According to Matt Michnovetz, the head writer of Maul: Shadow Lord, the planet Janix is designed to feel like a dark and complex city, drawing inspiration from places like Metropolis, Gotham, and classic film noir. He envisions it as a grimy, neon-lit version of Gotham City, but set in the Star Wars galaxy.
Apple TV+ has become known for its thrilling shows, including hits like Slow Horses, Presumed Innocent, and Black Bird. Tatiana Maslany’s new dark comedy, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, will also feature Jake Johnson, known from New Girl, and Murray Bartlett from The White Lotus. A first look at the series has just been released and is available to watch below.
I’m really excited about what’s available on this streaming service! It’s got all the newest movies and shows from Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns it. Plus, they’re partnering with other amazing studios like A24 – they just extended their deal, so we’ll be getting even more great content from them too!
Even though the Straw Hat pirates still have a long way to go, the recent reveal of Imu confirms that the story of One Piece is entering its final stages. Imu, a mysterious and powerful figure, appears to be a major threat standing between the Straw Hats and their ultimate goal. Now, fans are speculating about how the Straw Hats and their friends might possibly overcome what seems like the strongest character in the entire series.
The HBO comedy series Hacks began in 2021 and quickly became a hit. Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the show centers on the unlikely bond between a veteran comedian and a young, up-and-coming performer. After four successful seasons, the fifth season of Hacks will premiere on Thursday, April 9th.
Ultimately, viewers won’t continue watching a show unless they care about the characters. Netflix Originals clearly recognize this. Series like Stranger Things, The Crown, and Black Mirror demonstrate Netflix’s knack for either casting well-known actors or launching the careers of rising stars.
The second season of Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again became available on Disney+ last month. Continuing the story from the original Netflix series, this season is led by showrunner Dario Scardapane and stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, who return as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, respectively.
As a huge Star Wars fan, I’m really excited about how ‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ is shaping up! It’s not just a lightsaber duel fest; it’s become a really complex crime thriller with a fantastic cast. The story sees Maul taking on the criminal organizations he feels have done him wrong, and he ends up on the wrong side of the law on Janix. Plus, we’re introduced to two brand new Jedi characters, and honestly, every single character – both new and familiar from Star Wars – feels worth investing in.
The series was incredibly impressive, and surprisingly violent for a Marvel Studios production – they rarely go this far with mature content. Don’t be put off by its middling score on Rotten Tomatoes (currently at 67%).
The TV show Black Sails, which originally aired on Starz from 2014 to 2017, tells the story leading up to the events in Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel, Treasure Island. It became available on Netflix two years ago, but will soon be leaving the platform.