Scene from Netflix's new sci-fi series Altered Carbon
Scene from Netflix's new sci-fi series Altered Carbon
Netflix
Altered Carbon This hard-boiled, cyber-punk series sounds like a truly mind-bending head trip. Not least because it takes place in a future where it's possible to transfer consciousness between bodies, but also because it involves a man, who has been brutally murdered, hiring a P.I. to investigate his own death. The future's going to be a weird place, man. Streaming from tomorrow.
Fred Armisen: Standup For Drummers Q: What do you call a drummer who breaks up with his girlfriend? A: Homeless. The life of a drummer is one of putting up with poor jokes like that one. Well, no more! As well as being a gifted comedian, Fred Armisen (co-creator/co-star of Portlandia) is also a talented drummer and he's had enough. His comedy special details life as a drummer while also offering plenty of impressions of famous drummers. You could say, it's going to be banging. Ba-dom-tish! Streaming from Tuesday
Angry, White and American America, land of the free and home of the brave. So why are they so damn angry all the time? That's the question award-winning British journalist Gary Younge sets out to answer. Speaking only with white Americans, Younge explores the issues affecting them: drugs, disappearing jobs, racial tension and, of course, Trump. Although that last one isn't pissing them off at all. Which is something else he endeavours to understand during his travels. Streaming from next Thursday.
The Bachelor Season 22 You all know the drill on this one by now. One dude, a bunch of broads, extravagant dates, people endlessly saying, "I didn't come here to make friends", to each other, and a bunch of roses signifying either a shot at true love - LOL - or a one-way ticket to dumpsville. New episodes expressed weekly from the U.S
NEON
Knightfall This is a bit like Game of Thrones only with less magic and dragons and more burnings at the stake. This historical fiction series recounts the fall of Knights Templar in the 1300's while following a fictional Templar warrior who fights the power - in this instance the French monarchy - upon learning that the Holy Grail has been found. Streaming from Thursday, 22
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Marvel's ragtag band of scrappy adventurers continue their exploits in this blockbuster second outing. The first film was a game changer for Marvel, proving that audiences were ready for Marvel to move on from the spandex and start getting weird. This sequel is bigger and bolder than the first, but still retaining its crowd pleasing roguish irreverence and sense of fun. Streaming from next Friday
Lightbox
The Good Doctor This new medical drama is in rude health in the States where it regularly tops the ratings. It follows a young autistic surgeon who goes to work at a prestigious California hospital. If the idea of a brilliant but flawed medical professional sounds a bit like Young House well, fair call. This was developed by the guy behind House. So if you liked that show, then you'll want to see this doctor at once. Double episodes each Monday
Dimension 404 Yes, it's another star-studded sci-fi anthology series (Lea Michele, Joel McHale and Patton Oswalt are just a few big names that appear) but the difference here is that this one takes direct inspiration from classics The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. This means moments of black comedy and buzzy twist endings as opposed to Black Mirror's constantly bleak and terrifying view of the future. Streaming from Wednesday, 14th
