Pick of the week

Mr & Mrs Smith

This is a new version of the film featuring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a married couple who are also assassins, but the closest comparison on TV would be The Americans. In this adaptation, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine play the roles of John and Jane, a duo who carry out contract killings while pretending to be a married couple in deep cover. However, their act as lovers may lead to genuine feelings for each other. With Glover and Erskine’s dynamic chemistry, the weekly missions are made more exciting by a star-studded lineup of guest appearances, including Michaela Coel, John Turturro, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgård, Sarah Paulson, and Sharon Horgan. This sleek romantic-comedy thriller is not to be missed.
2021

Starting on Friday, February 2nd, 2021, Prime Video will be available.

Black Cake

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Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel from 2022 is adapted for the screen with the help of Oprah Winfrey’s production company. The plot follows two timelines that explore themes of identity and struggle. In the present day, two siblings who have been estranged attend the reading of their mother’s will and discover that their inheritance consists of tape recordings revealing their mother’s secret past. The main narrative takes place in the 1960s, following a woman’s journey to escape a difficult upbringing in Jamaica as she travels to London, Scotland, and beyond. Along with a mysterious murder and a plethora of other secrets, this story makes for a gripping drama.
2021

On January 31, 2021, Disney+ will be available.

Reina Roja

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This thriller is based on Juan Gómez-Jurado’s popular trilogy of novels in Spain. The story takes place in modern Madrid and features two unconventional main characters whose strong chemistry adds to the intensity. Jon Gutiérrez, a passionate Basque police officer, is assigned to solve the murder of a wealthy tycoon’s son and the kidnapping of another wealthy individual’s daughter. Seeking assistance, he turns to Antonia Scott, a woman with an IQ of 242 who was once considered the future of law enforcement. The plot is designed to keep the audience engaged at all times.

“Starting Monday, January 29, you can access Prime Video.”

Alexander: The Making of a God

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A film that employs all methods possible to engage us in the fascinating tale of Alexander the Great, one of the most influential military figures in history. Experts in history and recent discoveries in archaeology support the show’s dynamic reenactments, which feature heavy makeup and colored contact lenses, along with extras brandishing sharp poles. The narrative truly kicks off when Alexander’s father, Philip II, passes away and the ambitious leader declares war on the Persians.
2017 to Wednesday 7 February 2018

From January 31, 2017 to February 7, 2018, Netflix was active.

Choir

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Get ready to be inspired as the Detroit Youth Choir receives the same documentary coverage as American football and cheerleading teams. In a city where life has become increasingly challenging, children who dedicate themselves to singing view it as a unique opportunity for success. The DYC has already experienced fame through their appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2019, but can their director Anthony White recapture that success? With a performance at Carnegie Hall on the horizon, balancing life outside of the spotlight proves to be just as difficult as nailing their harmonies on stage.
2020

Disney Plus, starting from Wednesday, January 31st, 2020.

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This intriguing Korean thriller demands your full attention for an entire episode in order to fully understand its plot. Oh Taek (played by Lee Sung-min) is a cab driver who is disconnected from his family, disrespected by his coworkers, and buried in debt due to his own carelessness. When a young serial killer (portrayed by Yoo Yeon-seok) enters his taxi and proposes a long and well-paying trip, the story takes a turn as a downtrodden underdog is thrust into a realm of murder and intrigue. As the story unfolds, it reveals a darker and more complex side than was initially apparent.

Starting on Thursday 1 February, Paramount+ will be available.

The Defence

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After being assaulted by a mob, defense attorney Joanna Chyłka (played by Magdalena Cielecka) makes a quick return to her desk, undeterred by her hospital stay at the start of the fifth season. She receives a phone call from a priest who claims to have come into possession of a large sum of money in 1983. The priest tells a tale of a friend who was wrongfully imprisoned and a government conspiracy related to the trade union Solidarity. Chyłka willingly puts herself in danger once more as she investigates the case.
2018

On Friday, February 2nd, 2018, Channel 4 will be airing.

Source: theguardian.com