner Ira Parker has suggested that will continue for season 2. He teased to Radio Times: "Book 2 takes place at a drought. And obviously you’ve been to Belfast, and you know there’s no way any human being could ever shoot Belfast for a drought, as it rains at some point every single day. So we’re going elsewhere to seek 'unrainings'." He added Radio Times and other press: "We're going to see Egg get into the action a little bit. Dexter's been training. I think people are gonna be impressed." View Green Video on the source website It's also been confirmed that we won't see a fair few characters back for season 2, including Egg's father, Maekar (Sam Spruell). Speaking to Radio Times for the finale, Spruell explained: "As things stand, I'm not [in season 2], but I really hope that we do see Maekar again, rather selfishly. "I love playing a dysfunctional dad who just can't get it right, who sees his own …

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Game of Thrones movie tipped to be in development from Andor writer - and it concerns House Targaryen
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date: 2026-03-03T18:46:08.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Fantasy
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
description: A new chapter in House Targaryen's history may be heading to the big screen.
encoded: Is Game of Thrones finally heading to the big screen? The smash hit HBO franchise, which began with the main series and spawned prequels House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has long been rumoured to be getting the cinematic treatment. Page Six Hollywood now reports that former House of Cards showrunner and Andor writer Beau Willimon has already submitted a draft of the script to Warner Bros Discovery (the owners of HBO), who are apparently pleased with it. A source speaking to the publication suggests that the film would explore the conquering of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros by Aegon I Targaryen, dubbed 'The Conqueror' in the lore of Westeros. "All of 'Game of Thrones' stems back to him, and you’ve never seen him on any of the shows," the source noted. However, the main issue that leaves the project uncertain going ahead will be the current acquisition plans by Paramount to take over Warner Bros Discovery, which is tipped to see streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ merge. While Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount have a deal, the takeover still awaits regulatory approval. Radio Times has reached out to Warner Bros Discovery for comment on the report. It's a story that author George RR Martin has told in detail in his fictional history of House Targaryen, titled Fire and Blood. Aegon becomes the first ruler of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros when he and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys Targaryen, decide to conquer the continent with their dragons. The characters are ancestors of the Targaryens featured in House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and the central Game of Thrones series. Much of Aegon's reign ends up including a bloody war with the independent kingdom of Dorne after he forges the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon added a prophecy of "Aegon's dream" to the Targaryen lore, so this may also feature in the film and tie it to the multiple Game of Thrones series. Meanwhile, we were recently given an explosive look at …

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Industry’s Yasmin has always had the capacity to be awful, but the season 4 finale proves she's gone to new heights
type: item
date: 2026-03-02T17:22:34.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
subject: HBO
description: Yasmin may have just pulled off the career pivot nobody was expecting.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4 episode 8, Both, And.* While this series of Industry thankfully had a bit more of a focus on my beloved favourite Harper (Myha'la), the season 4 finale's last moments were well and truly co-opted by Yasmin-related shock and horror. The two best friends/enemies/surrogate sisters could not be more at odds as to what paths they're now forging in their lives and it's hard to believe that just last week, we were all fangirling over their much-needed clubbing montage. No sooner had we all shouted "They are so back!", than the rug was pulled from under our feet this week, as Yasmin (Marisa Abela) made career decisions that are the stuff of literal nightmares. And while many fans may be complaining about the fact that Yasmin has turned to a life of being a "high-class madame", as Abela herself puts it, I think it's a character arc that actually makes a lot of sense. Stick with me here. There's no denying that the publishing heiress has had quite the trajectory over the course of four seasons of Industry; going from being the graduate many of us rooted for after being subjected to a weird working dynamic with boss Kenny (Conor MacNeill), to the series hinting at a very dark past of abuse, the unexpected (self-orchestrated) death of her father and the trial by media that ensued, to the blossoming romance with Rob (Harry Lawtey). At a high level, we can zoom out and look at Yasmin's life and know it's one that hasn't always been plain-sailing. Despite her family's wealth and seemingly plush upbringing, Yasmin is as layered as any other Industry character – that's what makes her so interesting to watch. But her season 4 arc and its eventual stomach-churning resting place isn't as far-fetched as some may think because she's simply emulating the behaviour of those she's sought to surround herself by. Sure, there is that initial sense of distress we get as we realise the trafficking services she's now helming, but…

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Paramount+ and HBO Max set to merge – but HBO tipped to operate with "independence"
type: item
date: 2026-03-02T16:07:47.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Paramount CEO David Ellison has said that "HBO should stay HBO".
encoded: Following the news that Paramount Skydance had won out in its battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, beating out Netflix's offer with a bid that was deemed "superior", the company has reaffirmed its plan to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max. Paramount CEO David Ellison spoke about this plans during an investor call, as reported by Variety, now that the wheels are in motion for the deal to go ahead. He said: "As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct to consumer subscribers. We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the space. "At Paramount, by the middle of this year, we’ll have completed the consolidation of our three services under one unified stack, and you can see us taking a similar approach to this platform going forward. "And we think the combined offering, and given the amount of content and what we can do from the tech side, really will put us in a position to be able to compete with the most scaled players in DTC [direct to consumer]." While it has not yet been confirmed exactly how this will work in practice and whether the new streamer will be retaining one title or another, Ellison did say that "HBO should stay HBO", suggesting a special place would be marked out for the brand, which has for many years been synonymous with premium, critically lauded content. Ellison said on the call: "Casey [Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content] and his team do absolutely a remarkable job at HBO. And as we said, we do plan for that to be able to operate with independence, so that HBO can, candidly, do what it does incredibly well. "Our viewpoint is HBO should stay HBO. They built a phenomenal brand. They are a leader in the space, and we just want them to continue doing more of it. But by bringing the platforms together, all of our content will be able to reach even a broader audience than we can do standalone." HBO's current, ongoing dramas include A Knight of the S…

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Industry season 4 ending explained by creators after dark twists for [SPOILER]: "The character isn’t finished"
type: item
date: 2026-03-02T12:15:40.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Who saw that coming?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4 episode 8, Both, And.* Not only has Industry taken itself to new heights in season 4 generally, but its finale is likely one of the bleakest that it's pulled off. There's no major happy ending in the final moments of this fourth instalment but seeing as the show has already been renewed for season 5, we can hedge our bets and guarantee that the new waters we've started wading into will only get deeper (and choppier) in episodes to come. Series co-creator Konrad Kay has reflected on the final episode and where it left Harper as "fun and provocative", telling Vulture: "She’s in a house of horrors. She doesn’t know she’s in a house of horrors. She’s the final girl. Everybody’s evil." The episode starts with increasing pressure on the Labour government as Jennifer Bevan's (Amy James-Kelly) ties to Tender continue to put her party's decision-making into the limelight, with Reform UK politician Sebastian Stefanowicz (Edward Holcroft) painting himself as the answer to everyone's political prayers. View oEmbed on the source website But where do the chips fall for not just the state of politics at the end of Industry season 4 but more importantly, Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela)? It was an episode that left Myha'la feeling "really depressed" upon first reading it, after all. Read on for a full breakdown of the Industry season 4 finale. Industry season 4 ending explained: What happens to Harper? The start of the finale unfolds as a bit of a high for Harper – who is celebrating her company's success at knowing just when to short Tender and expose a now on-the-run Whitney (Max Minghella) in the process – and a bit of a (short-lived) low for Yasmin. The former is celebrating with her team as Tender's value plummets while the latter is telling Henry (Kit Harington) that she wants a divorce. Despite her astronomical success and pay-out to come, Harper only pines to tell one person and that's the now dis…

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Will there be an Industry season 5? Release date speculation and news
type: item
date: 2026-03-02T03:00:50.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
description: The future of the HBO/BBC series has been confirmed.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Industry season 4.* As we inched closer to the final episode of Industry season 4, many fans were starting to get slightly worried that the future fate of the show hadn't yet been announced. Thankfully, we all just needed to exercise a little smidgen more patience, as ahead of the finale, Industry was renewed for its fifth and final outing. We know, it's sad that the financial drama is drawing to a close with season 5, but we can already anticipate that it'll mean the series will go out with one surefire bang. Show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay said in a joint statement: "For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one." View oEmbed on the source website With things having wrapped up on a very wild note for season 4, just when can we expect season 5 to land on our screens? And more importantly, in what newfound direction will we be going in? Read on for everything we know so far. Will there be an Industry season 5? Yes! The news of the show's fifth season was announced ahead of the season 4 finale on Wednesday 25th February. In their joint statement on the renewal announcement, Industry co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay said: "We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO. This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of Industry and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. "Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Bad Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partn…

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Industry future finally confirmed ahead of season 4 finale - but with a big twist for fans of the show
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date: 2026-02-25T19:44:53.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: "Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party."
encoded: The future of HBO/BBC hit Industry has been confirmed ahead of the season 4 finale. The acclaimed financial drama, produced by Bad Wolf, has been renewed for a fifth and final season with show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay returning to helm the show's conclusion. In a joint statement, the pair said: "We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO. This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of Industry and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Bad Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partnership." Down and Kay continued: "For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. "We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one." They concluded: "Finally: we owe everything to our crew and the best cast on TV for making our writing live. The characters will live on because of their world-class performances. Seeing the HBO ident in front of our work will never stop being a thrill. It remains the best place to make television, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration well into the future." The series is fronted by long-standing original cast members Myha'la and the BAFTA winner Marisa Abela, as Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani, respectively. The current fourth season also stars Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Miriam Petche, Toheeb Jimoh, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Max Minghella, and a career-best Kit Harington. Industry has proven to be something of a platform for emerging acting talent, kickstarting the careers of its leading…

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Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama
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date: 2026-02-23T10:00:13.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: HBO
description: Fantastic music is a given in Industry, but what songs feature in season 4?
encoded: With only one episode of Industry season 4 left to go, there's really no knowing just where the series will turn. Knowing the HBO/BBC series by now though, things are only set to get a touch more dark and twisted the closer we career into the finale. For now, we get to enjoy the penultimate episode of the series, which really does see a lot happen for our main cast of characters. The downfall of Tender truly began the other week but this episode sees Whitney (Max Minghella) on a clawing back mission to get his company back on track. However, there seem to be plenty more powers at play in Tender than initially realised, making for some pretty high stakes – especially for Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Henry (Kit Harington), who have put a pretty big punt on the company. This fourth season of the BBC/HBO drama is officially almost over, with the stakes looking ever higher as the walls start to slowly close in our returning favourite (and semi-problematic) characters. This season has also introduced us to some new faces – but one of the show's main characters is obviously the show's signature synth and electro score (which is composed by Nathan Micay). This fourth season is jam-packed full of '80s anthems, with the soundtrack only continuing to surprise viewers, much like the plot lines and characters. But while there's a lot going on in this season of Industry, fans will know that another focus of the show is the music. What songs are featured in each episode though? Scroll on to find out about the music used so far in the new season (which will be updated weekly), as well as the soundtrack of Industry season 3. Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama Industry season 4 episode 1 - Tender True Faith - New Order Firestarter (Empirion Mix) - The Prodigy Space Song - Beach House Fine Time - New Order La Mer - Charles Trenet Love Is Blue - Marty Robbins Tell Me Something (feat Gaia Weiss) - Tenashee, DJ Tennis & Ashee Industry season 4 episode 2 - The …

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Industry season 4 release schedule: When is episode 8 airing in the UK and US?
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date: 2026-02-23T09:30:49.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
description: Episodes are being released in both the UK and US in tandem, but when will new instalments be landing on our screens?
encoded: We're unfortunately at that point where the end of the fourth season of Industry is nigh, and with only one episode left to go, it really is all up in the air as to how the rest of the series will unfold. At this point in time, plenty of Industry fans would have expected to see a season renewal for the hit HBO/BBC show, but the future of Industry is yet to be announced. What we do know, though, is that with the stakes have notched up even higher in the most recent seventh episode, it really is all to play for going into the finale. Not only have we been served revelations about Tender CFO Whitney (Max Minghella), supposed Russian involvement in the company and a bit more about illusive Hayley (Kiernan Shipka), we've also seen the likes of Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Henry (Kit Harington) have to face their biggest downfall yet. Will they (and more importantly, their relationship) survive this? For now, we'll just have to wait patiently and see how the various loose ends and glaring questions of the series get answered in the final episode. But just when is the season 4 finale out? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule of Industry season 4, including how many episodes there are and where you can watch them in the UK and US. When is Industry season 4 episode 8 out in the UK and US? The eighth and final episode of Industry season 4 will air in the UK on Monday 2 March 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Episodes of the new series are set to air weekly both in the UK and US, meaning that episodes will be released every Monday here in the UK and every Sunday in the US on HBO and HBO Max at 9pm ET. In the US, episode 8 will air on Sunday 1 March on HBO. Season 4 premiered in the UK on Monday 12 January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The UK release is in line with the US, where season 4 premiered on Sunday 11th January. How many episodes of Industry season 4 are there? There are eight episodes in the fourth season of Industry. Industry season 4 re…

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 ending explained: Star breaks down key scenes – including a big book change
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date: 2026-02-23T04:00:16.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: Maekar actor Sam Spruell breaks down everything you need to know about the finale episode.
encoded: Warning: Major spoilers ahead for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 episode 6. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 has officially come to an end, with Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) off on new adventures. The finale episode was reminiscent of Game of Thrones in that it dealt with the fallout of the events of last week's episode, including the tragic death of Baelor Breakspear (Bertie Carvel). It also explored a devastating scene involving Egg and his brother Aerion (Finn Bennett), teased conflict to come, and teased a major character in season 2. Interestingly, the finale features also one pretty major book change, right at the end of the show. View oEmbed on the source website So, for more intel, Radio Times caught up with Maekar himself, Sam Spruell, to break down all the most crucial scenes. Here's everything you need to know! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ending explained: The biggest change from the book Showrunner Ira Parker has kept the series as faithful to George RR Martin's novellas as humanly possible - although there is one big change right at the end of the show, when it's revealed that Maekar has no idea that Egg has snuck off to travel with Dunk. Earlier in the episode, Maekar demands a word with Dunk and tells him that Egg will serve no knight except him. He asks him to train Egg at Summerhall. Dunk declines, and says he's done with princes. However, after some reflection, Dunk makes a counter-offer, saying he'll take Egg to squire on the road, rather than at Summerhall. Maekar refuses. But before Dunk leaves, Egg comes running over to him and says his father has told him to serve him. View Green Video on the source website The pair of them discuss where in the seven kingdoms to go next and Egg tells Dunk there are actually nine kingdoms, stopping him in his tracks and casually blowing his mind. Egg says he hears they have good puppet shows in Dorne - and their destination is decided. The hedge knight and his squire head …

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