As the nights grow longer, streaming platforms are rolling out a fresh crop of must-see content for your weekend binge. From the highly anticipated return of Keira Knightley’s spy thriller to a Liam Neeson action flick that promises high-octane excitement, viewers across the US and UK have a variety of new and returning series to choose from.
Returning Spy Drama ‘Black Doves’ Debuts Season 2 on Netflix
The British spy series Black Doves
is back for a second season on Netflix, reuniting undercover operative Helen (Keira Knightley) with her killer best friend Sam (Ben Whishaw). Now the wife of the new Prime Minister, Helen finds herself closer to power than ever, but her world is upended when her handler, Mrs. Reed, goes missing. The pair teams up to uncover the truth, moving through a revolving door of assassins and spies. This season sees new cast members including One Day
‘s Ambika Mod, Alien: Earth
‘s Babou Ceesay, Control
‘s Sam Riley, Scream
star Neve Campbell, and Blade Runner 2049
‘s Sylvia Hoeks joining the series.
Owen Wilson’s Golf Comedy ‘Stick’ Returns for Season 2 on Apple TV
Apple TV+ has released the second season of its golf comedy Stick
, which continues to explore the strained relationship between washed-up former pro-golfer Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) and his 18-year-old protégé, Santi Wheeler. As Santi considers a premature turn to the professional circuit, Cahill makes an unlikely decision: to launch his own comeback and attempt to become the oldest person to win the US Open. The new season adds Pluribus
star Rhea Seehorn to the cast as a doctor with a history who helps Cahill get back into shape.
Stephen King Adaptation ‘The Institute’ Continues on MGM+
Stephen King’s adaptation The Institute
returns for a second season on MGM+, continuing the story of 12-year-old telekinetic Luke, who is imprisoned in a Maine facility. The series, starring Westworld
‘s Ben Barnes and Weeds
‘s Mary-Louise Parker, is now venturing into new narrative territory, as season 1 covered the entirety of the book’s events, with Luke escaping at the end to destroy the Institute.
Liam Neeson Stars in Action Thriller ‘The Mongoose’ on MGM+
Also available on MGM+ is the new Liam Neeson action thriller The Mongoose
, in which he plays Ryan “Fang” Flanagan, a decorated Special Forces soldier suffering from PTSD. After accidentally killing his ex-wife’s abusive boyfriend, Flanagan hits the road in a red Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake GT350, leading to a cross-country chase pursued by a former Texas State Trooper (played by Michael Chiklis). The film sees Flagan become a folk hero for his “righteous kill,” with former comrades like Ving Rhames offering assistance.
