Premieres Wednesday:
Full Speed — The second season of the NASCAR docuseries covers major developments both on the track and off, including the birth of driver Chase Briscoe’s twin son and daughter. Sadly, Briscoe “crosses every finish line fast,” reports wife Marissa. (Netflix)
Last Bullet — The conclusion of France’s Lost Bullet trilogy finds master mechanic Lino out to avenge the death of his cop mentor. Which happened in the first movie, but I hear life moves a little bit more slowly over there. Like, they’re still clinging to the quaint notion that convicted criminals shouldn’t be president. (Netflix)
Premieres Thursday:
Blood of Zeus — The third and final season adds Alfred Molina as the voice of Cronus, the Greek Titan who fathered Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Hestia and Demeter. Not to mention a bunch of others we don’t hear as much about because they were IVF. (Netflix)
Conan O’Brien Must Go — Season 2 sees Javier Bardem and Taika Waititi joining Conan for jaunts to Norway, Thailand, Argentina and Ireland. Which they can do, because their passports are in their maiden names. (Max)
Criminal Minds — In Season 18, our heroes have to deal with a nationwide murder spree initiated by followers of the incarcerated Sicarius Killer. But that’s nothing compared to the shitstorm they’re going to face when the George Santos Squad starts laying siege to Botox clinics. (Paramount+)
Forever — The widely banned Judy Blume novel about teen sexuality becomes a series that adds a second reason for conservatives to grab the pitchforks: Its young protagonists are now Black instead of white. I’m pissed too, but because the location of the story has also been changed to Los Angeles from Westfield, New Jersey. What, it isn’t good enough that Charles Addams was born in Westfield? And that I myself grew up 10 minutes away? I guess we’re just going to treat that town like a mook now, like it’s Bayonne or something. (Netflix)
Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful — Follow the first artist to top the Billboard charts with an all-Spanish-language album as she mounts a tour of prestigious stadium dates, like the one she played here at Camping World in September 2023. If this country still cared about the Equal Time Rule, you’d be a week away from enjoying a full-length documentary about monster trucks. (Netflix)
Octopus! — Learn the secrets of the ocean’s eight-armed wonder in a two-part documentary produced and narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. No spoilers, but apparently the octopus is a bit of a slut. (Prime Video)
Poker Face — Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie gets caught up in new mysteries in Season 2, which welcomes guest stars like Awkwafina and Cynthia Erivo. And John Mulaney, because that’s apparently a law now or something. (Peacock)
Premieres Friday:
A Deadly American Marriage — This true-crime doc promises to explore “both sides of the story” in the case of Jason Corbett, an Irishman living in America who was murdered by his wife and father-in-law. Will their claim of self-defense hold up against the cryptic accusation he left behind, “Always after me Lucky Charms?” (Netflix)
Long Way Home — In their fourth series together, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman hop on vintage bikes to travel from Scotland to England, but the long and circuitous route they follow ends up taking them to 17 other countries in the process. Remember this if a British person ever calls you a fool for celebrating Columbus Day. (Apple TV+)
Nonnas — Vince Vaughn leads a cast of famous Italians in the reality-based story of a Staten Island restaurant where all the cooks are grandmas. For extra verisimilitude, the flick was shot on location in … New Jersey. Hey, been to either one? They’re basically the same thing. (Netflix)
Molly-Mae: Behind It All — The last three episodes of the season find Love Island veteran Molly-Mae Hague assuming the responsibilities of parenthood while separating from her former castmate, Tommy Fury. But honestly, if you can’t win full custody against a partner whose last name is Fury, you should probably change lawyers. (Prime Video)
The Royals — An Indian prince and a hard-nosed businesswoman team up to save their respective empires, only to discover that their usefulness to each other may extend into matters of the heart. Which would be great, because you can write that stuff off at tax time if both parties provide a 1099. (Netflix)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 and Untucked Season 7 — Orlando’s own Ginger Minj is back to witness several rule changes, including the return of eliminations. Meaning expulsions from the competition, not defecation as a competition strategy. But go for it anyway, Josh! (Paramount+)
Too Hot to Handle: Italy —The latest international edition of the celibacy-testing franchise is hosted by rapper and singer Fred De Palma. I’m sure that’s exciting if you’re into Italian hip-hop, but please excuse the rest of us for wishing it was actually Brian DePalma. Imagine if the price of getting handsy was being offed in any one of 10 murder scenarios swiped directly from Hitchcock. (Netflix)
The Ugly Stepsister — Of course you knew somebody was going to remake Cinderella as body horror. And of course it’s the Norwegians. “Slyly funny and visually captivating,” says the New York Times. “A few full-screen dick shots,” says Reddit. What are you waiting for? (Shudder)
Premieres Tuesday:
Bad Thoughts — Explore the edgy side of sketch comedy in a deliberately disturbing series headlined by Rogan-adjacent stand-up Tom Segura. They’re pitching this one as a cross between Black Mirror and Chappelle’s Show, but the smart money’s on I Think You Should Leave with someone you really wish would leave. (Netflix)
Untold: The Liver King — What is it with Netflix and dudes named Brian/Bryan Johnson who have curious approaches to health and wellness? First, the streamer introduced us to Bryan Johnson the rich boy, who’s exploring all kinds of weird methods to prolong his life. Now we get to learn about Brian Johnson the influencer, who claims you can pack on the muscle by eating nothing but raw meat. Man, I’m really going to be disillusioned if we learn the singer from AC/DC has been pushing cod liver oil as a cure for the crabs. (Netflix)
Welcome, Now Get Lost — The latest streaming experiment in self-control sends a bunch of comics to a remote village, where they have to endure withering insults from the locals. Anybody who gets mad gets eliminated. And anybody who doesn’t know he’s been insulted is Jim Breuer. (Netflix)
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This article appears in May 7-13, 2025.