Dorohedoro season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes on Crunchyroll?
Fans can finally dive back into the swamp of chaos!
The weird and wonderful anime Dorohedoro has finally returned, after fans endured a mammoth six-year wait for more episodes from animation studio MAPPA. The series, based on the manga written and illustrated by Q Hayashida, follows the reptilian Caiman and his friend Nikaido as they embark on a brutal quest for answers and revenge. The second season sees the pair continuing their search to discover Caiman’s true identity, as they hunt for the sorcerer which took his memories, while the conflict between the Hole’s residents and En's Sorcerers intensifies in the grimy, post-apocalyptic world. Here’s everything we know so far about the release schedule for the highly anticipated Dorohedoro season 2. Dorohedoro season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out? The long-awaited second season of Dorohedoro has its premiere on anime streaming service Crunchyroll with the first three episodes. That means the release schedule currently looks like this: Episode 1 – 1 April 2026 Episode 2 – 1 April 2026 Episode 3 – 1 April 2026 Episode 4 – 8 April 2026 Episode 5 – 15 April 2026 Episode 6 – 22 April 2026 Episode 7 – 29 April 2026 Episode 8 – 6 May 2026 Episode 9 – 13 May 2026 Episode 10 – 20 May 2026 Episode 11 – 27 May 2026 What time are new Dorohedoro season 2 episodes released? As previously confirmed by Crunchyroll, new episodes of Dorohedoro season 2 are released at the following times: 7am PT 10am ET 3pm BST 11pm JST How many episodes will there be in Dorohedoro season 2? Based on current information, Dorohedoro season 2 is expected to consist of 11 episodes in total. Where can I watch Dorohedoro season 2? Dorohedoro season 2 will be available to stream on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan, with the platform simulcasting the series worldwide. Fans can also watch all 13 episodes of season 1 on the platform in Japanese with subtitles, alongside English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Thai dubs worldwide (excluding Japan and China). View oEmbed on the source website What's the plot of Dorohedoro season 2? The second instalment of the dark fantasy series continues the anime adaptation of Q Hayashida’s popular manga, with the new season likely picking up from around volumes 6–7. At this stage, the narrative shifts between Caiman’s journey in the Hole and the escalating conflicts within the Sorcerers’ world. As Caiman and Nikaido push further in their search for answers, the focus expands to include key developments involving En’s organisation, cross-world rivalries, and the internal power struggles among sorcerers. These volumes also delve further into the structure and motivations of En family’s, alongside the increasing involvement of other major sorcerers and factions, raising the stakes of the wider conflict. Meanwhile, Caiman edges closer to uncovering the truth behind his identity, with revelations beginning to connect the various threads woven throughout the story. Expect plenty more brutal and chaotic violence along the way! Dorohedoro is available to watch now on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! release schedule: When are new episodes on Crunchyroll?
The romantic comedy has been highly anticipated by fans after a delay to its premiere.
As the spring anime season officially gets going, one of the new shows you need to be on the lookout for is Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!. The new series, which is streaming on Crunchyroll, follows closeted high school student Nakamura, who has a crush on his classmate, Hirose, despite never having spoken to him. The romantic comedy is adapted from the manga series Syundei and has been highly anticipated by fans, especially after a delay saw its premiere date pushed back from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about when new episodes are released on Crunchyroll. Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! release schedule: When are new episodes out on Crunchyroll? New episodes of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! are released on Crunchyroll at 3:30pm on Wednesdays. That means the release schedule currently looks like this, although it is subject to change: Episode 1 – 1 April 2026 Episode 2 – 8 April 2026 Episode 3 – 15 April 2026 Episode 4 – 22 April 2026 Episode 5 – 29 April 2026 Episode 6 – 6 May 2026 Episode 7 – 13 May 2026 Episode 8 – 20 May 2026 Episode 9 – 27 May 2026 Episode 10 – 3 June 2026 Episode 11 – 10 June 2026 Episode 12 – 17 June 2026 Episode 13 – 24 June 2026 View oEmbed on the source website How many episodes are in Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!? There will be 13 episodes in Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! What is the plot of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!? The synopsis for the show reads: "Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with one of his classmates–his dreamy high school classmate, Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin!" Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Classroom of the Elite season 4 release schedule: When are new episodes on Crunchyroll?
Class is back in session, as Classroom of the Elite season 4 is officially here! The anime, which began in 2017, follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji – a youngster who ends up in the problem class at a highly-regarded school. But when he meets Suzune Horikita and Kikyō Kushida, everything starts to change for it. Now on its fourth season, titled Classroom of the Elite: Year 4, the anime is well into its stride. Here's everything you need to know about when new episodes of Classroom of the Elite season 4 are released. Classroom of the Elite season 4 release schedule: When are new episodes out on Crunchyroll? New episodes are out on Wednesdays. The series premiered with a whopping four episodes, with the rest of the release schedule currently looking like this - although it is subject to change. Episode 1 – 1 April 2026 Episode 2 – 1 April 2026 Episode 3 – 1 April 2026 Episode 4 – 1 April 2026 Episode 5 – 8 April 2026 Episode 6 – 15 April 2026 Episode 7 – 22 April 2026 Episode 8 – 29 April 2026 Episode 9 – 6 May 2026 Episode 10 – 13 May 2026 Episode 11 – 20 May 2026 Episode 12 – 27 May 2026 Episode 13 – 3 June 2026 Episode 14 – 10 June 2026 Episode 15 – 17 June 2026 Episode 16 – 24 June 2026 What time are new episodes of Classroom of the Elite released on Crunchyroll? New episodes of Classroom of the Elite season 4 are released at 12:30pm BST in the UK. That works out to the following times around the world: 4:30am PST 6:30am EST 7:30am EST 11:30pm AET How many episodes are in Classroom of the Elite season 4? Classroom of the Elite season 4 is expected to have 16 episodes. Classroom of the Elite season 4 trailer The trailer for Classroom of the Elite season 4 is below: View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 release date finally confirmed by Netflix – with "dark" storylines teased
Aang is finally on his way back to us in season 2 of Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, which officially has a release date. The streamer has confirmed that season 2 of the series, which is adapted from the beloved animated show, will arrive on 25 June 2026, and has shared a glimpse of what we can expect as things get more dangerous in the Earth Kingdom. Alongside the release date announcement, Netflix shared a behind-the-scenes video, which shows the cast and crew exploring the incredible practical sets of Ba Sing Se. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows youngster Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), as he masters the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the villainous Fire Nation. View oEmbed on the source website Season 2 will introduce some new faces, including the blind earth-bending master Toph Beifong (played by Miyako), who trains Aang – but the pair don't always see eye to eye. The show also has new showrunners for season 2, with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani stepping in for Albert Kim. As for what we can expect for our heroes? Raisani told Tudum: "Our goal for Season 1 was to introduce the audience to this group of characters that were kids in the middle of a war zone. View oEmbed on the source website "And [in] Season 2, we take those kids and they grow. But growth is not a straight line. … They’re really trying to figure out who they are.” Boylan has also teased that things will be getting darker for Aang and co in the series, which has already wrapped production on its third and final season. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/AVTRS2Unit00515RColored-b835507.jpg" width="3600" height="2400" alt="Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, Gordan Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Maria Zhang as Suki in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender" title="Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, Gordan Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Maria Zhang as Suki in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender" /> “I’m a big fan of the dark centre of a trilogy,” she said. “So why shouldn’t we go hard? Why should we go easy? We have to go full bore." The pair previously said of season 2: "We’re looking forward to working with all of our actors again and digging into the deeper, more complicated relationships that develop as their journey continues in Season 2. "We are going to show the real-world versions of iconic scenes from the original, and explore some of the stories that the animation didn’t. Mainly, we’re looking forward to seeing our gang all together again." Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Tomb Raider TV series filming put on hold after Lara Croft star Sophie Turner injured
The series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge started filming earlier this year.
Just over two months after filming began on Phoebe Waller-Bridge's new Tomb Raider series, production has been haled due to a "minor injury" experienced by Lara Croft star Sophie Turner. A spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios told Deadline in a statement: "Sophie Turner recently experienced a minor injury. As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible." The publication has reported that the shutdown is expected to last two weeks, while it is unclear whether Turner suffered the injury on set or elsewhere. As well as Turner, the series, which is primarily filming in the UK, also stars Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie and August Wittgenstein. When Turner was confirmed to star as Lara Croft, she said in a statement: "I am thrilled beyond measure to be playing Lara Croft. She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many – and I am giving everything I’ve got. "They’re massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina (Jolie) and Alicia (Vikander) with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking." Meanwhile, Waller-Bridge said: "I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team. It’s not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. "Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out… Croft is coming…" The series is inspired by the Tomb Raider games, the first of which was released in 1996. The games have previously been adapted into multiple live action films and two animated series, although this will be the first live action TV series. Tomb Raider will stream on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fate/strange Fake season 2 release date speculation, latest news
And why studio A-1 pictures could take a while.
Fate/strange Fake season 2 is already on fans’ minds after the finale of season 1, which saw the Fate series adapt the Holy Grail War. With Masters and Servants colliding in Snowfield, Nevada, and the scale of the conflict only getting bigger with each new development (and more source material to cover), the series has made a strong case for a longer future on screen. Thankfully, season 2 has already been confirmed, with a new teaser being released after season 1's finale. Here's everything we know so far. When could Fate/strange Fake season 2 be released? For now, any Fate/strange Fake 2 release date is purely speculative, but with no official announcement yet, the very earliest we could see a new batch of episodes is 2027 – but that’s only if it were to launch late in that year. That said, we predict we won’t see Fate/strange Fake season 2 until at least 2028, due to the already stacked anime output studio A-1 Pictures has for 2027 and beyond: the anime adaptation of Bless, season 3 of Mashle: Magic and Muscles, and season 2 of Too Many Losing Heroines! for a TBA window. View oEmbed on the source website It was confirmed that the show will continue in March 2026, with the anime's official social media sharing a teaser image and a caption reading: "Something big is coming..." What could the plot of Fate/strange Fake season 2 be about? View oEmbed on the source website It would likely move the anime beyond its current dream-realm storyline and into the more explosive later novels, where the battle for Snowfield becomes far more intense. Without getting into major spoilers, that would mean bigger faction clashes, more focus on the war’s hidden masterminds, and long-teased characters finally stepping into more pivotal roles. The Fate/strange Fake anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Harry Potter season 2 gets fresh update from HBO boss following TV series' record-breaking trailer
"It’s not going to be an annual; the show is too big and too massive."
Interest in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series is swirling, following the release of the show's first trailer last week, and now, we've got an update on the series's future. While season 1 will arrive on HBO Max over Christmas 2026, as was revealed in the trailer, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content), has given The Times an update on season 2. He told the publication: "Our goal is to not have a huge gap, you know, especially because the kids are growing. It’s not going to be an annual; the show is too big and too massive. But… they’re writing the season 2 now." The trailer, which was released on Wednesday 25 March, amassed more than 277 million organic views, making it the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history, doubling the previous record. Bloys recently confirmed to Radio Times that while plans for the mainline series are continuing on apace, there are currently no plans for the Harry Potter series to get any spin-offs or a wider, extended universe. "First of all, we'll be so busy… adapting the books is going to be a long process," he said. "So, no, the idea is not to go into this and turn it into, you know, a DC or a Marvel, or anything like that. The idea is to go in and do the books. "The opportunity, the creative opportunity, is to spend more time to spend more time with the books than an arbitrary two-hour runtime of a movie." 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 social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone arrives on HBO Max over Christmas 2026. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release schedule: When could episode 13 come out?
Fans had to wait a long time for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 to arrive, and now the first chapter of its latest instalment has officially come to a close – ending on one of the most anticipated battles of the Culling Game arc. The anime returned earlier this year with the highly anticipated Culling Game arc, and the action has escalated with each episode, as Yuji Itadori and his allies fought to survive Kenjaku’s deadly sorcerer tournament. Fans were even treated to a closing extended episode, culminating in the Sendai Colony battle, a showdown that was widely considered as one of the most anticipated sequences of the Culling Game storyline. The dark, supernatural action anime based on the equally popular manga series by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori as he learns to wield jujutsu sorcery. After eating a cursed finger to save his classmate, Yuji gains supernatural powers and is enrolled in Tokyo Jujutsu High School to develop his skills and fight cursed spirits. Season 3 picked up the story with the brutal Culling Game, where sorcerers are forced to fight across deadly colonies in Japan in order to survive - with the escalating battles playing out across Tokyo Colony No.1 and culminating in the Sendai Colony showdown. With Season 3 Part 1 now at an end, fans may be wondering when the story will continue - so here’s everything you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen season 3’s release schedule. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release schedule: When is episode 13 out? While an official release date for The Culling Game Part 2 has yet to be confirmed by Crunchyroll or MAPPA, there are some strong clues about when the series could return. If season 3 follows a similar release pattern to season 2 - which was split into two cours with a break in between - it’s likely that Part 2 will arrive after a standard three-month hiatus. Based on this schedule, a summer 2026 release window (likely July 2026) would traditionally be expected. However, recent reports suggest that fans may be waiting longer than anticipated for Part 2. Based on current broadcast scheduling in Japan, the time slot previously occupied by Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 Part 1 is set to be filled by other series through the rest of 2026 – potentially pushing the next instalment into early 2027. While this has yet to be officially confirmed, it makes a January 2027 release window look increasingly plausible, rather than the late 2026 return many had anticipated. Of course, this remains speculative for now, and fans will be waiting on official confirmation from Studio MAPPA in the coming months. What time are new Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episodes released? New episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 arrive on Crunchyroll at 9am PT/ 12pm ET/ 5pm GMT. For UK-based viewers, this means episodes will be available to stream on Thursday afternoons from 5pm. However, the show has confirmed that episodes 6, 7 and the special episode will have a changed broadcast time in Japan, delaying the usual midnight slot for episodes 6 and 7 to 12:36am JST, while the recap episode will air at 2:00am JST. While Japanese broadcast times will shift for these three episodes, this is not expected to significantly impact UK streaming release times on Crunchyroll, though minor delays could be possible. How many episodes will there be in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3? Crunchyroll has yet to confirm the total episode count of the third season, although the rumoured episode count is the 24 episodes, following the 23-episode second season. The show’s official X account has since confirmed that the third season will be split into multiple parts, with Culling Game Arc Part 1 running for 12 episodes in a single cour. Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen season 3? Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will be available to watch in the UK on specialist anime streaming service Crunchyroll. Fans can also catch up on the first season and the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 on Netflix UK. View oEmbed on the source website What’s the plot of Jujutsu Kaisen? This dark fantasy series takes place in a world in which magic exists and action-packed battles take place between secret sorcerers and supernatural cursed spirits. Young protagonist Yuji Itadori becomes the vessel for the powerful demon Sukuna after eating a cursed finger, and enrols at the Jujutsu High School to train in the ways of a Jujutsu Sorcerer. In the first season, he faces his first major battles against powerful curses, including Cursed Wombs, under tutelage from mentor Satoru Gojo, and alongside Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki. The sophomore season ended with the culmination of the Death Painting Arc. The second season culminated in the devastating pivotal Shibuya Incident arc, with Yuji Itadori crippled by despair after believing he killed multiple people in the devastating night of chaos and battles in the Tokyo district. The third season is adapting the deadly Culling Game arc, with fans enjoying a brutal battle royale-style series, orchestrated by the ancient sorcerer Kenjaku, the parasitic cursed spirit. Watch a clip below from 2025's Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution: View Green Video on the source website Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is available to stream on Crunchyroll now. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
Game of Thrones spin-off plans get update from HBO boss as he notes "script by script" approach
HBO boss Casey Bloys shares a fresh update on Game of Thrones spin-offs, revealing why the network is taking a cautious approach to expanding the franchise.
HBO boss Casey Bloys has offered a fresh update on the future of the ever-expanding Game of Thrones universe – making it clear that the network is taking a cautious, quality-first approach to any potential spin-offs. Speaking about the franchise’s future, Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) stressed that HBO is deliberately avoiding committing to a set number of new shows, instead evaluating projects on an individual basis. "You know, we kind of take an individual approach," he told Radio Times. "I don’t like to make any decisions ahead of time, like 'we need so many spin-offs' because I think when you do that, you put yourself in a position where you may compromise." He continued: "So I like to do it on a script-by-script basis." The comments come as interest in the world of Westeros remains high following the success of House of the Dragon and a second season of another spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, also on the way. However, Bloys was keen to emphasise that not everything in development will make it to screen – despite frequent speculation from fans. "I think one of the challenges with a show or a franchise that’s as popular as Game of Thrones is kind of anything we develop will get speculated about, talked about, and some people will think it’s an actual show," he said. "And I always do like to remind people we’ve had exactly two spin-offs… and a lot of speculation elsewhere." Bloys went on to explain that developing multiple ideas is a necessary part of finding the right projects – even if many don’t progress beyond the early stages. "In order to get the best shows, you really do have to develop a lot of things… not just for Game of Thrones, but for television in general," he said. "You try a lot of things. Some things you think are going to be good may actually be good. Some don't turn out well." "So you really just have to give yourself that ability to try a lot of different things without committing to a show. That process of development works for us." Bloys's comments follow recent reports of potential spin-offs in development featuring the characters of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Arya Stark (Maisie Williams). For now, fans can look ahead to the next chapter in Westeros with season two of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the upcoming third season of House of the Dragon, while HBO continues to quietly explore other possibilities behind the scenes. View Green Video on the source website Read more: Game of Thrones movie tipped to be in development from Andor writer – and it concerns House Targaryen George RR Martin confirms all-new Game of Thrones prequel set just 10 years before original series HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland on 26 March. Visit hbomax.com for more information. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Netflix horror icon makes surprise appearance in Duffer Brothers' new series - and changed it in a big way
*Warning: Spoilers ahead for Something Very Bad is Going to Happen episode 4.* As Netflix's new horror series, Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, hits screens, viewers may have been surprised to see a secret guest star appear midway through the series. Horror icon Victoria Pedretti makes an unannounced appearance in the show, which is executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers, as Alexandra, as the mother of Camila Morrone's character Rachel Harkin, with episode 4 exploring a terrifying chapter in Rachel's family history. Starring alongside Logan Miller as a young Jay, Rachel's father, Pedretti was tasked with some of the most horrifying scenes in the entire series. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times, showrunner Haley Z Boston explained: "I'm a huge fan of her, and I think a lot of of horror fans are. "She's so brilliant, so great in this genre - the way she captures fear, and she's very good at externalising these very internal emotions. I was surprised that she agreed to do it, and she really elevated that character." In fact, Pedretti's performance even changed the structure of the entire episode, with Boston adding: "It was challenging to depart from the main story - and if you're going to do that, you really need to compel the audience with a different character, a different story. View Green Video on the source website "Victoria and Logan just did an incredible job and allowed me to to be able to structure the episode with, I think, 15 minutes of just their story. That's not how the script was written. It was supposed to cut back to Rachel, and because their performances were so strong, we were able to structure the episode that way." Pedretti is best known for her roles in Mike Flanagan's Netflix horror hits The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, as well as the psychological thriller You. Boston also added that fans will have heard Pedretti earlier in the season, as she voices the podcast in the very first episode - and that's not the only Easter egg fans need to watch out for. As well as popping some Stranger Things references into the show, Boston also pointed out: "The address of the house is 11376, which is the date that Carrie came out. "And then towards the end of the pilot, Rachel wears a shirt that has the Timberline Lodge on it, which is a place in Oregon where they shot The Shining, so it's fun for me to see those things, and you're prepping the show, and people are asking for things like the house number. So why not make it an homage to what influenced me and my work?" Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Something Very Bad is Going to Happen to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Lost icon cast in major role in God of War TV series as streaming giant's adaptation grows starry line-up
The God of War characters are quickly coming to life.
Lost icon Sonya Walger has been cast in the upcoming TV series adaptation from Prime Video of the God of War video game. Prime Video is set to adapt Sony Santa Monica's recent 2018 reboot of the franchise, with a particular focus on the Norse storyline. Walger has been cast as one of the show's leads, Freya, the goddess of love, and will act opposite Ryan Hurst's protagonist, the Spartan Kratos, Callum Vinson, who plays his son Atreus, and Ed Skrein, who will be taking on the villainous role of Baldur. Walger, who is perhaps best known as Penny Widmore in the ABC drama series Lost, has also appeared in the likes of For all Mankind, The Mind of the Married Man and FlashForward. Walger's character Freya is described as a Vanir goddess, once queen of the Valkyries and former wife of Odin. She is a powerful practitioner of Vanir magic and was exiled to Midgard under a curse that prevents her from harming any living creature, also meaning she is unable to fight or defend herself. Following her exile, she lives reclusively in the woods of Midgard, aiding Kratos and Atreus. She is feared by humans, and often referred to as the Witch of the Woods. Walger will join Hurst and Vinson in the cast alongside the likes of Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Thor), Teresa Palmer (Sif), Max Parker (Heimdall), Alastair Duncan (Memir), Jeff Gulka (Sindri) and Danny Woodburn (Brok). God of War is a 2018 video game from Sony and follows Kratos, now living in the realm of Norse gods, as he sets out on a journey with his young son, Atreus, to fulfil his late wife's wish of scattering her ashes from the highest peak in the Nine Realms. Amazon has already renewed God of War for a second season, with Outlander creator Ronald D Moore at the helm, and Shōgun director Frederick EO Toye set to direct the first two episodes. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen ending explained: Showrunner breaks down final twist
Showrunner Haley Z Boston takes us through that bloody final episode.
**Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the finale episode of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.** From the very off, Netflix's new horror warned us that Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen – but did you see that ending coming? The new series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers, follows couple Rachel (Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco) in the week leading up to their wedding, as strange happenings start plaguing the both of them. A horrifying revelation changes everything for them, however, and their wedding soon becomes a matter of life and death, with Rachel suddenly questioning everything about their relationship. Here's everything you need to know about that dramatic end – complete with a breakdown from showrunner Haley Z Boston. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen ending explained: What happened to Rachel? While she initially dies from the curse, with it being revealed that Nicky isn't her soulmate, Rachel is resurrected and takes on the mantle of The Witness. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times about that twist, showrunner Boston said: "It was important to me that Rachel was active in the finale and that, even after making her decision, she has to recalibrate, and she gets another chance to make another decision [about whether to marry Nicky]. "And she says no, but of course, I didn't want her to die. That would have been so bleak! Ultimately, by becoming the new Witness, she is reborn. "It's a break-up story, so she gets to leave with this freedom and this new life. And that's kind of how it feels to leave a relationship. It's bittersweet, and obviously you're leaving some hurt people in your wake. "But she's triumphant at the end, and she chooses herself, and that was important to me." Earlier in the season, it was revealed that Rachel and her entire bloodline have been plagued with a curse when it comes to getting married. If they are proposed to, either they marry their soulmate or they die. If they choose not to get married, the curse also transfers to their fiancé's bloodline. While Rachel spends much of the season grappling with the question of whether Nicky truly is her soulmate, she ultimately convinces herself that he is, and decides against drinking a potion that she believes could transform her into his soulmate – and she says "I do" at the altar. However, Nicky ruins everything by deciding he doesn't want to have a marriage like his parents', and walking away from Rachel at the altar. After speaking to his family, he changes his mind – but it's too late for Rachel, who tells him that she deserves a second chance. By this point, time for the pair has run out, and the curse transfers to Nicky's family. However, in a shocking sequence, it's revealed that the curse doesn't just affect Nicky's future bloodline, but all of his living family who are already married too. Countless family members suddenly collapse, blood pouring out of their nose and eyes, dying in the same way Rachel's mother (played by Victoria Pedretti) did. In an attempt to save his family, Nicky finishes the ceremony by saying his vows, and The Witness signs – against Rachel's wishes. Tragically, that doesn't save anyone, and now the curse comes for Rachel too. Stepping outside into the snow on her own, she succumbs to the same fate as her mother... or does she? The end of the episode sees Rachel resurrected. She encounters Jude and, revealing she's taken on the role of The Witness, tells him she'll be there at his wedding. Finally, she finds a note from The Witness, scrawled in blood, reading: "You're next." She collects his belongings, wasting no time in driving away and leaving the Cunningham family in the rear view mirror. Why didn't Nicky die? Nicky didn't die because he still believes that Rachel is his soulmate. Explaining this, showrunner Boston said: "It makes sense to me that Nicky would still believe she's his soulmate. He's such a romantic, and ultimately, I think he's doing what he thinks is the right thing. "Adam and I talked about that and why he would make this decision to not marry her, and it really does feel true to him and his character. I relate to Nicky. I identify with Nicky. I hope that people don't think he's all bad... "Having his perception of love shattered, of course he's going to be lost and scrambling to try to make the right decision. But the thing is, he is always trying to do the right thing." However, this wasn't always the ending Boston had in mind. She explained: "I definitely went through who should die. There was a version where Nicky does die. There's a version where Rachel doesn't bleed to death. "Thinking through the mythology, it was always important to me that the emotional story was coming first and then the mythology was working in service of that. "So having that second bloody wedding where Nicky slips the ring on her and betrays her, once that came into the picture, it became clear to me like, 'Oh, Rachel needs to die and be reborn.'" DiMarco, who plays Nicky, added: "The ending gutted me. I mean, it was very challenging to kind of play someone who changes their mind at the last second, the literal last second, [but] it was a fun challenge, and I didn't really see that plot point coming." He added: "His worldview is kind of turned upside down when he finds out about his parents' relationship and his mother's affair. He based his whole romantic belief system on a lie, essentially, and it kind of makes him second guess. "Like, 'Why do I even care about marriage or labels? Why do we need these labels?', which is what Rachel was wanting from the beginning of the show. They've kind of traded places by the end of it." Why didn't Jules and Nell die? Jules and Nell don't die because they're actually soulmates – an unexpected turn of events considering their constant arguments and almost-divorce. As the pair watch over Jules's son, Jude, Nell asks: "Why isn't it happening to you?" before realising from Jules's wordless response that it's because she's his soulmate. Speaking about how she crafted that ending for them, Boston explained: "By the time when in the writers' room, it was pretty open as to, 'How are we going to end these stories, and what's the most satisfying ending?' "There's a version where Victoria and Boris live instead of Jules and Nell and I felt like that was just too obvious. Once I realised that Jules and Nell should live, it became more interesting to me. And then I went back and rewrote them a little bit to earn that ending." 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Will there be a season 2 of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen? Showrunner weighs in
**Warning: Spoilers ahead for Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.** With Netflix's new horror series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, exploring our very worst fears about soulmates and committing to the wrong person, all eyes are on whether there will be a season 2. The series, executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, marking their first project since the end of Stranger Things, sees Camila Morrone's Rachel faced with an increasing sense of dread as her wedding to Adam DiMarco's Nicky approaches. The reason she's so on edge is revealed mid-season (with a scene featuring an unexpected guest star!), and culminates in a very dramatic and blood-soaked finale. But what, if anything, is next for her? Radio Times spoke to showrunner Haley Z Boston to find out. Will there be a Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen season 2? Currently, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has not been renewed for a second season – but showrunner Haley Z Boston isn't fully ruling it out. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times, she said: "In my mind, it was always one [season], and it works as one. "I think it's a complete story. Of course, it is a bit open ended – there's a world where the show exists as an anthology if I would be lucky enough to be able to continue that [but] it's such a personal story to me. "I know that's kind of funny to say, because of what happens, but drawing from my own kind of fears, that's what excites me as a filmmaker. So I think I would need to kind of figure out what my next existential fear is in order to continue!" Who could star in a Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen season 2? If the show does return, it sounds like it would be an entirely different cast. Considering how it ended, there's the possibility that Camila Morrone's Rachel Harkin could be back – however, as Boston says, her story may be at an end. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2?
Including the earliest possible release window.
The first run of the Sentenced to Be a Hero anime has now reached the end of its opening chapter, with episode 12 closing out its season 1 run – leaving fans to immediately wonder if a season 2 is on the cards. After its 60-minute premiere special on 3 January 2026, the series settled into a weekly Thursday schedule from episode 2 onwards, bringing its first season to a close on 26 March. With both the manga and original light novel still going, it’s natural to ask whether there’ll be more of Xylo Forbartz and Teoritta’s brutal dark fantasy world to come. Here is everything we know so far about the potential for a Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2. Will there be Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2? At the time of writing, Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2 has not been officially announced. The anime’s official website and news archive do not currently list a second season renewal, so any talk of a follow-up remains speculation for now. Still, that doesn’t necessarily mean the story is over. As many fans of the franchise will know, Rocket Shokai’s original light novel series is already up to volume 8, which means there is source material available for the anime to continue adapting if the production committee decides to move ahead. When could Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2 be released? If the series does return, fans probably shouldn’t expect Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2 too quickly, with a potential season 2 arriving in 2027 at the very earliest. The anime was originally due to launch in October 2025 before being pushed back to January 2026 in order to improve the overall quality of the production, as previously confirmed by Crunchyroll. That earlier delay suggests the team is willing to take its time with the series, so a 2027 release feels like the absolute earliest a second season might arrive. That is still only an educated guess, rather than an announced release window. What could Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2 be about? View oEmbed on the source website Without venturing into spoiler territory after Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 12, a second season would most likely continue Xylo’s grim campaign through a world where becoming a “hero” is less an honour than a punishment. The official story synopsis makes clear that the wider tale still has war, conspiracy, and revenge at its core, so there is plenty left for the adaptation to explore. Without venturing too far into spoiler territory after Sentenced to Be a Hero episode 12, a second season would likely expand the story well beyond the unit’s initial fight for survival. The light novels (their descriptions available through Yen Press, its English publisher) suggest that Xylo and Penal Hero Unit 9004 could soon be drawn into a wider conflict involving hidden enemies, political intrigue and new figures whose loyalties may not be easy to trust. That means Sentenced to Be a Hero season 2 could lean further into war drama as well as dark fantasy, with even more pressure on Xylo and Teoritta as the scale of the threat continues to grow. The Sentenced to Be a Hero anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen review: Netflix's blood-soaked thriller values gore over lore
The Night Manager star Camila Morrone steals the show in Netflix's new horror.
Ever witnessed a wedding where a happily ever after just doesn't seem on the cards? Netflix's blood-soaked new horror series takes that fear to the extreme, shouting from the rooftops with every title card, that Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen by the end of its eight episodes. You can't say you weren't warned... A week before their wedding, Rachel Harkin (Camila Morrone) and Nicky Cunningham (Adam DiMarco) travel to Summer House, the ancestral home of Nicky's family. But multiple strange happenings plague the couple on the way there, leaving Rachel, in particular, more than a little on edge at the beginning of her wedding week. Things only get more unsettling when they get to Summer House and meet the rest of Nicky's imposing family, including his parents, whose marriage he idolises, brutally honest brother Jules (Jeff Wilbusch) and his no-nonsense wife Nell (Karla Crome), larger-than-life sister Portia (Gus Birney), and quiet and watchful nephew Jude (Sawyer Fraser). As Rachel gets closer to her big day, she's filled with an unmistakable sense of dread. But surely everything will be fine once she and Nicky get married, right? Right? Created by Hayley Z Boston and executive produced by the Duffer brothers, marking their first release since Stranger Things, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen makes for a thrilling watch, perfect for a rainy weekend binge. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/SomethingVeryBadIsGoingtoHappennS1E500364616R-0273a13-e1774016662478.jpg" width="2700" height="1800" alt="Camila Morrone as Rachel Harkin, Adam DiMarco as Nicky Cunningham in Something Very Bad is Going to Happen" title="Camila Morrone as Rachel Harkin, Adam DiMarco as Nicky Cunningham in Something Very Bad is Going to Happen" /> It's an interesting premise from showrunner Boston, which taps into fears that have been unintentionally instilled into many from a young age about choosing the right person to marry - and what may happen if we get that wrong. The eight-part series is perfectly paced and wastes no time in throwing us into the action, never getting dull while taking its time to show the events of the week in all their gory glory. The best episode slows things right down, focusing in on the events of the wedding morning, to give us a frantic real time view of Rachel's unhinged experience. Plus, its a stellar showcase of its talented ensemble cast. Shining Vale star Birney puts on a brilliantly amplified show as Portia. She somehow manages to not overdo it, while still completely running with her caricature of a character, who gets more and more antagonistic as the series goes on. Morone, however, best known for her roles in Daisy Jones & The Six and The Night Manager, is the star of the show, giving an enthralling depiction as Rachel. By gradually revealing titbits about Rachel's past, Boston's writing gives us an innate understanding of who she is, with Morone easily bringing charm, wit, and a bit of edge to the character, effectively placing her awkwardly on the outside of the Cunningham family. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/SomethingVeryBadIsGoingtoHappenn00005712R-789829c-e1774016732693.jpg" width="2700" height="1800" alt="Karla Crome as Nell, Jeff Wilbusch as Jules, Gus Birney as Portia, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Victoria, Ted Levine as Boris, Adam DiMarco as Nicky Cunningham, Camila Morrone as Rachel Harkin in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" title="Karla Crome as Nell, Jeff Wilbusch as Jules, Gus Birney as Portia, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Victoria, Ted Levine as Boris, Adam DiMarco as Nicky Cunningham, Camila Morrone as Rachel Harkin in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen." /> It's also refreshing to see showrunner Boston's vision come through so clearly, especially when it comes to the visual identity of the show. Of course, a wedding is a feast for the eyes and it's been used here to its fullest extent, resulting in beautiful creative choices from Boston and her directors. That's helped a lot by how unflinching the show is in its horror elements. This show does not hold back on the gore and it's all the better for it, upping the bloodshed notch by notch, almost to ridiculous levels, to ensure we know, by the very end, that no one is safe. But such care being taken with the visual identity of the show is a double-edged sword, as it exposes some flaws in the storytelling. For one, Nicky's character feels incomplete. Despite being one of the main characters, he's by far the least interesting character in his own family and, by the end of the series, it doesn't feel like we know enough about him - a pretty big issue considering how much the series hinges on him and his relationship. View oEmbed on the source website Some of the show's lore also just doesn't feel fleshed out enough. Midway through the series, a crucial secret is revealed, something which proves game-changing for the entire show. But, after so much speculation, the actual reveal falls a little flat and it doesn't feel like we dig into it quite enough, particularly when it comes to elements like Zlatko Burić's crucial role. In many ways, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen acknowledges and pays homage to the horror that's come before it - an admirable mission, but one that also reminds us of how good the genre can truly be. One memorable scene specifically serves as a reminder of Netflix's storied history with horror TV, particularly of Mike Flanagan's work on hits like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, which Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen struggles to live up to. But while it doesn't quite reach the heights it could have, this new addition to Netflix's horror roster should still earn a place in your weekend viewing. Just think carefully about who you have sitting next to you as you watch it, for, how well do you really know them? Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is released on Netflix on Thursday 26 March. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Harry Potter TV series spin-offs are not planned at HBO, confirms network CEO
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot promises a deeper, “books plus” retelling – but don’t expect a sprawling Wizarding World franchise to follow.
HBO is embarking on a new adaptation of the Harry Potter book series – but don't expect any spin-offs exploring other aspects of the Wizarding World. It's been 16 years since the much-loved film series starring Daniel Radcliffe concluded, and an ambitious new screen version inspired by JK Rowling's novels has been confirmed to be arriving over Christmas 2026. But while the previous films were followed by a spin-off trilogy in the form of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movies, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) has insisted that the new TV series is not intended as a launchpad for any kind of Harry Potter shared universe on-screen. "First of all, we'll be so busy… adapting the books is going to be a long process," Bloys told Radio Times. "So, no, the idea is not to go into this and turn it into, you know, a DC or a Marvel, or anything like that. The idea is to go in and do the books. "The opportunity, the creative opportunity, is to spend more time to spend more time with the books than an arbitrary two-hour runtime of a movie." Bloys added that he is "thrilled" with what he's seen of the Harry Potter series so far, describing it "books plus" – in other words, both adapting and expanding on the original novels. "There will be things in the show that were not in the movies, but also were not necessarily in the books, but are not off-canon, you just didn't necessarily see them," he hinted. View oEmbed on the source website Dominic McLaughlin will take on the role of Harry Potter in the new series, 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. 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 social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland on 26 March. Visit hbomax.com for more information. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone arrives on the platform over Christmas 2026. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
Harry Potter TV series confirms earlier release date with first look trailer and new cast imagery
Step aside Daniel Radcliffe, there's a new Harry in town.
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 drop 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 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 social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. The Harry Potter TV series will premiere this Christmas on HBO Max. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Good Omens season 3 unveils first look at Michael Sheen's Aziraphale in finale episode
This latest peek follows a recent glimpse at David Tennant's Crowley.
Good Omens season 3 has offered fans a fresh glimpse at Michael Sheen’s Aziraphale ahead of the long-awaited 90-minute finale episode of the fantasy series. Shared on the show’s social media pages, the new image sees Sheen’s angel peering in through a window with a calm but curious expression, framed by the familiar surroundings of what appears to be his beloved bookshop. Dressed in his signature pale coat, waistcoat, and bow tie, Aziraphale looks every bit as immaculate as ever — even if the mood of the shot suggests all is not quite as peaceful as it seems. It makes for a rather different first look than the one recently released for David Tennant’s Crowley, which showed the demon looking distinctly more dishevelled and furious. Put side by side, the two images hint that the Good Omens finale could have both chaos and quiet heartbreak in store as the story comes to an end. Plot details for the final chapter are still being kept firmly under wraps, but the 90-minute special is set to land on 13 May 2026 and will bring the Prime Video adaptation to a close. The series, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, follows the unlikely bond between angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley, whose friendship has repeatedly placed them at the centre of heaven-and-hell-sized trouble. Season 2, ending all the way back in July 2023, left viewers on an emotional cliffhanger, with Aziraphale and Crowley pulled onto very different paths just when it seemed as though they might finally be honest about what they meant to one another. That has left fans particularly eager to see how the finale handles their reunion, or whether it will make things even messier first. Sheen previously teased that the final instalment would give viewers plenty to talk about, suggesting there will be moments fans adore as well as developments that spark debate. Neil Gaiman, co-author of Good Omens, exited the TV series after he was accused of sexual assault, which he has strongly denied. He contributed to writing the Good Omens finale but he did not work on the production and his production company Blank Corporation was not involved. A total of nine women have spoken out against the writer, with their accusations being detailed in a Vulture article published in January 2025, and in a Tortoise Media podcast released in July 2024. Allegations included claims that Gaiman engaged them in "rough" sex and BDSM without their consent. The novelist has firmly denied any non-consensual or illegal conduct in a statement. He said: "As I read through this latest collection of accounts, there are moments I half-recognise and moments I don't, descriptions of things that happened sitting beside things that emphatically did not happen. "I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever." Good Omens season 3 will arrive on Prime Video on 13 May 2026. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
School Spirits future finally confirmed weeks following end of acclaimed season 3 episodes
With an official announcement from Paramount itself.
Fans have spent the weeks since the finale asking the same thing: if School Spirits has been renewed for season 4. Now, there’s finally a clear answer. Paramount+ has officially confirmed School Spirits season 4, putting an end to the uncertainty that followed the end of the show’s latest run. The streamer announced the renewal on 24 March, after season 3 wrapped on 4 March, meaning the supernatural drama’s future has been locked in less than a month after its most recent finale. That news will come as a major relief to viewers, because season 4 of School Spirits always felt likely after the way the latest episodes left things hanging. Paramount’s official announcement said the series had closed its third season on a high with critical acclaim, and also noted that the latest run carried a perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. While Paramount+ hasn’t revealed a season 4 release date yet, the renewal suggests there is still plenty more story to tell after that dramatic season 3 ending. Paramount Plus's own post-finale breakdown made clear there are still major loose ends surrounding Maddie, Split River High, and the fallout from the final episode, so a return always seemed more like a necessity than a bonus. The next instalment also looks set to keep the same creative core intact. Paramount confirmed that creators Nate and Megan Trinrud will continue as co-showrunners and executive producers, while Oliver Goldstick remains involved as a consultant. Star Peyton List is also continuing as an executive producer alongside leading the cast on-screen. School Spirits is available to stream Paramount Plus – you can sign up for Paramount Plus now. Add School Spirits to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What a fourth season could involve now that the third is at the endpoint.
With Oshi No Ko season 3 wrapping up as of 25 March, with its one-hour special for episode 35, whether there will be a season 4 is surely the next major question on many fans’ minds. Based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, the anime has become a major modern anime hit – there’s one major difference between this and other series like Frieren, Oshi No Ko’s source material has already finished, with the manga ending in November 2024. With that, it’s easy to wonder naturally, fans are already wondering what comes next for Aqua, Ruby, and the rest of the cast, as we know there are more adventures to be had. Has an Oshi No Ko season 4 been confirmed? At the time of writing, Oshi No Ko has not officially been renewed for season 4. The anime’s official website is currently centred on season 3 news, including its finale, with no fourth season announcement listed just yet. That said, a renewal certainly wouldn’t be a surprise. Season 3 was officially announced in October 2024, and with the manga already complete, the anime team now has a full story to work from. That doesn’t confirm season 4, of course — but it does make the chances feel strong. When could a potential Oshi No Ko season 4 be released? If Oshi No Ko is renewed for season 4, we wouldn’t expect it to arrive especially quickly. The first season aired from April to June 2023, the second aired from July to October 2024, and the third began in January 2026. Based on that pattern, 2027 feels like the absolute earliest a fourth season of Oshi No Ko could arrive — and even that is only speculation for now. A 2028 release wouldn’t be out of the question either, depending on the scale of the adaptation and production schedule. For now, though, that remains educated guesswork until an official announcement is made. What could a potential Oshi No Ko season 4 be about? As for what the potential season could cover, based on where season 3 seems to be ending, season 4 would likely focus on the rest of The 15-Year Lie storyline, with the film about Ai’s life becoming the emotional centre of the story. That would mean more fallout from Ruby being pulled closer to Ai’s role, more tension around Aqua’s revenge plan, and even more pressure on Kana, Akane, and the rest of the cast as the project forces them to confront painful truths from the past. The Movie arc itself is centred on the production of that film, including its casting and filming process, so there’s clearly still a great deal of material left for the anime to adapt. View oEmbed on the source website What’s more, there’s an even bigger reason season 4 could be especially dramatic: the Movie arc is followed by two later manga arcs, The End of the Play and Toward the Stars and Dreams, with the latter serving as the manga’s final arc. In other words, if Oshi No Ko does return, season 4 could well be the season that pushes the anime fully into its endgame, dealing with the fallout of the film and moving the story much closer to its ultimate conclusion. Since the manga itself finished in November 2024, so the full roadmap is already there. Oshi No Ko seasons 1-2 are available to stream on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 3?
Season 2 had a considerably shorter run than season 1 - but what's next?
It's been a short run for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2, with the season coming to an end after just 10 episodes (compared to season 1's 28). The anime, which follows immortal elf mage Frieren on her journey to the resting place of souls, has proven a popular adaptation of the widely-loved manga. So, naturally, fans are looking to the future of the anime - but it looks like they're going to have a long wait ahead of them for any more episodes. Here's everything we know so far about the future of the anime - and whether there will be a season 3. Will there be a Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 3? Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has not yet been renewed for season 3 and, if it is, the episodes likely won't be coming any time soon. The manga has been on an indefinite hiatus since October 2025, reportedly due to its creators, Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe focusing on their health. While nothing has been confirmed, it seems unlikely that a season 3 will be announced while this hiatus is ongoing. When could a potential Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 3 be released? If Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is renewed for season 3, we wouldn't expect to see it any earlier than 2028. Even before the manga hiatus, season 2 premiered almost two and a half years after season 1. We'd expect that timeline to continue - and for there to potentially be a delay on top of that too. View oEmbed on the source website What is the plot of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End? The official synopsis for the show reads: "After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. "She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfil old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out." As for what season 3 could cover? We'll have to wait until new chapters of the manga are released! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Harry Potter TV series unveils first look – with trailer coming very soon
The new adaptation will be released in 2027.
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 social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. The Harry Potter TV series will premiere in early 2027 on HBO Max. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
How to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in order
And whether you need to see it all before Steel Ball Run.
Figuring out how to watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in order can feel oddly daunting at first, especially now that Steel Ball Run (the seventh story arc in the franchise) has started on Netflix. Between the changing protagonists, the different subtitles, and the franchise’s habit of reinventing itself every few arcs, it is easy to see why so many viewers end up searching for the right JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure watch order — being sure that nothing important is missed. The good news is that the anime is much less confusing than its reputation suggests. Once you know how the series is organised, the canon order to watch JoJo becomes far clearer — and there is a simple way to tackle it without missing any of the big character moments or the stranger twists along the way. How to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in order For anyone wondering what order to watch the JoJo anime in, the cleanest answer is to follow the main parts in release order. The official anime portal lists the franchise across six numbered TV seasons, beginning with Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency in the first season, then moving through Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, Stone Ocean, and now Steel Ball Run. That means the canon JoJo order to watch is: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Do you have to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in order? To understand and enjoy each separate season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, you don’t need to watch the show in the exact order before Steel Ball Run, but it does become slightly easier to understand the overarching story if you do. This is because each part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has its own central cast, its own setting, and its own immediate conflict going on as part of the plot, which means you can usually follow the basics of an individual arc without having seen every episode beforehand. That is part of what has helped JoJo Bizarre Adventure stay so accessible across different generations of fans. For example, new JoJo anime fans will get more fun out of watching Diamond is Unbreakable if they’ve seen Stardust Crusaders first, due to it partially being a continuation of the stories of Jotaro Kujo and Joseph Joestar — who were the titular ‘JoJo’ protagonists of their respective seasons. That said, Diamond is Unbreakable mainly follows Josuke Higashikata and the narrative surrounding him discovering his Stand and unlocking his powers, so you don’t need to have seen the earlier chapters to get the gist of what’s going on. Do you need to watch the rest of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure before Steel Ball Run? View oEmbed on the source website In the same sense that you don’t need to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to understand Steel Ball Run, you can also skip the rest of the series entirely (if you wish) and still enjoy the new series on Netflix. Along with the fact that Steel Ball Run continues the anime’s trend for each season featuring its own independent story, this new JoJo anime marks the start of the franchise’s soft reboot — after original manga author Hirohiko Araki reset the timeline during the events of Stone Ocean. With that, there’s even less of a requirement than usual to be up to speed on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure so far before diving into Steel Ball Run. On the other hand, Steel Ball Run is still classed as Part 7 of the anime, and nevertheless presented as the continuation of the wider JoJo saga and the story of the Joestars altogether, even if it is set in an alternative continuity. Even if you’re a newcomer if starts JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure with Steel Ball Run first, checking out the remaining seasons is recommended to get the most enjoyment out of this stellar set of anime seasons. Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 1 is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Celebrity Traitors, Doctor Who legend and EastEnders
Adolescence, A Thousand Blows, Andor, and Trespasses lead the way.
We finally have the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations in, and it's a big night ahead for Stephen Graham. Multiple nominations are in for the beloved Liverpuddlian actor, including 11 nominations for Adolescence and a further seven for A Thousand Blows. Elsewhere, the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor and Channel 4 historical drama Trespasses each have six nominations, while The Celebrity Traitors has five. Meanwhile, Doctor Who legend Matt Smith is nominated for his turn in The Death of Bunny Munro, while EastEnders and Coronation Street go head to head with Casualty for the Soap award. Read below for the full list of nominees at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026. BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Doctor Who legend and Netflix smash hit Actor in a Comedy Jim Howick, Here We Go Jon Pointing, Big Boys Lenny Rush, Am I Being Unreasonable? Mawaan Rizwan Juice Oliver Savell, Changing Ends Steve Coogan, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) Actress in a Comedy Diane Morgan, Mandy Jennifer Saunders, Amandaland Katherine Parkinson, Here We Go Lucy Punch, Amandaland Philippa Dunne, Amandaland Rosie Jones, Pushers Children’s: Non-Scripted A Real Bugs Life Boosnoo! Production Team Deadly 60 Saving Sharks World.war.me (Sky Kids Investigates) Children’s: Scripted Crongton Horrible Science Shaun the Sheep The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Current Affairs Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War (Exposure) The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money Gaza: Doctors Under Attack Undercover in the Police (Panorama) Daytime The Chase Lorraine Richard Osman’s House of Games Scam Interceptors Drama Series A Thousand Blows Blue Lights Code of Silence This City Is Ours Entertainment The Graham Norton Show Last One Laughing Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Would I Lie to You Entertainment Performance Amanda Holden and Alan Carr, Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job Bob Mortimer, Last One Laughing Claudia Winkleman, The Celebrity Traitors Lee Mack, The 1% Club Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, Rob & Romesh Vs… Romesh Ranganathan, Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle Factual Entertainment The Assembly Go Back to Where You Came Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars Race Across the World Factual Series Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park Educating Yorkshire See No Evil The Undercover Police Scandal: Love and Lies Exposed International The Bear The Diplomat Pluribus Severance The Studio The White Lotus Leading Actor Colin Firth, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Ellis Howard, What It Feels Like for a Girl James Nelson-Joyce, This City Is Ours Matt Smith, The Death of Bunny Munro Stephen Graham, Adolescence Taron Egerton, Smoke Leading Actress Aimee Lou Wood, Film Club Erin Doherty, A Thousand Blows Jodie Whittaker, Toxic Town Narges Rashidi, Prisoner 951 Sheridan Smith, I Fought the Law Siân Brooke, Blue Lights Limited Drama Adolescence I Fought the Law Trespasses What It Feels Like for a Girl Live Event Coverage Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 Last Night of the Proms: Finale Ve Day 80: a Celebration to Remember News Coverage BBC Newsnight: Grooming Survivors Speak Channel 4 News: Israel-Iran: The Twelve-Day War Sky News: Gaza: Fight for Survival Reality The Celebrity Traitors The Jury: Murder Trial Squid Game: The Challenge Production Team Virgin Island Scripted Comedy Amandaland Big Boys How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) Things You Should Have Done Short Form Donkey Hustle and Run Rocket Fuel Zoners Single Documentary Grenfell: Uncovered Louis Theroux: The Settlers One Day in Southport Unforgotten: the Bradford City Fire Soap Casualty production team Coronation Street production team EastEnders production team Specialist Factual Belsen: What They Found Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz Surviving Black Hawk Down Vietnam: the War That Changed America Sports Coverage The 2025 Ryder Cup Production Team The FA Cup Final - Richard Hughes, Sarah Williams, Nicola Kirk, Stephen Lyle, Andrew Clement, Andy Underhill UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Production Team Wimbledon 2025 Production Team Supporting Actor Ashley Walters, Adolescence Fehinti Balogun, Down Cemetery Road Joshua McGuire, The Gold Owen Cooper, Adolescence Paddy Considine, Mobland Rafael Mathé, The Death of Bunny Munro Supporting Actress Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus Christine Tremarco, Adolescence - Chyna McQueen, Get Millie Black Emilia Jones, Task Erin Doherty, Adolescence - Rose Ayling-Ellis, Reunion P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award (Voted for by the Public) Adolescence - Jamie snaps at the Psychologist Big Boys - I Didn’t Make It, Did I? Blue Lights - The Police are warned of an ambush to silence a key witness The Celebrity Traitors - Alan Carr wins the Celebrity Traitors Last One Laughing - Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s speed date What It Feels Like for a Girl - Byron leaves for Brighton to start uni, where she introduces herself as Paris BAFTA Television Awards 2026 P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award nominees revealed – here’s how to vote Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
One Piece filler guide: All canon and skippable episodes
With more than 1100 episodes to its name, the One Piece anime is bigger than ever, but that means there might be more filler episodes to distinguish from the canon ones, too — making you need a watch guide like this one to follow the adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga properly. If you're coming back to the series after some time away, the anime's general premise is the same as it was back when One Piece first aired in 1999: a mischievous rubber man, Monkey D Luffy, has set off on a pirate journey to assemble a crew, reach the Grand Line, and find the franchise's titular treasure that will earn him the name of King of the Pirates. You'd think such a story wouldn't take over 26 years and 1140-something episodes to finish, but both the manga and anime cover a multitude of different stories as part of that overarching plot. In order to help widen the gaps between the manga and anime, though, the latter sometimes introduces filler episodes that are completely disconnected from the source material. These give the manga creators time to catch up, but we know there are plenty of fans who want nothing more than to skip them and just get to the core story. Now, things are getting more complicated as One Piece will be changing its release schedule when it returns for the Elbaph arc, stripping things back to air just 26 episodes a year. So, to help give you the best watching experience of all of One Piece's arcs to fit your preferences, we'll take you through which anime episodes are filler and canon, what's a mixture of the two, and where you can watch the whole series right now. Which One Piece episodes are purely skippable filler? After confirming reports by Crunchyroll and Anime Filler List, the complete list of One Piece episodes that are entirely skippable filler is as follows: Episodes 54-60: Warship Island arc Episodes 98-99: Arabasta arc Episode 102: Arabasta arc Episodes 131-135: Post-Arabasta arc Episodes 136-138: Goat Island arc Episodes 139-143: Ruluka Island arc Episodes 196-206: G-8 arc Episodes 220-225: Ocean’s Dream arc Episodes 279-283: Enies Lobby Arc Episodes 291-292: Enies Lobby Arc Episode 303: Enies Lobby Arc Episodes 317-319: Post-Enies Lobby Arc Episodes 326-336: Ice Hunter arc Episodes 382-384: Spa Island arc Episodes 406-407: Boss Luffy arc Episodes 426-429: Little East Blue arc Episodes 457-458: Marineford arc Episode 492: Post-War arc Episode 542: Fish-Man Island arc Episodes 575-578: Z’s Ambition arc Episode 590: Punk Hazard arc Episodes 626-627: Caesar’s Retrieval arc Episodes 747-750: Silver Mine arc Episodes 780-782: Marine Rookie arc Episodes 895-896: Cidre Guild arc Episode 907: Romance Dawn arc Episodes 1029-1030: Uta arc To clarify, we're referring to 'pure filler' as in content that is entirely original to the anime and was not adapted from the manga whatsoever. These can either be add-ons to currently existing arcs, or arcs that are exclusive to the anime altogether. For instance, episodes 131-143; the Post-Arabasta arc, Goat Island arc, and Ruluka Island arc; were stories that were not featured in the manga at all — essentially adding more between the Alabasta and Jaya arcs. Meanwhile, episodes 98-99 were extra inclusions to the Alabasta arc. Of course, you're free to try out watching some of the filler arcs if you wish, but the rule of thumb is that these are somewhat lower quality than the manga-faithful episodes. These One Piece episodes are 100 per cent skippable if you're going for a viewing experience that follows the manga. Which One Piece episodes are mixed canon and filler? In anime like One Piece, mixed canon/filler episodes refer to those with a mix of both content that is still featured in the manga, but shares screen time with filler material as well. As laid out by the hardworking team at Anime Filler List and double-confirmed by Radio Times, the complete list of One Piece episodes that are mixed canon and filler is as follows: Episodes 45-47: Arlong Park & Buggy Side Story arcs Episode 61: Warship Island arc Episodes 68-69: Koby and Helmeppo arc Episode 101: Alabasta arc Episode 226: Foxy’s Return Arc Episode 354: Thriller Bark arc Episode 421: Amazon Lily arc Episode 489: Marineford arc Episode 520: Return to Sabaody arc Episode 574: Fish-Man Island arc Episode 625: Punk Hazard arc Episode 628: Caesar Retrieval arc Episode 633: Dressrosa arc Episode 653: Dressrosa arc Episode 657: Dressrosa arc Episode 679: Dressrosa arc Episode 690: Dressrosa arc Episode 731: Dressrosa arc Episode 738: Dressrosa arc Episode 751: Zou Arc Episodes 777-778: Zou Arc Episode 789: Whole Cake Island arc Episode 803: Whole Cake Island arc Episodes 878-879: Reverie arc Episodes 881-885: Reverie arc Episodes 887-890: Reverie & Land of Wano Arc Act 1 arcs Episode 924: Land of Wano Arc Act 3 arc Episodes 988-989: Land of Wano Arc Act 3 arc Episode 991: Land of Wano Arc Act 3 The general rule around these episodes is that they're technically optional as well, but fit in nicely with the fully canon One Piece episodes, since they flesh out a bit more of the story in their respective arcs. The exceptions might be those like episode 61, which is the conclusion of the entirely filler Warship Island arc – which might be confusing to those jumping straight in. Nevertheless, episodes like these are still a good bit of fun and are worth the additional tidbits of manga-faithful material. View oEmbed on the source website Which One Piece episodes are completely canon? After reconfirming the findings by Crunchyroll and Anime Filler List, we've found that the complete list of One Piece episodes that are entirely faithful to the manga is as follows: Episodes 1-44: East Blue arc Episodes 48-49: Loguetown arc Episodes 52-53: East Blue arc Episodes 62-67: Arabasta arc Episodes 70-92: Drum Island & Arabasta arcs Episodes 94-97: Arabasta arc Episode 100: Arabasta arc Episodes 103-130: Arabasta arc Episodes 144-195: Jaya & Skypiea arcs Episodes 207-212: Long Ring Long Land arc Episodes 217-219: Long Ring Long Land arc Episodes 227-278: Enies Lobby arc Episodes 284-290: Enies Lobby arc Episodes 293-302: Enies Lobby arc Episodes 304-316: Enies Lobby arc & Post-Enies Lobby arcs Episodes 320-325: Post-Enies Lobby arc Episodes 337-353: Thriller Bark arc Episodes 355-381: Thriller Bark arc Episodes 385-405: Sabaody Archipelago arc Episodes 408-417: Amazon Lily arc Episodes 422-425: Impel Down arc Episodes 430-452: Impel Down arc Episodes 459-488: Marineford arc Episodes 490-491: Post-War arc Episodes 493-496: Post-War arc Episodes 500-505: Post-War arc Episodes 507-519: Post-War & Return to Sabaody arcs Episodes 521-541: Return to Sabaody and Fish-Man Island arcs Episodes 543-573: Fish-Man Island arc Episodes 579-589: Punk Hazard arc Episodes 591-624: Punk Hazard arc Episodes 629-632: Dressrosa arc Episodes 634-652: Dressrosa arc Episodes 654-656: Dressrosa arc Episodes 658-678: Dressrosa arc Episodes 680-689: Dressrosa arc Episodes 691-730: Dressrosa arc Episodes 732-736: Dressrosa arc Episodes 739-746: Dressrosa arc Episodes 752-774: Zou arc Episode 776: Zou arc Episode 779: Zou arc Episodes 783-788: Whole Cake Island arc Episodes 790-802: Whole Cake Island arc Episodes 804-806: Whole Cake Island arc Episodes 808-877: Whole Cake Island arc Episode 880: Whole Cake Island arc Episode 886: Whole Cake Island arc Episodes 891-894: Wano Country arc Episodes 897-906: Wano Country arc Episodes 908-923: Wano Country arc Episodes 925-987: Wano Country arc Episode 990: Wano Country arc Episodes 992-1028: Wano Country arc Episodes 1031-1083: Wano Country arc Episodes 1085-1155: Egghead arc The Elbaph arc will begin on 5 April 2026. Where to watch One Piece in the UK and US All episodes of the One Piece anime are available to watch right now on Crunchyroll, both in the UK and US. UK viewers can also find the One Piece anime on Netflix. If you're in the UK and don't feel like paying for a subscription, One Piece is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer. You also need to have a paid TV license in order to access the BBC iPlayer service. In the US, the One Piece anime is also available to watch via streaming services like Netflix & Hulu, but they are regularly behind Crunchyroll in terms of current episodes. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When could Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 2 be released?
The beloved anime franchise is back in business.
With anime fans having raced through Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 1, the wait is on for episode 2 to arrive on Netflix. Steel Ball Run, the all new series, is the long-awaited adaptation of Part 7 of Hirohiko Araki's beloved manga series. Fans are delighted to delve back into the adventure, which follows Johnny Joestar, a former jockey who lost the use of his legs in a freak accident, as he heads on a cross-continental horse race in the hopes of winning a monumental grand prize. But, with just one episode being released, fans are wondering when we might get to see more. Here's what we know so far. When could Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 2 be released? Netflix has not yet confirmed the release schedule for Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, so we can only speculate at this stage. We do know that the schedule will not be weekly, which leaves the dreaded "batch release" format, meaning it could be months before we see episode 2. Director Yasuhiro Kimura also gave a disappointing update when speaking in a recent interview. "I want to see it soon, too! When will it be? I don’t know," Kimura told <a href="https://anitrendz.net/news/2026/03/20/steel-ball-run-jojos-bizarre-adventure-director-yasuhiro-kimura-talks-how-he-rode-a-horse-for-research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-id="inline-link" data-url="https://anitrendz.net/news/2026/03/20/steel-ball-run-jojos-bizarre-adventure-director-yasuhiro-kimura-talks-how-he-rode-a-horse-for-research/" data-hl-processed="none" data-mrf-recirculation="inline-link" data-hawk-tracked="hawklinks">AniTrendz. "It takes a lot of time to make just one episode, but production is going smoothly, and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished episode as much as you are!" So, currently episode 2's release date is up in the air - but we'll update this page when we have more information. View oEmbed on the source website How many episodes will there be in Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Again, it's a bit up in the air, as Netflix hasn't confirmed how many episodes there will be. Previous seasons of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure have ranged between 26and 48 episodes - however, the last three seasons all consisted of either 38 or 39 episodes, so that seems a likely estimate for now until we have more solid information. Who is in the cast for Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? The cast for Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is: Daman Mills as Johnny Joestar Kaiji Tang as Gyro Zeppeli Damien Haas as Diego Brando Frankie Kevich as Lucy Steel Jamieson Price as Steven Steel Alejandro Antonio Ruiz as Sandman Cedric Williams as Pocoloco What is the plot of Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Netflix's synopsis for the show reads: "It’s 1890, in America, the Steel Ball Run — the first horse racing championship across the North American continent — was about to begin. Spanning around 4,000 miles, the race offered 50 million dollars as the winning prize. Johnny Joestar, once being hailed as a genius jockey, is now paralysed and lost in despair. "He finds hope in the mysterious phenomena caused by Gyro Zeppeli, an outlaw aiming to win the race, and determines to participate in the Steel Ball Run Race. Each having their own goal in mind, the two form an alliance and set foot upon the gruelling adventure and race." Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 1 is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Hell's Paradise season 2 release schedule: When is episode 12 out?
Gabimaru's fight for survival on Shinsenkyo island continues.
Hell’s Paradise finally returned for its second season at the start of 2026, continuing to explore the aftermath of the brutal trials on the isolated island, as Gabimaru and the remaining survivors - along with the executioners - continue their search for the fabled Elixir of Life. The series, from director Kaori Makita and studio MAPPA, follows the assassin and his uneasy alliance with the other convicts as they face an increasingly dangerous Tensen. As the second instalment approaches its conclusion, the story dives deeper into the secrets of the island, including Shinsenkyo’s life energy system - explored through Tensen biology and Tao - and the Elixir itself. Read on for the full breakdown when you can expect to see the remaining episodes of Hell's Paradise season 2. Hell’s Paradise season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out? Hell’s Paradise season 2 premiered on 11 January 2026, as previously revealed in Crunchyroll’s Winter 2026 anime season lineup announcement last December. Current information suggests the second season will run for 12 episodes in total. Based on that, here is the expected release schedule for the remaining episodes: Episode 1 - Dawn and Confusion - 11 January 2026 (out now) Episode 2 - Reality and Fantasy - 18 January 2026 (out now) Episode 3 - Immutability and Change - 25 January 2026 (out now) Episode 4 - The Samurai Code and Carnage - 1 February 2026 (out now) Episode 5 - Humans and Sages - 8 February 2026 (out now) Episode 6 - Conflict and Growing Together - 15 February 2026 - (out now) Episode 7 - Two People and One Person - 22 February 2026 (out now) Episode 8 - Chrysanthemum and Peach - 1 March 2026 (out now) Episode 9 - Love and Karma - 8 March 2026 (out now) Episode 10 - Master and Student - 15 March 2026 (out now) Episode 11 - TBC - 22 March 2026 (out now) Episode 12 - TBC - 29 March 2026 What time are new Hell’s Paradise season 2 episodes released? As previously confirmed by Crunchyroll, new episodes of Hell’s Paradise season 2 are released at the following times: 7:15am PT 10:15am ET 2:15pm GMT 11:15pm JST How many episodes will there be in Hell’s Paradise season 2? Based on current information, Hell's Paradise season 2 is expected to consist of 12 episodes in total. Where can I watch Hell’s Paradise season 2? Hell’s Paradise season 2 is streaming on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan. The platform simulcasts the series for viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. View oEmbed on the source website What's the plot of Hell’s Paradise season 2? Hell’s Paradise season 2 continues the anime adaptation of Yuji Kaku’s popular manga, following the infamous shinobi Gabimaru as he searches for the legendary Elixir of Life on a dangerous island in a bid to earn a pardon for his past crimes. The new season adapts the remainder of the Lord Tensen Arc and most of the Hōrai Arc - spanning volumes six to nine of the manga - focusing on the survivors of the first and second landing parties as they infiltrate the city of Hōrai. However, they soon come up against the Lord Tensen - seven immortal, artificial human-plant hybrids capable of regeneration - leading to a series of high-octane battles. As the conflict escalates, the group begins to uncover the island’s true nature and the Tensen’s sinister plan, which involves using humans in the process. Hell’s Paradise is available to watch now on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
One Piece anime confirms exciting cast update ahead of long-awaited return
The countdown to One Piece’s anime return is nearly over, and the sense of anticipation around Elbaph has only continued to grow, especially now that two new casting announcements have been revealed. After months away from screens, the series is set to resume on 5 April in Japan, picking up with one of the manga’s most long-awaited storylines and ushering in the next phase of the Straw Hats' adventure. That comeback already feels like a major event in itself, especially after the franchise confirmed a three-month break from January to March 2026 as part of a broader production shake-up. Now, with the premiere drawing closer, fans have another reason to get excited. View oEmbed on the source website In a post shared by the series’ official X account, One Piece confirmed that Ayane Sakura will voice Gerd, while Ryota Takeuchi will play Road in the upcoming Elbaph arc. In the manga, Gerd and Road aren’t just random new faces for the anime. Both are giants from Elbaph and are tied to the New Giant Warrior Pirates, the crew led by Hajrudin. Gerd serves as the crew’s doctor, while Road is its navigator It’s a smart bit of casting, too, given the experience of both of these voice actors. Many anime fans will already know Sakura for roles including Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia and Fiona Frost in Spy x Family, while Takeuchi is well known for playing Elias Ainsworth in The Ancient Magus’ Bride and Wakatoshi Ushijima in Haikyu!!. View oEmbed on the source website The same announcement also said comments from both performers will be published in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 18, which goes on sale on 30 March. Elbaph has been teased for years in the wider One Piece story, especially since the Egghead Arc ended after episode 1155. With the Straw Hats finally about to visit the home of Dorry and Brogy, who many Netflix fans will have seen for the first time in season 2 of the live-action One Piece show, this new anime season is about to get even more action-packed. One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Dr Stone season 4 release schedule: When is Part 3 out on Crunchyroll?
Here's everything we know about season 4 of the Dr Stone anime, titled Dr Stone: Science Future!
Now in its fourth and final season, Dr Stone is back with a vengeance, with fans eagerly awaiting its third and final part after the second cour concluded in September 2025. Taking place in the distant future, this sci-fi anime series began with a bizarrely original kind of apocalypse, freezing the entire human population in stasis in 2019. Thousands of years later, teen genius Senku Ishigami wakes up and decides to rebuild human civilisation in an ambitious new direction. One of the big headlines for this season is the arrival of Dr Xeno Houston Wingfield, a major villain from the original Dr Stone manga series. He's the leader of a group that Senku encounters in North America, and like Senku he prides himself in being a technological and scientific genius, providing a worthy adversary for the story's final act. Read on to learn everything we know about Dr Stone: Science Future's season 4 part 3 release schedule! Dr Stone season 4 part 3 release schedule: When are new episodes out? Dr Stone season 4 part 3 is almost upon us, with anime and manga specialist Crunchyroll revealing just when the third instalment will hit the popular streaming service. The show - based on Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi’s original manga – will officially return on Thursday 2nd April. Below is the expected release schedule for the remaining episodes following a weekly format: Episode 25 - 2nd April 2026 Episode 26 - 9th April 2026 Episode 27 - 16th April 2026 Episode 28 - 23rd April 2026 Episode 29 - 30th April 2026 Episode 30 - 7th May 2026 Episode 31 - 14th May 2026 Episode 32 - 21st May 2026 Episode 33 - 28th May 2026 Episode 34 - 4th June 2026 Episode 35 - 11th June 2026 Episode 36 - 18th June 2026 What time are new episodes of Dr Stone season 4 released? New episodes of Dr Stone season 4 are expected to be released at the following times: 2pm GMT 6am PST 9am EST This follows the Japanese broadcast time of 10:00pm JST, with Crunchyroll confirming that episodes will stream as they are released. Dr Stone season 4: Science Future trailer There's now a full trailer for the third and final part of Dr Stone: Science Future, teasing the hunt for a certain almighty mathematician (Sai Nanami) to help them in their quest to build the spaceship which will finally take them to the moon. View oEmbed on the source website Dr Stone season 4 is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Check out the rest of our Sci-Fi and Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Harry Potter TV series star says he has received death threats over taking Snape role: "I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally"
The Capture star Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape in the upcoming TV series.
Paapa Essiedu has said he has received death threats following his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The British actor, known for his turns in I May Destroy You and The Capture, will portray the iconic and enigmatic character Severus Snape in the HBO Max adaptation of JK Rowling's much-loved novels. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Essiedu has shared that abusive responses to his casting in the show, which will premiere in early 2027, have not been a comfortable experience for him. "It really matters," he told the paper. "The reality is that if I look at Instagram I will see somebody saying, ‘I’m going to come to your house and kill you.’ So while I’m pretty sure I’m not going to be murdered…" After reportedly laughing, he is noted to have added: "That could age badly! But, yes, while I hope I’ll be OK, nobody should have to encounter this for doing their job. Many people put their lives on the line in their work. I’m playing a wizard in Harry Potter. And I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally." Despite any vitriol experienced, Essiedu said that "the abuse fuels" him and has made him more "passionate" about taking on the role of Snape. He said of himself as a child: "I would imagine myself at Hogwarts on broomsticks, and the idea that a kid like me can see themselves represented in that world? That’s motivation to not be intimidated by someone saying they’d rather I died instead of doing work I’m going to be really proud of." Last year, Harry Potter film series star Jason Isaacs spoke out against the "racist" abuse that Essiedu was facing over Essiedu's casting in the TV series adaptation. “Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ve seen some people online who are being rude about him. What they’re being is racist,” Isaacs said at FanExpo Denver, according to Collider. “All the cast of the new Harry Potter TV series are amazing. They will be swallowing their tongues, hopefully – you know, their digital tongues – when they see what [Essiedu] does on screen.” Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. The upcoming television series is expected to include eight episodes in its first season and has cast child actors Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the last of whom will also voice Hermione in the Audible series Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. Other series regulars in the television series will include The Crown star John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Ozark actress Janet McTeer as his deputy Minerva McGonagall, and Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost as half-giant caretaker Rubeus Hagrid. Essiedu, meanwhile, can currently be seen in The Capture season 3 and will soon star in an emotional new BBC drama named Babies. Read More: Daniel Radcliffe wants to stop Harry Potter TV series stars being asked about the original films' cast Harry Potter TV series confirms Rivals and The Morning Show stars in iconic roles as nine castings revealed Cillian Murphy finally speaks out on those Voldemort casting rumours for Harry Potter TV series The Harry Potter TV series will premiere in early 2027 on HBO Max. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.