If you’re looking for something to watch on Prime Video this weekend, three shows are getting a lot of attention: a popular crime thriller, a side-splitting prank comedy, and a brand-new series that explores the origins of a famous spy universe. While Prime Video has plenty of great older shows like Sneaky Pete, Catastrophe, and Patriot, these are the ones everyone’s currently talking about.
In Locke, actor Tom Hardy takes on a very different kind of role than his typical action-packed performances. It’s rare to see him play an ordinary family man facing a series of difficult challenges. The thriller, directed by Steven Knight, has received critical acclaim, boasting a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.1 rating on IMDb. Locke is essentially a one-man show, and its recent popularity on streaming services demonstrates that a film doesn’t need a large scale to be compelling if it’s well-made and features a strong performance.
Though it begins as a scary horror story, the film Heel soon becomes deeply emotional, focusing on the humanity of its characters. This makes it a powerful look at what it means to be human. In a recent interview, stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Anson Boon, along with director Ebaster, discussed what made the film special and how they connected while filming.
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Disney is known for its groundbreaking animated films, which have consistently won awards and redefined the art of animation. Many of these beloved stories are now easily accessible on Disney+.
As a huge DC fan, I was thrilled to see James Gunn respond to a question on Threads about more animated shows for younger viewers. He basically confirmed that, yes, he’s definitely planning a few! It’s awesome to know DC is thinking about content for all ages and expanding the DC Universe in fun, new ways. I’m really excited to see what he comes up with!
For many Star Trek fans, including me, the line “to boldly go where no one has gone before” feels instantly comforting and nostalgic. It reminds me of watching old episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series with my dad. Thankfully, the franchise has continued to thrive, consistently capturing that same spirit of adventure.
The Pirates of the Caribbean films were a thrilling and fantastical take on pirate adventures, filled with naval battles, impressive sword fights, and incredible sea monsters. They built a rich pirate mythology and turned characters like Elizabeth, Will, and Jack Sparrow into legendary heroes, presenting a romanticized and exciting vision of outlaw life. In contrast, The Bluff offers a much different experience, likely portraying a more realistic and grim depiction of the hardships faced by real pirates.
While The Walking Dead series wasn’t always consistently popular, and interest dipped towards the end, several spinoffs have been created, many with multiple seasons. This shows fans are still invested in the show’s key characters. Bringing those characters back together for one last story could provide a satisfying conclusion to the entire franchise.
“The challenge is, in my perception of the universe, it’s all one,” Claremont explained.