This week, Apple teased a new product event taking place in New York on October 13 at 9 a.m. ET dubbed "Welcome Home." The trailer from Apple's Greg Joswiak hints at Cupertino's smart home ambitions.

A suite of Apple-designed smart home devices has been rumored for years, and it seems they're finally going to hit store shelves.

Based on recent leaks, we expect at least three new devices to be announced next week and possibly up to 10 gadgets, from a video doorbell to the headlining HomePad smart home hub.

Read on to find out what we know about each potential device.

HomePad home hub

The HomePad or HomePod 3, whatever Apple dubs it, will be the headliner of the Welcome Home event since it's supposed to connect your entire smart home together.

Rumors have started to coalesce around a speaker with an attached iPad-esque touchpad that utilizes the new Siri AI to handle requests similar to Alexa+ or Gemini on the best smart speakers or smart displays. It's unclear if there will be two versions: the speaker and a wall-mounted touchpad, or if the touchpad will be more portable. Both have been rumored.

Beyond that, the hub should have a FaceTime camera for video calls and presence sensors to initiate smart home routines. It's also rumored to be able to recognize individual users.

HomePod mini 2

Like the upgraded HomePod, we've been waiting for a sequel to the HomePod mini for a few years. However, a new HomePod mini is one of the expected devices.

The upgrade should be small, mostly a faster new chip capable of handling Siri AI and some audio improvements. There will also likely be some new colorways as well.

The original HomePod mini dropped in 2020, and the update has been on our rumor radar since at least 2023.

Apple TV 4K 2026

There are more smart home specific devices (more on those in a moment), but we do believe an updated Apple TV 4K should debut on October 13. It's been long overdue for an upgrade.

Rumors in the last couple of years suggested that the new set top streaming box would feature the A17 Pro chip, but at this point it's more likely it'll get an A19 or A20 chipset. The new Apple TV should also get the rumored N2 chip for better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Once again, Siri AI will be the headline feature which should allow you to connect the Apple TV as a hub for other smart home devices. One of the crazier rumors is that the Apple TV will feature a camera for FaceTime calls and gesture-based controls. At a bare minimum though, we expect upgraded chips and possibly a redesigned remote.

Apple & LG partnership

Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report revealed that Apple and LG are apparently partnering on several smart home devices, including a video doorbell, smart thermostat, and more. Leaked renders of some of them lent some credence to the rumor.

There are at least seven devices we believe could get announced during "Welcome Home." A few of them we don't know much about yet.

Per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple and LG are also working on a video doorbell and a trio of security cameras (indoor, outdoor, and floodlight). Specifics about those four devices have not yet been revealed.

Here's what we do know so far.

Smart Deadbolt Lock

Unlike the HomePad or Apple TV, the LG devices apparently don't feature an Apple logo but do have an LG one.

The Smart Deadbolt lock appears to feature a rotating keypad to open. It's supposed to come with a swivel pin to limit the rotation so it doesn't ding a wall.

It should come in two sizes: 2.375-inch (60.3mm) and 2.75-inch (69.9mm) brackets with two mechanical keys.

There are settings for a touchpad light ring, door left open alarm and lock sound volume. Also, it should support auto-unlocking, tap-to-unlock, emergency power and master codes.

Smart Thermostat

We don't know as much about the smart thermostat beyond it having a far-sight display, humidity display, brightness and language settings. It should also feature a calibrated temperature and temperature offset options.

The rounded design looks similar to the latest version of Google's Nest Learning Thermostat.

LG Temperature Sensor

The final device that saw leaked renders of is the Temperature sensor that should be able to detect humidity levels too.

The little white circle reportedly has a magnetic back to attach to metal surfaces and comes with a metal plate that can be adhered to other surfaces as well. It should have a replaceable battery and replacement alerts.

Are you excited for a more Apple-centric smart home? Let us know in the comments.

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I became a motorsports fan the moment I took my seat in the stands at my first NASCAR race. There’s a visceral, chest-thumping rumble you get at a live track. It’s a vibration so deep and, dare I say, addictive, that it instantly hooks you. In fact, had I not experienced this extraordinary physical feeling in person, I’m not sure I’d be committing my Sundays to following races year after year.

For decades, home broadcasts have struggled to replicate this sense of immersion. TV mixes flatten the roar of the engines into a background buzz, prioritizing the commentary booth. And while no living room setup will ever replace thousands of horsepower rattling your ribcage, enjoying Formula 1 at home is about to sound a lot more legitimate.

Starting at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Apple TV is bringing live Dolby Atmos spatial audio to Formula 1 in a deliberate step toward bridging the gap between watching a race and feeling like you're there.

F1 in Dolby Atmos: What’s the difference?

With Apple TV’s Dolby Atmos integration, an audio engineer will be mixing the soundscape in real-time. Instead of a single static stereo track, individual audio elements are placed in a three-dimensional space around the listener.

For purists who prefer raw engine notes over race analysis, Apple TV even allows viewers to disable the broadcast commentary entirely, leaving only pure, unadulterated track sound effects and onboard audio.

During a side-by-side demo comparing standard stereo with Dolby Atmos using Miami Grand Prix footage, I heard the difference. As the five red starting lights illuminated, the famous "pings" resonated with crisp precision.

The grid accelerated toward Turn 1, and the swell of twenty revving engines sounded hyper-detailed, almost reminiscent of high-budget film Foley sound design.

Switching to onboard driver cameras, the audio snapped directly inside the cockpit, delivering the violent howl of the power unit and the impact of the car attacking the kerb.

Then, during Max Verstappen’s spin-out, the difference became even more obvious. The screech of the tires and sudden shift in the soundscape made it immediately clear that something had gone wrong. Normally, it takes me a second to process and a replay angle before I register what happened. With Atmos, that reaction felt almost instantaneous, as if the audio was giving me information before the visuals had fully caught up.

Dolby Atmos debuts at Austin

Apple TV’s Dolby Atmos experience debuts during the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The spatial stream will be available across practice, qualifying, Sprint, and Grand Prix sessions for viewers using supported Apple devices, Dolby Atmos soundbars and home theater setups.

For motorsport fans, Dolby Atmos still won’t recreate the feeling of thousands of horsepower rattling your ribcage from the grandstands. But in Austin, turning off the commentary and letting the engines, tires and onboard audio fill the room might be the closest a home broadcast has come to capturing what makes hearing a race in person so addictive.

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This week’s lineup of new movies across the best streaming services has been set, and there’s plenty to watch with arrivals on Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock and new releases straight from your nearest movie theater heading to premium streaming platforms (PVOD).

There’s no doubt about the headliner this week; it’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The webslinger is winding down his latest extraordinary theatrical run, and on Oct. 6, Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as Spidey will be available on digital. Meanwhile, Netflix has a new crime thriller, "Animals," starring and directed by Ben Affleck, Apple TV has an action-comedy based on a nostalgic Mattel toy line, and Hulu is getting one of the spookiest horror movies I’ve seen in 2026.

You don’t need to waste precious movie-watching time figuring out what’s new on each service, as I’ve collected the most noteworthy picks down below. Plus, don’t forget to check out our companion guide covering all the top new TV shows to stream this week.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (PVOD)

Tom Holland’s latest solo outing as Spider-Man scaled new heights over the summer, becoming not just the highest-grossing Spidey flick ever, but the highest-grossing movie of all time in North America. If there was any question about the world’s favorite superhero, the web-crawler just put the debate to bed. And remarkably, “Brand New Day” isn’t all hype. It’s an excellent summer blockbuster filled with action, comedy and heart.

Set in the wake of the world forgetting Peter Parker’s identity post “No Way Home,” Peter (Holland) is now dedicated full-time to protecting New York City. Operating as a hero without the support of his former girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and best friend, Ned (Jacob Batalon), Peter's powers evolve in strange ways. Plus, he also faces a new threat to the city: a mysterious villain with powerful telekinetic abilities.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting October 6

‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ (PVOD)

2023’s “Insidious: The Red Door” felt like a capper on the supernatural horror series, but Hollywood is never one to stop milking a series where there is still money on the table. And so, we have “Out of the Further,” the sixth installment in the spooky series that promised to breathe new life into the Insidious franchise but is ultimately a run-of-the-mill sequel. That’s fine if you merely want some jump scares in the lead-up to Halloween, but don’t expect more than cheap thrills.

With the story of the Lambert family concluded (for now, at least), “Out of the Further” centers on newcomer Gemma (Amelia Eve), a young mother who can travel the franchise’s trademark ghostly dimensions, the Further. But even more importantly, she can also bring objects and sinister entities from the Further back into our real world. Once a powerful demon learns of her unique power, they attempt to use Gemma for their own evil means.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting October 6

‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ (PVOD)

“Fall 2: Deadpoint” lands squarely in the unnecessary sequel bucket. The original was a palm-sweating watch and centered on two friends trapped thousands of feet in the air on a rickety radio tower. The sequel attempts to offer the same vertigo-inducing thrills, but a weak third act and an ill-judged attempt to link the proceedings to its predecessor sink this sequel. Still, there are at least some hair-raising moments that convey a terrifying sense of height.

New protagonist, Jax (Harriet Slater), sister of “Fall’s” Shiloh, is convinced by friends of her deceased sibling, Luce (Arsema Thomas), to accompany her on a dangerous plank walk on Mount Kawn in Thailand. 3,000 feet in the air, with only creaking wooden boards for support, a sudden rock slide leaves them stranded on the mountain with no hope of rescue. The two women have to summon their strength to find a way off the mountain and back to safety.

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting October 6

‘Animals’ (Netflix)

Netflix’s “Animals” sees Ben Affleck take charge in front of and behind the camera, playing the lead role and serving as director. While Netflix’s original slate has been a real mixed bag so far in 2026, there’s good reason to be confident about this one. Affleck has a strong track record as a thriller filmmaker, having helmed “Gone Baby Gone,” “The Town” and “Argo,” the latter even winning Best Picture at the Oscars. Here’s hoping “Animals” is another winner.

Mark Kimball (Affleck) is a Los Angeles mayoral candidate who has poured all of his and his wife’s (Kerry Washington) money into campaigning. So, when their son is kidnapped and the criminals demand a hefty ransom for his return, Mark becomes desperate. To get money quickly, he turns to the city’s underbelly, unleashing a side of his character that was never supposed to see the light of day.

Watch on Netflix starting October 9

‘Disclosure Day’ (Peacock)

Steven Spielberg is one of the titans of the sci-fi genre. “Jurassic Park,” “E.T. the Extraterrestrial,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” are just some of the iconic genre efforts to his name. So, anytime Spielberg plays in the sci-fi sandbox, the movie world takes notice. “Disclosure Day” is another excellent sci-fi effort from Spielberg that combines thriller suspense with an appealing curiosity about our universe and humanity's place within it.

Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) is a TV weather reporter who, while on air, starts speaking in a strange, alien language. This brings her to the attention of a shadowy organization, led by Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth). Soon enough, she teams up with a cybersecurity expert (Josh O’Connor), and the two go on the run as the org hunts them down. Their mission is to expose government secrets covering up humanity’s history of extraterrestrial contact.

Watch on Peacock starting October 9

‘Matchbox: The Movie’ (Apple TV)

It would seem the lesson Hollywood learned from the juggernaut success of “Barbie” was to make more movies based on beloved children’s toys. And so, we’ve now got a new action-comedy blockbuster based on Matchbox, Mattel’s line of miniature die-cast vehicles. Now, I have to break some bad news: in this cinematic spin on Matchbox, the cars are normal-sized, which, in my eyes, makes this look like little more than a generic “Fast and Furious” clone.

Starring John Cena, who is no stranger to the Fast franchise, having played Jakob Toretto (brother of Vin Diesel’s Dom), “Matchbox: The Movie” centers on Sean Walker, a former soldier, who reunites with his childhood friends, only to get mixed up in a plot to steal nuclear warheads. Unwittingly caught up in an international conspiracy, they need to clear their names, save the world, and drive a series of suped-up motor vehicles very, very fast.

Watch on Apple TV starting October 9

‘Hokum’ (Hulu)

Anybody on the hunt for great new horror movies for Halloween 2026 should check out my recent roundup. One of my inclusions was “Hokum,” so I’m pleased to see it head to Hulu this week. Released in the spring, this Damian McCarthy horror got overlooked as “Backrooms” and “Obsession” dominated multiplexes. But this chiller is spookier than both, and even as a dedicated horror watcher, I found myself getting very creeped out.

Cynical American novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) suffers from crippling writer’s block as he attempts to wrap up his popular book series. He takes a trip to rural Ireland, to the hotel his parents once honeymooned, to scatter their ashes and clear his head. But once in the Irish countryside, he learns of a local legend about a witch that haunts the hotel’s plush suite. Plagued by disturbing visions, he investigates the haunting, with chilling results.

Watch on Hulu starting October 10

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My 11-month old son is obsessed with my Apple TV 4K remote. It used to be that he just wanted to chew it, which isn't ideal since it's made of metal, but these days he's started actively playing with it and pressing buttons. Unfortunately, this also means the remote is starting to go missing quite a lot.

It feels like it ends up in that dimension that is only accessible to socks in the dryer and objects your kids were holding before you turned your back for two seconds. Thankfully, unlike most remotes, the Apple TV remote has a way to let you track it down — and I'm not talking about those bulky cases that attach an AirTag to it, either. It all relies on this hidden iPhone feature.

How to hunt down your missing Apple TV remote

Normally if you're missing an Apple device, your first idea would be to jump into the Find My Device app and look there. It's how you track down AirTags, phones, tablets and even some Apple Pencils — among other things. The Apple TV remote, specifically the third generation Siri remote, does not include that level of support.

That's not to say you are stuck if your Apple TV remote falls down the back of the couch, or into the fourth dimension where it's impossible to see no matter how hard you look. Because the Apple TV app actually has a feature to locate it. It's similar to the precision tracking Apple already offers for other devices, even if it isn't quite as accurate.

Here's how it works:

This is about all you get when it comes to tracking your remote down, though. In my case the issue was that we had absolutely no idea where the remote could be, and any attempt to look in or around the couch proved absolutely fruitless.

I went so deep into the cushions that I managed to find an unopened can of Pepsi that had been sitting there for an undetermined amount of time. No, I have no idea how that got there either, usually the depths of my couch are only home to dog fur, crumbs and the occasional missing Lego piece. Still, no matter how hard my wife and I looked, we could not find the remote.

It even got to the point where I wondered if I'd accidentally dropped it in a box of stuff I'd taken to the trash earlier that day. The Remote app's tracking feature didn't help me nail down an exact location, but it gave me a rough idea on where the blasted remote actually was — even with the interference from the couch itself. Once I knew where to look, the job became significantly easier.

That said, it still required some effort on my part, including slowly moving the couch until the remote revealed itself. It turned out the thing was hiding under the back of the couch, and since my couch doesn't leave a huge gap between it and the floor, the remote wasn't visible all the times I'd gone down with a flashlight to try and find it.

So there are definitely things Apple could do to make that hunting process easier.

How Apple could improve remote discoverability

I've seen a lot of people asking why the Apple TV remote doesn't have an AirTag installed, and at first I agreed with them. Then I realized that the Apple TV remote doesn't need an AirTag, per se, at least not in the way people think. Considering the TV remote almost never leaves the room, let alone the house, tracking down its geographical location isn't a priority.

There's already something similar to precision tracking, albeit without the same distance levels you'd get with Ultrawideband-enabled devices like AirTags and recent iPhones. So adding UWB and a distance meter would definitely be a welcome change when the next Apple TV 4K box is released.

What's really missing is the fact that the current Siri remote doesn't have any kind of speaker. That means if the remote does go missing, you have to go through a process of trial and error to hunt it down — rather than just forcing it to play a sound and make the process that much easier.

I'll admit, most remotes don't have built-in trackers, and if it disappears down into the depths of your couch then you have to go looking for it without any technological help. But since Apple has already gone halfway there, there's no reason why it can't push ahead with an experience that's even closer to using an actual AirTag.

After all, the Siri Remote is quite skinny, and a lot easier to lose than most streaming remotes — particularly those ones that use replaceable AAA batteries.

Bottom line

If you end up in a situation when your Apple TV remote goes missing, your first instinct is probably to use the Remote app as a substitute. It's one of the great things about the best streaming boxes, there's almost always an app for that — especially on iPhones.

But Apple's remote app has the thing that could help you get the real thing back, and without paying $59 for a replacement Apple TV remote. There are some ways it could be improved, but it's still much better than the alternative. So the next time your remote goes missing, either at the hands of a tech-obsessed toddler or for some other reason, make sure to load up the Apple Remote app to help hunt it down.

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It’s fitting that October is the official start of "spooky season" because there’s nothing but thrills new on Apple TV in October 2026. The streaming service will welcome seven buzzy films and television series to its already extensive library in the coming month, including a new John Cena-led action flick, the return of an animated favorite and more.

The month kicks off with the second season of the animated-fantasy favorite “The Sisters Grimm” on October 2 and keeps the good TV going on October 7 with the start of a quirky new comedy-drama series “Small Prophets,” hailing from Britain. And if you’re a doc-head and an extreme-nature lover, the documentary premiere of “The Last First: Winter K2” will scratch both of those itches.

And that’s not even touching on “Matchbox the Movie” with the aforementioned Cena, or “Tenzing” with Tom Hiddleston. So without further ado, here's everything coming to Apple TV in October 2026.

'The Sister Grimm' season 2

For the second installment of this animated adaptation of Michael Buckley’s popular children’s book series, we pick up with Sabrina and Daphne Grimm (voiced by Ariel Winter and Leah Newman, respectively) one year after their parents’ mysterious disappearance, with the sleuthing sisters continuing to uncover new fantastical adventures and magical mysteries in fictional Ferryport Landing, where fairy-tale creatures reside.

All six episodes — which also feature Laraine Newman as Relda, Abubakar Salim as Charming, Billy Harris as Puck and Harry Trevaldwyn as Mirror — will drop in one fell swoop on October 2.

Watch "The Sisters Grimm" season 2 on Apple TV starting October 2

'The Last First: Winter K2'

After premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, this harrowing nature documentary from director Amir Bar-Lev follows a team of mountaineers — including Icelandic climber John Snorri Sigurjónsson and the Pakistani father-son team of Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Sajid Sadpara — as they attempt to make the first successful winter ascent of K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth.

Along with braving the natural obstacles of the frigid and formidable ascent, the climbing team also have to navigate social-media influencers, film crews, commercial expedition clients and Nepalese locals during their trek up “The Savage Mountain.”

Watch 'The Last First: Winter K2' on Apple TV starting October 2

'Small Prophets'

Created, written, and directed by Mackenzie Crook, this British dramedy series stars Pearce Quigley as Michael Sleep, a melancholic Manchester man who sets out to grow homunculi — tiny, transparent creatures that act as prophesying spirits capable of predicting the future — in water jars inside his garden shed in an attempt to learn exactly what happened when his partner Clea disappeared seven years prior. Naturally, this oddball behavior does pique the unwanted attention of his nosy cul-de-sac neighbors. (The ensemble also includes Lauren Patel, Michael Palin, Paul Kaye, Jon Pointing, Sophie Willan, and Crook himself as Michael’s boss.)

“Small Prophets” has already been renewed for a second season, no surprise given the widespread acclaim the series received when it debuted across the pond this past February. (In his five-star review for The Guardian, critic Jack Seale called the comedy-drama a "show full of gorgeous surprises" and "pure, pure pleasure.”)

Watch "Small Prophets" on Apple TV starting October 7

'Matchbox: The Movie'

Sean Walker (John Cena) is an undercover CIA agent who returns to his hometown after years away. When he gets there, he pulls his childhood friends into an international chase to save the world. The CIA believes Walker and his friends actually stole a nuclear warhead. The only thing to do to clear their names? Actually steal the bomb, for some reason. The live-action feature takes its name from the die-cast car line Jack Odell invented in 1953 so his daughter could bring a toy to school that fit inside a matchbox.

Watch "Matchbox: The Movie" on Apple TV starting October 9

'Tenzing'

Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok) is a Himalayan climber who reached the summit of Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Tom Hiddleston plays Hillary, Norgay’s climbing partner, who went along on the expedition to climb the mountain to completion. Meanwhile, Willem Dafoe is Colonel John Hunt, the British expedition leader who has to be convinced Tenzing belongs on the climbing team rather than in service to it. The film premiered at Telluride on September 4 and played at the Toronto International Film Festival before a short theatrical run that begins October 9, and after that, you can check out the movie on Apple TV.

Watch "Tenzing" on Apple TV starting October 16

'Where's Wanda?' season 2

The German-language dark comedy returns with the Klatt family in a new mess. Season one followed Carlotta and Dedo (Heike Makatsch and Axel Stein) as they spied on their neighbors to find their missing daughter. This time, just as life seems to be going back to normal, Wanda (Lea Drinda) is caught seemingly red-handed standing over a dead body, so her parents have to prove she isn't a murderer. That’s when the search for the real killer takes them into the criminal underbelly of their suburbs.

Watch "Where's Wanda?" season 2 on Apple TV starting October 21

'Nocturne'

Liev Schreiber plays Jonah Lynn, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in western Pennsylvania for a normal life. Of course, that doesn’t last long. Serial killer Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham) targets the town as well as Jonah's family. When one of the killer's victims unexpectedly turns up alive, the race to find the last missing victim sends FBI agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz), Jonah's surrogate daughter, undercover to get answers from Walter himself.

Watch "Nocturne" on Apple TV starting October 30

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This week’s slate of top new movies across the best streaming services has been confirmed, and there’s a little something for everyone with new options on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, digital streaming and more.

This week sees October, aka the spookiest month, arrive, so naturally we can expect a slew of horror movies over the next few weeks. We’re starting strong with the arrival of “Evil Dead Burn” on HBO Max, and “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” on MUBI. Or if you’re after something a little less bloody, the family-friendly animated flick “Coyote vs. Acme” drops on digital, or you can enjoy Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix movie, the romantic drama “Doing Life.”

You don’t need to waste time scrolling through streaming libraries trying to find the latest releases; I’ve rounded up the most noteworthy new additions across platforms below. Plus, if you’re in the mood for binge-watching, we have a guide for the top TV shows this week, too.

‘Coyote vs. Acme" (PVOD)

“Coyote vs. Acme” is one of the year’s biggest movie success stories. The animated comedy set in the world of Looney Tunes was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 for tax write-off purposes, even though it was virtually finished. Following online backlash, it was acquired by Ketchup Entertainment and released in theaters over the summer, where it was a modest financial success and a critical smash hit, scoring a near-perfect 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Clearly, this was a movie worth saving, and it looks set for further success now that it’s arriving on digital streaming. Taking a meta approach to its cartoon world and characters, the family comedy sees a fed-up Wile E. Coyote hire a personal injury lawyer (Will Forte) to sue Acme, the in-universe manufacturer of all sorts of dangerous items, from anvils to bombs, for years of selling faulty products that always backfire on him. It’s a very funny idea, well executed!

Watch on Prime Video (buy/rent) starting September 29

‘Evil Dead Burn’ (HBO Max)

This week will see the calendar change over to October, signalling the official start of Spooky Season. Expect to see plenty of new horror movies across the best streaming services, and HBO Max is kicking off the month with the latest installment in the “Evil Dead” franchise. “Burn” is perhaps the most gruesome and grim “Evil Dead” yet. It’s certainly not a movie for the squeamish. But if you can handle buckets of fake blood, it’s a well-timed seasonal watch.

After the death of her abusive husband, Alice (Souheila Yacoub) is in a state of conflicted grief. After a somber cremation service, she travels to the secluded home of her in-laws. Here, the already tense family dynamic becomes even darker when demonic forces are unleashed. The house becomes a survival battleground. Largely shedding the series' trademark tension-cutting humor, “Evil Dead Burn” opts for a more twisted approach.

Watch on HBO Max starting October 2

‘The Last First: Winter K2’ (Apple TV)

If you go by Rotten Tomatoes’ scores, then “The Last First: Winter K2” is the obvious top pick of the bunch this week. The documentary holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and while this rating is more common with documentaries, it’s nevertheless noteworthy and should draw in viewers. It sounds like a very worthwhile watch, but I have to note that “The Last First: Winter K2” is definitely one of the worst movie names of 2026.

Directed by Amir Bar-Lev, “The Last First: Winter K2” chronicles the efforts of a team of expert mountaineers to make the first successful winter ascent of K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, the second-highest mountain on Earth. But this is more than just a tale of remarkable human achievement; it also explores how ambition and ego can be as lethal as the toughest of mountain conditions, and how the climbing landscape is rapidly changing.

Watch on Apple TV starting October 2

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ (MUBI)

Director Jane Schoenbrun absolutely floored me with 2024’s “I Saw the TV Glow,” a remarkable psychological horror that leaves a heavy imprint. The director’s follow-up, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” is a similarly absorbing ride, a horror movie laced with satire, subtext and even romance. Its clever commentary on horror movie tropes is appealing, but it's the layered exploration of self-discovery that really sets it apart.

Kris Williams (Hannah Einbinder) is a young filmmaker hired to reboot the “Camp Miasma” franchise, which was once a celebrated slasher series but has faded in relevance after years of subpar sequels. Her pitch involves casting Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson), who starred in the original movie, and now lives at the abandoned camp where the films were shot. Taking a trip to visit Billy and convince the reclusive actress to reprise her role, Kris becomes enhanced by Billy, and the two slip into a surreal world of blood and lust.

Watch on MUBI starting October 2

‘Tyler Perry’s Doing Life’ (Netflix)

Tyler Perry is one of Netflix’s most reliable and productive collaborators. Even if his work isn’t always critically acclaimed, it always seems to strike a chord with subscribers. This year alone, Perry’s Netflix projects have included “Joe’s College Road Trip” and “Why Did I Get Married Again?” Next up is “Doing Life,” a romantic drama inspired by “the idea that sometimes the people we least expect can understand each other in ways no one else can," says Perry.

Starring Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves, and written and directed by Perry. In “Doing Life,” a single mother and correctional officer (Baker) develops a strong bond with a reformed ex-convict (Reeves), who previously saved her life during a violent prison riot. The jury is out on the movie’s critical reception, but this is a case where the reviews likely don’t matter; Perry’s dedicated fanbase will no doubt support the film, pushing it up the Netflix top 10.

Watch on Netflix starting October 2

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I have a confession to make. I totally missed the release of “Trying” season 5 on Apple TV over the summer. For me, this is doubly embarrassing. Firstly, because as a streaming editor, it’s my job to be on the pulse of the latest arrivals on the best streaming service, and secondly, because I’ve been shouting about (and writing about) this wonderfully warm show for years.

The moment I discovered that “Trying” season 5 was out, I dropped everything and got down to binge-watching. Within a single day, I’d consumed all eight episodes. That speaks to the easygoing nature of Apple TV’s best comfort watch. And yes, that’s a shot at “Ted Lasso.” The optimistic soccer coach might get all the press, but real ones know that “Trying” is actually the most charming show on the platform. It's a simple series, but so very sweet.

For those out of the loop, “Trying” follows a young(ish) couple, Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), who enter the world of adoption after difficulties conceiving a child. With their eccentric friends and family in tow, they navigate the lengthy process while trying to prove they're grown-up enough to handle the responsibilities that come with being parents.

Across its first four seasons, “Trying” struck a perfect balance between good-natured comedy and a sensitive exploration of deeper issues, like the challenges of the adoption process. In season 5, you'll find more of the same. But that's not a criticism. “Trying” isn’t a show that thrives on shocking mid-series twists, and as a viewer since day one, that’s exactly why I love it.

‘Trying’ remains sugary sweet (even if it’s losing some steam)

“Trying” season 5 briskly picks up in the wake of season 4’s cliffhanger that saw Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler’s (Cooper Turner) biological mom, Kat (Charlotte Riley), show up on the doorstep of Nikki and Jason’s London home. The focus of the fifth season is largely on Princess’ attempts to connect with her long-absent biological mother and how Nikki handles this new family dynamic (oddly, Kat seems entirely disinterested in her son, and vice versa).

Another plot point sees recurring character Scott (Darren Boyd) attempting to row the Atlantic Ocean single-handedly. “Trying” fans know that Scott’s hairbrained schemes never really work out, so unsurprisingly this latest one quickly falls apart. Scott and Sian Brooke's Karen continue to be a highlight, taking the spotlight in the season's best episode, "The Hurricane"

Overall, it’s an unambitious season of television. The core cast is unchanged, aside from Kat, who was already introduced in a season 4 episode. There is little noticeable character development, and the overarching plot barely develops between episodes. But “Trying” was never about grand multi-episode arcs. It’s a show of simple moments between likeable characters, and in this area, “Trying” season 5 maintains the show’s overall consistency.

The show's dependable gentle comedy is here in spades, and the banter between Nikki and Jason remains one of “Trying’s” biggest strengths. However, a short-lived arc in which Nikki develops a crush on her attractive new co-worker feels ill-judged. Meritfully, it’s wrapped up without melodrama.

For the more cynical viewers, there is an argument to be made that “Trying” season 5 fails to justify its own existence. By the end, most characters are in the same spot where they began, and the new story arcs that have sprung up are resolved quickly, or even discarded, such as Jason’s new career training to be a social worker, which amounts to very little over the course of the season.

I also couldn’t help but notice that “Trying” season 5 doesn’t end with a cliffhanger of its own. Instead, the final scene feels more like a series finale, rather than just the latest chapter coming to an end. I won’t be surprised if “Trying” season 5 marks the end of the show.

If that is the case, I’m content. We got five seasons of a show that never conquered the mainstream in the way “Ted Lasso” did. It feels like a bit of a miracle we got to spend so much time with Nikki and Jason in a streaming era where unceremonious cancellations are commonplace. And it’s clear at this point that “Trying” has little road left to run. Nikki and Jason have their family and have proved more than capable of providing a loving home.

Watch "Trying" seasons 1- 5 on Apple TV now

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Brad Pitt is the definition of an A-lister. More than 30 years into his career, his star power hasn't faded. Pitt's latest movie, “Heart of the Beast,” is now in theaters, so you might be in the mood to enjoy some of Brad Pitt’s best movies.

But with a filmography spanning several decades and more than 60 roles to his name, Brad Pitt movies are scattered across the best streaming services. So, I’ve combed through the libraries of the biggest platforms to find the best Brad Pitt movie on each. I've got picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, Hulu and more. Each offers at least one Brad Pitt movie.

So, whichever major streamer you’re currently subscribed to, here’s the best Brad Pitt movie on each of the top streaming services.

Note: Peacock is not included in this list because, as of September 25, 2026, it doesn’t have any movies featuring Brad Pitt in its library.

Best Brad Pitt movie on Netflix

‘War Machine’ (2017)

Earlier this year, Netflix released “War Machine,” an original sci-fi action movie with Alan Ritchson. It created some confusion because the streamer previously released an original movie called “War Machine” in 2017. Granted, this satirical comedy isn’t exactly memorable, and its lukewarm critical reception saw it fade from the spotlight fast. But at present it’s the only Brad Pitt movie available on Netflix, so it wins the spot in this roundup by default.

Based on Michael Hastings’ non-fiction book, “The Operators,” the movie tells the fictional story of a decorated U.S. military general, Glen McMahon (Pitt), who is dispatched to Afghanistan to “clean up” the situation, eight years into the war effort. Once on the ground, he faces resistance from beleaguered soldiers, stuffy bureaucrats, and a cynical journalist (Scoot McNairy), who is planning a no-holds-barred exposé that could bring McMahon down.

Watch "War Machine" on Netflix now

Best Brad Pitt movie on Prime Video

‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ (2019)

Quentin Tarantino’s latest feature, “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” isn’t my favorite movie of his acclaimed filmography, but it might just be his most entertaining. Plus, now is a great time to watch, as Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, is set to return later this year in a spinoff sequel, “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” which debuts on Netflix this December. “Hollywood” is Tarantino’s tribute to classic cinema and the era of larger-than-life movie stars. Pitt also won his first Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as Booth.

Opening in the 1960s, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former Western TV star who made the jump to the silver screen, struggles to cope with his fading career as the Los Angeles landscape shifts around him. But at his side is his stunt double and close friend, Cliff Booth (Pitt). The two navigate shifting studio dynamics and A-list egos, while also encountering the infamous Charles Mason (Damon Herriman) and his devoted followers.

Watch "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" on Prime Video now

Best Brad Pitt movie on Apple TV

‘F1’ (2025)

Director Joseph Kosinski proved his ability to capture fast-moving vehicular spectacle with “Top Gun: Maverick,” and the filmmaker followed it up with “F1,” a breakneck sports drama made in collaboration with Formula One. This gives the movie an impressive sense of authenticity, and also a whole truckload of unsubtle product placement. But still, if you want to see Pitt drive some very fast cars, it offers some of the best racing sequences around.

Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a washed-up racer who is a whizz behind the wheel but who never lived up to his true potential. He’s given an unexpected shot at the big time when the struggling APXGP team recruits him as their new driver for the upcoming F1 season. Paired with an ambitious but arrogant rookie (Damon Herriman), “F1” is a basic underdog story that follows all the conventions of the sports drama genre but looks darn good doing it.

Watch "F1" on Apple TV now

Best Brad Pitt movie on Hulu

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

Pitt’s first collaboration with Quentin Tarantino came in “Inglourious Basterds,” and to borrow a phrase from his character, Lieutenant Aldo Raine, it “might just be [his] masterpiece.” This sprawling WWII movie plays fast-and-loose with historical fact, but Tarantino delivers a movie that is thrilling, funny, compelling and tragic. Plus, while Pitt deserves his flowers for his work here, it’s Christoph Waltz who steals the show, playing a despicable villain.

The flick tells two intertwining stories: One sees a French cinema owner, Shosanna (Mélanie Laurent), seek revenge after her Jewish family is murdered by SS officer Hans Landa (Waltz), while the other centers on Lt. Aldo Raine (Pitt), who leads a band of American soldiers behind enemy lines to seek retribution for the German army's war crimes. These two plotlines eventually converge as a daring plot to bring down the Third Reich is sprung. Earlier this year, Quentin Tarantino labeled “Inglourious Basterds” his “masterpiece,” and I certainly don’t disagree with the celebrated director.

Watch “Inglourious Basterds” on Hulu now

Best Brad Pitt movie on Paramount+

‘Seven’ (1995)

Paramount+ is the current streaming home of my personal favorite Brad Pitt movie. In fact, “Seven” is my favorite crime thriller of all time, which is saying something, as I’m a thriller fanatic. Directed by David Fincher (also my favorite director — yes, I’ve used the word favorite a lot!), It’s a dark mystery flick that brings together Fincher’s trademark style with a twisting plot and one of the most shocking (and unsettling) endings in movie history.

Set in an oppressive city, detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) is just a week from retirement when he’s paired with the younger and overly-confident David Mills (Pitt). The two are assigned to investigate a gruesome murder, which quickly spirals into a manhunt for a serial killer who is committing crimes based on the seven deadly sins. If you somehow don’t know how this one ends, then stop reading this article and stream it ASAP.

Watch "Seven" on Paramount+ now

Best Brad Pitt movie on HBO Max

‘Interview with the Vampire’ (1994)

Before the successful TV series on AMC, there was 1996’s “Interview with the Vampire,” a ‘90s gothic horror movie and one of Pitt’s earlier celebrated roles. Based on Anne Rice’s 1976 novel and also starring Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Christian Slater and Kristen Dunst (talk about an impressive cast!), it’s an intriguing tale set over multiple decades that explores what it means to be a creature of the night when morals conflict with a monstrous nature.

Louis de Pointe du Lac (Pitt) is an 18th-century lord whose encounter with a vampire named Lestat (Cruise) changes his life. At his lowest, Louis accepts Lestat’s offer of being turned into a bloodsucker, but quickly comes to regret the decision. He attempts to forgo giving in to his violent impulses and plans to abandon his creator. But when Lestat turns a young girl (Dunst), Louis feels compelled to stay and serve as her protector. The story unfolds via flashbacks, as Louis is interviewed by a journalist (Slater), hence the title!

Watch "Interview with the Vampire" on HBO Max now

Best Brad Pitt movie on Disney+

‘Deadpool 2’ (2018)

“Deadpool 2” qualifies for this list on something of a technicality. Yes, Pitt does appear in his superhero sequel, but he plays an invisible character. His actual on-screen time can be measured in mere seconds. But hey, even if Pitt’s appearance is minimal, “Deadpool 2” is still a movie worth watching. And fun fact: Pitt was originally considered for the much larger role of Cable, but scheduling conflicts got in the way. Josh Brolin took on the part instead.

Released when Deadpool was still part of the Fox Marvel Universe, the sequel sees Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) become the reluctant protector of a young mutant, Russell (Julian Dennison), who is being hunted by a time-travelling mercenary who believes that killing the youngster will change the future and therefore save his wife and daughter. It’s a quippy, action-packed follow-up, with the larger budget over its predecessor put to good use.

Watch "Deadpool 2" on Disney+ now

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The end of September's been a soggy one this year, and the weather man says that ain't liable to change anytime soon. If the rain has you stuck inside this weekend, you owe it to yourself to check out some of the best shows on TV right now, the bulk of which are on Apple TV.

This perfect napping weather has me hitting couch-potato levels of productivity, an Apple TV is home to many charming TV shows you can binge in a weekend. Whether you're looking for a cozy mystery with some gorgeous Irish scenery (and deliciously messy sibling dynamics) or a heartwarming drama about adult friendships, there's something for everyone's watchlist.

Ones like "Ted Lasso" get thrown around so much, I thought I'd skip the obvious suggestions you may have already heard about or watched. And keep in mind, a "cozy" show doesn't always mean cozy subject matter. In this age of true crime obsession and insane headlines, even hit spy thrillers like "Slow Horses" can feel like comfort TV.

So camp out with a mug of hot cocoa, a comfy blanket, and settle in for these cozy Apple TV series that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

'Bad Sisters'

As one of three sisters, “Bad Sisters” was always gonna hit me hard, but my bias aside, it really is the perfect bite-size saga to binge over a weekend. Granted, “murder mystery” might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a cozy watch, but its dreamy coastal Irish setting, gloriously messy family dynamics (siblings, amirite?), and distinct lack of gory bits make it easy to get swept up in. It’s part pitch-black comedy and part mystery thriller, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing about who, if anyone, is going to make it out of this mess unscathed.

At the center are the close-knit Garvey sisters — Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), Eva (Sharon Horgan), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene) and Becka (Eve Hewson). When Grace’s husband, John Paul (Claes Bang), proves to be a far cry from the "nice guy" he pretends to be, he earns a place on her sisters' shit list. His fate is sealed from the opening scene, when the sisters gather at his funeral and collectively breathe a sigh of relief. Any one of them could have a motive for wanting him dead, leaving struggling insurance agent Tom Claffin (Brian Gleeson) to figure out what really happened. The suspected murder is problem enough, but there’s another reason he needs answers: paying out John Paul’s life insurance would bankrupt his father’s already struggling agency.

Watch both seasons of "Bad Sisters" on Apple TV now

'Platonic'

There are already plenty of shows out there about how men are lonely and struggle to keep their friendships as they get older, but “Platonic” takes a much funnier approach. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne have fantastic chemistry as long-estranged best friends Will and Sylvia, who reconnect while both are stumbling through their respective midlife crises. With two comedy heavyweights leading the charge, “Platonic” is easily one of the funniest shows on Apple TV Plus, earning a top spot on our best Apple TV Plus shows list.

After Will marries a woman Sylvia can’t stand, their friendship goes on the back burner. Years later, Will is freshly divorced, and the two find themselves back in each other’s orbits. Their reunion is messy from the start, and new relationships threaten to knock them of course once more. In a more conventional rom-com, you’d probably expect these two to eventually fall for each other, but that would completely miss the point of the show’s title. Will and Sylvia are strictly platonic — two codependent idiots trying to rein in their particular brand of chaos, grow up a little, and become better people.

Watch both seasons of "Platonic" on Apple TV now

'Slow Horses'

If there’s one hit show that's really made a name for Apple TV, it's "Slow Horses." The acclaimed spy thriller just launched its sixth season, boasts an impressive 98% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and somehow manages to get better with each new installment. Much of that applause goes to Gary Oldman, whose rough-around-the-edges and endlessly watchable performance has further cemented his status as one of the finest actors of his generation.

“Slow Horses” follows a group of MI5 agents who have been exiled to Slough House, a dumping ground for spies who have botched assignments or screwed up enough to put their careers on ice. Dubbed “slow horses,” they’re stuck handling tedious, thankless work under the watchful eye of the foul-mouthed and perpetually unimpressed Jackson Lamb (Oldman). But despite their reputations as MI5 rejects, the team has a habit of stumbling into dangerous situations, uncovering conspiracies and taking on threats that can rival anything the agency’s elite agents might be up against.

Watch all six seasons of "Slow Horses" on Apple TV now

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There are worse ideas for a TV show than putting Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson on a Texas ranch and letting them be weird together. In fact, given that the two actors have been friends for decades and have already delivered one of television's great double acts in “True Detective,” it sounds almost foolproof. Yet after watching all eight episodes of “Brothers,” I feel like it's got "this could've been an email" energy.

The new Apple TV comedy stars McConaughey and Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves. When Woody's daughter's wedding falls apart, he packs up the family and heads to Matthew's ranch. There, Matthew's mother, Ma Mac (Holland Taylor), drops a bombshell on Woody: The longtime friends might actually be half-brothers.

McConaughey and Harrelson have publicly discussed the possibility that they could share a biological father, so turning that rumor into a fictional family mystery is a clever bit of self-mythologizing.

In the show, Woody becomes obsessed with finding out whether it's true, while Matthew has his own big issue to deal with: He's considering running for governor of Texas. Throw in their wives, children, various romantic entanglements, a handful of celebrity cameos and a whole lot of Texas scenery, and you've got the makings of a breezy comedy about friendship, family and two movie stars having an extremely good time.

And that's pretty much what “Brothers” is. The problem is that having a good time isn't quite the same thing as having enough material for eight episodes.

Warning: Light spoilers ahead for "Brothers" season 1.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are the whole show

The good news is that McConaughey and Harrelson are still a blast together. There is an easy, lived-in quality to their chemistry that can't be manufactured, and “Brothers” gets considerably more mileage out of it than a standard buddy comedy could. These aren't polished sitcom performances; they're loose, occasionally goofy and very aware of the fact that we're watching two extremely famous men play exaggerated versions of themselves.

It's also a very different flavor of their partnership than “True Detective.” That show obviously required the two actors to spend most of their time staring into the abyss, whereas “Brothers” gives them permission to be silly and spaced-out.

The show is at its best when it simply puts these two guys in ridiculous situations and lets their personalities do the heavy lifting. There are bizarre outfits. Strange encounters. Some wink-wink cameos. At one point, a dog enthusiastically licks McConaughey's face in a scene that made me chuckle and smirk.

Unfortunately, I never really laughed out loud. And the actual story doesn't give them much to work with. The mystery of whether they're brothers is amusing enough as a hook, but it's surprisingly thin as the central engine of an eight-episode series (even when the episodes are half an hour)

So the show pads things out with the kids, particularly their romantic lives. These storylines aren't terrible, but they're also not super compelling. They're meant to keep the sitcom machinery running: Characters need something to do, so here are some relationships to complicate.

The governor storyline is similarly useful rather than particularly interesting. Matthew running for governor gives the series some structure and a sense that something is at stake beyond the paternity mystery, but it mostly feels like another excuse to introduce new obstacles and kooky situations.

Verdict: ‘Brothers’ is fun, but there’s not enough show here

The central joke of “Brothers” is also its biggest limitation: These guys are famous. They know, you know it, everybody knows it.

And their celebrity is what makes the premise work. It's fun to watch McConaughey and Harrelson send up their own public images, especially when the show pushes those personas into increasingly absurd territory. I just wish there was more beyond the joke.

“Brothers” leaves the door open for a second season, and I wouldn't be completely opposed to seeing how it plays out. McConaughey and Harrelson remain an undeniably entertaining pair, and their chemistry is strong enough to make even thin material watchable. But if this really is the beginning of a longer story, the show needs to find a little more actual story to tell.

For now, “Brothers” is a pleasant enough hang with two movie stars who clearly enjoy hanging out together. It's amusing in spots, ludicrous in others and occasionally charming. But this truly could've been a two-hour movie perfect to stream on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

"Brothers" streams weekly on Apple TV

"Brothers" will finally answer the question we've all been wondering: what would happen if Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were actually related?

Below, we’ll show you how to watch "Brothers" online, plus how to stream it from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

For years, McConaughey and Harrelson have joked about the idea of them being brothers. The pair are great friends and long-time collaborators, as well as looking fairly similar. Then, while on holiday together a few years ago, McConaughey's mother mentioned she knew Harrelson's father many years ago, at a time which would correlate with the conception and birth of her son, Matthew.

While McConaughey is reluctant to take a DNA test as it would hurt the memory of the man who raised him, Harrelson is willing, but the likelihood is we will never really know. Still, at least we have this fictional comedy series to dive into, in which the duo play out that alternate reality where they are related. Across eight episodes of "Brothers" we will see Harrelson's daughter's wedding ruined, the two families spending time at McConaughey's ranch, and long-lost secrets spilled.

Ready for this wild ride? Here's how to watch "Brothers" from wherever you are — and potentially even catch a couple of episodes for FREE.

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'Brothers' trailer

'Brothers' cast

• Matthew McConaughey as himself
• Woody Harrelson as himself
• Holland Taylor as Ma Mac
• Natalie Martinez as Valentina McConaughey
• Brittany Ishibashi as Joy Harrelson
• Oona Yaffe
• Highdee Kuan
• Nolan Almeida
• Ella Grace Helton
• Noah Carganilla

'Brothers' episode guide

There is no official synopsis for any of the "Brothers" episodes, but we do have episode titles and release dates...

• Episode 1, “On the Road”: Wednesday, September 23
• Episode 2, “The Hunt”: Wednesday, September 23
• Episode 3, “Little Wood”: Wednesday, September 30
• Episode 4, “The Band”: Wednesday, October 7
• Episode 5, “Valentine's Day”: Wednesday, October 14
• Episode 6, “The Dance”: Wednesday, October 21
• Episode 7, "The Interview": Wednesday, October 28
• Episode 8, "On the Road Again": "Wednesday, November 4

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The "Slow Horses" season 6 premiere just arrived on Apple TV, and I have to remind myself that this spy thriller series is based on a book. Well, this season, it's two books. But my larger point is: Some decisions are out of the showrunners' hands.

At least, that's what I keep telling myself after watching the premiere on Apple's streaming service.

Don't get me wrong. I love the episode. If I were giving it a review grade (you can check out my full review of "Slow Horses" season 6, by the way), I'd have given it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was an excellent premiere. But the show just ignominiously killed off — borderline wrote off — a key character in the series, and I'm frankly still stunned.

Major spoiler for "Slow Horses" season 6 premiere ahead

'Slow Horses' pays a high Pryce to start season 6

OK, if you've seen the episode, you already know who I'm talking about. If you read the heading above this paragraph, you already know who I'm talking about. But it's time to finally type out the words.

"Slow Horses" killed off Jonathan Pryce. River's grandfather, David Cartwright, is dead.

Now, perhaps I shouldn't have been so stunned by this moment. This show has never hesitated to kill off a character before, and the unwritten rule is that basically, everyone but Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden is in danger of not returning for another season of "Slow Horses."

But Pryce's elder spymaster was such an essential part of earlier seasons. And frankly, Pryce was such an essential part of selling me on this show in the first place. I'd have watched for Gary Oldman alone, but when I saw Pryce was also in the series, I knew it was going to be great.

For a moment, I really thought he wasn't even going to show up in the episode. I really thought he'd die off-camera, never to be seen again. But thankfully, the showrunners gave us and River (Lowden) one last goodbye via a flashback scene. At least they showed some heart with that gesture, because David Cartwright's death is a stark reminder to be prepared for anyone and everyone to die in this show.

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"Slow Horses" is not only a top quality spy thriller series, the production is also incredibly efficient, with yet another season back on our screens already.

Below, we’ll show you how to watch "Slow Horses" season 6 online, plus how to stream it from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

We've already reviewed "Slow Horses" season 6 and consider it one of the very best shows of 2026, which will come as no surprise to fans of the series. Adapted from Mick Herron's novels Joe Country and Slough House, the latest episodes see the ragtag bunch of agents on the run after MI5 First Desk Diana Taverner puts them in the middle of a chaotic game of revenge.

Jackson Lamb and co. are now not only evading the dangerous tricks of those outside of MI5, but also those within. We have six fresh episodes to see how this one plays out, and the good news is they're all in one place, globally. Better yet, we already know there's a seventh season on the way, too.

Ready for more? Here's how to watch "Slow Horses" season 6 from wherever you are — and potentially even catch a couple of episodes for FREE.

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'Slow Horses' season 6 trailer

'Slow Horses' season 6 cast

• Sir Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
• Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
• Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
• Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish
• Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy
• Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho
• Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander
• Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe
• Olivia Cooke as Sidonie “Sid” Baker
• Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright
• Hugo Weaving as Frank Harkness
• Lenny Rush as Reece Nesmith
• Harry Lloyd as Damien Cantor
• Kyle Soller as Jim
• MyAnna Buring as Jane
• Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte
• Samuel West as Peter Judd
• Joanna Scanlan as Moira Tregorian

'Slow Horses' season 6 episode guide

There is no official synopsis for any of the "Slow Horses" season 6 episodes, but we do have episode titles and release dates...

• Season 6, Episode 1, “Circle of Life”: Wednesday, September 16
• Season 6, Episode 2, “Daddy Issues”: Wednesday, September 23
• Season 6, Episode 3, “Resurrection”: Wednesday, September 30
• Season 6, Episode 4, “Lost and Found”: Wednesday, October 7
• Season 6, Episode 5, “Sayonara”: Wednesday, October 14
• Season 6, Episode 6, “Judgement Day”: Wednesday, October 21

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Apple's major "Surprise and Shine" event is behind us and the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, is finally official. But there were some omissions based on the rumors, including a lack of smart home devices.

Those devices could still be on the way. Apple typically announces new MacBooks in October, and we could see some other products then as well. Here are the seven new Apple products that we could see next month.

Touchscreen MacBook Ultra with OLED

Apple has already released a surprising number of Mac laptops and desktops this year. We had the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros way back in the spring, plus late refreshes of the Mac mini and Mac Studio.

Next month we're expecting an M6 version of the iMac, which also might get some new colorways, and an M6 MacBook Pro.

But the headliner should be a new MacBook Pro (or Ultra). The big change here should be a new OLED touchscreen display, which would make it the first OLED MacBook.

OLED panels are thinner, so the Ultra should be both slimmer and lighter in both 14- and 16-inch versions. It could be powered by the as-yet-unannounced M6 Pro and M6 Max chipsets. This does mean that we might not see the Ultra until early 2027, as Apple has pushed announcing those chips into the first half of the year.

Unfortunately, all these new features and higher-tier silicon mean that the Ultra could have a starting price around $2,499 for the 14-inch model, up from $2,199 for the current M5 Pro models.

iPad mini with OLED

The iPad Pro has had an OLED display since 2024, but we could finally see an iPad mini with OLED this October. Coincidentally, the mini hasn't received an update since October 2024, when the iPad mini 7 was released.

It will likely get a faster chip, probably the A19, if not the new A20, so it can run Apple Intelligence, especially the new Siri AI. It's not clear from rumors if any other design changes will be made. However, it might be thinner and lighter since the OLED panel is thinner.

We should also see an updated entry-level iPad. As far as we're aware the only update here would be new chips.

Smart Home Devices

We warned before the iPhone event that rumors about Apple's smart home options need to be taken with a grain of salt. For years, leaks and rumor mongers have suggested that Apple is planning to introduce a suite of smart home devices, including a revamped HomePod and an AI-powered Apple TV 4K set-top box.

Rumors suggested that Apple would announce these devices during the iPhone event, which obviously did not come to fruition.

Apple seems to have finally figured out Siri AI with iOS 27. If it releases and works as pitched, we could finally start seeing Apple Home.

HomePod Home hub

Previously, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, long a reporter of the rumored HomePod updates, believed that a new HomePod mini could launch with the iPhones alongside the rumored HomePod Home hub.

However, right before the iPhone event, Gurman cheekily tweeted, "If you don't see the Apple TV, HomePod mini, home display and touch MacBook today, don't worry. It's only September."

Several different iterations of this device have been rumored, including one with a $1,000 robot arm. The most common version involves a wall-mounted touchpad or a HomePod speaker with a touch display about the size of an iPad mini.

This device would have a FaceTime camera for video calls and presence sensors to initiate smart home routines.

HomePod mini 2

A new HomePod mini might also debut, but it might not be as big of an upgrade as the Hub. Most rumors suggest that it will feature a new chip and audio improvements. It will probably get new colors.

The HomePod mini 2 has been on our rumor radar since at least 2023. The current version debuted in 2020, and like the next device, is long overdue for an update.

Apple TV 4K 2026

Like the HomePod series, Apple hasn't released a new version of the Apple TV 4K since 2022. We're long overdue for an upgrade — even if it's only a more powerful chip for stronger performance.

Previously, it was suggested that a new Apple TV could feature the A17 Pro chip, but it's more likely it'll get the new A20 or, to save some money, last year's A19. The device should also get the rumored N2 chip for better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Outside of chips, the big upgrade would be Siri AI, which could let you connect the Apple TV as a hub for smart devices. One rumor suggested that Apple might release a set-top box with a camera, which would allow for FaceTime calls and gesture-based controls.

However, a rumored refresh of the Apple TV has been making the rounds for multiple years now. I won't believe this one until it actually happens.

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"Slow Horses" season 6 is coming to Apple TV later this week. Ahead of its September 16 premiere on Apple's streaming service, I got a chance to sit in on a virtual press conference with the show's star, Sir Gary Oldman, who was in Edinburgh to receive the Edinburgh TV Festival's Global Icon Award.

It was an enlightening exchange; admittedly, any conversation with Sir Gary is likely to be enlightening. But over the course of a half-hour, the iconic actor discussed what separates him from the odorous spymaster he plays on TV, what it's like to work with Olivia Cooke, Jack Lowden and the rest of the Slough House crew, and why it's so important to him that the show delivers a new season every year to its fans.

Last week, I wrote about his comments regarding the return of Olivia Cooke to "Slow Horses" season 6. Today, I wanted to bring you his thoughts on the Emmy Award-nominated character he portrays in the spy thriller. Here's Gary Oldman on what separates him from Jackson Lamb going into "Slow Horses" season 6. And don't forget to check out our spoiler-free review of "Slow Horses" season 6.

'Jackson Lamb has no filter'

With the way actors sink into a character these days, and given that Oldman has now played Lamb since 2022, it's fair to wonder if he and the character have started to merge. But the veteran actor was quick to quash that idea when asked.

"Well, I would hope not," Oldman responded when asked if he had picked up any of Lamb's bad habits. "[I] don't smoke. I don't drink anymore. I'm much softer than ... Jackson Lamb has no filter. So he'll be very, very direct with people. And I don't want confrontation. Life's too short."

Of course, that's not to say the actor thinks he was always a model citizen. "Maybe I liked to sort of, you know, rough it up a bit when I was younger," he explained. "But I'm far too ... I don't want to hurt people's feelings. I don't want to make people feel less than or uncomfortable. And Lamb, he does a bit. There's a side of him that actually takes pleasure in that. So I hope I've not picked up anything [from Lamb]."

Gary Oldman wants you to stop asking his castmates if he smells

One of Lamb's defining characteristics is the general foul odor that comes alongside his foul temper. And Oldman was quick to point out that just because Lamb smells bad doesn't mean Sir Gary smells bad on set.

"I don't smell," Oldman quickly retorted when asked whether his on-screen aroma was authentic. "People ask Kristen Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden, 'Does he smell?' Well, I don't smell. It's all smoke and mirrors, you know. It's all makeup and hair gel."

That said, Oldman did admit that he can slip into Lamb in an instant if needed, smelly or not. "It gets some of your skin a bit," Sir Gary explained. "It's not that you're conscious of Jackson Lamb in your everyday life, or when I'm not doing it. But he's there."

Oldman then reminisced about some past roles where he's been able to flip a switch and become the person he's playing. "I've done it with [Harry] Potter, and I've done it with the [Christopher Nolan] Batman trilogy. But that was sort of infrequent. It's not as continuous as this [portraying Lamb]."

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"Slow Horses" season 6 is coming to Apple TV next week. But ahead of its September 16 premiere on the streaming service, I got a chance to sit in on a virtual press conference with the show's star (and probably the only person guaranteed to survive a given season), Sir Gary Oldman.

It was an enlightening exchange, not least of all because any conversation with Sir Gary is likely to be enlightening. But over the course of a half-hour, the legendary actor discussed what separates him from the odorous spymaster he plays on TV, what it's like to work with Olivia Cooke, Jack Lowden and the rest of the Slough House crew, and why it's so important to him that the show delivers a new season every year to its fans.

So, today, I wanted to bring you some of the more insightful comments from that conversation. Here's Gary Oldman on 'Slow Horses' season 6: New and familiar faces to expect, including the return of Olivia Cooke. And don't forget to check out our spoiler-free review of "Slow Horses" season 6.

Gary Oldman on 'Slow Horses' cast: 'It's like a big family'

When asked if he missed playing Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House in "Slow Horses," Gary Oldman quickly responded in a way seemingly uncharacteristic of the crotchety spy. He said it wasn't Lamb he missed, as much as it was all the people he gets to work with as Lamb each season.

"I tell you what I miss, really, in between the seasons," Oldman explained, "is I miss the sort of company and the camaraderie. The group of people that we've put together, with the cast and the crew over now six years, it's like a big family."

It seems the anticipation for these annual family reunions starts building quickly too. "As a new season gears up, and as my start date sort of nears, I get quite excited to think I'm going to get on the set again and see Saskia [Reeves] and see Jack [Lowden], and Chris [Chung], and Aimee [-Ffion Edwards] and Tom [Brooke]," he continued. "I think that that's been one of the things that has made it [filming] as enjoyable as it is over such a long period of time."

'We were thrilled when we heard that Sid Baker was coming back'

In season 1 of "Slow Horses," Olivia Cooke quickly became a fan favorite as agent Sidonie "Sid" Baker. So it was quite shocking when, at the end of the season, she was shot in the head and presumed dead.

Even more shocking was her sudden return in season 6. Not least of all because now she has her hands full with "House of the Dragon." According to Oldman, it seems like her return wasn't necessarily always in the cards.

"Well, for the longest time, we thought that Sid [Cooke] was dead," explains Oldman. "Then there were these rumors that she was coming back and that she wasn't dead, and we so we never really we never really knew for sure."

Things became more cemented, though, when Sid reappeared in Mick Herron's "Slough House" books. That's a creative decision Oldman seems to have no complaints about.

"We loved Olivia," Oldman continued, "and thought she was so good in season one. So we were thrilled when we heard that Sid Baker was coming back."

It seems that his character, Jackson Lamb, would have been thrilled too. "Lamb always had great—he had great respect for Sid," Oldman explained. "He thought Sid was a really good agent. In fact, she was, as you, as we know now, a plant. She was not a reject. She was put there specifically. So yeah, Lamb thinks that she's a good agent."

On newcomer Lenny Rush: 'He's an interesting challenge for Jackson Lamb'

There, as always, are a few new faces to this season of "Slow Horses." But one of the most intriguing additions to the cast is Lenny Rush. The 17-year-old actor is a familiar face to British audiences, but an unknown to American audiences. He also represents a first for the show, as he'll be the first minor to play a major role in the spy thriller series.

So, naturally, people had questions about his role in the upcoming season. Oldman, for his part, seemed to suggest that, despite his age, Rush can hang with these old washed up spie just fine.

"Well, he's really the key to unraveling all of this," Oldman explained. "Jackson Lamb, you know, being the great sort of detective that he is, realizes that he's [Rush] really may be the key to unlock all of this, but he's got no time for the snivelling old kid [Oldman lets out a laugh at this point]."

"So they have a very interesting combative relationship," Oldman continued. But I think he [Lamb] has respect because he [Rush] can give as good as he gets. So he's an interesting challenge for Jackson Lamb."

Having seen the season myself, Oldman frankly might be underselling the dynamic his character has with Rush on screen. So tune into the "Slow Horses" season 6 premiere to see these new and familiar faces back on your TV screen once more.

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As quickly as it came, "Silo" season 3 went. The third installment of the Apple TV sci-fi drama, which is based on the novel trilogy ("Wool," "Shift" and "Dust" by author Hugh Howey), wrapped up its 10th and final episode on the streaming service on Friday, Sept. 4.

Don't worry, there's plenty more dystopian fun in the future, with a fourth season of the Rebecca Ferguson-led series already picked up and expected to hit the streamer in July 2027. But if you need a little something to keep you distracted from that nearly yearlong wait until new episodes, we've got five recommendations: equally excellent series like "Silo," each equipped with a futuristic sci-fi edge, a rich sense of world-building and a high-stakes mystery that will keep you guessing.

If you like "Silo," here are five sci-fi dramas to watch next.

'Paradise'

Sterling K. Brown leads Hulu political thriller "Paradise" as Xavier Collins, the lead Secret Service agent tasked with detailing U.S. President Cal Bradford (played by James Marsden) — that is, until the POTUS is found killed in his bedroom. That shocking murder sets off a high-stakes investigation that finds Brown's character at the center as the primary suspect.

Oh, and did we forget to mention that this is all taking place following a global apocalypse that has destroyed the outside world, in a high-tech underground bunker filled with the world's most prominent and powerful people? Speaking of, the stacked ensemble includes Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, Tuc Watkins, Thomas Doherty and Shailene Woodley, the latter of whom just received an Emmy Award for her performance here.

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'Pluribus'

For his first foray outside of the "Breaking Bad" universe since "Better Call Saul" ended in 2022, creator Vince Gilligan left the world of gritty realism in favor of post-apocalyptic science fiction, led by a familiar face. In a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award-winning lead performance, Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka, a chronically unhappy romance novelist who finds herself one of only a handful of people on Earth who are naturally immune to an alien virus that has transformed the rest of humanity into an overly happy hive mind. (The title "Pluribus" plays on the Latin phrase "e pluribus unum," or "out of many, one.")

While the rest of the world delights in their artificial peacefulness, cynical Carol is desperate to reclaim human agency and joins together with fellow survivors to break the collective consciousness.

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'Severance'

From director Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson, "Severance" is a sci-fi thriller about a company where employees surgically split their memories between work and personal life. "Their 'innie' exists only at the office, while their 'outie' never knows what happens there," according to our ChatGPT tinkering. "What starts as a clean solution to work–life balance becomes a disturbing exploration of control, identity, and what a job is allowed to take from you."

It's all a little more mind-bending than that, but to fantastic effect: The acclaimed drama series — which stars Adam Scott, Oscar winner Patricia Arquette and Christopher Walken and Emmy winners John Turturro, Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman, among others — has a stellar 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the site's critical consensus praises: "Audacious, mysterious, and bringing fresh insight into the perils of corporate drudgery, Severance is the complete package."

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'Station Eleven'

If you want your sci-fi saga neatly packaged in an easily digestible miniseries format, this is the one for you: Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel, "Station Eleven" ran for 10 episodes on HBO Max and packed in a whole lot of dystopian drama into that runtime.

Starring Mackenzie Davis (who won a Critics' Choice award for her lead performance), Himesh Patel, Daniel Zovatto, Nabhaan Rizwan, Daniel Zovatto and Lori Petty, the limited series centers on the survivors of a devastating flu as they work as traveling performers and try to rebuild their world following the collapse of civilization. Its surprisingly complex characters and non-linear story structure help make it one of the best post-apocalypse shows.

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'Fallout'

“Fallout” quickly became one of the most successful video game adaptations on television when it debuted on Prime Video back in April 2024 (65 million viewers worldwide within the first 16 days is pretty good proof, no?) and it continued that hot streak with an even "darker, bloodier and still delightfully funny" second season this past December.

A third season is currently in the works but if you haven't dabbled in this dystopian gem just yet, now's a great time: The series takes place 200 years after a global nuclear apocalypse, where survivors live in secure, luxury underground vaults. However, when they're forced to leave those safe and cushy confines, they're shocked to discover the highly violent universe waiting for them on the outside. The action-packed sci-fi series counts Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Walton Goggins, and Frances Turner among its cast regulars.

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"Slow Horses" season 6 will be a contender for Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmys this time next year.

Apple's spy thriller is perennially a contender for not just the Emmys. It's a contender yearly for the title of best show on television. And when I say yearly, I mean it. Unlike many shows (including some other Apple TV shows), "Slow Horses" returns to Apple's streaming service every year. Like clockwork. In 2022, it even came twice.

But "Slow Horses" season 6 comes with some major changes to the series. Longtime showrunner Will Smith (not that Will Smith) stepped aside, and Gaby Chiappe took over as head writer. While she's a seasoned pro with experience developing a show,
"Slow Horses" will be the premier name on her resume by a mile or a kilometer, whichever you prefer.

That wasn't the only change to the way the show is written either. Normally, this show takes six episodes to adapt a single novel from Mick Herron's "Slough House" series. But this season, the show's writers are combining two novels into the same six episodes: "Joe Country" and "Slough House."

If that has alarm bells ringing in your head, I understand. Such major changes would be enough to have even the most professional spy ready for Moscow Rules. Thankfully, having seen the entirety of season 6 for myself, I can confirm that you have no reason to be worried about "Slow Horses" season 6. Not only is this show still as good as ever, but it's still good for the same reasons it's always been good, despite a change in lead writer.

'Slow Horses' isn't afraid to kill its darlings six seasons in

"Slow Horses" season 6 kicks off with its foot already fully on the gas. Jackson Lamb's (Sir Gary Oldman) former "Joes" (spies) are dropping like flies. Well, more accurately, they're being burned alive in shipping containers, among other terrible ways to go. Turns out, there's a list with all current and former Slough House residents, and a pair of hitmen (Kyle Soller and MyAnna Buring) are tearing through it with professional ease.

And to make matters worse, MI5 and its leader, Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas), seem generally unconcerned about this development.

Of course, being generally unconcerned with the loss of life is a hallmark of "Slow Horses." It's one of the things that separates it from the other spy thrillers out there. In most shows, there are a few characters where you go, "Well, surely they'll survive." Or, you might go, "Well, there's no way they'll kill off a beloved character." But in "Slow Horses," unless it's Oldman's aged spymaster, anyone and everyone can be killed off.

Case in point: this season, we'll get the return of Sid Baker, played by Olivia Cooke. It was a character who was an instant hit in season 1, played by a rising star who anyone would want on their call sheet. She was killed off by the end of the season, only to return this season to reveal her death was faked.

Rest assured, the writers will deliver similar death blows to beloved characters this season, and unlike Sid's death, they won't be faked. The show constantly keeps you guessing about who will make it out alive, and at least one death in the Slough House family will leave you shocked. In fact, you'll get a bombshell reveal that you won't see coming (provided you haven't read Herron's novels).

Verdict: 'Slow Horses' season 6 doesn't deviate from an award-winning formula

If I hadn't known that this show had a new writer, that it had the task of combining two books into just six episodes, I wouldn't have known just from watching "Slow Horses" season 6. This season felt just as polished, just as seamless as the previous five seasons.

I'm not sure it's my favorite season (the first two are still my top two, with season 4 close behind), but it has at least entered the conversation. River (Jack Lowden) and Lamb are still as good together as ever with their dysfunctional father-son dynamic. River and Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving) are even better than ever with their actual father-son relationship that would give Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader a run for their money. Honestly, this show's best success story might be that I found myself wanting those two to be in the same room together as much as possible, not something I often say about a hero and villain.

Plus, the new faces added to the "Slow Horses" cast this season are all hits. Lenny Rush is a delight as Reece Nesmith, and can go toe-to-toe with Lamb when it comes to getting one over on people, as well as inappropriate flatulence. Fans of "Andor" will be excited to see Soller as one of the two hitmen taking out the Slough House alumni one by one, and Buring is well-placed alongside him.

Cooke ... well, she is not really a new face, and it shows. Her chemistry with Lowden as River is instant; it's like she never left.

So, if for some reason you were on the fence about this season of "Slow Horses," don't be. If you were thinking about watching this show for the first time, start with season 1, but then absolutely catch up to season 6. This spy thriller has stuck to its award-winning formula for yet another round, and it's officially one of my top 10 shows of the year so far.

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Apple's huge "Surprise and Shine" is just days away and the first major event under the leadership of incoming CEO John Ternus' promises to be a big one. And now we have a fairly clear picture of what the company should announce.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has dropped a massive report that outlines everything Apple should release over the next year. And we expect 9 of those new devices to come at the Apple September event, including Apple's first foldable phone in the iPhone Ultra.

We've got a full breakdown of the devices likely headed your way, from the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple Watch 12 to a new HomePad.

When is the Apple event?

Apple has slated its "Surprise and shine" event for Wednesday, September 9 at Apple Park. Typically, Apple would hold its event on a Tuesday, but this year it's coming right after Labor Day, meaning it's being pushed to Wednesday.

This has happened before and Apple's reasoning has been that the company doesn't want to ask attendees to travel on the holiday weekend. As an example, the iPhone 14 launched on Wednesday, September 7, following Labor Day on Monday 5.

The event is set to take place at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST and will be livestreamed on various social media platforms as well as Apple's own site.

iPhones generally go up for pre-order the Friday following the Apple event, but this year that's September 11. Gurman has reported that pre-orders will be pushed to Saturday, September 12.

New CEO John Ternus is expected to host the monster event, and his tenure appears ready to start with a bang.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

This year, we believe that Apple will only launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. The entry-level iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Plus reportedly won't debut until next spring alongside the iPhone 18e.

The design of the Pro models should look similar to last year's iPhone 17 Pro models. However, the Dynamic Island should be smaller, with a 24MP selfie camera. Rumors suggest the Pro Max model will also gain exclusive access new variable aperture lens and might also have a longer 6x zoom.

Both models should feature Apple's new 2nm A20 Pro chip and a new C2 modem. A recent leak suggests the A20 Pro could feature the largest ever GPU inside an iPhone, meaning better, more efficient performance. Speaking of performance, the latest rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could pack a new battery somewhere between 5,391 mAh and 5,567 mAh, and if Apple pushes the silicon's efficiency performance closer to 30%, it could last over 23 hours on a single charge.

For more, see our iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max comparison.

Unfortunately, analysts have predicted that the new iPhone 18 Pro models could cost between $200 and $250 more than the iPhone 17 Pro family. Here's hoping you have that extra money saved to cover the difference.

iPhone Ultra

The biggest announcement of the Apple event is sure to be the debut of the foldable iPhone Ultra.

An unboxing video from this week revealed a squat passport shape similar to the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, with a 7.8-inch foldable display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. Apple has allegedly made a crease-free display, one of the hangs up that stopped the company from making a foldable until now.

The Ultra could measure between 4.5 and 4.8mm when unfolded, making it one of the thinnest iPhones ever.

Inside, the Ultra would also feature the A20 Pro chipset and Apple's in-house C2 modem, plus a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in the power button — in lieu of Face ID. It's supposed to feature a fairly larger 4,883 mAh battery.

The rear panel should house two 48MP cameras horizontally positioned (wide and ultrawide) and two separate 24MP selfie cameras — one for the cover display and one for the interior screen.

Apple reportedly delayed releasing a folding iPhone until it could eliminate the crease in the display, but whether it's accomplished this remains to be seen. Even Samsung and Oppo, despite their long lead time, have only had moderate success.

One downside is that the iPhone Ultra price could be very expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to 2,500. And a recent leak suggests that iPhone Ultra may not be immediately available, with only "extremely limited" availability.

Just keep in mind that the iPhone Ultra could have a number of trade-offs versus the iPhone 18 Pro, including the lack of a telephoto zoom.

AirPods 5

The rumor mill has been excitedly leaking information about the AirPods Ultra, which could feature a camera that will feed into Siri to allow it to "see" the world. But according to a Mark Gurman report, we aren't expecting the AirPods Ultra until 2027 at the earliest.

Instead, we should get a slightly upgraded pair of AirPods 5. AppleTrack claims the design will be similar to the current AirPods 4.

Only two real upgrades have been suggested, including a better chip, volume control on the buds and a heart sensor similar to the Pro models. From a software side, the new AirPods 5 will likely take advantage of the more powerful Siri AI releasing this fall, though what features it gets remains to be seen.

Apple Watch 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4

Similar to the AirPods, the leakers have been fairly quiet about the next Apple Watches. We are expecting to see the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4.

The designs shouldn't change too much, though Apple might offer a ceramic case option for the new watches. The biggest change might be a new kind of band attachment. This does mean that your old bands might not be compatible with the new watches.

AppleTrack suggests Apple will put a new S12 chip in the watches with a focus on speed and battery life, though exactly how fast and how much better was not revealed.

Both watches should get new health and fitness features. We already know that watchOS 27 will bring new AI features, an updated Workout Buddy and more useful data tracking. Plus, it should feature better integration with the upgraded Siri AI, which we've already seen in the iOS 27 beta.

Apple TV 4K

Apple hasn't released a new version of the Apple TV 4K since 2022. We're long overdue for an upgrade — even if it's only a more powerful chip for stronger performance.

Like everything else this year, don't expect new designs. It should look similar to older editions. Rumors have repeatedly suggested that the streaming box will feature the A17 Pro chip — the same as in the iPhone 15 Pro models. It should also get the in-house N1 chip for better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Outside of chips, the big upgrade would be Siri AI, which could let you connect the Apple TV as a hub for smart devices. One rumor suggested that Apple might release a set-top box with a camera, which would allow for FaceTime calls and gesture-based controls.

AppleTrack suggests that the new Apple TV will be expensive, possibly costlier than the current edition, which is currently priced at $199 and $179 following price hikes this summer.

Smart Home

Since Apple Intelligence was introduced in 2024, rumors and leaks have hinted at Apple's ambitious plans to create a suite of smart home devices, and it all starts with revamped HomePods. The problem has been a lack of a viable AI-powered Siri, which will finally come to fruition thanks to iOS 27.

If it actually releases and works as pitched, this year could actually be the start of Apple Home.

HomePad Home hub

The totally redesigned HomePod would likely get a new name, the HomePad, because it's functionally an iPad stapled to a HomePod speaker.

Several different iterations of this device have been rumored, including one with a $1,000 robot arm. Currently, rumors claim it will launch in two versions: the iPad/speaker and a wall-mounted touchpad similar to the Google Nest Hub or Amazon's Echo Show 8.

The system would run a new HomeOS, based on watchOS. It could have a FaceTime camera for video calls and presence sensors to initiate smart home routines. The camera might enable face recognition that would display personalized displays based on the user.

For more check out our HomePad rumor roundup.

HomePod mini 2

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, long a reporter of the rumored HomePod updates, believes that a new HomePod mini could launch this September alongside the rumored HomePod Home hub.

A new HomePod mini might debut, but it probably won't be as big of an upgrade as the Hub. Most rumors suggest that it will feature a new chip and audio improvements. The current version debuted in 2020, and like the Apple TV 4K, is long overdue for an update.

Like the HomePad, it will use Siri AI to run smart home routines, though only through voice commands.

Apple's future products

While the Surprise and Shine event will take the headlines next week, Gurman's report reveals a total of 41 devices that Apple could launch over the next three years.

This includes everything from an OLED iPad mini and M6 Macs to a MacBook Neo refresh and the iPhone Air 2. There is even speculation on devices that could launch in 2028 and beyond. We'll get into all that elsewhere but for now, here's what should round out the year.

Other Apple devices slated for 2026

Outside of new M6 chips, the big updates on this list are all about adding OLED to Apple's Mac lineup. If Apple sticks with its usual schedule, these will launch around October, maybe early November at the latest.

• iPad mini with OLED screen: Outside of chips, the iPad mini has retained the same design since 2021. An OLED display would be one of the biggest updates in years. It should making gaming, watching media and general tasks more enjoyable. Though with everything getting more expensive don't expect the same $599 price tag.
• M6 iMac refresh: We've already seen the M6 chipset in action with the announced M6 Mac mini, which proved efficient. The iMac should get a similar update this fall.
• M6 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh: Like the iMac, we're only expecting a chip update from the M5 to the M6, but it should prove powerful.
• First MacBooks with touch display and OLED: Like the iPad mini, MacBooks might finally get a touch display and OLED panel this year. However, it will likely feature the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, not the M6. Additionally, it might get a new name, MacBook Ultra, and a higher price tag.

Will you be tuning in to Apple's event? Let me know which device you're most hyped for in the comments.

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A new month means there's no shortage of things to watch across the best streaming services, but narrowing down which movies are worth your time can quickly become a headache. That's why I'm here every weekend, highlighting the best new movies on streaming so you don't waste your precious down time scrolling.

Leading the pack this week is Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh in an '80s-style spy caper called "Mayday" on Apple TV. You can get your dose of baby Yoda in "Star Wars: the Mandalorian and Grogu" now that it's finally on Disney+. Or, for a silly LEGO-fied version of the show's familiar beats, look no further than "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian." Over on HBO Max, millennials will love "The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special" for a nostalgia flashbang that brings back your favorite characters from the last 25 years of Adult Swim. Meanwhile, Netflix just got some new nightmare fuel in the form of "Smile 2," a surprisingly competent sequel.

So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies to watch this weekend on streaming.

'Mayday' (Apple TV)

The vibe: A cross between an '80s action movie and buddy comedy back in the U.S.S.R

Why you should watch it: "Mayday" is a solid spy caper that cashes in on nostalgia for glossy '80s action flicks. Set in 1987, it stars Ryan Reynolds as a hotshot U.S. Navy pilot whose flying high since the blockbuster success of "Top Gun." That is, until he gets shot down and stranded in the Russian wilderness during a top-secret Cold War mission over Soviet territory. To have any hope of getting home in one piece, he has to team up with Kenneth Branagh's gruff ex-KGB agent with a soft spot for American culture.

Watch "Mayday" on Apple TV+ now

'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' (Disney+)

The vibe: More shenanigans with the galaxy's dreamiest bounty hunter and his pint-sized companion

Why you should watch it: If you ask me, this is where "The Mandalorian and Grogu" should have premiered instead of in theaters. It feels like a mini "Mandalorian" marathon retrofitted to the big screen, which might explain why it was the lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu take on a mission for the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt (voiced by "The Bear's" Jeremy Allen White), Jabba's heir, from a rival crime syndicate to dig up some intel on an Imperial warlord. Their assignment spirals into a galaxy-spanning adventure filled with all the blaster fights and Force magic you'd expect of a Star Wars outing.

Watch "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on Disney+ now

‘LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ (Disney+)

The vibe: Even more Mando and Grogu shenanigans (this time with LEGO!)

Why you should watch it: The LEGO video game and movie adaptations should be blatant cash grabs, but the goofy sense of humor and genuine artistry (you can tell the animators had fun!) always manage to steal my heart nonetheless. This animated special covers the entire three-season saga of "The Mandalorian," featuring a returning voice cast that includes Amy Sedaris, Rosario Dawson, Timothy Olyphant and Katee Sackhoff. And of course, plenty of LEGO Baby Yoda cuteness to melt your heart.

Watch "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian" on Disney+ now

‘The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special’ (HBO Max)

The vibe: A nostalgia flashbang of Adult Swim's biggest shows (and the ones we all forgot about)

Why you should watch it: If, like me, you spent your formative years staying up way to late watching "Adult Swim," this 25th anniversary special is for you. In the trailer alone, I counted like five shows I haven't thought about in years — and some, like "Assy McGee," that should have stayed forgotten. Adult Swim's weirdest characters over the years from shows like "The Venture Bros.," "Smiling Friends," and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" all meet up on a cruise to celebrate the occasion, brought to life through claymation a la "Robot Chicken." It all culminates in a comedic whodunit that eventually lands in court, and you know Harvey Birdman's prepared to take the case.

Watch "The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special" on HBO Max now

'Smile 2' (Netflix)

The vibe: A shockingly good sequel to get you into the Halloween spirit (don't worry, you don't need to see the first to follow along)

Why you should watch it: Naomi Scott stars as pop star Skye Riley, who's finally setting out on a world tour after a difficult year. Her comeback's thrown off course when she witnesses a horrifying death and starts to experience increasingly disturbing encounters with people who seem to be smiling at her. With her mental health in tatters, she struggles to figure out what's real and what's all in her head. With her tour approaching, Skye seeks help from an emergency-room nurse who seems like the only person who understands what she’s going through — and better yet, might have the key to make it stop.

Watch "Smile 2" on Netflix now

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John Ternus has finally taken over as CEO of Apple, and his term could kickstart a wave of new and redefined Apple devices. It all starts next week with the "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event.

However, that's just the beginning, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman just released a massive report that highlights 41 devices that could be released in the next three years and beyond.

That includes new devices like the foldable iPhone Ultra and Apple's first foray into smart glasses.

Later 2026 and Early 2027

Most every device meant to launch in the next six months should arrive during one of two events: the September 9 iPhone soiree and an announcement in October or early November.

Mostly, the difference here is that new MacBooks are usually announced in mid-fall, usually with a new chipset.

The key devices to be aware of in the next few months include Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, all of which are expected to launch next week. There's also the first iPad mini with an OLED screen and the rumored HomePad with a screen, which should be Apple's next steps into smart home devices.

There's also the rumored MacBook Ultra, a high-end version of Apple's Pro laptop with a touch display and OLED panel. Personally, I'm interested in the refreshed Apple TV 4K with a faster chip and more Siri features. Though that has been rumored for years now and has yet to actually be released.

• iPhone Ultra
• iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
• AirPods 5
• Apple TV 4K set-top box
• HomePod mini
• HomePad
• iPad mini with OLED screen
• M6 iMac refresh
• M6 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh
• MacBook Ultra

In development for 2027

Next year is when we could start seeing some truly updated designs for Apple's products from the all-glass iPhone 20 to redesigned Apple Watches and even more smart home products.

Some devices will be a simple chip refresh, like the M6 MacBook Air or the A19 Pro MacBook Neo, which proved so popular the first go-round that Apple couldn't keep it in stock.

A slew of iPads, from a refreshed iPad 12 to an iPad Air OLED are also expected next year.

iPhones will get weird next year starting in the spring where Apple splits the launch of the iPhone 18 series. We should see the vanilla iPhone 18, alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2.

In the back half of the year, the 20th anniversary iPhone could feature one of the largest design changes in years. The biggest is a curvy all-glass wraparound design that seamlessly covers the entire phone. An analyst claimed this design was canceled in August, but Mark Gurman pushed back, saying that it's still on track. There are more potential changes, but the glass look will be immediately noticeable.

We were expecting to see camera-laden AirPods this year after leaked code and videos appeared, but Gurman claims these have been delayed until 2027. The cameras would enable Siri AI to "see" the world around you and respond to queries. People are voicing privacy concerns already, but presumably the cameras would not record photos or video.

Finally, Tim Cook was allegedly obsessed with Apple Glasses, but it's not clear if Ternus shares that same excitement. Apple's take on the form should arrive next year and be similar to the Meta Ray-Ban allowing you to take calls, pictures and videos but lacking a display. Rumors had slated the glasses for 2028 but a summer report claimed Apple was rethinking its roadmap after Vision head Paul Meade left for OpenAI.

• M6 MacBook Air
• A19 Pro MacBook Neo
• Entry-level iPad refresh
• iPad Air OLED
• iPad Pro
• New Apple Pencils.
• iPhone 18 and 18e
• iPhone Air 2
• M7 14-inch MacBook Pro
• AirPods with cameras
• In-home security sensor and system.
• Apple Glasses
• iPhone 20 (XX)
• iPhone Ultra 2
• Redesigned Apple Watches
• M7 Pro and M7 Max MacBooks

2028, 2029 and beyond

The next batch of potential Apple devices could be released any time between 2028 and 2030. Some are chip and OLED updates, but a couple are new devices that we haven't seen from Apple before.

The HomePod on a robot arm was rumored two years ago and apparently will actually debut in the next couple of years. Per Gurman, this version will have a 9-inch display and advanced AI features.

Before the rumor mill settled on the foldable iPhone, Apple's first foldable device was actually supposed to be a giant foldable 18-inch iPad or MacBook. Apparently, this is still in the works and could launch in 2028. Gurman claims manufacturing issues pushed a potential launch back.

Apple allegedly wants to release its own AR glasses à la the Meta Ray-Ban Display. The glasses would superimpose data on your real-world view. There's no specific release year for these, but they could arrive before 2030.

Apple is apparently working on an AI pendant as well. The Apple version would work with your iPhone and use AI and the camera for tasks.

• HomePad with a robot arm
• M7 Max and M7 Ultra Mac Studio
• Apple Vision Pro revamp
• AI Pendant
• Larger foldable iPhone
• Foldable iPad
• MacBook Air OLED
• Higher-end iMac OLED
• Augmented reality glasses

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The Formula 1 2026 season heads to Monza this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix with home hero Kimi Antonelli leading the Drivers' Championship by 59 points.

The good news – if you live in the U.S. – is that you can watch the Italian Grand Prix on Apple TV with a FREE 7-day trial.

Read on to learn how to stream Italian Grand Prix on Apple TV in the U.S. If you're a new or returning subscriber.

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Apple TV has a slightly unusual problem for a streaming service: It has some of the best TV on television, but not much else. That's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, Apple has spent the past few years building one of the strongest original-programming libraries in streaming. "Severance," "The Morning Show," "Ted Lasso," "Slow Horses" and "The Studio" have helped make Apple TV a legitimate destination for prestige television. But try to use it as your only streaming service and the limitations become obvious.

There are relatively few movies and older shows compared with competitors, and the service's live TV offerings are limited. Still, Apple has one major advantage: It knows what it wants to be. Apple TV isn't trying to be Netflix. It's trying to be the place where you go for a handful of very good shows — and increasingly, a handful of live sports, too.

Tom's Guide's streaming team is constantly watching the latest movies and TV shows. That means we're also constantly using and evaluating the streaming services those movies and shows live on. To make it easier to figure out which services are actually worth your money, we've put together report cards for the biggest streaming services in the U.S., grading each across the categories that matter most: price, library, original content, interface and live programming.

So, without further ado, let's see how Apple's streaming service stacks up — and whether its excellent originals can make up for everything it lacks.

Apple TV: Pricing

Apple TV is refreshingly simple when it comes to pricing. For the past year it's been $12.99 a month, with no ad-supported tier and no confusing menu of plans. However, Apple has just raised the price to $14.99, which will likely impact our value grade in next year's survey.

You get access to Apple's entire library of original shows and movies, along with its growing slate of live sports. You can also share the subscription with your Family Sharing group, which makes the effective cost considerably lower if you're already in an Apple-heavy household.

Apple also makes it easy to bundle Apple TV with its other services through Apple One. Depending on which bundle you choose, you can combine Apple TV with services such as Apple Music, Apple Arcade and iCloud+.

Apple TV isn't the cheapest streamer around. But unlike some competitors, you get the full service with no ads for one relatively reasonable monthly fee.

Grade: B+

Apple TV: Library

Here's where things get dicey: Apple TV has a library problem. Unlike Netflix, Hulu or HBO Max, Apple doesn't have decades of television and movies sitting around waiting to be streamed. Apple TV's catalog is almost entirely made up of Apple originals, which means there's a lot of quality but comparatively little stuff.

Apple has made some moves to beef things up, particularly with licensed movies (like "The Martian," pictured above) and kids' programming, but it still doesn't come close to the depth of the major general-interest streamers. There's no equivalent of Peacock's "The Office" or Bravo library, Netflix's endless supply of movies and reality TV, or HBO Max's decades of HBO programming.

This is a service where the average quality of the library is unusually high, but the quantity is unusually low. That's a perfectly reasonable strategy if you're looking for great television. It's much less appealing if you want a service you can endlessly browse.

Grade: C-

Apple TV: Originals

Apple TV has quietly assembled one of the most impressive collections of original television in streaming. "Severance" is appointment television. "Slow Horses" has become one of the most reliably excellent spy series around. "Ted Lasso" was a genuine cultural phenomenon. "The Studio" proved Apple can do sharp comedy as well as prestige drama. And shows like "Shrinking," "Silo," "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind" give the service a deeper bench than its relatively small library might suggest.

The biggest compliment you can give Apple is that its shows increasingly feel like Apple shows without all feeling the same. There's prestige drama, sci-fi, comedy, workplace drama, thrillers and big-budget genre series.

The movie side is more uneven, though there have been some notable successes like "F1" and "Eternity." But generally, it has a tendency toward "very expensive movie you might watch eventually" rather than "movie everyone is talking about right now."

Still, this is the category that makes an Apple TV subscription a slam dunk. You may not always have something to watch, but when Apple gets it right, it really gets it right.

Grade: A-

Apple TV: Interface

Apple's interface is generally clean, polished and easy to navigate, which already puts it ahead of most streaming services. The app does a good job of surfacing Apple's originals without making the whole experience feel like an endless advertising carousel. Continue Watching is easy to find, show pages are straightforward and the overall design feels appropriately uncluttered.

There is, however, one major annoyance: Apple TV is increasingly becoming a portal for content that you don't necessarily own or subscribe to. The service does a good job integrating rentals, purchases and other channels into the broader Apple TV experience, but that can also make it less obvious what's actually included with your subscription.

It's a relatively minor complaint compared with some competitors' interfaces, where simply finding the next episode can feel like an escape room. Apple TV generally makes sense. It just occasionally makes you ask, "Wait, do I have access to this?"

Grade: B

Apple TV: Live content

Apple has made a surprisingly serious push into live sports, and Formula 1 is a big reason why. Apple TV's F1 coverage goes well beyond simply putting the race on a stream. Subscribers can watch every Grand Prix, qualifying session, Sprint and practice session live, making it one of the most comprehensive ways to follow the F1 season.

Then there's Multiview, which lets you watch up to four feeds at once. F1 fans can also get considerably closer to the action with 22 onboard driver cameras, a live driver tracker and real-time data feeds during races.

F1 isn't Apple's only live-sports play. MLS remains a major part of the service, while Friday Night Baseball brings a weekly slate of MLB games during the season. Apple has also continued to expand its live sports offerings, giving the service more to offer between seasons.

It's still nowhere near the breadth of a service like Peacock, which has the Olympics, NFL, NBA and other major events. But Apple has taken a smart approach: Rather than trying to carry everything, it has invested heavily in a handful of sports and built genuinely impressive viewing experiences around them.

Note: This is just an evaluation of the live programming on offer in the U.S. Live programming varies by market.

Grade: B

Apple TV overall grade: B-

Apple TV is a little difficult to grade because its strengths and weaknesses are almost perfectly opposed. On one hand, you're getting a relatively affordable subscription with an excellent collection of original TV, a polished interface and an increasingly interesting live-sports lineup. On the other, the library is tiny compared with what you get from the bigger general-interest streamers.

That means Apple TV makes a fantastic second streaming service; it's considerably harder to recommend as your only one.

If you want some of the best original TV in streaming, Apple TV is almost impossible to ignore. If you want something to put on every night for the next six months, you'll probably run out of options considerably faster than you would on Netflix, Peacock or HBO Max. Apple isn't trying to win the streaming volume game, and honestly, it doesn't need to. The strategy is quality over quantity — and it's a great one.

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As much as I enjoyed the first season of “Dark Matter” on Apple TV, it seemed to me that the sci-fi series was just reaching the true potential of its premise at the end of the season. So I was excited to see that even though the show is based on a book that was completely adapted in the first season, it was still set to continue, with the possibility of expanding the world — or worlds — of author Blake Crouch’s source novel.

The second season of “Dark Matter” isn’t quite the freewheeling journey across the multiverse that I hoped for, but it makes sense that Crouch, who’s also the series’ creator and showrunner, would stick to the relatively somber, character-focused tone of the first season. There are still some thrilling dimension-hopping adventures in the second season of “Dark Matter,” which travels further across the multiverse than it did previously, but this isn’t “Sliders.”

It’s a contemplative drama about personal bonds and the consequences of every little choice that people make in their lives, with occasional murder hornets.

‘Dark Matter’ picks up right where the first season left off

Even people like me who watched every episode of the first season might want to consult a recap of the often convoluted story, because “Dark Matter” season 2 drops viewers right into the action with no chance to play catch-up. That’s especially disorienting in a show that features multiple different versions of nearly all of its central characters, especially brooding physicist Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton).

In the first season, an alternate version of Jason used a multiverse-hopping device (which everyone just calls the Box) to travel to the prime Jason’s universe and essentially steal his life, posing as the original Jason alongside Jason’s wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and son Charlie (Oakes Fegley). Meanwhile, the original Jason teamed up with Jason 2’s colleague and former girlfriend Amanda Lucas (Alice Braga) to try to find his way back to his own universe.

There were numerous detours along the way, and the second season is made up almost entirely of detours, starting with the reunited Dessens living a seemingly peaceful life in a new universe until one of the many (many, many) other Jasons shows up trying to reunite with what he believes is actually his own family. An act of violence against this latest Jason forces the Dessens to flee what they hoped would be their home, getting back into the Box to travel to a new universe where they can live in quiet comfort.

Of course, that can never happen. The efforts of other Jasons (including the now-repentant Jason 2, whose actions are responsible for the whole situation in the first place) continue to disrupt the multiverse, while Jason’s fellow travelers Amanda, Ryan Holder (Jimmi Simpson), Leighton Vance (Dayo Okeniyi) and Blair Caplan (Amanda Brugel) embark on their own multiversal missions that cause and/or solve new problems.

‘Dark Matter’ gets more sprawling and ambitious in its second season

It is, to put it mildly, a lot to keep track of, and Crouch (who co-wrote all 10 episodes with Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry) doesn’t give the audience a chance to pause and take stock, with most episodes careening back and forth across multiple storylines with multiple Jasons. Unlike, say, Tatiana Maslany in “Orphan Black,” Edgerton and the other actors aren’t playing wildly distinctive versions of their characters.

For the most part, the variations among Jasons, Amandas, Ryans, etc., are minor, and while that raises intriguing questions about the nature of self, it also makes the show a bit unwieldy, especially in significant moments that require an emotional connection to a particular character’s arc.

There are some solid new additions, especially Margo Martindale as a retired nurse whose home becomes a sort of way station for interdimensional travel, and whose spotlight episode is the highlight of the season. Chris Diamantopoulos plays two versions of a hard-nosed investigator determined to figure out the true nature of the Box, although his threats are not quite as urgent as they appear to be when he shows up in the first episode, interrogating a Jason who seems thoroughly demoralized.

In terms of the new worlds, most are just slightly differentiated from our current, actual world, which helps with budgetary concerns but can make the prospect of each new door opening in the Box a little less enticing. The murder hornets from one memorable world in the first season don’t come back, but there are multiple brief apocalypses and occasional exciting action sequences.

More intriguingly, the Dessens spend much of the season in a tech-deficient world that resembles the 1980s, and Crouch and Ben-Zekry come up with some clever extrapolations of how society would progress without microchips.

Verdict: ‘Dark Matter’ remains an affecting if convoluted sci-fi drama

Even with all the universe-hopping, the show never loses sight of the core relationship among the main Dessens. There isn’t the clear through line of Jason trying to find his way home that drove the first season’s narrative, but there are other personal traumas that the Dessens have to deal with, including complex relationships for both Jason and Daniela with their parents (or versions thereof).

Edgerton and Connelly handle most of the heavy emotional lifting, while Okeniyi plays up Leighton’s world-changing ambitions via the creation of what amounts to a supervillain team made up only of himself. Brugel, promoted to series regular, brings the most levity as the hardened but pragmatic Blair, who survived way too much time with those murder hornets.

The second season of “Dark Matter” isn’t as fresh or as streamlined as the first, but it continues to expand the possibilities of Crouch’s storytelling, and a couple of largely standalone midseason episodes point to even more expansive opportunities. The travails of the Dessens remain compelling for now, but with an entire multiverse to explore, “Dark Matter” should be thinking bigger and weirder. Maybe it will get closer in season 3.

The second season of “Dark Matter” premieres Aug. 28 on Apple TV

"Dark Matter" is the thrilling small screen adaptation of the popular Blake Crouch novel starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Now they're back for more with a second season.

Below, we’ll show you how to watch "Dark Matter" online, plus how to stream it from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

The second season of "Dark Matter" will actually expand beyond Blake Crouch's original story to focus on the aftermath of the unleashing of the Box technology in season one, and the impact this has on the Dessen family amid a multiversal conflict.

Jason, as we know, is a little bit obsessed with the Box, which really will start break apart his family. Meanwhile, Daniela grows increasingly paranoid , which is fair, given alternate versions of her husband could show up at any moment. It's all about survival this season, with ten fresh episodes to sink your teeth into.

Ready for more? Here's how to watch "Dark Matter" season 2 from wherever you are — and potentially even catch a couple of episodes for FREE.

How to watch 'Dark Matter' season 2 on Apple TV+

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'Dark Matter' season 2 trailer

'Dark Matter' season 2 cast

• Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen
• Jennifer Connelly as Daniela Dessen
• Alice Braga as Amanda Lucas
• Jimmi Simpson as Ryan Holder
• Dayo Okeniyi as Leighton Vance
• Oakes Fegley as Charlie Dessen
• Amanda Brugel as Blair

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As unfathomable as it seems, fall is right around the corner, and with the new season comes a fresh crop of new titles to the top streaming services. And that certainly includes Apple TV, which will be adding to its extensive library with a quartet of buzzy films and returning series.

Things kick off on September 4 with "Mayday," an action-adventure comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh set in 1980s Soviet Russia. Next up is "Last Seen," a new thriller series from Down Under starring Patrick Brammall as a police dispatcher who receives a distress call from a young girl he believes to be his missing daughter.

Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden will both be back for "Slow Horses" season 6, which comes galloping onto the streamer on September 16 with even more spy-related hijinks. And the month ends on just as star-studded a note with "Brothers," a parody comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves.

It's a delightfully stacked slate, so without further ado, here's everything coming to Apple TV in September 2026.

'Mayday'

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up for “Mayday,” a Cold War-set comedy that "flips the spy thriller on its head," promises the streamer. The Jonathan Goldstein-directed action flick stars Reynolds as Troy "Assassin" Kelly, a US Air Force Pilot who is forced to eject from his aircraft during a top-secret mission into enemy territory in 1987 Soviet Russia. There, in the frozen Russian wilderness, he encounters Branagh's Nikolai Ustinov, a gruff ex-KGB carpenter who will surprisingly be his key to survival. Maria Bakalova, Marcin Dorociński, David Morse and Lovell Adams-Gray round out the cast.

Watch "Mayday" on Apple TV starting September 4

'Last Seen'

You last saw Aussie actor Patrick Brammall fall for Anne Hathaway in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," but his latest project is a far more harrowing affair. In this six-part adaptation of Ryan David Jahn's 2011 novel "The Dispatcher," Brammall stars as former detective Ian Ridley, whose life was upended over a decade earlier with the disappearance of his young daughter Maggie. These days, Ian works as a police dispatcher, answering calls from those in distress, including from a teenage girl that he could swear is his long-lost child.

Watch "Last Seen" on Apple TV starting September 9

'Slow Horses' season 6

The darkly funny espionage drama returns for season six, which based on the sixth and seventh books of Mick Herron’s Slough House series, with six episodes dropping weekly on Apple TV until October 21. Our favorite misfit agents, including Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb, and Jack Lowden’s River Cartwright, are also back and this time embroiled in a “fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge” courtesy ruthless intelligence chief Diana Taverner (Kristina Scott Thomas). Alongside those cast regulars comes the surprise return of Olivia Cooke as Sid Baker, who was seemingly shot in the head and killed all the way back in season one. She faked it, folks!

Watch "Slow Horses" season 6 on Apple TV starting September 16

'Brothers'

If you’ve been keeping up with actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson over the years, you might’ve heard the long-simmering rumors that the longtime pals might actually be related IRL. While the two stars have never publicly confirmed or taken a DNA test to prove the theory, they are certainly playing up the familial buzz with this eight-episode comedy series, in which the pair plays fictionalized versions of themselves. Created alongside David West Read and Lee Eisenberg, the show will explore how a decade-spanning bond is messily upturned by a long-buried secret that the two friends might actually be brothers. Holland Taylor, Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi and Dax Shepherd also appear.

Watch "Brothers" on Apple TV starting September 23

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Apple's annual iPhone event has been officially confirmed to take place on September 9, and it could easily be the biggest Apple event in years. We're expecting a slew of new devices to be unveiled as John Ternus takes the reins as Apple's new CEO.

And all of that is before we discuss the launch of the long-rumored, much-hyped foldable iPhone Ultra — Apple's first attempt at a foldable phone. It's not clear when the device will actually launch, but at the very least, its reveal is almost certainly right around the corner.

In all, Apple is expected to launch up to eight different devices, from the expected new iPhones and upgraded Apple Watches to several new smart home-focused products.

Here's what we expect to see at Apple's 'Surprise and shine' September event, and when it's kicking off

When is the iPhone 18 event?

Apple has officially confirmed its "Surprise and shine" event will be held on Wednesday, September 9 at Apple Park. Although Apple normally holds its events on a Tuesday, the Labor Day weekend means it's being moved forward to Wednesday.

This has happened in the past, and the reasoning is that Apple doesn't want to ask attendees to travel on a holiday weekend. For example, the iPhone 14 launched on Wednesday, September 7, following Labor Day on Monday 5, and that'll likely be the case this year too.

The event is set to take place at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST and will livestreamed on various social media platforms as well as Apple's own site.

iPhones usually go up for pre-order the Friday following the Apple event, but this year that's September 11. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that pre-orders will be pushed to Saturday, September 12.

This year's edition will be hosted by incoming CEO John Ternus, and it looks like his tenure will start with a bang.

New iPhones

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

This year, Apple is expected to launch only its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. The entry-level iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Plus reportedly won't debut until next spring alongside the iPhone 18e model.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are both tipped to feature Apple's new 2nm A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island and Apple's new C2 modem. And both phones should get larger batteries.

However, the iPhone 18 Pro Max might have some exclusive upgrades, including a variable aperture camera and longer zoom. For more see our iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max comparison.

Unforutnately, analysts have predicted that the new iPhone 18 Pros could cost between $200 and $350 higher than the iPhone 17 Pro family.

iPhone Ultra

The biggest announcement of the Apple event is sure to be the debut of the foldable iPhone Ultra.

Leaks have suggested that it will have more of a wider shape, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with a 7.8-inch foldable display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. It could measure between 4.5 and 4.8mm when unfolded, making it one of the thinnest iPhones ever.

It's rumored to sport a 4,883 mAh battery, the A20 Pro chipset, Apple's in-house C2 modem, and a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in the power button. The rear is expected to come with a pair of 48MP cameras, horizontally positioned like the back of the iPhone Air, alongside two separate 24MP selfie cameras — one for each screen.

Apple reportedly delayed releasing a folding iPhone until it could eliminate the crease in the display, but whether it's accomplished this remains to be seen. Even Samsung and Oppo, despite their long lead time, have only had moderate success.

One downside is that the iPhone Ultra could be very expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to 2,500. And a recent leak suggests that iPhone Ultra may not be immediately available, with only "extremely limited" availability.

Just keep in mind that the iPhone Ultra could have a number of trade-offs versus the iPhone 18 Pro, including the lack of a telephoto zoom.

AirPods Ultra

These ones are a little surprising as based on a previous Gurman report, we weren't expecting the AirPods Ultra until 2027 at the earliest. However, rumor aggregator AppleTrack just reported this week that the Ultra version of AirPods will launch at the iPhone event.

The big change with these headphones is they will allegedly feature a camera that will feed into Siri to allow it to "see" the world.

It would utilize a version of Visual Intelligence to let you ask Siri questions about your surroundings or get turn-by-turn directions from the more powerful AI Siri releasing this fall.

The AirPods Ultra has also just appeared in a leaked video buried within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, and it shows how they'll help you identify objects in the real world.

Apple Watch 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4

Unlike the iPhones, we know a bit less about the next Apple Watches. We are expecting two new models in the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4.

The leaks have been sparse, but Apple is reportedly not bringing many upgrades this year. The biggest change might be a new kind of band attachment. This does mean that your old bands might not be compatible with the new watches.

Reportedly, Apple could offer a ceramic case option for the first time in years. It should also sport new health and fitness-related upgrades. We already know that watchOS 27 will bring new AI features, an updated Workout Buddy and more useful data tracking. Plus, it should feature better integration with the upgraded Siri AI which we've already seen in the iOS 27 beta.

Smart Home

Apple's smart home ambitions and the rumors surrounding them need to be taken with a massive grain of salt. Leaks have suggested Apple is planning on introducing a suite of smart home devices starting with a revamped HomePod and an AI-powered Apple TV 4K streaming device.

Those rumors have existed for more than two years and largely feed into the company's promises around the AI-powered Siri.

However, this year with iOS 27, Apple may finally have the chatbot that was promised. If it actually releases and works as pitched, this year could actually be the start of Apple Home.

HomePod Home hub

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, long a reporter of the rumored HomePod updates, believes that a new HomePod mini could launch this September alongside the rumored HomePod Home hub.

Several different iterations of this device have been rumored, including one with a $1,000 robot arm. The most common version involves a wall-mounted touchpad or a HomePod speaker with a touch display about the size of an iPad mini.

This device would have a FaceTime camera for video calls and presence sensors to initiate smart home routines.

HomePod mini 2

A new HomePod mini might also debut, but it might not be as big of an upgrade as the Hub. Most rumors suggest that it will feature a new chip and audio improvements.

To be clear, this one feels even more far-fetched than the Hub; the HomePod mini 2 has been on our rumor radar since at least 2023. The current version debuted in 2020, and like the next device, is long overdue for an update.

Apple TV 4K 2026

Like the HomePod series, Apple hasn't released a new version of the Apple TV 4K since 2022. We're long overdue for an upgrade — even if it's only a more powerful chip for stronger performance.

Previously, it was suggested that a new Apple TV could feature the A17 Pro chip, but it's more likely it'll get the new A20 or, to save some money, last year's A19. The device should also get the rumored N2 chip for better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Outside of chips, the big upgrade would be Siri AI, which could let you connect the Apple TV as a hub for smart devices. One rumor suggested that Apple might release a set-top box with a camera, which would allow for FaceTime calls and gesture-based controls.

Will you be tuning in to Apple's event next month? Let me know which device you're most hyped for in the comments.

What we don't expect to see

Even with a huge event like this, there are still going to be devices that won't make an appearance. Due to staggered release schedules and supply-chain timing, Apple is spreading its hardware roadmap across multiple release windows over the next year. As a result, the following devices are unlikely to make any sort of appearance at the event.

• iPhone 18: Apple is reportedly holding back the base model until early 2027 to drive early demand toward the Pro models.
• AirPods Ultra: Rumored AirPods with cameras for Siri AI context are reportedly delayed until 2027 due to software and supply-chain bottlenecks.
• New Macs: Upgraded M6 MacBooks and touchscreen models are typically saved for dedicated computing announcements in October or later.
• OLED iPad mini: The next refresh of the compact tablet is slated for an October arrival rather than competing for stage time with the new iPhones.
• Apple Watch SE (4th gen): The entry-level wearable update will sit out this event, with Apple likely to focus on the Series 12 and Ultra 4 instead.

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We love a big razzle-dazzle movie musical — your "Chicago," your "Wicked," your "Greatest Showman" and whatnot. But sometimes we're in the mood for a quieter, more intimate number, the kind of nontraditional big-screen musical where characters write, play and sing songs that are organically woven into the drama of the film, rather than spontaneously burst out in polished vocals and choreographed dances.

Director John Carney is a master of that kind of musical-dramedy. The Irish filmmaker is behind such genre favorites as 2007's "Once" (the Oscar-winning two-hander between Markéta Irglová and the late Glen Hansard) and 2013's "Begin Again" (a New York-set musical romance between Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo).

Carney's 2023 follow-up "Flora and Son," which he wrote, directed, produced and composed, is far less well-known than those two titles but equally engrossing, with a winning lead performance by Irish actress Eve Hewson (who basically has music in her blood; she's Bono's daughter, after all). An Apple Original, the musical film is streaming now on Apple TV; here's why you should add it to your watchlist.

What is 'Flora and Son' about?

The 2023 indie centers on the titular Flora (Eve Hewson), a single, working-class mother living in Dublin with her 14-year-old son Max (Orén Kinlan), who has developed a frustrating penchant for acting up.

Desperate for a way to connect with the teen and keep him out of trouble, Flora rescues a beat-up acoustic guitar from the trash and offers it up to her son as a creative outlet. (The premise was reportedly plucked directly from John Carney's own upbringing.)

Max is less than inspired by the idea, but Flora decides to learn how to play the instrument herself and bring some much-needed harmony to her own life with the help of a washed-up Los Angeles musician named Jeff, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan, Don Wycherley and Kelly Thornton round out the small ensemble.

Why I recommend you stream 'Flora and Son'

Given that "Flora and Son" only saw a limited theatrical release in the U.S. back in 2023, you might have missed the heartwarming little flick when it first premiered, but that's the beauty of a streaming service like Apple TV. Like discovering an old song you've never heard before, you can unearth hidden-gem movies long after they've departed theaters.

And this music-fueled crowd-pleaser is certainly a hidden gem, with its relatable take on the messiness of motherhood; the realistic, lived-in chemistry between its characters; and the rousing way it presents music as a transformative tool for both personal growth and emotional connection. And beyond all that, the songs — including original works co-written and co-composed by John Carney and Gary Clark — are as fun to bop along to as they are crucial to the story.

"Known for 'Sing Street,' 'Once,' and 'Begin Again,' Carney is a master of telling the stories of artists in all their angst and failure and resilience," writes Jillian Manning for The Northern Express, adding: "Carney’s dramas also have quite stunning soundtracks, and watching Flora, Jeff, and Max inch closer together through their various musical passions is the true highlight of Flora and Son."

Stream "Flora and Son" on Apple TV now

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Three years ago, Ted Lasso packed up his mustache and dad jokes and flew home to Kansas, and the Apple TV show all but hung up a "series finale: closed for business" banner. It didn't seem like “Ted Lasso” had much left to say. The world's nicest coach had guided AFC Richmond to many victories, fixed a whole lot of broken relationships and delivered enough inspirational speeches to fill several motivational calendars. And while season 3 had its moments, it also felt like the show had started running on fumes.

Then season 4 puts Ted (Jason Sudeikis) in charge of a women's soccer team, and suddenly I'm interested again.

I've seen the first five episodes, and while I wouldn't go so far as to say “Ted Lasso” needed to come back, this is the most fun I've had with this show since season 1. The new team gives the show fresh characters and storylines, while the return of Ted, Rebecca, Keeley, Roy, Beard and Higgins brings back the cozy, familiar feeling that made me and so many others fall in love with the show.

Very light spoilers ahead for "Ted Lasso" season 4 episodes 1-5.

A new team and new problems give 'Ted Lasso' something new to play with

Season 4 starts with Ted (Jason Sudeikis) in Kansas City, working as an assistant manager at a supermarket. On paper, everything is fine: He's with his son, Henry, and his co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife is friendly. But Ted is bored. Very bored. It doesn't take long to realize that he's missing the thing that has defined his life for the past few years: coaching.

So, naturally, he ends up back at AFC Richmond when Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Keeley (Juno Temple) and Higgins (Jeremy Swift) fly in to offer him a job. Except this time, it's coaching the club's new women's team.

It's a breath of fresh air that the show desperately needed. The women aren't simply a replacement for Jamie, Roy and the rest of the old Richmond crew. They have their own personalities, cliques and tensions, and Ted has to learn that coaching this team isn't going to work exactly the way it did with the men. For starters, he can't just wander into the locker room whenever he wants. A small thing, but one that immediately makes the new team feel like its own world.

More importantly, the women's team gives “Ted Lasso” some genuinely new things to talk about. The show tackles the massive disparities between men's and women's sports through storylines about funding, facilities and fan interest. Rebecca has to figure out whether and how much to invest in the women's team — and what it says about her self-image as a feminist.

It also sometimes brings her into conflict with Keeley (Juno Temple). Their friendship and working partnership remains one of the show's best relationships, and adding nuance to that is a smart move.

Among the new cast members, the standout is Tanya Reynolds as Alice Chilton, the assistant coach. Alice is determined to prove herself, and her solution seems to be becoming the least fun person in England. Her prickliness contrasts well against Ted's sunny optimism and Beard's (Brendan Hunt) dry moodiness.

Roy (Brett Goldstein) isn't around quite as much with the men's team pushed into the background, but he gets a pretty funny dating storyline. And, yes, his will-they-won't-they with Keeley is still very much a thing (and delightful).

Verdict: ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 is a welcome return to form

If I'm being honest, this season didn't need to exist. "Ted Lasso" wrapped up on its own terms, and a comeback like this could've easily turned into a nostalgia lap that coasts on goodwill. Fortunately, it doesn't.

“Ted Lasso” is a sports comedy, but it's also a hangout comedy (as most co-creator Bill Lawrence's shows are). Much of its appeal has nothing to do with whether Richmond wins or loses. It's watching Ted and Beard banter, Rebecca and Keeley girlboss together, Roy growl at everyone within earshot and Higgins be Higgins. "Ted Lasso" has always been comfort food, and season 4 is an extra-saucy helping of barbecue.

It isn't perfect. Some of the show's more cringe-inducing material is still here, particularly Beard's on-again-off-again relationship Jane, which continues to be a thing (and not delightful). There's greater emphasis on romance all around — delving into Rebecca's relationship with her Dutch boyfriend, Keeley and Roy, and possibly even a new love interest for Ted. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as those storylines don't completely take over the show.

Five episodes in, season 4 has similar vibes as the first season — almost like a reboot. Then again, I've seen reboots/revivals that not only lack the spirit of the original, but they also cast shade on it. At least "Ted Lasso" season 4 doesn't do that.

So, no, the show doesn't match its peak. And no, it didn't need to come back. But I'm glad it did. It's a harsh world out there and I'm happy to hang out with a group of warm, funny pals doing their best to help each other succeed. In the words of another great TV coach: Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

"Ted Lasso" season 4 streams weekly on Apple TV

Ted Lasso and the gang may be back, but AFC Richmond has a distinctly different feel around the place for season 4, with women taking center stage on the pitch as well as the boardroom. Below is all the information you need to watch “Ted Lasso" season 4 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

You can't keep Ted (Jason Sudeikis) and his irrepressible Kansas City spirit down for too long. And, although he crossed back over the pond to spend more time with his son at the end of "Ted Lasso" season 3, the new run features his Richmond return to helm a new project — the soccer club's women's team known as the 'Lady Greyhounds'.

With Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) by his side and the full backing of Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) upstairs, Ted is charged with taking the ailing Lady Greyhounds to glory, just like he did with the men's team. To do so, he'll first have to win around existing coach Alice (Tanya Reynolds), before getting the struggling players not just to play well, but to "Believe".

As ever, there'll be as much to enjoy off the pitch as on it, with Keeley (Juno Temple) and Roy's (Brett Goldstein) will-they-won't they romance and Ted's continuing battles with mental health weaving through the season. Read on to discover how to watch "Ted Lasso" season 4 online and from anywhere.

How to watch 'Ted Lasso' S4 online for free

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'Ted Lasso' season 4 episodes & schedule

Season 4 of "Ted Lasso" will run for ten episodes, with the confirmed premiere dates and titles below:

• Episode 1: "Home" — Wednesday, August 5
• Episode 2: "Curiouser and Curiouser!" — Wednesday, August 12
• Episode 3: "Richmond's Got Talent" — Wednesday, August 19
• Episode 4: "Greyhound's Day Off" — Wednesday, August 26
• Episode 5 — Wednesday, September 2
• Episode 6 — Wednesday, September 9
• Episode 7 — Wednesday, September 16
• Episode 8 — Wednesday, September 23
• Episode 9 — Wednesday, September 30
• Episode 10 — Wednesday, October 7

'Ted Lasso' season 4 trailer

'Ted Lasso' season 4 cast

• Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
• Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
• Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
• Brendan Hunt as Coach Willis Beard
• Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
• Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
• Tanya Reynolds as Alice Chilton
• Abbie Hern as Gemma
• Faye Marsay as Lizzie
• Jude Mack as Boots
• Rex Hayes as Siobhan
• Aisling Sharkey as Niamh
• Mercedes Assad as Margy
• Shannon Hayes as Shannon
• Annelise Heywood as Mady

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Another weekend is here, which means the question of what to watch is fresh on our minds. It's slim pickings this week among the new releases across the best streaming services, especially on Netflix, where a godawful Kevin Hart comedy is the main headliner this weekend.

Instead, I'd urge you to check out the much funnier sports comedy on Apple TV, "The Dink." It's got pickleball and "New Girl" star Jake Johnson's thirsting after an older woman; what's not to love? Over on paid video-on-demand platforms, you can catch "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" for more of the Pedro Pascal and baby Yoda dynamic duo fans fell in love with from the show. Paramount+ has a new Avatar movie, "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender," that I'm not convinced needed to exist, but if it means more Toph kicking ass in my life, then yes, please.

Over on Prime Video, you can catch the darling animated adventure "The Wild Robot" from the same creator of "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon" series. Finally, Netflix just got the second part of "Wicked" if you're looking to get our sing-along on this weekend. So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies to watch this weekend.

'The Dink' (Apple TV)

One of the few original movies debuting on streaming this week is "The Dink," a new Apple TV sports comedy from director Josh Greenbaum ("Strays" and "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar"). My boy Jake Johnson stars as a washed-up tennis pro named Dusty Boyd who finds a shot at redemption in the unlikeliest of places: on the pickleball court.

Through a bizarre twist of fate, Dusty ends up joining a pickleball quartet made up of older women, where he quickly develops a crush on their charismatic leader (Mary Steenburgen). But his newfound passion for the sport comes with high stakes, as he’s forced to face off against his longtime nemesis with the future of his father's country club hanging in the balance. The film also features Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Fortune Feimster, Chris Parnell, Ben Stiller, and a scene-stealing Aaron Chen as Dusty’s trusty sidekick.

Watch "The Dink" on Apple TV now

'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' (PVOD)

The lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in history made its way to paid-video-on-demand platforms this week. You're better off waiting for it to arrive on Disney+ in a few months, but if you need your Baby Yoda fix now, have at it. "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" never quite justifies its full-length movie treatment, feeling instead like a mini "Mandalorian" marathon retrofitted to the big screen, which might explain the poor theatrical performance.

The galaxy's dreamiest bounty hunter and his pint-sized companion return for a new adventure. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu take on a mission for the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt (voiced by "The Bear's" Jeremy Allen White), Jabba's heir, from a rival crime syndicate to get some juicy intel on an Imperial warlord. Their assignment spirals into a galaxy-spanning adventure filled with all the blaster fights and Force magic you'd expect of a Star Wars outing.

Buy or rent "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" on Apple or Amazon now

'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' (Paramount+)

Did we really need more of Team Avatar? Eh. Debatable. Will I be sat down to watch this weekend? Absolutely. If only to see Toph (voiced by Dionee Quan) get the epic fight scenes we all hoped for in "The Legend of Korra." Directed by Lauren Montgomery, the film takes place after the events of the original animated series and follows an older Avatar Aang (voiced by Eric Nam), now grown up and setting out with his friends on a mission to rebuild the long-lost Air Nation.

To do that, he'll need an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction, but if it falls into the wrong hands first, it spells doom for the Air Nation's future. Expanding the world of “Avatar” with a new chapter in Aang’s journey, this has all the makings of an essential watch for longtime fans.

Watch "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" on Paramount+ now

'Wicked: For Good' (Netflix)

John M. Chu’s 2025 movie adaptation of the Broadway musical, "Wicked: For Good," just landed on Netflix — though if you ask me, there are much better musicals on Netflix that are more worth your time. Let's be real, all the best "Wicked" songs are in the first act, so "For Good" was never going to stack up, but it was still a satisfying conclusion for the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) with plenty of earworms and big-budget set pieces to dazzle you into a stupor.

"For Good" picks up right after "Wicked's" dramatic conclusion, with Elphaba now in her Wicked Witch of the West era on the run from the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Many of her old pals from Shiz now lead the mob calling for her head, though others lead the search only to find her before they do. Glinda and Elphaba clash over the Wizard's true intentions and what's best for Oz, but when a mysterious storm sends a young girl from Kansas (and her little dog too) crashing into their world, it puts their already strained relationship to the ultimate test.

Watch "Wicked: For Good" on Netflix now

'The Wild Robot' (Prime Video)

"The Wild Robot" is one of several animated movies I refuse to shut up about, so when I saw it landed on Prime Video this week, I knew I had to give it a shout-out. With Chris Sanders, the same creative tour de force behind "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," at the wheel, you know you're in for a treat. This DreamWorks treasure had me full-on ugly crying in the theater when it came out, thanks in large part to Lupita Nyong’o’s deeply moving performance as Roz, a lost robot turned reluctant parent to an orphaned gosling (Kit Conner).

Also along for the ride is everyone's favorite zaddy, Pedro Pascal, as a fox that could give Nick Wilde a run for money. Oh, and Matt Berry makes a cameo as a beaver — I'm letting y'all know so you don't get jump scared like I was. It's your standard fish out of water tale, beautifully told with gorgeous animation that easily rivals the "Spider-Verse" films in both style and ambition.

Watch "The Wild Robot" on Prime Video now

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This week’s crop of new movies across the biggest streaming services is one of the most packed of the year to date. There are new arrivals on popular platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV and Peacock. There's also a handful of buzzy newcomers on premium streaming.

With so much choice, picking a highlight is no easy feat. Star Wars fans will likely flock to the PVOD debut of “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” while anybody looking for a different kind of sci-fi should consider Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.” Alternatively, Netflix has a new Kevin Hart comedy, HBO Max has a fantasy action sequel, and Hulu has a feature film based on a cult web series that is one of the funniest movies I’ve watched in 2026.

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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (PVOD)

The first theatrical-released Star Wars movie in seven years swaps the big screen for streaming this week, and it feels particularly appropriate in the case of “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” This feature-length continuation of Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” was criticized for failing to go beyond its TV roots. Instead, the movie feels a whole lot like a handful of episodes stitched together, so if you skipped it in cinemas, it’ll feel right at home on digital.

Set between the original and sequel trilogies, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” focuses on the eponymous pair, bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young ward, Grogu (aka Baby Yoda). The New Republic enlists the duo to rescue Rotta (Jeremy Allen White), the son of former crime boss Jabba the Hutt. While it might not feel grand enough to justify its big-screen release, Grogu’s adorability factor is ramped up to a new level.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Disclosure Day’ (PVOD)

Steven Spielberg made his return to the sci-fi genre with “Disclosure Day.” It’s not quite vintage Spielberg, but it tackles some interesting themes and boasts a career-highlight performance from Emily Blunt. I suspect some viewers will find the rushed conclusion disappointing, and there are some contrived narrative decisions, but it’s still a Spielberg movie, full of wonder and unspooling mystery. And it’s great to see him back in the sci-fi genre.

Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a television meteorologist who discovers she possesses psychic abilities. This leads her to link up with Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), a cybersecurity expert who has turned whistleblower against his employer, the Wardex Corporation. As the duo is hunted by the shadowy organization (led by Colin Firth’s Noah Scanlon), they discover a government-led cover-up of classified extraterrestrial activity, which all links back to a forgotten event in Margaret and Daniel’s childhood.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Scary Movie’ (PVOD)

In this era of horror remakes, reboots and legacy sequels, it was only a matter of time before “Scary Movie” was revived to lampoon the current genre trends. This sixth installment in the parody series (named “Scary Movie” as a nod to horror sequels often removing the numeral) marks the return of the Wayans, who originally exited the franchise after 2001’s “Scary Movie 2.” It also sees original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall return, too.

Mocking everything from “Weapons,” “The Substance,” and “Sinners,” to the series’ favorite punching bag, “Scream," 2026's “Scary Movie” hasn’t matured with age. It trades in the same slapstick, juvenile, incredibly low-brow humor it built its reputation on. Long-time fans might enjoy this revival, but the jokes feel tired, and the attempts at parody lazy. The comedic intellect doesn’t extend beyond the gags found in your average “Family Guy” skit.

Watch on Prime Video (Buy/rent) starting July 21

‘Masters of the Universe’ (Prime Video)

The new “Masters of the Universe” movie appears to be skipping the typical digital release window. Instead, this He-Man blockbuster is dropping straight onto Prime Video this week. Maybe that’s because it struggled in theaters, grossing a mere $113 million against a production budget reportedly close to $200 million. It would seem Amazon is hoping the MGM Studios-distributed movie can score a larger audience via its own streaming service.

Based on the ‘80s franchise of the same name, which Mattel launched to compete with rival Kenner’s range of Star Wars toys, “Masters of the Universe” is set in the land of Eternia. When the capital city is besieged by the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto), young Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is sent to Earth for his protection. Years later, and now an adult, he must return to his fantasy home and embrace his destiny as He-Man to save the kingdom.

Watch on Prime Video starting July 22

‘72 Hours’ (Netflix)

Netflix is dropping a steady stream of original movies throughout the summer to keep you entertained and indoors. Its latest offering comes in the form of “72 Hours,” a Kevin Hart vehicle that sees the veteran comic actor play a 40-something executive trying (and seemingly failing) to hang with a younger crowd. Questions of its quality remain, but I have an inkling that it’s going to make a major play for the top spot in Netflix’s top 10 list.

Joe (Hart) is a middle-aged executive desperately hoping to save his flailing career when he’s accidentally added to the group chat of a group of 20-year-olds (Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall). Soon he finds himself joining them on a wild multi-day bachelor party. As things get crazy, Joe might just rediscover his youthful spirit.

Watch on Netflix starting July 24

‘The Dink’ (Apple TV)

Sports comedies seem to be on trend right now. Last week Netflix dropped “The Hawk” with Will Ferrell, a series about a washed-up golfer trying to revive his career, and now it’s Apple TV’s turn to release a sports-themed comedy about a washed-up pro trying to savage his reputation and claw back the respect of his peers. Only in “The Dink,” Jake Johnson’s Dusty Boyd isn’t returning to the tennis court, but instead is picking up pickleball.

After aggravating an old injury, former prodigy Dusty swaps tennis for pickleball, and along the way rediscovers his competitive spark while rising in the ranks of a sport he never took seriously. Dusty hopes to earn his father’s (Ed Harris) respect, prevent the local country club from closing, and best his old childhood rival, Andy Roddick. Also starring Mary Steenburgen, Patton Oswalt and Ben Stiller, “The Dink” is for the underdog in all of us.

Watch on Apple TV starting July 24

‘Mortal Kombat II’ (HBO Max)

This fantasy action sequel based on the video series of the same name has its fair share of flaws. Its screenplay is muddled, the characters thinly sketched, and despite an $80 million budget, the extensive use of green screens is all too obvious. However, it gets the most essential component right: the gloriously gory fights. “Mortal Kombat II” delivers when it comes to well-choreographed showdowns between its roster of fan-favorite characters, and that makes several of its more egregious filmmaking sins a whole lot easier to forgive.

Ahead of the 10th Mortal Kombat tournament, in which the merciless Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) is hoping to capture and take control of Earthrealm, the defenders of our planet recruit washed-up actor Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) to join their plucky ranks. What follows is a series of death matches in which the fate of our world is at stake. Stuffed with fan-favorite characters and references to Mortal Kombat lore, this sequel delivers when it matters most.

Watch on HBO Max starting July 24

‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ (Hulu)

I went into “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” without having seen even a clip from the original web series and television mockumentary on which this feature film is based. The fact that I still found it an absolute hoot speaks to its comedic quality. I can only imagine long-time fans of irreverent hijinks of leads Matt (Matt Johnson) and Jay (Jay McCarrol) will be even more impressed by this big-screen translation.

Quickly getting newcomers up to speed, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” follows Matt and Jay’s ongoing quest to play a show at the Rivoli bar in Toronto. Their madcap plans to book a slot always seem to backfire, but when their latest hare-brained scheme results in them accidentally traveling back to the year 2008, they discover what their lives would have been like if they’d gone their separate ways. This film is gloriously silly.

Watch on Hulu starting July 24

‘Pressure’ (Peacock)

Finding an original angle on World War II is tough. The historical conflict has been chronicled across movies and TV shows for decades, but “Pressure” finds an area of the war that hasn’t received significant attention until now. While it’s yet to be released in theaters in several European countries (including the U.K.), it made its Stateside bow back in May. During its theatrical run, “Pressure” scored 95% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Set 72 hours before the D-Day landings, which would ultimately turn the tide of the war, the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. It’s up to General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott) to plan the invasion and determine if the weather conditions are favorable on the day in question. If Stagg’s forecast is inaccurate, it could spell disaster and cost the Allied forces dearly.

Watch on Peacock starting July 24

‘Chum’ (AMC+)

It’s the summer season, which means shark movies aplenty. We’ve already had a couple this year, and the next up is “Chum.” It appears to be another shark-themed horror-thriller that isn’t content with just forcing its cast to face the ocean’s most feared predator, adding the extra element of a human hunter to increase the tension. How successful is “Chum”? If you put stock in Rotten Tomatoes ratings, the 15% score might scare you off.

Set in Malta, members of a wedding party have their celebration cut short when they encounter a bloodthirsty shark, and things only get worse when a sinister fisherman named Roy (Jim Klock) arrives on the scene with plans to use the survivors as bait (or chum) to capture the shark. What follows is a battle for survival against predators both in the water and on dry land. Soon secrets come to light, and loyalties are tested. It's all very standard stuff.

Watch on AMC+ starting July 24

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"Lucky" felt like an easy win for Apple TV. It's a crime thriller miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, and Timothy Olyphant. As evidenced by the 2026 Emmy nominations, Apple has done more with less. I was eager to see how this tense thriller would play out.

Unfortunately, a little under two hours later, I turned off the TV, underwhelmed and uninterested in watching more. While it has a promising premise, this series feels like one crime thriller trope after another. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor's Agent Billie Rand is almost criminally uninspired. It brings nothing new to the archetype of a "hardass" cop that has a score to settle.

In this case, the score to settle is with Priscilla Matheson (Annette Bening). Though upon further prodding from Rand's boss, it seems the FBI agent really wants to take down Wayne Whittaker (William Fitchner).

Through the nearly 100 minutes we watch between the two episodes in this series premiere, Whittaker is perhaps the only intriguing character we're introduced to. We only get a brief scene with him, but he seems to have an evil within him that the others in this show don't possess. Which is saying something, given that even our protagonist, the titular Lucky (Taylor-Joy), is a con woman who stole millions of dollars and kills a man with a screwdriver in the first episode. There are no good guys here, and only a few good characters.

Spoilers ahead for "Lucky" series premiere (episodes 1-2)

'Lucky' feels like a book adaptation

Something really popular in Hollywood right now is to adapt popular novels. I probably don't even need to tell you this. Whether it's "Big Little Lies," "Little Fires Everywhere" or "Tiny Beautiful Things," adapting novels into movies and shows is more prolific than ever.

And I picked those three examples because they're all produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine company, which also produced "Lucky."

Now, I'm not here to say that this show is bad because it's produced by Hello Sunshine. Witherspoon's company also produced "Gone Girl," a certified critical and commercial hit. But this show feels like it's a book adaptation, and I don't mean that as a compliment.

The premise for "Lucky" is relatively simple. Lucky Armstrong and her partner/husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), have robbed someone of a suitcase full of cash. They have to leave the country the next morning or risk being caught. The next morning, Lucky wakes up late to discover Cary has left with the cash, leaving her to the wolves.

The wolves aren't just the police (or, more accurately, the FBI). There's Priscilla (Bening), who is not just the person Lucky and Cary robbed, but also Cary's mother. She has a past with two men: Wayne Whittaker, whose money was really stolen, and John Armstrong, Lucky's dad, who is also a conman and currently in prison.

Those are the bones of a compelling crime thriller. But for most of the two episodes released so far, we're mostly just following Lucky as she runs from the FBI and Priscilla. There are some scenes with other POV characters, but not many. Especially in the first episode, which is almost just one extended chase.

This felt like a case of the script following the book too closely. I wish the show had spent far more time with the other players in this game of cat and mouse, instead of an extended scene of Lucky playing pretend big sister for some girls out in the desert. It got to the point where I wrote in my notes, "Is this a book adaptation?" Sure enough, it is.

Verdict: This crime thriller's luck has run out

Maybe you'll have had a better time with "Lucky" than I did. Maybe I'm too harsh on it for bringing nothing new to the table. But ultimately, I not only don't want to watch another episode, but I'd much rather just watch something else.

Which is a shame, because there are a few scenes that show some promise. The final climactic scene of episode 2 is probably the most engaging of the entire series to date. So there is part of me that wonders if I shouldn't stick with it to see if things get better.

But a larger part of me senses that this crime thriller is afraid to break away from its source material. It's unwilling to be too different, even if it ultimately produces more engaging TV.

So, for the first time, I'm recommending you don't watch something that has Timothy Olyphant in it. And for those who know me, that's about as damning an indictment of a show that I can possibly give.

Stream "Lucky" on Apple TV

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TV shows on Apple TV are finally catching up with the movies as Apple is reportedly rolling out free 4K upgrades for purchases. At least 49 shows have been upgraded to 4K SDR in the Apple TV app.

The news comes from Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge on X, who first spotted the update. The current list includes 49 TV shows, including popular shows like "Mad Men," "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "RuPaul's Drag Race UK."

The upgraded shows have been upgraded in the US, UK and maybe other regions, you'll need to check your library.

Apple has been offering 4K upgrades for movies purchased in Apple TV since at least 2017 when the first Apple TV 4K streaming box launched. The upgrades pushed movies to 4K and HDR for free. Later the company added Dolby Atmos, HDR10+ and 3D 4K.

Here's the current list:

• Aerial Australia
• Aftertaste S1
• American Magik S1
• Auto Exotica S2
• The Basement Talks S1
• Black, Brilliant, and Bold S1
• Blossoms Shanghai S1
• Bong Zombies S1
• Building Nations S1
• Car & Country Quest S1
• Changing of the Gods S1
• Chasing the Tide S1
• Claire-ity S1
• Clash of Dynasties: St. Edward vs Walsh Jesuit
• The Coroner's Assistant S1
• Drink: A Look Inside the Glass S1
• The Envoy, Pilot
• The Eternal White S1
• Extreme Airport Africa S2
• Founder S1
• Gatherings S1
• Gentle and Lowly Video Study S1
• Guerrera S1
• Gus Plus Us S1
• Heated Rivalry S1
• Honor Guard S1
• Hunting to Save the Rhinos S1
• The Hunting Wives S1
• Ice Airport Alaska S5
• Killer Whales S2
• Legacy Makers S1
• Mad Men S1-7
• Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission S1
• My Name is Anxiety S1
• Office Joe S1
• Perfect Sweat S1
• Q: Into the Storm
• The Religion Business and the Nonprofit Goliath S1
• Rich Africans S1
• RuPaul's Drag Race UK S5
• The RVers S3, 4
• Selling Superman S1
• Sexpectations S1
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1
• That’s Wine S1
• Third Shift
• Tractor Ted S3
• The Twilight Zone (Reboot) S1
• The Wingfeather Saga S2

As a reminder, these are for purchased shows in the Apple TV app/iTunes Store.

Have you noticed any other shows upgraded to 4K in your Apple Account? Let us know in the comments.

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After a year and a half away, "Silo" returns with a challenge that every prestige streaming drama eventually faces: How do you pick up the pieces after a finale that left viewers with 100 unanswered questions? If you're anything like me, you'll probably want to watch a recap before diving back in. Season 2 ended in a flurry of revelations and plot movements, and the details might feel a bit fuzzy.

Fortunately, season 3 doesn't expect you to remember everything. Instead, it takes an unexpectedly clever approach by dropping us into Silo 18 in a way that makes it feel just as unfamiliar to us as it does to Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson).

After watching the premiere episode, I'm already convinced the Apple TV sci-fi drama hasn't lost its touch. If anything, it feels like a show that's finally shifting from asking questions to answer them — and setting the pieces in place for the endgame.
Very light spoilers for "Silo" season 3 episode 1 ahead.

Juliette digs into a new mystery — and so do we

Picking up three months after last season's explosive finale, Silo 18 has reorganized itself in ways that are new to us. Juliette doesn’t recognize it either, because she has amnesia after surviving the fire. She’s now the mayor, apparently, and the rebellion seems to be over.

Amnesia is hardly the freshest storytelling device. I’ve seen enough “who am I?” storylines to last several lifetimes underground. But it actually works here because it isn’t just a gimmick meant to tread water; Juliette’s confusion becomes our own and we’re invited to play detective alongside her.

Every interaction hints that something is off. Camille (Alexandria Riley) is the new head of IT and a much more powerful player, with direct access to the Algorithm and the savviness to manipulate Juliette. Then there’s Camille’s husband and new Judge, Sims (Common), who is still as menacing as ever. Even Juliette’s friends, like Shirley (Remmie Milner) and Knox (Shane McRae), behave strangely around her. She may be back home, but Juliette once again must figure out who has key information and who can actually be trusted.

And then there’s the Before Times storyline, which I didn’t expect to be this intrigued by so quickly. For two seasons, the biggest question hanging over the series hasn't just been what's outside the silo, but why humanity ended up underground in the first place.

Finally beginning to explore that history adds fresh energy, especially in key figures like Congressman Daniel (Ashley Zukerman) and journalist Helen (Jessica Henwick), who stumble upon an unfolding conspiracy. Their storyline, alongside glimpses of political and military actions, hints at how decisions made in the Before Times ripple forward into the silos, making the past feel just as relevant as the present.

Verdict: ‘Silo’ season 3 hits the accelerator

I’ve never read Hugh Howey’s books, so I have no expectations of fidelity to the page. But as a viewer, I can feel the show shifting from “what’s happening in the silo?” to “why has all of this happened?” and that’s a much more compelling direction than just stacking new mysteries on old ones. There's real momentum here.

Rebecca Ferguson remains the show's not-so-secret weapon. Even with Juliette stripped of her memories, Ferguson grounds every scene with the same stubborn determination she’s had from the beginning. Watching Juliette slowly realize that something about her new reality doesn't add up is every bit as gripping as seeing her go outside to “clean.”

Of course, one episode isn't enough to judge an entire season, but as premieres go, this is an excellent one. It smartly avoids the temptation to tell, not show, and lets us into the mysteries as if this is an RPG. If the rest of season 3 can build on the intrigue established here, I’m excited to keep watching.

Summer is hitting full stride, but Apple TV is making a strong case for spending time on the couch. The streamer’s July 2026 lineup mixes prestige sci-fi, returning favorites and feel-good movies that could easily fill a weekend watchlist.

Leading the charge is season 3 of "Silo," which continues peeling back the mysteries of its underground world while diving deeper into the story's distant past. Also returning is "Trying" for season 5, which once again proves that few shows do warmth and charm quite like this one. The crime thriller "Lucky" debuts with Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run. Plus, there's a pickleball comedy "The Dink" and the animated special "Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy."

Here's everything coming to Apple TV in July 2026.

'Silo' season 3

After two seasons of rationing answers like they're contraband, "Silo" is finally ready to crack open some of its biggest mysteries. Season 3 picks up with Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) alive but suffering from amnesia, which is about as inconvenient as it sounds when you're trying to save a society built on secrets. The new season also travels back to the Before Times, chronicling the events that sent humanity underground in the first place. At long last, the bunker origin story is coming into focus.

Watch "Silo" season 3 on Apple TV starting July 3

'Trying' season 5

One of TV’s most reliable comfort watches returns, but don’t expect Nikki( Esther Smith) and Jason's (Rafe Spall) hard-won domestic bliss to stay blissful for long. Season 5 picks up after Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, lands on their doorstep, bringing a fresh wave of complications to the family they’ve worked so hard to build. Equal parts funny, messy and genuinely moving, "Trying" is proof that feel-good doesn’t have to mean conflict-free.

Watch "Trying" season 5 on Apple TV starting July 8

'Lucky'

Anya Taylor-Joy trades dunes and mushroom kingdoms for cons and family trauma in this sleek crime thriller miniseries based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel. She plays a reformed grifter forced back into the criminal life when a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong. Timothy Olyphant is her outlaw father, Annette Bening wields danger as a mob leader, and there are enough double-crosses to fill a getaway car.

Watch "Lucky" on Apple TV starting July 15

'The Dink'

For most people, pickleball is a fun, not-too-strenuous activity. For washed-up tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson), it's a humiliating detour. In this sports comedy movie, he’s stuck coaching unruly kids at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) country club, where approval is harder to earn than a trophy. An injury sidelines him, forcing him into pickleball rehab against his will ... until he starts to enjoy it alongside doubles partner Candace (Mary Steenburgen). With Andy Roddick, Dusty’s identity crisis gets competitive.

Watch "The Dink" on Apple TV starting July 24

'Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy'

In the 53rd Peanuts special, Snoopy’s iconic doghouse gets accidentally sold at a yard sale, and the world’s most imaginative beagle is understandably devastated. After all, it’s his creative HQ, his memory palace, his everything. Snoopy (voiced by Terry McGurrin) sets out to cope with the loss, with help from a new slate of kids.

Watch "There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy" on Apple TV starting July 31

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"Sugar" put Colin Farrell back on TV screens in a slick, neo-noir detective series with a stunning twist. Now he’s back for more with a second season.

Below, we’ll show you how to watch "Sugar" online, plus how to stream it from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

When "Sugar" first started, we all thought we were getting a fairly standard, albeit very stylish, detective show. Tracking missing person Olivia Siegel, Farrell's eponymous private eye dug deep into family dramas, dark secrets, and a kidnapping plot.

Then, it all took a crazy twist right at the end, with the character revealed to not only be a great detective but also an alien! Now, in season 2, we'll see him take on a new missing persons case with the brother of a talented boxer going off the grid, while also continuing to search for his own sister. And, of course, we'll get more answers about his extraterrestrial origins.

You won't need to chase any clues to keep up with the latest episodes, as we show you how to watch "Sugar" season 2 from wherever you are — and potentially even catch a couple of episodes for FREE.

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