Lanterns release date, cast, trailer and latest news on DC series
Will this radical reinvention pay off? There's not long until we find out...
It's a big summer for DC Comics fans with two major projects coming to its rebooted cinematic universe. Hot on the heels of the Milly Alcock-led Supergirl film (which flies into cinemas in June), we'll be getting a bold – and rather controversial – take on the Green Lantern mythos. Created by Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book writer Tom King, HBO Max's Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as two famous members of the cosmic police force. Veteran Hal Jordan (Chandler) and rookie John Stewart (Pierre) are paired up to investigate a grisly murder that shocks a small Nebraskan town, but is there more to the case than meets the eye? Fans are certainly hoping so, as Lanterns has caught a lot of flack online for its seeming lack of sci-fi elements, which presents a stark departure from the generally vibrant and outlandish source material. Whatever the reception to the show, we do know that Pierre's John Stewart will be sticking around for at least one more appearance, as he's joined the cast of James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. If you're intrigued to know more about the next big addition to DC's film and TV universe, read on for all the essential details on HBO Max's Lanterns – including the confirmed release date. Lanterns release date Lanterns will premiere on HBO Max on Sunday 16 August (US) / Monday 17 August (UK). The series drops simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic, but the UK launch falls into the early hours of the following morning due to the time difference between the two regions. Nevertheless, it should be easier to dodge spoilers than if there were weeks or months separating the international rollout from the US debut, as has been the case numerous times in the past. The release date was finally confirmed alongside a new image which actually shows something Green Lantern-related! That being, the charging of the power ring in the cosmic lantern (see below). The image has enjoyed a warmer reception than most other advance looks at the series, which have been criticised for bearing little resemblance to the source material. Lanterns cast: Who stars in the DC Comics adaptation? Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Kyle Chandler (Godzilla) star in Lanterns, playing DC Comics characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan, both of whom are members of the titular intergalactic police force. Green Lanterns wield rings that, among other abilities, allow them to create powerful constructs of whatever they can imagine, with the ring's strength derived from the wearer's willpower. Chandler's Hal will be eyeing retirement after years of service in the Corps, with Pierre's John being a recent recruit chosen to take over the former's unruly sector. The Green Lantern mythos hasn't had the most glorious luck transitioning to live-action, with 2011's critically panned Ryan Reynolds film being a low point, but things appear to be looking up in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe. The writer-director introduced Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) – one of the less likeable members of the Corps – in last summer's Superman, with the character confirmed to return in Lanterns. The Lanterns cast also includes Line of Duty's Kelly Macdonald as small town sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead) as modern cowboy William, and Ulrich Thomsen (Banshee) as comic book villain Sinestro. Nicole Ari Parker and Sherman Augustus has been cast as John Stewart's parents, Bernadette and John Snr, with Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter and Paul Ben-Victor rounding out the main cast. Intriguingly, Ozark star Laura Linney and Mission: Impossible alum Paula Patton have also bagged roles on the show, but their characters remain undisclosed for now. Here's an overview of all the confirmed names for HBO's Lanterns: Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan Aaron Pierre as John Stewart Kelly Macdonald as Kerry Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner Garret Dillahunt as William Macon Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro Nicole Ari Parker as Bernadette Stewart Jason Ritter as Billy Macon Sherman Augustus as John Stewart Sr Paul Ben-Victor as Antaan Chris Coy as "Waylon Sanders" Cary Christopher as Noah Laura Linney as TBC Paula Patton as TBC Lanterns plot: What is it about? Lanterns combines sci-fi elements from DC's cosmic Green Lantern comic books with a gritty Earth-based murder mystery. The show introduces Hal Jordan and John Stewart – two of the most prominent characters to have held the Green Lantern mantle – depicting them as mentor and rookie on this eerie case. The mismatched pair will have to find a way to get along and extract secrets from the residents of a small Nebraskan town, which appears to be somewhat suspicious of outsiders. The Lanterns trailer was met with a flurry of criticism aimed at its drab colour palette and subdued characters, which evoke fellow HBO drama True Detective more so than a typical Green Lantern story. A recent image, released exclusively to ScreenRant, doubled down on that polarising vibe, showing a dishevelled Hal and incredulous John wearing ordinary clothes in a rather plain-looking bar. See here: View oEmbed on the source website With Hal's arch-nemesis Sinestro confirmed to appear, it's possible that the series will become more fantastical at a later point in its run – or at least allude to greater threats in the wider DC Universe. The show's tagline, which is featured on the digital poster unveiled by James Gunn, declares that "only one can wear the ring," implying that Hal and John may end up in a fight to claim its power. However, this too has provoked ire among fans, who point out that the Green Lantern Corps of the comics has hundreds of ring-wearers, including several humans, in active service at any given time. View oEmbed on the source website Lanterns trailer Lanterns dropped its first teaser trailer in March 2026, which received a decidedly mixed reception from fans. You can come to your own verdict below: View Green Video on the source website Lanterns is coming soon to HBO Max. Subscribe from £5.99 a month. 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Doctor Who legend William Hartnell's granddaughter reacts to seeing actor in newly-recovered episodes
"I can’t imagine how thrilled he would have been..."
William Hartnell’s granddaughter, Jessica Carney, has reacted to seeing the actor in the newly-recovered Doctor Who episodes The Nightmare Begins and Devil's Planet. The black-and-white episodes, which first aired in the 1960s and form part of the 12-part serial The Daleks' Master Plan, were released on iPlayer last month after being discovered in a private collection donated to Leicester charitable trust Film is Fabulous. Written by Terry Nation, the episodes star Hartnell - who died in 1975 at the age of 67 - as the first incarnation of the Doctor and follow him as he battles against a Dalek planning to take over Earth, the solar system and the galaxy. Speaking about the restored episodes featuring her late grandfather, Carney told Doctor Who Magazine: "I thought it was wonderful that these had been found." She added: "And I can’t imagine how thrilled he would have been to know that at this point people are still watching it and they’re still excited to see the episodes." Speaking about how brilliant Hartnell is in the episodes, she said: "Very funny. Great timing." View oEmbed on the source website Carney isn't the only Doctor Who star's relative to respond to the newly recovered episodes. Georgia Tennant recently revealed her actor husband David Tennant, who starred as the Tenth and Fourteenth Doctors, has been enjoying the restored instalments as well. In a video posted to her Instagram story last month, Georgia jokingly looks unimpressed while the show's theme tune plays in the background. Text over the video reads: "Lost my husband to @BBCiplayer." Current Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies expressed his excitement last month following the news that the episodes had been found and restored. He wrote on Instagram: "Two missing Doctor Who episodes FOUND! The Nightmare Begins and Devil's Planet from 1965 (what titles!). Lost for 61 years! Best of all, these will be made available for FREE on the BBC iPlayer in April." He added: "Huge thanks to the amazing people at Film is Fabulous, for finding these and returning them safely. They're a registered charity doing great work, so help them out if you can. Maybe they'll find more! As the Doctor says… 'Daleks!'" The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine is out now. Doctor Who: The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Missing Doctor Who? Register now for Radio Times' Doctor Who Insiders club for exclusive interviews with Doctor Who legends every month. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Will there be a Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3?
Will the Monsterverse series be back for another batch of episodes?
Now that the tenth and final episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 has been released on Apple TV, thoughts will no doubt turn to whether there will be further seasons in the Monsterverse show. Of course, we know the franchise will continue - a new big screen adventure, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, is set to be released in 2027. But will there be more of the Apple TV show, and will we see more of its characters like Shaw, Cate, May, Kentaro, Keiko, Tim and Bill? Read on for everything you need to know about the potential for a Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3. Will there be a Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3? We don't yet know whether Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will be returning for a third season, as the show is yet to be officially renewed. However, we do know that at least one of the characters will be returning, as Apple TV has already confirmed that the show will be getting a spin-off. It was announced in December 2025 that Wyatt Russell would be reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw in a new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel. The spinoff will follow the story of Colonel Lee Shaw, an American operative who, in 1984, went on a secret mission behind enemy lines in an attempt to stop the Soviets from unleashing a horrific new Titan big enough to destroy the US and turn the tide of the Cold War. At the same time, it was also confirmed that screenwriter and producer Joby Harold, who will act as showrunner for the prequel series, will also be overseeing Legendary’s entire Monsterverse franchise for Apple TV - suggesting new additional shows, and potentially more seasons of Monarch, could be on the way. We will likely hear more about whether Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will return for a third season when we know more about how these plans for a wider expansion of the Monsterverse franchise on Apple TV will play out. When would a potential Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3 be released? It's hard to say when a third season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters would be released, given that the show hasn't actually been renewed yet. If the series were to return, we would expect there to be a fairly substantial wait for new episodes. The series is big and effects heavy, with A-list stars who likely have difficult schedules to wrangle. It also seems likely that we would get the Young Shaw spin-off first, delaying thing even further. There was already a wait of over two years between seasons 1 and 2, so we would imagine that the earliest we could get to see season 3 would be in three years time, in 2029. Of course, this is just speculation at this point, and we will make sure to update this page as and when we get any more concrete information regarding the show's future. Who would return to star in a potential Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3? If Monarch: Legacy of Monsters were to return for a third season, we would expect most if not all of the central characters from season 2 to return. This means the likes of Kurt Russell, his son Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm could all be back. For now, here's a list of the actors and characters we may expect to see back in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3: Kurt Russell as Lee Shaw Wyatt Russell as Young Lee Shaw Anna Sawai as Cate Randa Kiersey Clemons as May Olowe-Hewitt Ren Watabe as Kentaro Randa Mari Yamamoto as Keiko Miura Joe Tippett as Tim Anders Holm as Bill Randa Is there a trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3? There isn't a trailer available for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 3, as the show hasn't actually been renewed yet. We will make sure to add any new footage in here if and when it is released, and for now you can rewatch the trailer for season 2 here. View Green Video on the source website Monarch: Legacy of Monsters seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on Apple TV now - sign up to Apple TV+ now. Add Monarch: Legacy of Monsters to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
For All Mankind creators reveal "complicated" process of recasting characters for spin-off Star City
Sergei Nikulov and Irina Morozova are back in business in Star City.
For All Mankind spin-off Star City is about to bring back some very familiar characters - but they've all been recast from the original. The prequel is set in 1960s/70s USSR (in parallel to the early seasons of For All Mankind), telling the space race story from the Soviet perspective after they became the first nation to place a man on the moon in the alt-history series. Within that story, we're set to see younger versions of iconic For All Mankind characters, most prominently Irina Morozova (played by Svetlana Efremova in For All Mankind and Agnes O'Casey in Star City) and Sergei Nikulov (played by Piotr Adamczyk in for All Mankind and Josef Davies in Star City). Explaining what went into recasting those roles at a special screening of Star City in partnership with Radio Times, co-creator and showrunner Matt Wolpert told us: "It was certainly complicated because obviously we love the actors who played the older versions of them. View Green Video on the source website "But honestly, we looked at it as an opportunity to find the younger versions of them, and it was so important to find actors who captured the essence of those characters. With Sergei, Josef Davies brilliantly captures that intelligence and that warm-heartedness of Sergei Nikulov. "And for Irina Morozova, what was fascinating was, when we meet her in For All Mankind, she's this kind of cold, powerful woman, and getting to show the kind of the younger version of her who isn't that at all, and seeing the journey of her and how she became that woman is something that, creatively, we're really excited to tell." Both Davies and O'Casey mentioned to Radio Times that they looked to the performances from their characters' original actors when crafting the younger versions for Star City. Davies added: "I think in this telling of him, we're coming at the younger side of him, I think he's got a completely different energy, and he he is about to experience all the things that are moulding him into the version of the Sergei that we see later on." O'Casey went on to say during a Q&A at the screening: "For those people who have seen For All Mankind, we meet her in a completely different stage in her life. Every moment she is learning what it's going to mean to fulfil her ambition." Joining Davies and O'Casey in the cast of Star City are Anna Maxwell Martin, Rhys Ifans, Adam Nagaitis, Solly McLeod, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Alice Englert, and Priya Kansara. Star City will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday 29 May. Add Star City 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.
From season 4 finally confirms UK rollout - with a treat for fans
The fourth season of sci-fi chiller From finally has a confirmed UK schedule, following weeks of uncertainty over when exactly it would make the journey across the pond. The hit series stars Lost alum Harold Perrineau as one of the unfortunate inhabitants of a mysterious town, where those who enter find themselves unable to leave. Retired soldier Boyd Stevens (Perrineau) steps up as the leader of the community, who find themselves tormented by all manner of terrors as they attempt to understand – and hopefully escape – their nightmarish ordeal. From season 4 premiered in the US earlier this month on MGM+, but UK viewers have not yet been able to tune into the latest episodes. Fortunately, that's changing soon, as Sky has confirmed today. Mark your calendars: From season 4 will premiere on Sky One and NOW on Thursday 14 May 2026, kicking off with a double-bill that should be a treat for fans eager to catch up. After the launch, From season 4 will drop back to a pace of one episode per week, which suggests a likely finale on Thursday 9 July – although that's unconfirmed for the time being. If you're as excited as we are, check out the From season 4 trailer below: View Green Video on the source website Earlier this year, From was renewed for a fifth and final season that will ensure creator John Griffin can finish the story as he originally intended. Indeed, lead actor Perrineau has pushed back against unfounded speculation that the show has been "cancelled", reiterating instead that From always had a five-season plan, which is now reaching its natural conclusion. Comparisons with Lost have been made due to the isolated setting and countless viewer questions, while From executive producers Jack Bender, Jeff Pinkner and Perrineau all share credits on that earlier series. Here's hoping that Griffin's ending to From will be a tad less polarising. From is available on Sky One and NOW. 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. Add From 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-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation, cast rumours and news
The original mutants might be coming back – but the MCU's brand new team aren't far behind.
The X-Men are about to undergo their boldest film reinvention since 2011's First Class, with a blockbuster reboot planned that will carry the team forward in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In recent years, a number of characters from 20th Century Fox's classic X-Men films have already cropped up in the MCU, with several more joining the party in December's epic crossover Avengers: Doomsday. However, fans shouldn't get too attached to any of these returning favourites, who seem to be on their farewell tour – with a group of fresh faces gradually assembling to pick up where they leave off. It's not yet clear who will be inheriting the iconic roles of Storm, Cyclops and Jean Grey, among others, but we do know the creatives tasked with telling their stories – and roughly when to expect to see the team in action. If you're as excited as we are for a new generation of Marvel mutants, read on for everything we know so far about the X-Men reboot in the MCU. X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation View Green Video on the source website Marvel Studios has yet to announce when its X-Men reboot will be released, but we do know that it will be sometime after December 2027's crossover spectacular Avengers: Secret Wars. Previously, producer Kevin Feige explained (via Deadline): "The whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men. Again, [it's] one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back." As Variety reported last summer, Marvel Studios currently has four release dates assigned for unspecified Marvel projects in 2028, February, May, November and December, one of which is likely to be X-Men. Some have speculated that the February date could go to Ryan Coogler's third Black Panther film, which is known to be in development and would return the series to the US and Canada's Black History Month (where it launched in 2018). If that proves to be true, it would leave the X-Men free to nab the early summer date or, alternatively, see it move to the end of the year. For now, we can only speculate on what is planned – but we'll update this page when concrete details emerge. X-Men reboot cast rumours: Who could star? Marvel is yet to announce any cast members for its MCU-set reboot of the X-Men, but there are plenty of rumours circulating as to who could inherit the wide range of iconic roles. Some of the speculative fan castings that have gained the most attraction include Taron Egerton as Wolverine, Harris Dickinson as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Julia Butters as Kitty Pryde – but not one of them is confirmed right now. Addressing the online chatter, Egerton told The New York Times: "I'd be excited but I'd be apprehensive as well, because Hugh [Jackman] is so associated with the role that I'd wonder if it'd be very difficult for someone else to do it. "Hopefully if it does come around, they'll give me a shot." Three years later, Egerton discussed the continued online discourse with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that fan demands for him to be the next Wolverine were "almost like a joke at this point". "Every time I have a project come out, there's a moment where people talk about it... It's quite strange, but it's flattering," he concluded. It's possible that Egerton may be too established to be considered, with Marvel reportedly seeking younger, lesser-known talent for the project. (Jackman himself was famously an unknown when he was first cast in the role decades ago.) A talent agent told Variety that the direction is being taken to "keep the cost down" on a film that will inevitably require a large ensemble of actors, to populate both the faculty and student body of Xavier's unusual school for mutants. X-Men reboot creatives: Who is writing and directing the film? The upcoming X-Men reboot will be directed by Jake Schreier, who previously wowed Marvel fans with his soulful team-up film Thunderbolts*. Although it didn't light up the box office as hoped, the Florence Pugh-led antihero film did receive a generally positive response from critics and fans, who praised the memorable characters and allegorical themes. Prior to his Marvel blockbuster, Schreier had been best known for directing Netflix miniseries Beef, which earned numerous awards for its chaotic first season starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. In April 2026, Schreier announced to Collider that he was bringing his Beef collaborators with him to the MCU, with series creator Lee Sung Jin and season 1 co-writer Joanna Calo tapped to work on the script. Calo is also known for her work on The Bear. View oEmbed on the source website "We had a great experience with him on Thunderbolts*," producer Kevin Feige said to ComicBook.com, addressing his reunion with Schreier. "He has his pulse on, shall we say, a younger demographic. "He's younger than me for sure, but he’s tapped into that in a way that I think [is] much more important for X-Men. Because X-Men, as it was in the comics, will be a very youth-oriented, focused and cast movie." Schreier himself told The Playlist that the MCU's X-Men reboot would be "recognisably different from what came before," so expect a clean break from the earlier iterations after Doomsday and Secret Wars. Previously, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes screenwriter Michael Lesslie had been attached, although it's not clear if he is still involved. Which X-Men are already in the MCU? Marvel Studios has introduced several X-Men characters to the MCU in recent years, with 2023's box office smash-hit Deadpool & Wolverine adding two of the most popular mutants. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprised their respective roles from earlier entries, for a cameo-filled extravaganza that also folded Dafne Keen's Laura (aka X-23) and Channing Tatum's long-delayed Gambit into MCU continuity. Prior to that film, we'd seen Patrick Stewart reprise the role of Charles Xavier (aka Professor X) for an alternate universe scene featured in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Alas, that version of the character was made short work of by an out-of-control Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), meaning that he'll be playing an entirely separate variant – perhaps the original Fox version – in the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Another direct X-Men connection was established in 2023's The Marvels, with a perplexing post-credits scene that saw Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) transported to an alternate universe. There, she was shocked to be faced by her late mother, Maria (Lashana Lynch), and none other than Hank McCoy aka Beast (played by Kelsey Grammer, returning from Fox films X-Men: The Last Stand and Days of Future Past). Grammer is one of the legacy X-Men actors confirmed to be returning for Avengers: Doomsday, so here's hoping we'll get some resolution to that confounding plot twist in the imminent blockbuster. Joining Stewart and Grammer – in what could be a swan-song for the original X-Men cast – are Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique. In terms of brand new mutants, the MCU also has Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani), who was revealed to have the empowering gene at the end of her six-part Disney+ series. At the time, Vellani told Marvel.com: "I emailed Kevin Feige in all caps. I was like, 'Are you doing this like for real? Are you sure? I'm so honoured!' I was like yelling at him through an email. I was freaking out. "This is the biggest deal in the world, and the fact that it's happening in our show is crazy." Notably, this is a major change from the comic books, where the character was originally an Inhuman (although, the source material has since been retroactively tweaked to match up with the live-action version). Besides individuals, Marvel has also introduced a key location from the X-Men lore to its cinematic universe, that being Wolverine's favoured hideout Madripoor – which was depicted in 2021's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Could that be where Jackman's clawed mutant headed after the events of Deadpool & Wolverine? We'll just have to wait and see. Marvel Cinematic Universe films and streaming shows are available on Disney+. 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Every major death in The Boys season 5 so far
This final season is already proving to be a bit of a bloodbath.
*Warning - contains major spoilers for The Boys season 5 episodes 1-5.* We've now seen five episodes of The Boys season 5, with just three more instalments remaining. Already there have been some major character deaths across the episodes, which is hardly a surprise, given that showrunner Eric Kripke has long been teasing that that would be the case. Ahead of season 5, he told SFX Magazine: "It's a battle, and there are going to be casualties. It would be unrealistic not to. It bums me out when you have a big, epic sci-fi show, and then at the end, it's like, 'Oh, everyone's fine.' I keep yelling at the screen, 'Things cost things, you can't just get away with this!' So yes, I wouldn't get too attached to any single character." But who has actually bit the dust so far? Read on for a full list of the major character deaths from The Boys season 5. Every major death in The Boys season 5 so far A-Train One of the biggest deaths of the season, and indeed of the show, thus far, came in the first episode of this latest run, with Jessie T Usher's A-Train biting the dust. He was killed by Homelander, after avoiding running into a bystander and thus tripping over. In doing so, he proved how much he had changed from the first episode, when he ran right through Hughie's girlfriend Robin. Right before Homelander snapped his neck, A-Train taunted him, saying: "You're just an empty f**king suit. Take away these powers and what are you? A pathetic, weak, snivelling f**king loser." Love Sausage Love Sausage's long-running feud with Mother's Milk was brought to a close in the first episode of The Boys season 5, with MM engaging him in a fight at the Freedom Camp. In the end, MM stabbed Love Sausage's penis multiple times with a piece of broken wood, before strangling him to death with it. Quite the fitting – if utterly disgusting – ending. Jetstreak <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/The-boys-season-5-new-casting-teenage-kix-1-f04632f.jpg" width="1600" height="1200" alt="Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Countess Crow, Dylan Colton as Jetstreak, and Emma Elle Paterson as Sheline in The Boys season 5" title="Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Countess Crow, Dylan Colton as Jetstreak, and Emma Elle Paterson as Sheline in The Boys season 5" /> A new character for season 5, Jetstreak, a member of the supe team Teenage Kix, didn't last long. In episode 2, he and Soldier Boy chased The Boys into Rock Hard's basement, where Frenchie then released the supe-killing virus. Both Jetstreak and Rock Hard were killed, while Soldier Boy survived thanks to the V1 flowing through his veins, which makes him functionally immortal. Rock Hard View oEmbed on the source website Rock Hard, a supe with rock-like skin, was introduced in season 5 episode 2, and was killed in the same episode. Like Jetstreak, he was subdued by Frenchie releasing the virus. Maverick Maverick – the son of Translucent, who was killed in the very second episode of The Boys – was first introduced briefly in season 2, at his father's funeral. He then appeared in Gen V, as a student at God U. Maverick reappeared in season 5 episode 2, where he was revealed to have been living with Stan Edgar. Edgar had led him to believe that Homelander killed his father, rather than Hughie. Given this, he at first worked with The Boys to fend off The Deep, Black Noir, Cindy and Dogknott. However, The Deep revealed the truth to him, at which point he turned on The Boys. In the end, he was accidentally pulverised by Cindy when she was trying to kill Hughie. Cindy Having proved a formidable foe for The Boys since season 2, Cindy was finally killed in season 5 episode 2 while on a mission to extract Stan Edgar with The Deep, Black Noir and Dogknott. As Cindy was trying to kill Hughie, she accidentally killed Maverick instead. Believing Hughie had died, Annie immediately broke Cindy's neck from behind, killing her instantly. Quinn View oEmbed on the source website In season 5 episode 4, we met Quinn, a former US soldier who underwent V1 trials along with Soldier Boy in the 1940s. He and Soldier Boy were enemies at the time, but came face to face again in the present day, where Soldier Boy found Quinn still at Fort Harmony, growing into the walls due to his plant-like powers. These powers were causing rage in The Boys, who were all fighting and close to killing one another, except Frenchie who was immune. In order to stop this, Frenchie convinced Soldier Boy to use his power-removing beam on Quinn, which finally killed him. Adam Bourke Vought Films director Adam Bourke had been a mainstay of the series, having first appeared in season 2. In season 5 episode 5, he was seen directing a play, without realising that one of stars was actually the new Black Noir, out of his costume. While feuding with Noir, and as revenge for Bourke cutting his improvised dialogue while filming Dawn with The Seven, The Deep sent an eel to kill Bourke. Placing it in a toilet, the eel ate its way through Bourke's anus as he sat on the toilet, producing a particularly grisly death. Malchemical In season 5 episode 5, Homelander and Soldier Boy followed a new lead to find V1, venturing to LA where they met with a former member of The Seven, Mister Marathon. He said he didn't have the V1 himself, but that Soldier Boy's former teammate Bombsight did, and he would call him to join them. As they waited, they found that Mister Marathon was hosting a card game at his house, attended by a host of Hollywood stars (Will Forte, Craig Robinson, Kumail Nanjiani, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Seth Rogen), along with a supe called Malchemical. While they pretended to be helping Homelander, Malchemical knocked him out using gasses from his lungs, and tried to convince Soldier Boy to kill him. In the end, having grown accustomed to Homelander, Soldier Boy refused, and killed Malchemical by snapping his neck. Will Forte, Craig Robinson, Kumail Nanjiani, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen While at Mister Marathon's house for a poker game, Hollywood stars Will Forte, Kumail Nanjiani, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen and Craig Robinson, found themselves caught up in Soldier Boy's fight with Mister Marathon. As a speedster, Mister Marathon ran around his house trying to defeat Soldier Boy, but in doing so kept running through, and instantly killing, the actors. Mister Marathon Along with Malchemical, Mister Marathon tried to convince Soldier Boy to kill Homelander. When Soldier Boy refused, they engaged in a fight, in which Mister Marathon accidentally killed all the Hollywood stars at his house. In the end, Soldier Boy tripped Mister Marathon up and broke both his feet off, before getting him to confirm that Bombsight did indeed have the V1. A now-revived Homelander then stomped on Mister Marathon's face, killing him instantly. Firecracker A key member of The Seven who was introduced in season 4, Firecracker had always been devoted to Homelander, but questioned her faith in him slightly when he started pushing the narrative that he was the one true god. After all, she had always been deeply religious and firm in her Christian faith. In the end, she went along with his proposals on the matter, but it still wasn't enough – Homelander could sense doubt in her, and had heard as much from his father Soldier Boy, who she was sleeping with. He first attempted to fire her from The Seven, but as she pleaded with him and expressed her love for him, he decided to end their relationship in a more permanent way, pushing her head onto the wing of an angel statue. The Boys season 5 continues on Prime Video on Wednesdays – 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. Add The Boys to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Doctor Who’s new "multi-platform adventure" starring Jo Martin confirms start date
More Doctor Who adventures are imminent, with the start date for Circuit Breaker, starring Jo Martin's Fugitive Doctor, officially being confirmed. The "multi-platform adventure", which consists of various releases including book publications, magazine issues, Big Finish audio dramas, posts on the UNIT website and releases from East Side Games, will begin on 25 June. It'll see a single, escalating crisis play out across various formats, with each release unlocking new clues and secrets. New images of Martin have also unveiled the Fugitive Doctor's new look, with the actor saying: "Circuit Breaker now has an official start date! "I’m delighted for fans to join the Fugitive Doctor on a brand-new adventure! One that may even showcase a more vulnerable side (yes, she does have one!). But for now, I invite you to take a first look at my Doctor’s brand new costume.” The synopsis for the adventure reads: "In the depths of UNIT’s most secure facility, the Black Archive, familiar objects have been pulled through time and space surrounded with a dangerous energy signature threatening to tear reality apart. "With time running out, newly appointed Head of the Black Archive, Osgood (Ingrid Oliver) and her assistant Andrew (Omari Douglas) turn to the only person who can help… the Doctor (Jo Martin). "This is no ordinary crisis, and not the Time Lord they are familiar with. As the Doctor confronts her most infamous enemies such as the Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans and a rogue Weeping Angel, she is forced to complete a mission with an insidious presence lurking in the shadows. 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. "Secrets begin to surface, and trust between UNIT and the Doctor begins to erode as those who idolise her start to question if she really is the Time Lord they thought they knew…" The full list of releases, which goes on until 24 September, can be viewed below: 25 June: Calling the Doctor - UNIT website written by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson 8 July: Adversary of the Daleks – Titan Comics, written by Dulce M. Montoya and Dan Watters, with stunning art from Roberta Ingranata and Sami Kivelä 23 July: The Honourable Society – Doctor Who Magazine issue 632, written by Jason Quinn and illustrated by Anthony Williams 30 July: The Deadliest Weapon – BBC Audiobooks Audio Original written by Steve Lyons, narrated by Jo Martin with David Banks as the Cyber-Leader 4 August: Dawn of the Daleks –Titan Comics, written by Dulce M. Montoya and Dan Watters, with stunning art from Roberta Ingranata and Sami Kivelä 6 August: Castling – East Side Games written by Mario Mentasti 17 August: Don’t Blink! – UNIT website written by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson 20 August: The Doctor and the Three Witches – Puffin book written by Janelle McCurdy 27 August: Moment Mori – East Side Games written by Mario Mentasti 31 August: The Black Archive Files – Circuit Breaker DVD release 3 September: The Kaleidoscope – BBC Books book written by Jo Martin ​ 22 September: Full Circuit – Big Finish audio story written by Robert Valentine 24 September: Short Circuits – Big Finish audio story written by Robert Valentine Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker will begin on 25 June on the UNIT website. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" 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.
The Tourist creators confirmed to helm TV adaptation of beloved and BAFTA-winning post-apocalyptic video game
Another post-apocalyptic video game, another TV series with serious talent behind it.
Fancy watching a television adaptation of a post-apocalyptic video game? No, we’re not talking about Fallout or The Last of Us, but the Atomfall TV series, which has just been announced to be in production by Two Brothers Pictures and Rebellion. Atomfall, which recently won best British game at the BAFTA Games Awards, is set during 1957, within a Quarantine Zone in the Lake District after the events of the real Windscale nuclear disaster, but with an alternate reality twist, that sees the Zone replete with strange anomalies, wandering cultists, robots and other factions who all vie for control and survival. The story, much like the game, follows a protagonist who wakes up in the Quarantine Zone with no memory of how they got there. As they desperately try to find their way out of the Quarantine Zone, they get mixed up with all sorts of bizarre, yet distinctly British characters, drawing upon classic sci-fi, folk horror, ancient mythology and 1950s nuclear paranoia. View Green Video on the source website For anyone who has read any John Wyndham novels, or has watched the likes of The Wickerman, The Quatermass Experiment or classic Doctor Who, you will feel right at home in the off-kilter world of Atomfall. We at the Radio Times Gaming were rather impressed with Atomfall and its unique investigative gameplay, as noted in our review, and found the game to feel a bit like Postman Pat meets Stalker and Fallout during a preview event. Speaking of the adaptation, writers and Executive Producers, Henry and Jack Williams of Two Brothers Pictures said "Atomfall has such a distinctive British tone and setting, and it’s been a real joy developing it alongside the Rebellion team – especially as two brothers working alongside two brothers", noting that the co-founders of Rebellion, Jason Kinglsey and Chris Kinglsey, are also brothers. Jason and Chris are also over the moon at the opportunity to bring their new IP to screen, saying, "We are delighted to be partnering with Two Brothers to bring the world of Atomfall to television. Harry and Jack demonstrated a clear love for Atomfall and talked about their own particular endings when they were playing the game." Emmy and Golden Globe recipients Henry and Jack Williams have been responsible for some of the best television in recent years, with Fleabag and The Tourist under their belts. Rebellion, founded in 1992, is best known for its Sniper Elite series, which has reached over 50 million players worldwide, but is also the publisher of the 2000 AD comic book, the home of Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper. 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.
Stranger Things spin-off series gets future confirmed mere days after release on Netflix
Another adventure in Hawkins awaits, as Stranger Things: Tales from '85 has officially been renewed for season 2. The animated spin-off featured an all-new voice cast taking on the roles of Will Byers, Mike Wheeler, Eleven and co, in an adventure that saw them face new monsters from the Upside Down. Now, just days after season 1 arrived on Netflix, the streamer has confirmed the show will be back for another instalment. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about any new characters and monsters we might see in season 2, showrunner Eric Robles said: "Something we get resistance to is introducing more characters as opposed to reusing existing characters. "[Audiences] wonder why we don’t just use the characters we have. So with Nikki, it’s just enough; and we’ve introduced bully characters with Jeff and Charlie. You’re going to probably see them come back since they’ve been introduced now into this world. "But we are going to go to new locations. For season 2, we’re going to discover a little bit more about the history of Hawkins and what that history means to these kids. There’s a little bit more lore into the founding of Hawkins as a whole, and a lot of that has to do with how all the pieces come together with that last flower you see bloom." Robles previously opened up to Radio Times about why the original voice cast of Stranger Things didn't reprise their roles in Tales from '85. View Green Video on the source website "Bringing in anybody from the original cast, you're now talking about older voices. Everybody's going to mature. So having these designs that take place in season 2, having these dark, deep voices, it would really throw it off," he explained. "We wanted to capture the youthfulness, which is what the Duffer Brothers really enjoyed about those early seasons. They wanted the spontaneous words and sentences that would come out of these kids' mouths." As for what new creatures the Hawkins gang will face in season 2, only time will tell. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule – When is episode 8 out?
A gruelling finale awaits the devil of Hell's Kitchen.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 drops its finale next week, with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) poised for their most bitter clash in the long history of the Marvel drama. The former Kingpin turned Mayor of New York has been particularly volatile since the sudden death of his wife, Vanessa (Ayelet Zurer), who sustained fatal injuries during an ambush by Bullseye (Wilson Bethel). Fortunately, Matt doesn't have to face him alone, with Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) returning to the frontlines after Fisk targeted herself and her young daughter for elimination. Ritter's long-awaited homecoming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe had been highly anticipated until episode 6's reveal, which left some viewers arguing that her character's role feels disappointingly tacked on. The Breaking Bad alum has been spotted on the set of Born Again season 3, which is currently filming in New York City, so whatever happens in next week's finale, it seems safe to assume that Jessica will live to fight another day. If you can't wait to find out what's in store, here's your updated guide to the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule on Disney+ – including when to expect episode 8. When is Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8 out? Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8 will be available on Disney+ from Tuesday 5 May (in the US) or Wednesday 6 May (in the UK). The difference in date comes down to the time difference between the UK and the US, with American audiences getting the show on Tuesday evening, which unfortunately equates to the early hours of the morning over here. That means most UK-based viewers won't be among the first to catch each episode, as it will be past many of our bedtimes (mine included), but at least we'll have something to look forward to on Wednesday mornings. How many episodes are in Daredevil: Born Again season 2? Daredevil: Born Again season 2 will consist of eight episodes in total. That's one fewer than the first season, but on the bright side, a third season is confirmed to be on the way – so it's not like we'll be short on Daredevil goodness anytime soon. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule Barring any as-yet-unannounced double-bills, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is likely to follow a two-month rollout. Here's when to mark your calendars for each new instalment: Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 1 – Tuesday 24 March (US) / Wednesday 25 March 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 2 – Tuesday 31 March (US) / Wednesday 1 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 3 – Tuesday 31 March (US) / Wednesday 1 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 4 – Tuesday 7 April (US) / Wednesday 8 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 5 – Tuesday 14 April (US) / Wednesday 15 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 6 – Tuesday 21 April (US) / Wednesday 22 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 7 – Tuesday 28 April (US) / Wednesday 29 April 2026 (UK) – out now Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8 – Tuesday 5 May (US) / Wednesday 6 May 2026 (UK) Daredevil: Born Again is available to stream on Disney+. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. 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. Add Daredevil: Born Again 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.
The Boys season 5 release schedule: When is episode 6 out on Prime Video?
The final season is officially under way.
*Warning - contains spoilers for The Boys season 5 episodes 1-4.* The fifth episode of The Boys season 5 has now been released on Prime Video, and it takes on a surprising new format, focusing on different characters' individual storylines. Featuring the usual shocks and thrills, the episode sets up the show's final three instalments, which are set to be released over the coming weeks. This season has seen Homelander taking on a worrying new mission, after he saw a vision in the third episode of Madelyn Stillwell, telling him to become a god. Meanwhile, Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) has become a fully-fledged member of the Seven, as the episodes have explored his dynamic with his son Homelander. We've also seen new additions join the cast, as the very first episode of the season brought with it a high-profile death – setting the stakes higher than ever. But when will the show's next instalment be available to watch on Prime Video? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Boys season 5. When is The Boys season 5 episode 6 released on Prime Video? The Boys season 5 episode 6 will be released on Wednesday 6 May on Prime Video. The episode is written by David Reed, who has been an executive producer on the show since season 3, when he also wrote his first episode. What time will The Boys season 5 episode 6 be released on Prime Video? New episodes of The Boys season 5 are released on Prime Video on Wednesdays at 8am BST in the UK. Around the world, that works out to the following times: 12am (midnight) PT (USA) 2am CT (USA) 3am ET (USA) 8am BST (UK) 9am CET (Central Europe) 3pm AWST (Australia) 5pm AEST (Australia) The Boys season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes out? As is a common release pattern for Prime Video shows, the first two episodes of The Boys season 5 were released at once. Since then, the show has switched to a weekly release structure, with each new episode arriving on a Wednesday. You can find the full release schedule for season 2 here: The Boys season 5 episode 1 – Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite – Wednesday 8 April 2026 (out now) The Boys season 5 episode 2 – Teenage Kix – Wednesday 8 April 2026 (out now) The Boys season 5 episode 3 – Every One of You Sons of B*****s – Wednesday 15 April 2026 (out now) The Boys season 5 episode 4 – King of Hell – Wednesday 22 April 2026 (out now) The Boys season 5 episode 5 – One-Shots – Wednesday 29 April 2026 (out now) The Boys season 5 episode 6 – Title TBC – Wednesday 6 May 2026 The Boys season 5 episode 7 – Title TBC – Wednesday 13 May 2026 The Boys season 5 episode 8 – Title TBC – Wednesday 20 May 2026 What is The Boys season 5 about? The synopsis for the show's new season says: "In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a 'Freedom Camp'. Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. "But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen." The Boys season 5 trailer You can watch the trailer for The Boys season 5 right here now. View Green Video on the source website The Boys season 5 continues on Prime Video on 6 May 2026 – 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. Add The Boys to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
From season 4 release schedule: When is episode 3 out on MGM+?
The fourth season will arrive in the UK at a later date.
From season 4 is moving forward at pace with another brand-new episode thrilling US viewers this week. The series, from the producers of Lost, takes place in a mysterious town where terrifying monsters lurk around every corner, but the long-suffering survivors find themselves unable to leave. Army veteran and honorary sheriff Boyd Stevens (Harold Perrineau) is among the residents attempting to get to the bottom of what's going on, with more mysteries to be solved in the upcoming episodes. Perrineau told Radio Times that the many as-yet-unanswered questions are building towards a big pay-off, which will presumably be delivered in the fifth and final season, which is confirmed to be on the way. Meanwhile, the actor has also been shutting down claims about the show being "cancelled". The new season picks up with more questions surrounding the Man in Yellow, Jade and Tabitha's revelation, and the fallout from Smiley's return. If you can't wait to see more, here's the full release schedule of the remaining episodes of From season 4. When will From season 4 episode 3 be out on MGM+? From season 4 episode 3, titled Merrily We Go, will be released on MGM+ on Sunday 3 May 2026. It's written by the show's creator John Griffin. It's worth noting this release date is for the US only – fans in the UK will have to wait a little longer. The synopsis for the new episode reads: "Boyd tries to save Acosta from herself as Julie digs deeper into her newfound abilities; Tabitha embarks on a desperate gamble and Victor joins Ethan in a quest for answers." From season 4 release schedule: When are new episodes out? Following the episode 1 premiere on 19th April on Amazon's MGM+ streaming service (or within Prime Video as an extra subscription) in the US, every other episode of From season 4 will be released on the exact dates in the following schedule: Episode 1 - The Arrival - Sunday 19 April 2026 (out now) Episode 2 - Fray - Sunday 26 April 2026 (out now) Episode 3 - Merrily We Go - Sunday 3 May 2026 Episode 4 - Of Myths and Monsters - Sunday 10 May 2026 Episode 5 - What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been - Sunday 17 May 2026 Episode 6 - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter - Sunday 24 May 2026 Episode 7 - Best Laid Plans - Sunday 31 May 2026 Episode 8 - Heavy Is the Head - Sunday 7 June 2026 Episode 9 - The Calm Before - Sunday 14 June 2026 Episode 10 - If a Tree Falls in the Forest... - Sunday 21 June 2026 How many episodes are in From season 4? From season 4 will run for 10 episodes in total, matching the length of the show’s previous seasons, with one episode releasing every Sunday. What is From season 4 about? From season 4 picks up after the huge revelations of the season 3 finale, with the residents of the town pushing closer to the answers they have been chasing for years. That search is only makes things more dangerous, as the mystery around the Man in Yellow deepens and the town’s hidden rules continue to unravel. As new episodes from season 4 drop, we can expect more fallout to come, with Boyd and the others forced to confront not only the horrors outside after dark, but the growing sense that every answer comes at a cost. From season 4 trailer To keep you going until episode 2 of From season 4 arrives, you can check out the full trailer below. View Green Video on the source website From season 4 will arrive in the US on 19 April. From seasons 1-3 are available to stream on NOW. Check out more of our Sci-Fi 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. Add From 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-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
From favourite Harold Perrineau responds to claims it has been "cancelled" after 5 seasons
The show was renewed for a fifth and final season last week.
From star Harold Perrineau has responded to fan claims that the show has been "cancelled" after five seasons. The MGM+ horror series, which stars Perrineau as Sheriff Boyd Stevens and follows a group of people stuck in a nightmarish small town which is haunted by monsters at night, was renewed for a fifth and final season last week. But the news that the show – which is the most-viewed series in the history of the network – won't be continuing beyond season 5 soon sparked backlash from some fans online. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "So @FROMonMGM is the highest rated show and they're cancelling it after S5? Hollywood has fallen, even great shows can't last. @HaroldPerrineau you and your generation are the last to rule Hollywood, just look at your Oz alumni @kirkacevedo. I grew up watching you guys. It's sad." Responding to the tweet, Perrineau wrote: "We want to bring the best version possible to the screen. 5 seasons does that for us." View oEmbed on the source website Speaking about the decision to end the series after its fifth season in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, creator John Griffin made clear that a five-season arc had always been the aim for the series. "In full transparency, five seasons was always the goal, but we always wanted to let the story tell us when it was time to end," he said. He continued: "When we reached the end of season three and the death of Jim (Eion Bailey), it felt like we reached the end of the beginning. "Similarly, season 4 very naturally feels like the beginning of the end. We’ve had the opportunity to tell this story from the beginning the way we really wanted to tell it, with the full support of Michael Wright and everybody over at MGM. It’s rare you get to tell this type of story and give it the life you feel it needs, to let the story decide when it’s time to end." View Green Video on the source website From is available to stream on NOW in the UK and MGM+ in the US. Check out more of our Sci-Ficoverage 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.
Severance favourite Adam Scott teases show's ending and what fans can expect from season 3
Can the sci-fi drama avoid the kind of dud finale that has damaged several of its peers?
Severance star Adam Scott has teased "so many surprises" in the third season of the Apple TV, with filming due to start imminently on the next chapter. The hit series explores the ramifications of an eerie medical procedure, which allows an individual to separate the consciousness of their work self and their leisure self, creating what is referred to as an 'innie' and an 'outie'. Although a life without work might sound appealing, the moral quandaries of this arrangement soon present themselves, with 'innies' subjected to a surreal and sometimes cruel work environment. The second season saw the sterile underground offices of Lumon Industries descend into chaos, as innies Mark S (Scott) and Helly R (Britt Lower) chose each other over their own outie counterparts. Fans have been waiting more than a year to find out what happens next – and sadly, we're still not much closer to finding out. Severance season 3 is expected to shoot for the remainder of the year, with an eye to releasing sometime in 2027. In an interview ahead of the Canneseries TV festival, Scott revealed that his executive producer status gives him access to all the show's status, from what's coming up next all the way up to the eventual ending of the series. Speaking to Variety, he revealed: "I'm involved in all of it. We talk with the writers and Dan [Erickson, creator] all the time. I know everything about what's going on. [As an actor] I like having as much information as possible." "It's going to be great. There are so many surprises," continued Scott. "I can't wait to shoot it. It's been over two years since we finished shooting season 2. We're all anxious to get back. We miss each other." View Green Video on the source website Of course, Scott gave nothing away about what specifically we can expect from the plot, but acknowledged that mysteries had been a key component of the show's success and hailed a series famous for ending on an ambiguous note. "Something we’re always trying to do on the show is retain an element of mystery," he added. "I loved the way The Sopranos ended. I was frustrated by it, but it was brilliant and I still haven't figured it out." There are so many bizarre questions about the Severance universe that one can't help but fear we won't get answers to all of them before its likely conclusion with season 4, but hopefully the writers can settle on a finale that keeps most people happy. As fellow sci-fi and fantasy hits – from Lost to Game of Thrones and Stranger Things – have proven, it's easier said than done. Severance is available to stream on Apple TV. Start your seven day free Apple TV trial at Apple. Add Severance 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-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" 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.
For All Mankind season 5 release schedule – when is episode 6 out?
Humanity’s next giant leap continues – here’s exactly when each episode of For All Mankind season 5 lands on Apple TV+.
For All Mankind has soared past the halfway mark of its penultimate season, where trouble has been brewing on the show's ironically named Mars colony, Happy Valley. A shocking revelation caused chaos in this week's episode and we'll still be feeling the aftermath in the next chapter, where "a desperate group of Marsies" will try to rectify their "dangerous situation" (as per the rather vague Apple TV synopsis). As they near the end of their epic saga, creators Ronald D Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi have shown there are no sacred cows in For All Mankind by killing off an original character earlier this season. The alternative history sci-fi drama, which kicked off with the Soviet Union winning the space race, has now forged a fascinating vision for the future involving considerable expansion into outer space – but alas, still no utopia. If you're enjoying the Apple TV original, read on for your guide to the For All Mankind season 5 release schedule – including when to expect episode 6. When is For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 out? For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 will be available to stream on Friday 1 May 2026. New episodes have been dropping weekly on Fridays, following the season premiere on Friday 27 March 2026. As with previous seasons, episodes typically arrive early morning in the UK, making it perfect for a pre-weekend watch. How many episodes are in For All Mankind season 5? Season 5 is expected to follow a similar format to previous seasons, consisting of 10 episodes, delivering a weekly rollout across roughly two and a half months. Want to be the first to see the next chapter? Secure your <a id="menura4s" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.seetickets.com/tour/radio-times-and-apple-tv-preview-star-city" href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-2414619&awinmid=7816&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seetickets.com%2Ftour%2Fradio-times-and-apple-tv-preview-star-city" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" aria-label="Link free tickets">free tickets to an exclusive screening of For All Mankind spin-off Star City! Join Radio Times and Apple TV on Wednesday 29 April for an early preview of the show, and a Q&A with the cast and creatives behind the show. Tickets will be available from 31 March on See Tickets. For All Mankind season 5 release schedule Barring any surprise double-bills or schedule changes, here’s when you can expect each episode to land: For All Mankind season 5 episode 1 – Friday 27 March 2026 (out now) For All Mankind season 5 episode 2 – Friday 3 April 2026 (out now) For All Mankind season 5 episode 3 – Friday 10 April 2026 (out now) For All Mankind season 5 episode 4 – Friday 17 April 2026 (out now) For All Mankind season 5 episode 5 – Friday 24 April 2026 (out now) For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 – Friday 1 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 7 – Friday 8 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 8 – Friday 15 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 9 – Friday 22 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 10 – Friday 29 May 2026 What is For All Mankind season 5 about? View Green Video on the source website Season 5 picks up years after the dramatic events of season 4, with Mars now home to thousands of residents and serving as a launchpad for even more ambitious missions deeper into the solar system. However, as Earth’s governments attempt to impose control over the Red Planet, tensions begin to escalate between Martian settlers and their home world – setting the stage for a new chapter of political intrigue and high-stakes drama. For All Mankind season 5 is available to stream on Apple TV – sign up now with a 7-day free trial. Add For All Mankind to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 first look trailer finally reveals premiere date for new episodes
Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley unveiled the new trailer at CCXP Mexico.
As we approach the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which will also be the show's penultimate run, a first look trailer has been unveiled which has also revealed the season's premiere date. Season 4 will officially debut on Paramount+ on Thursday 23 July, with new episodes being released weekly. That means the final instalment in the 10-episode season will arrive on Thursday 24 September. The trailer was unveiled by cast members Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley, who were at a presentation for the series at CCXP Mexico. The short clip features hints towards plenty of stunning new space adventures (including one with dinosaurs!) and ends with Paul Wesley's James T Kirk saying those immortal words: "Let's boldly go". You can watch the trailer right here now. View oEmbed on the source website The synopsis for Strange New Worlds season 4 says that it will see "the crew of the USS Enterprise - led by Captain Christopher Pike - embark on a series of thrilling and emotional adventures across the stars". The synopsis continues: "As they journey to strange new worlds, they will battle inner demons and external threats, encounter colourful new characters, reunite with familiar faces and confront terrifying aliens. Through it all, they strive to embrace a bright, hopeful future." Thankfully for fans, this won't be the final run of the show. In fact, it has already been confirmed for a shorter, six-episode fifth and final run, developments for which have already been coming through. For instance, we already know that iconic, classic characters Dr Leonard 'Bones' McCoy and Hikaru Sulu are set to appear, with Thomas Jane and Kai Murakami taking on the roles. They are only expected to appear in the show's very final episodes, but it certainly sets up a thrilling last ride for Captain Pike and his crew, before he hands the keys to Kirk. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is available to stream on Paramount Plus. Season 4 will premiere on Thursday 23 July 2026. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/?benefitId=paramountplusgb&ref_=DVM_PDS_CHN_UK_mi_C_mkw_sNynrT7ZC-dc_pcrid_637893181401&mrntrk=slid__pgrid_143491579803_pgeo_9045946_x__adext__ptid_kwd-1210995054370&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs5i8BhDmARIsAGE4xHwTfGgy5aYKkYxNQV68UYUZhVWUr2bVS4o-EfnvpowOvplyXMbKqXAaArmvEALw_wcB&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2191954" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored">Sign up to your seven-day Paramount Plus free trial. Add Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 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.
Doctor Who legend Peter Capaldi calls out anger at fellow Time Lord actors: “I dunno why people take it so seriously”
"It reflects its times and it’s a good thing in the world."
Twelfth Doctor star Peter Capaldi has expressed his support for his successors in the lead role in Doctor Who, saying he doesn't know why some people take it "so seriously". A lifelong fan of the show - having spearheaded the Scottish branch of the sci-fi show's fan club in the '70s - Capaldi played the Doctor between 2013 and 2017, before the role was taken on by Jodie Whitaker, who became the first woman to play the character in the mainline show. After a brief return for Tenth Doctor star David Tennant, who played the Fourteenth Doctor in the show's 60th anniversary episodes, Ncuti Gatwa took on the role, and became the first Black actor to play the part. Both Whitaker and Gatwa's castings provoked a backlash among some subsections of the fandom and elsewhere online, which Capaldi was asked about in an interview with The Times. Defending their casting, Capaldi said of the sci-fi series: "It reflects its times and it’s a good thing in the world, though it’s become a bit too big, too important for the BBC or whoever. When I was a kid and watched it, it was just a monster show in the corner of the room. I dunno why people take it so seriously." Capaldi isn't the only prominent figure involved in the show or its history to speak out against some Who fans who have labelled the show too 'woke' in recent years. Last year, current showrunner Russell T Davies said while being interviewed on Radio 2: "Someone always brings up matters of diversity. And there are online warriors accusing us of diversity and wokeness and involving messages and issues. And I have no time for this. I don’t have a second to bear. Because what you might call diversity I just call an open door." Meanwhile, Varada Sethu, who played Belinda in the show's most recent season, said: "There's been a couple of Doctor Woke [references] or whatever, but I just think we're doing the right thing if we're getting comments like that. "Woke just means inclusive, progressive, and that you care about people. And, as far as I know, the core of Doctor Who is kindness, love and doing the right thing." This isn't the first time Capaldi has suggested the show has become "too big" over time. Earlier this year, while speaking on the Half the Picture podcast he said: "The show became very, very big. And it was never like that when I loved it. So it became a different thing. I think the responsibilities of playing the part became more... there were more of them. "There were more things that you had to do rather than just... I mean, I think in the old days, if you were John Pertwee or Tom Baker or something like that, you spend most of your year making it and then a bit of your year promoting it. "But it wasn’t this in-your-face kind of thing that suddenly was really important to the BBC, or suddenly really important to a brand that had to be maintained. "It was just a show that some kids really loved, and other kids didn’t care about, but wanted to watch football, or you grew out of. It became this sort of very important thing – I think less in a cultural way and more in an economic way." Doctor Who will return this Christmas on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" 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.
Gen V producers remain "committed" to exploring characters in future projects as The Boys spin-off axed after two seasons
As the fifth and final season of The Boys continues to release new episodes weekly, fans will undoubtedly be consoling themselves about the show coming to an end with the knowledge that the universe the show's characters inhabits will continue. Well, sadly, that universe just got a little smaller, as it has now been confirmed that college-set spin-off Gen V has been cancelled after two seasons. The show's second season debuted in October 2025, and ended with Jaz Sinclair's Marie and her friends being recruited by Annie/Starlight and A-Train to join the fight against Homelander. They have not yet appeared in The Boys season 5, but will later in the season. Gen V executive producers Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg said in a statement, in reference to the show's cancellation: "While we wish we could keep the party going another season at Godolkin, we’re committed to continuing the Gen V characters’ stories in The Boys season five and other VCU projects on the horizon. You’ll see them again." While we already knew we would see them in The Boys, it is news that they will likely be seen in other VCU [Vought Cinematic Universe] projects. Other spin-offs currently on the way include prequel series Vought Rising, which is set to premiere in 2027 and will focus on the early years of Soldier Boy and Stormfront, and The Boys: Mexico which is currently in development. View Green Video on the source website An appearance from the Gen V gang, which includes Marie, Lizze Broadway's Emma, Maddie Phillips's Cate, Derek Luh and London Thor's Jordan, Asa Germann's Sam and Keeya King's Annabeth, would seem more likely in The Boys: Mexico than Vought Rising, given the timeline. However, it's entirely possible that they could also show up in some future spin-off that we currently know nothing about. Gen V seasons 1-2 are available to stream in full on Prime Video now. The Boys season 5 continues to release new episodes weekly on Wednesdays, while seasons 1-4 are available to watch now – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Add Gen V to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
The Boys season 5 finale will be "heartbreaking", teases series favourite about show's ending
“I think the audience is going to be so immensely satisfied.”
The Boys star Erin Moriarty has heaped praise upon the hotly-anticipated season 5 finale, revealing that it’s her "favourite episode this season". The last episode of the show’s final season, which kicked off on Prime Video earlier this month, is set to be released on 20 May. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about what fans can expect from the upcoming finale, Moriarty - who plays Annie January aka Starlight in the show - said: "It’s a heartbreaking episode. It’s not overtly cynical. When I read the finale as a script, it was my favourite episode this season, as it should be." She continued: "I think the audience is going to be so immensely satisfied by the finale. I never like to give a resolute prediction like that, and I never have, but I’m saying it now because I have so much excitement and confidence in it." While it’s become increasingly common for longer-running shows to end with super-sized finales, as was the case with the likes of Stranger Things and Peaky Blinders, The Boys' finale won't be extra-long. Asked whether the last episode will have a longer runtime in an interview with Collider, The Boys boss Eric Kripke responded: "It’s not. It’s like an hour and five. He added: "We’re not doing that huge, super-sized 90-minute thing. I don’t know if we would have had… I think the audience might have ended up getting bored had we gone that long. "But no, we’re like an hour five, an hour six max, I think? But yeah, they’re all jack-packed, these episodes." The Boys season 5 continues on Prime Video on 29 April 2026 – 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. Add The Boys to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 release schedule – when is episode 10 on Apple TV?
The Monsterverse series is back for a new run of episodes.
Well, here it is. We've now seen nine episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, meaning there is just one instalment left of the show's current run. Where the ninth episode, which is available now, sees Monarch and the team heading to Skull Island, the finale will see Kong and Titan X facing off in a colossal clash that threatens to reshape Skull Island. Meanwhile, Shaw will be seen embarking on a dangerous journey. The finale will mark the last time we will venture into the Monsterverse until 2027's new big screen adventure Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which will follow on from 2024 film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In the Monarch series, Shaw continues to be played by father-son duo Kurt and Wyatt Russell in a shared role across two timelines, while the rest of the cast includes Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm. But when will the final episode be released on Apple TV and what has the rest of the schedule been for the full season? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2. When will Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 10 be released? Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is working to a weekly release schedule, and began on Friday 27 February on Apple TV. This means that episode 10 will be released in the on Apple TV on Friday 1 May 2026. How many episodes will there be of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2? There will be a total of 10 episodes in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2. This is the same number of episodes are there was in season 1. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 release schedule Episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 will be released weekly. With the season having started on Friday 27 February, this means the finale will be released on Apple TV on Friday 1 May. The new season is arriving just over two years after season 1, which debuted its first episodes in November 2023. Here's a full breakdown of the release schedule for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 on Apple TV: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 1 – Friday 27 February 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 2 – Friday 6 March 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 3 – Friday 13 March 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 4 – Friday 20 March 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 5 – Friday 27 March 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 6 – Friday 3 April 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 7 – Friday 10 April 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 8 – Friday 17 April 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 9 – Friday 24 April 2026 (out now) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 10 – Friday 1 May 2026 View Green Video on the source website Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 will continue on Apple TV on 1 May 2026 - sign up to Apple TV+ now. Add Monarch: Legacy of Monsters to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Motherland's Anna Maxwell Martin takes no prisoners in brutal first look at new drama Star City
The new thriller is coming to Apple TV next month.
Apple TV has unveiled a new trailer for its new Anna Maxwell Martin-starring alt-history thriller Star City. The sci-fi show, which is set to be released on the streamer on Friday 29 May, is a spin-off of For All Mankind and is once again set in an alternative timeline of the Soviets becoming the first nation to put a man on the moon. But Star City is taking a different approach, exploring the story from behind the Iron Curtain and following the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers navigating the risks surrounding the Soviet space program. The new tense trailer hints at plenty of twists, turns and danger and gives fans a first look at Martin in action as Lyudmilla Raskova, the head of KGB surveillance in Star City, as well as House of the Dragon's Rhys Ifans, who’s the Chief Designer for the project. You can watch the trailer for yourself below: View oEmbed on the source website Alongside Martin and Ifans, the series also stars Agnes O’Casey (Black Doves), Alice Englert (Bad Behaviour), Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), Adam Nagaitis (Chernobyl), Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (I, Jack Wright), Josef Davies (Andor) and Priya Kansara (Bridgerton). It was announced last month that For All Mankind would be returning with a sixth and final season. Showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, who co-created the series with Ronald D Moore, said in a statement: “Getting to explore the For All Mankind universe over six seasons has been an amazing privilege, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to finish the story the way we’ve always hoped." They added: "We’re incredibly proud of what this series has become, and grateful to Apple TV and Sony Pictures Television for helping us see it through to its final chapter.” Star City will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday 29 May. Add Star City to your watchlist on theRadio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama 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.
Invincible season 5 release date speculation, cast and latest news
Prime Video's hit superhero animation Invincible has officially ended its fourth season, with all eyes now on season 5. The good news is: it's happening! Season 4 saw everything from the arrival of brutal villain Thragg (Lee Pace) to the recast of a fan favourite character and departures from the comic books to make way for original stories. Prime Video handed Invincible an advance renewal before a single episode of season 4 had launched, showing enormous confidence in the project, with all voice roles being recorded in full last summer. That savvy planning allowed the show's animators to start working their magic nice and early, with an eye to keeping the wait between seasons to an absolute minimum. In short, there's reason to be optimistic that Invincible season 5 will bring the series back to the late winter/early spring release window it has carved out in recent years – here's everything we know so far. Invincible season 5 release date speculation While a release date for Invincible season 5 has not been announced, we'd expect it to come our way in February or March 2027 - although that's just speculation at this stage. The animated series was renewed in summer 2025, but the decision would probably have been made some time earlier, given that the new episodes had been fully recorded by the time of the announcement. View oEmbed on the source website The news took the form of a star-studded behind the scenes video, which saw the likes of Steven Yeun, Walton Goggins and Gillian Jacobs enjoying another unpredictable read through. As for when the episodes will be released, Invincible has overcome its early delays to establish a pretty consistent annual schedule, so spring next year seems pretty likely. Invincible season 5 cast: New and returning Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and JK Simmons will reprise their roles for Invincible season 5, playing the highly dysfunctional Grayson family, comprised of son Mark, mother Debbie and father Nolan (aka Omni-Man). As confirmed by a recent behind-the-scenes clip, Invincible season 5 will also feature Walton Goggins (Cecil), Gillian Jacobs (Atom Eve), Jonathan Banks (Brit), Clancy Brown (Damien Darkblood), Ben Schwartz (The Shapesmith) and executive producer Seth Rogen (Allen the Alien), among others. The promo also revealed that Matthew Rhys, best known for FX's The Americans, HBO's Perry Mason and Netflix's The Beast in Me, would be joining the Invincible cast. He is reportedly playing Dr David Anders and his destructive alter-ego Dinosaurus (according to Comic Basics). Here's a reminder of the key players in Prime Video's Invincible: Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson aka Invincible Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson JK Simmons as Nolan Grayson aka Omni-Man Gillian Jacobs as Atom Eve Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien Walton Goggins as Cecil Lee Pace as Thragg Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Conquest Jason Mantzoukas as Rex Splode Zazie Beetz as Amber Chris Diamantopoulos as Isotope Ross Marquand as various Andrew Rannells as William Kevin Michael Richardson as The Mauler Twins Ben Schwartz as The Shapesmith Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood Mark Hamill as Art Rosenbaum Matthew Rhys as Dr David Anders aka Dinosaurus Danai Gurira as Universa Malese Jow as Dupli-Kate What is Invincible season 5 about? There are few available plot details about Invincible season 5 just yet, but of course, the show will continue adapting Robert Kirkman's celebrated comic book series. The pages of the source material would be your best bet for clues on what's to come in the TV version, with massive compendiums from Image Comics collecting the series in bulk. You can find them from Amazon or other booksellers. Is there a trailer for Invincible season 5? There isn't just yet, but we'll update this page when that changes. Invincible is available to stream on Prime Video. Sign up for Amazon Prime for £8.99 a month. Add Invincible 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.
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 ending explained – How does the gang survive?
**Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Stranger Things: Tales from '85 episode 10.** Hawkins has officially welcomed us back for animated show Stranger Things: Tales from '85 seeing the return of Eleven and co, and the arrival of brand new monsters. An all-new voice cast took over to tell the new story, which is set in between seasons 2 and 3, with the gang facing a supernatural threat against Hawkins – and even grappling with the gate to the Upside Down opening once again. Robles recently told Radio Times of the spin-off, which comes just a few months after the end of Stranger Things season 5: “We wanted to focus on kids being kids, riding bikes, solving mysteries with their walkie-talkies and flashlights." So, as the series drops, here's everything you need to know about that ending as we wait for any news on a potential season 2. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 ending explained: What was Daniel's plan? After the gang realise - a little too late - that Mrs Baxter is not in fact Horde Prime, it's revealed that Daniel is the real villain of the season. Stumbling across Max, Lucas and Dustin in his secret lab, he reveals his plan is to regenerate life using the secret serum - but he fails to contain his creation, the plant queen, who has been feeding on the stuff and, unbeknownst to anyone, burrowing under the town. Driven mad by Daniel waving the serum around, the plant queen breaks free, causing everyone to fall into the tunnel. While Daniel finds Will trapped under a rock, he instead prioritises rescuing his precious serum. Thankfully, the gang are on hand to rescue Will, with Nikki and Mrs Baxter scaring off the plant queen with Nikki's light blaster. But they also have the queen's minions to deal with. Soon, the gang are attacked by a bunch of vine dogs, who have Daniel in their grasp. Desperate to save himself, he throws the serum at Nikki, with Mrs Baxter racing to save her daughter before the plant queen gets to her. Thankfully Eleven comes to the rescue, hurling a gigantic rock at the monster. Daniel ends up covered in the serum, with the plant queen swallowing him whole. But ingesting that much serum only makes it more powerful, and it starts opening a gate to the Upside Down... How do the gang survive? Shedding some light on the situation, Mrs Baxter says that many creatures return to the birth of their place once they've matured and believe they can flourish - meaning it very well may get bigger. Meanwhile, Eleven points out that there's nothing stopping the plant queen from opening more gates to the Upside Down and heralding the return of all the monsters they've so far vanquished, including the Mind Flayer. Not great news. So, the plan is set: Mike and El are tasked with luring the queen away from the gate, with Lucas, Max and Dustin set to distract the creatures around her, and Will standing guard. Meanwhile, Nikki works on repairing her light blaster, which got damaged thanks to Daniel's stunt. A massive battle ensues, but nothing our heroes try seems to work and El struggles to close the gate. As the queen heads back towards the gate to the Upside Down, Dustin and co manage to harpoon it and Nikki finally gets her blaster working, severing the queen's arm. It'll take more than that to kill the it though. It's still alive and starts crawling towards the gate once again. But, finding new strength, Eleven levitates and manages to close the gate while the plant queen is crossing, stopping the creature in its tracks and finally killing it. But, of course, that's not quite the end. View Green Video on the source website Three weeks later, the chaos seems to be over, and Hopper has a chat to El about extending her curfew so she can play D&D with the gang. Meanwhile, it's revealed that Nikki and Mrs Baxter are staying in Hawkins. But, in the background, the Upside Down is still lurking. As Vera Lynn's We'll Meet Again plays, we see a shot of the plant queen lying dead, but with a flower - that has an uncanny resemblance to a Demogorgon - blooming from inside her. It seems there's new life in the Upside Down yet. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will air on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. All Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
When is Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 set in the series timeline and is it canon?
Just when they thought everything was quiet in Hawkins, Indiana...
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 transports fans into an animated world version of Hawkins, Indiana. The first on-screen expansion of the Stranger Things universe, while the characters may be recognisable, the new series has a completely different set of voice actors bringing the story to life, as well as new monsters for the gang to face. We also get to meet some more residents of the small town – friends and enemies of the gang alike. So how exactly does the new series fit into the world of the old show? Is it canon with what happens in the series? Here's everything you need to know about where Tales from '85 sits, and how it impacts the main events of Stranger Things. Where does Stranger Things: Tales from '85 fit into the show's timeline? Stranger Things: Tales from '85 sits between the events of seasons 2 and 3 of the main show. For those needing a refresher, season 2 of Stranger Things ended with Eleven, Dustin, Max, Mike, Will and Lucas attending their school's formal Snow Ball in the winter of 1984. Steve was on hand to give Dustin pointers with the ladies, though he's ultimately rejected by his classmates and ends up getting a slow dance with Mike's big sister Nancy instead. It's also where Max and Lucas have their first kiss, as do Eleven and Mike – establishing the two major couples in the gang. Season 3 has a time jump – leaping to late-June 1985, in the run-up to Hawkins celebrating Independence Day (July 4th) with a carnival. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/ST85Trailer14-f04429b.jpg" width="2880" height="1920" alt="Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Luca Diaz as Mike, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven and Odessa A'zion as Nikki in Stranger Things: Tales From '85. They are all animated characters, looking at something off screen. Mike and Eleven are stood at the back, with the others lying on their fronts in front of them." title="ST85_Trailer_14" /> In that time, Dustin gets a girlfriend, and the gang have seemingly six to seven months of relative peace and quiet, undisturbed by the Upside Down and the Mind Flayers and Demogorgons occupying it. But Stranger Things: Tales from '85 shows that not to be the case. While the gang do get to enjoy some games of D&D and some snowball fights, something terrifying is lurking beneath the ice of the town. Soon, it's up to the gang once again to figure out where this creature has come from, and put a stop to it before it's too late. Is Stranger Things: Tales from '85 canon to the main show? While Stranger Things: Tales from '85 does fit within the timeline of the show, showrunner Eric Robles has confirmed that, no, it won't be a fully canon adventure. Essentially, it won't effect the overall arc of the main series, but also wants to stand on its own, away from the Upside Down. Speaking to Radio Times, he explained: "When the Duffer Brothers were creating Stranger Things, they had no idea that we were going to do an animated series. But at the same time, we respect the audience, we respect the fans. "So even though we start at the end of season 2, and technically, the hopes are, if we continue with the series, we'll make sure that we tie it right back to the beginning of season 3. "Those are the parameters of what we're trying to stay true to. Everything that happens in that space of what we're creating, is its own adventure." "There's no way that we can create these exciting adventures with these creatures that would fit perfectly in the live action timeline," he added. "So we have to make sure that we isolate this, and really make it feel like its own adventure, make sure that the audience really kind of just goes along for the ride and accepts that we're here to entertain and bring back these characters that we all love." Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will air on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. All Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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 a Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 2? Latest news and speculation
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things: Tales from' 85. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 has taken us back to Hawkins, with the gang back in business to face a supernatural force threatening the town. The series, set in between seasons 2 and 3 of the original show, sees Eleven and co (voiced by an entirely new cast) on an intriguing new adventure, alongside new character Nikki Baxter (voiced by Odessa A'zion). Showrunner Eric Robles told Radio Times that, while the original series offered up world-threatening stakes by season 5, he and the Duffer Brothers (who executive produced the new show) wanted to scale it back for the animated adventure. "We wanted to really kind of focus on kids being kids, riding bikes, solving mysteries with their walkie talkies and flashlights," he said. But, with all episodes out now, will Stranger Things: Tales from '85 be back for a season 2? Will there be a Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 2? While Stranger Things: Tales from '85 has not officially been renewed for a season 2, the idea has certainly not been ruled out. Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, who voices Eleven, exclusively told Radio Times: "That would be amazing. I know they definitely have ideas. "I think, right now, they're really focused on the launch of season 1. I think it's going to be a great one for families to see together. We're just all very pumped for the first season, and if anything else comes from it, that would be great." Showrunner Robles added to this during an interview with Radio Times when he said: "The hopes are, if we continue with the series, we'll make sure that we kind of tie it right back to the beginning of season 3 [of the original show]." Watch this space! When could a potential Stranger Things: Tales from '85 season 2 be released? It's difficult to say when a potential season 2 could be released, as we don't have a broadcast pattern to look at yet. We do know that Tales from 85 has been in the works since at least 2022 and, considering the lengthy processes that can be involved in animation, we wouldn't expect to see a new instalment until around 2028. Of course, that's just speculation at this stage and nothing has been confirmed. Which cast members would return in a potential Stranger Things: Tales from 85 season 2? We'd expect the main cast members from Tales from '85 to return, including: Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven/Jane Hopper Luca Diaz as Mike Wheeler Braxton Quinney as Dustin Henderson Elisha 'EJ' Williams as Lucas Sinclair Benjamin Plessala as Will Byers Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max Mayfield Brett Gipson as Jim Hopper Jeremy Jordan as Steve Harrington View Green Video on the source website What could a potential Stranger Things: Tales From '85 season 2 be about? Technically, another season of Stranger Things could take place right after the first season, as Stranger Things season 3 doesn't start until the summer of 1985. It would presumably show the gang facing another supernatural threat and having to save Hawkins. Season 1 of Tales from '85 didn't have an open and shut ending either, with a final shot showing new life blooming in the Upside Down, with more threats clearly on their way... Stranger Things: Tales from '85 and all Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 review – A welcome return to Hawkins
If a TV show or film proves successful enough, chances are you’ll eventually see it rebooted or continued in animated form. Everything from Star Wars to Robocop and Ghostbusters to Spider-man has been given the cartoon treatment over the decades. Now, Stranger Things has been given an animated makeover. Mere months after the conclusion of the sci-fi drama’s fifth and final season, the new Netflix series Stranger Things: Tales from '85 takes us back to Hawkins – and back in time to the months between seasons 2 and 3. Executive produced by creative masterminds the Duffer Brothers, we rejoin Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, Will and Max as their younger selves. Great news for those of us pining for new adventures featuring the bike-riding party, but a move also in keeping with the Saturday-morning cartoons its characters were likely watching back in the day. The modern 3D animation is, admittedly, a technological leap on from the shows that inspired Tales from '85, including The Real Ghostbusters, even if it does feel a little less charming as a result. But despite the decision not to echo that 1980s’ 2D feel, the animated series does succeed in recapturing the magic of its live-action counter part. And once you adjust to the new voice cast, the essence of our favourite characters ultimately shines through – Elisha Williams (Lucas) and Braxton Quinney (Dustin) being particular standouts. Stranger Things would, of course, be nothing without its villains – and Tales from '85 is no slouch, with an impressively goo-splattered monster that echoes the shark from Jaws. So, yes, there are touches of horror, but the violence is notably less bloody than what we’ve seen before, in keeping with the new show's more family friendly tone. The main draw for many though will be the chance to spend some bonus hours with the main party prior to the darkness of seasons four and five. Tales from '85 captures the magic of the show's earlier seasons and keeps the cast united for much of its ten episode run, something the original show often didn’t do. And there’s even space to add a newbie into the mix - Nikki, the rebellious daughter of the new substitute teacher at Hawkins Middle School. View Green Video on the source website The main issue with Tales from '85 is also by product of its greatest selling point. By setting the show between season two and three, the main party can’t really change or evolve in any meaningful way. The established timeline cannot be altered, so there’s a slight sense of the narrative spinning its wheels in the snow. And because it skews younger, more mature regulars such as Nancy, Steve and Hopper remain sidelined. That being said, by the end of the series, you’ll find your heart warmed by the returning characters and comforting world, even if nothing much really changes. For those wanting to bridge the gap between seasons two and three or just spend more time in the company of the characters we love, the trip back to the mid-80s is well worth it. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will air on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. All Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Who's taking on the roles made iconic by the original cast?
It's only been a matter of months since Stranger Things came to an end, but it's already time to return to Hawkins, in new animated spin-off series Stranger Things: Tales From '85. Set in between seasons 2 and 3, in the winter of 1985, the series follows the show's heroes including Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max, as they face a new threat lurking beneath the ice. Showrunner Eric Robles recently told Empire that he and the team "wanted to go back to Hawkins and feel like a lost season" - meaning there's sure to be plenty of nostalgia for fans of the show's earlier seasons. While Tales From '85 features predominantly well-known characters, they are played by an entirely new cast, with the roles originally played by the likes of Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard being played by different actors. But who stars in the series and who do they all play? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Stranger Things: Tales from '85. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 cast guide: Full list of actors Here are the main cast members and characters in Stranger Things: Tales from '85 – read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before. Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven/Jane Hopper Luca Diaz as Mike Wheeler Braxton Quinney as Dustin Henderson Elisha 'EJ' Williams as Lucas Sinclair Benjamin Plessala as Will Byers Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max Mayfield Brett Gipson as Jim Hopper Jeremy Jordan as Steve Harrington Odessa A'zion as Nikki Baxter Janeane Garofalo as Anna Baxter Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel Fischer Brooklyn Davey Norstedt plays Eleven/Jane Hopper Who is Eleven/Jane Hopper? Eleven is a telekinetic girl who mysteriously arrived in Hawkins in the first season of Stranger Things and soon proves herself to be the only match for the creatures of the Upside Down. Across the show's early seasons she was taken in by Hopper and formed a romantic relationship with Mike. In Tales From '85, she is trying to shield her friends from a new threat. Where have I seen Brooklyn Davey Norstedt? Norstedt previously appeared in one episode of Apple TV series WeCrashed. Luca Diaz plays Mike Wheeler Who is Mike Wheeler? Mike is an intelligent but snarky teenager, who is close friends with Lucas, Dustin and Will and is in a relationship with Eleven. Where have I seen Luca Diaz? Diaz has had voice roles in Transformers: EarthSpark, Migration and Erin & Aaron. Braxton Quinney plays Dustin Henderson Who is Dustin Henderson? Dustin is a member of the Party, and friends with Will, Mike and Lucas. He is an enthusiastic science nerd who is obsessed with monsters and has the most extensive knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons. He formed an unlikely friendship with Steve in season 2, which this show closely follows. Where have I seen Braxton Quinney? Quinney has appeared in Bigger, Stalked: Saving My Daughter and Hoppers. Elisha 'EJ' Williams plays Lucas Sinclair Who is Lucas Sinclair? Lucas is a member of the Party and a close friend of Mike, Will and Dustin, and grew close to Max in season 2. Where have I seen Elisha 'EJ' Williams? Williams has had roles in series including Henry Danger, The Loud House, Puppy Dog Pals, The Wonder Years and Firebuds. Benjamin Plessala plays Will Byers Who is Will Byers? Will is a member of the party who was taken prisoner in the Upside Down during the events of the first season, and was possessed by the Mind Flayer in season 2. Where have I seen Benjamin Plessala? Plessala has had roles in series including Criminal Minds, Shameless, Big Little Lies, Castlevania: Nocturne and Wylde Park, as well as the film Minions: The Rise of Gru. Jolie Hoang-Rappaport plays Max Mayfield Who is Max Mayfield? Max is a skateboarder and tomboy who arrived in Hawkins with her aggressive older brother in season 2, and became friends with Mike, Will, Dustin and Eleven - while growing particularly close with Lucas. Where have I seen Jolie Hoang-Rappaport? Hoang-Rappaport has had roles in series including Cousins for Life, Just Add Magic, Watchmen, Head of the Class and My Adventures with Superman, as well as films such as The Monkey King and In Your Dreams. Brett Gipson plays Jim Hopper Who is Jim Hopper? Hopper is the Hawkins chief of police, who formed a close bond with Eleven and took her in as his daughter after saving Will from the Demogorgon. Where have I seen Brett Gipson? Gipson has had roles in series including NCIS: Los Angeles, Community, Shameless, SWAT and Station 19, as well as films such as Monkey Fight and Last Stop. Jeremy Jordan plays Steve Harrington Who is Steve Harrington? Steve is a popular student at Hawkins high school, who formed a close bond with Dustin in season 2, and often acted as a protector of the kids while helping to fight the Demogorgon. Where have I seen Jeremy Jordan? Jordan has had roles in series including Smash, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Flash, Tangled: The Series, Supergirl, Superkitties and Hazbin Hotel. Odessa A'zion plays Nikki Baxter Who is Nikki Baxter? Nikki is a transfer student who becomes friends with the party. Where have I seen Odessa A'zion? A'zion has had roles in series including Nashville, Love, Fam, Grand Army, The Tiny Chef Show, Ghosts and I Love LA, as well as films such as Hellraiser, Until Dawn and Marty Supreme. Janeane Garofalo plays Anna Baxter Who is Anna Baxter? Anna is Nikki's mum and a biology teacher at Hawkins Middle School, filling in for Mr Clarke while he's taking a sabbatical for the semester. Where have I seen Janeane Garofalo? Garofalo has had roles in series including The Larry Sanders Show, Felicity, The Sopranos, The West Wing, 24, Broad City, Younger, Billions and Harley Quinn, as well as films such as The Cable Guy, Dogma, Mystery Men, Titan AE, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Wet Hot American Summer, Ratatouille and Flora & Ulysses. Lou Diamond Phillips plays Daniel Fischer Who is Daniel Fischer? Daniel is the clerk at Hawkins Food Mart who befriends Dustin. Where have I seen Lou Diamond Phillips? Phillips has had roles in series such as Wolf Lake, Numb3rs, SGU Stargate Universe, Cougar Town, Longmire, Goliath, Blue Bloods, Elena of Avalor, Prodigal Son, The Legend of Vox Machina, The Chair Company and Firebuds, as well as films including Werewolves and Keep Quiet. Stranger Things: Tales From '85 will air on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. All Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. 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Star Trek brings back iconic Deep Space Nine character for new "canon-adjacent" adventure
Star Trek legend Nana Visitor has brought back her Deep Space Nine character Kira Nerys for a short but sweet new adventure. In Lost and Found, the latest animated short from Scopely, the team behind the game Star Trek Fleet Command, the crew of the Realta joins forces with Major Kira Nerys (who's on board the USS Defiant). They're tasked with investigating the disappearance of a Starfleet training vessel along the edge of Federation Space - but they discover the ship is far from empty, with Major Kira and co encountering an old enemy. Major Kira is forced to grapple with the loss of the crew of the Adelphi and report back to Captain Sisko before salvaging the remains of the ship. But she points out to the crew of the Realta: "I can't shake the feeling that this is the beginning of something terrible" - leaving the short on a very settling note indeed. View oEmbed on the source website It's not the first time these shorts have seen a Star Trek legend return, with previous instalments featuring LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, and Jeffrey Combs as Weyoun. TrekMovie reports that the Scopely has previously described these shorts as "canon-adjacent". Visitor first played Bajoran military liaison Kira Nerys in Deep Space Nine from 1993 to 1999. She later returned to voice the character in the animates series Lower Decks. Previously speaking to SlashFilm about playing Kira for all those years, Visitor said: "Those seven years were like dog years. One year equals seven years. So I was Kira for 49 years, and she is so ingrained in me. "Really, she actually shifted who I was... I was shifted by this character in really good ways, in having to accept foibles and having to self-examine. She did a lot of good for me. So it's joyful for me to step into who she is." Star Trek: Fleet Command is available to download now. Star Trek is available to watch on Paramount+. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/offers/?benefitId=paramountplusgb&ref_=DVM_PDS_CHN_UK_mi_C_mkw_sNynrT7ZC-dc_pcrid_637893181401&mrntrk=slid__pgrid_143491579803_pgeo_9045946_x__adext__ptid_kwd-1210995054370&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs5i8BhDmARIsAGE4xHwTfGgy5aYKkYxNQV68UYUZhVWUr2bVS4o-EfnvpowOvplyXMbKqXAaArmvEALw_wcB&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2191954" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored">Sign up to your seven-day Paramount+ free trial. 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.
Doctor Who fans call for iconic British comedian to be cast as next Doctor: "It's not too late"
Speculation has been rife about who could be the Sixteenth Doctor for months.
Doctor Who fans have called for Alan Davies to be cast as the next Time Lord. There's been no official word on who will be stepping in to replace Ncuti Gatwa as the next Doctor in the hit sci-fi series since the actor’s sudden departure in 2025. But now viewers have suggested they'd like to see comedian and actor Davies - who's best known for his role in BBC mystery series Jonathan Creek - taking on the role. On Tuesday (21 April), the actor posted a photo of a Sun article from 2003 that reported that Davies was being tipped to play the famous Time Lord in Russel T Davies’ revival of the series. He wrote alongside the post in a caption: "One from the archives, not that long ago really…Christ on a bike. And yes, of course I would have loved to go through time in the Tardis but sadly it was a non-starter." One fan commented: "Its 👏 not 👏 too 👏 late." Another said: "Still not too late...", while a third fan said: "Got to say Alan... You would be an amazing Doctor... no question..." It was announced in October last year that, while Disney will not partner on any future seasons of Doctor Who, the show will still continue on the BBC, with showrunner Davies returning to pen a Christmas special this year. There's been much speculation about who could be taking over from Gatwa as the Sixteenth Doctor on the show. Upon his exit as the Fifteenth Doctor at the end of the last season, the actor regenerated into Billie Piper, who previously played companion Rose Tyler on the show. But while some assumed this meant the actress will be the Sixteenth Doctor, given she wasn’t actually credited as the Time Lord, others were less convinced. And while Davies and Piper have both previously spoken out about the star’s return to the Whoniverse, the pair have remained coy about the details of her role. "It’s an honour and a hoot to welcome her back to the TARDIS, but quite how and why and who is a story yet to be told," Davies said in a statement following Piper's return. Meanwhile, Piper added: "To be given the opportunity to step back on that TARDIS one more time was just something I couldn’t refuse, but who, how, why and when, you’ll just have to wait and see." View Green Video on the source website As well as his role in Jonathan Creek, Davies is known for his regular appearances as a panellist on QI. He has also starred in A Many Splintered Thing, and also had his own radio show, The Alan Davies Show in 1998. Doctor Who will return this Christmas on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" 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.