ALIEN: EARTH
F/X and Hulu
We’ll basically watch anything Noah Hawley creates, after he won us (and the world) over with “Fargo,” his deliciously dark crime series that got 70 Emmy nominations over five seasons. So since he is the force behind “Alien: Earth,” the continuation of the “Alien” franchise made for the small screen, we’re in. This iteration looks at the beginning of the horrific sci-fi tale, set two years before the first terrifying film (released in 1979). Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, and Essie Davis star in this much-anticipated new series.
CHIEF OF WAR
Apple TV+
Jason Momoa not only stars in but is also the moving force and creator behind “Chief of War,” the new miniseries devoted to bringing the fascinating story of Hawaii’s unification to the world. Set in the late 1700s, the epic follows what happened when separate kings ruled each of the Hawaiian Islands, all vying for control. Momoa plays a famed warrior swept up in the conflicts in this bloody true tale of Hawaii’s history, performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast.
THE TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF
Prime Video
Taylor Kitsch continues his leading role in this prequel to 2022’s popular spy-thriller series “The Terminal List,” going back in time to remember how he transitioned from being a Navy SEAL into a covert CIA agent. There’s lots of action and taut adventure in this one, too, and Chris Pratt also reprises his role in the earlier series. Luke Hemsworth, Tom Hopper, and Robert Wisdom also co-star.
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
Netflix
This much-anticipated Netflix movie adaptation of Richard Osman’s internationally best-selling “The Thursday Murder Club” has a dream cast to match his incredibly clever storytelling. The premise is simple: four retirees who live in an English retirement community are a bit bored, so when a mysterious series of events occur near their homes, they jump into solving the mystery with gusto. With Helen Mirren leading the way and Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie following happily along, this fearsome foursome is on the case. Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, and Richard E. Grant are also along for the very fun ride.
TOO MUCH
Netflix
Lena Dunham returns to series television with this romantic comedy, but this time she leaves the acting to others. Instead, Dunham is concentrating on directing and writing, giving fans the tribulations of Jessica, an American woman (Megan Stalter of “Hanks” fame) who moves to London when her love life in the US falls apart. When she meets Felix (Will Sharpe), modern romance develops – or does it? With an all-star cast including Naomi Watts, Kit Harrington, Emily Ratajkowski, and Andrew Scott, something sexy seems bound to happen.