The Four Seasons — Netflix
Tina Fey remakes Alan Alda’s 1981 dramedy about three couples who vacation together happily every season until a divorce throws the balance of their relationship out of sync and forces them to confront difficult questions about their lives. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte and Colman Domingo, it’s a fitting tribute to its source material and a relatable update that rides on its gentle laughs, heartfelt characters and committed performances to a most hopeful conclusion.
Turning Point: The Vietnam War — Netflix
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Netflix’s new documentary series arrives to remind viewers of the long-lasting social and political impact of America’s ill-fated, Cold War misadventure. It features interviews with veterans from both sides of the conflict and a wealth of archive material from the first war to be beamed into the living rooms of ordinary families.
Bad Boy — Netflix
This show is from the Israeli creators of the original Euphoria, whose US adaptation by Sam Levinson went on to global success. Like Adolescence, it examines young masculinity and its pitfalls, and focuses on a troubled teen sent to a juvenile detention facility who is forced to rely on his wit and humour to survive.
Northern Lights — Showmax
Stephen Jones adapts his own play for this extended series about two grieving strangers thrown together on a rainy Dublin night. Starring Stephen Jones and Elva Trill, it’s a slowly unravelling drama about strangers who gradually find that they have far more in common than they thought and there is a chance for some hope in lives that feel overwhelmingly grey and gloomy.
Didi — Rent or buy from Apple TV+
Director Sean Wang’s energetic and touching coming-of-age drama won the Audience Award at last year’s Sundance Festival. Starring Izaac Wang, it’s the story of a Taiwanese American teen, who, just before high school starts, has a series of adventures that teach him how to skate, flirt and, most importantly, learn to love his mother.
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