WHETHER you are looking for your next binge-worthy drama, a raucous comedy or gripping true-crime series, we’ve got you covered.
Thanks to The Sun’s TV Mag, we can tell you all about the latest TV show dropping on the various streaming shows this week.
What’s New
Selling Sunset – Netflix
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Remember that dramatic series four finale? The ladies at Oppenheim firmly turned their backs on Christine as they struggled to figure out the truth from the lies.
And as we return to the slick reality series for its fifth run, there’s hot gossip for everyone to sink their teeth into – Chrishelle and her relationship with Jason, the boss!
The series kicks off in Mykonos, Greece, where we join Chrishelle and Jason, Mary and husband Romain, and Brett and girlfriend Tina, as they soak up the sun and celebrate Chrishelle and Mary’s birthdays.
But while they enjoy life in their holiday bubble, back in LA, the ladies can’t help but speculate about the future of Chrishelle’s new romance and what it means for their work environment.
Meanwhile, Christine has well and truly had enough of those “b****es” – aka her colleagues – and focuses on her big return to work, and it looks like she might have a new ally in the form of British Nigerian estate agent Chelsea Lazkani.
If you follow the ladies on social media, you probably already know how quite a few things are going to pan out… but who cares?
It doesn’t make watching the show any less glamorous, juicy and addictive.
Available Friday
They Call Me Magic – Apple TV+
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Few sportspeople of the 20th century are as well-known worldwide as Magic Johnson.
In the 1980s, the basketball legend helped transform the sport into the multi-billion-dollar industry it is today, and in this six-parter, Magic himself – as well as friends and fans including Samuel L. Jackson and Barack Obama – dig into his story.
It’s an exhaustive analysis of everything from his beginnings to his influence on the game and, of course, the moment in 1991 when he announced to the world that he had tested positive for HIV.
The result is a powerful portrait of a remarkable man whose life, both on and off the court, has been dramatic and inspiring.
Available Friday
Heartstopper – Netflix
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Based on Alice Oseman’s popular webcomic of the same name, this heart-warmer follows the unlikely friendship between shy gay teen Charlie (Joe Locke) and his secondary school’s “rugby king” Nick Nelson (Kit Connor).
After noticing that Charlie is a pretty good runner, Nick persuades him to join the rugby team, but as they spend more time together, Charlie falls hard for his new pal. Charlie and Nick must navigate their new friendship and blossoming romance under their friends’ watchful eyes at Truham Boys School.
It’s unlike a lot of other teen series out there with no drugs, booze or sex – instead it’s all Instagram messages, apple juice and genuine friendships. Plus, there’s a strong cast of young talent, and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry also star. Uplifting, enjoyable and totally binge-worthy.
Available Friday
Earth Day – Disney+
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Three topical shows mark Friday’s Earth Day – Polar Bear is an Arctic story of resilience, as a new mother guides and guards her cubs, while Explorer: The Last Tepui sees elite climber Alex Honnold (Free Solo) attempt to scale a 1,000ft sheer cliff, deep in the Amazon jungle, to help a biologist find undiscovered species.
And remember the Chesters? The Biggest Little Farm: The Return catches up with John and Molly, who left LA over 10 years ago to become farmers.
The Real Housewives Of Potomac: Karen’s Grande Dame Reunion – hayu
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Landing a spin-off is any Real Housewife’s ultimate accolade, and Potomac’s regal Karen Huger embraces her two-part special with gusto.
Karen returns to Surry County, Virginia, to arrange a family reunion – she’s a Wooden, a prominent local family with a rich history in the area.
As plans gather pace, historic slavery and ancestral surprises crop up and Karen’s cousins want her to speak to her intimidating Aunt Val about who will take over the 82-acre estate… Yikes.
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Top 5
The Kardashians – Disney+
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Even though their lives are played out on social media way before reaching the telly, Kris, Kendall, Kylie, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé’s return was always going to be big. And now their new series is under way, it feels as if they’ve never been away.
Anatomy of a Scandal – Netflix
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Part psychological thriller, part courtroom drama, this series is making waves thanks to its A-list cast, including Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend and Michelle Dockery, and its juicy plot. Who doesn’t love an MP with a shocking secret?
Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrls – Amazon Prime
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Multi-talented US R&B star Lizzo on the hunt for plus-size women to dance on her next tour. It’s a joyous, exuberant and emotional burst of body-positivity that feels genuinely fresh.
Derry Girls – All4
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Savour one of the past decade’s best sitcoms before it bows out. With cinematic homages and that amazing cameo in episode one, it’s another expert blend of hilarious teenagers, who actually sound like awkward teens, with 90s nostalgia and bittersweet politics.
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story – Netflix
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This chilling and controversial two-part documentary has been garnering plenty of headlines, telling as it does how Jimmy Savile wove his web of deceit. It’s packed with carefully chosen footage, and sensitive interviews also add context.
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