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Viewers hooked just 1 episode into ‘incredible’ new thriller Cape Fear

Viewers hooked just 1 episode into ‘incredible’ new thriller Cape Fear

Published by Daniella Wilson

Apple TV’s highly anticipated psychological thriller Cape Fear officially landed on our screens on Friday, and viewers are already hooked.  Inspired by the iconic 1991 film directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, this new ten-part series stars Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as married attorneys whose lives begin to unravel when a vengeful killer from their past is released from prison.  © Apple TVPatrick Wilson and Amy Adams star in Cape Fear As a horror fan, I was thrilled to hear the story was getting a modern reimagining – especially with Javier Bardem perfectly cast as the manic Max Cady. With Martin and Steven returning as executive producers, fans of the original won’t be disappointed.  Keep reading to find out exactly what critics and viewers are saying. What is Cape Fear about?  The series is based on both the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald, which inspired Gregory Peck’s 1962 film of the same name, as well as the acclaimed 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese. The series follows Max …

CBS hands rivals an easy win as Kimmel and Fallon scoop up Colbert viewers

CBS hands rivals an easy win as Kimmel and Fallon scoop up Colbert viewers

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more CBS’s axing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has provided a ratings boon to its rival networks, new data suggests. On Monday, the first night that ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and NBC’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon returned with new episodes since Colbert signed off, Kimmel’s show dominated the competitive 11:35 p.m. time slot, according to numbers from Nielsen. Kimmel was watched by 2.185 million total viewers on June 1, a 53 percent year-on-year increase. Data also reveals that the program attracted 295,000 viewers in the 18 to 49 demographic, which marks a significant 178 percent increase from the same night last year. Fallon came in second with 1.301 million viewers on Monday — a 10 percent increase year-over-year. The 18 to …

Hacks creators explain emotional series finale twist that has viewers in tears

Hacks creators explain emotional series finale twist that has viewers in tears

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Hacks has come to an end after five acclaimed seasons in a finale that left fans sobbing and lauding it as one of TV’s best conclusions in recent years. *Warning: Major Hacks series finale spoilers to follow* In Thursday’s series finale of the Emmy-winning comedy — which follows the evolution of the relationship between a fading comedian, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), and her young Gen Z writer, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) — it’s revealed that the cancerous mass Deborah had removed in an earlier episode has now spread. Uninterested in undergoing treatment, Deborah tells Ava she wishes to travel abroad to an assisted suicide center. While Ava is unhappy with the decision, she ultimately agrees to support Deborah, and the two embark on an end-of-life adventure — first stop, Paris. There, the duo gorges themselves on baguettes, tours the Louvre, and spends …

Question Time’s ‘Genuinely Offensive’ ‘AI Panel’ Did Not Go Down Well With Viewers

Question Time’s ‘Genuinely Offensive’ ‘AI Panel’ Did Not Go Down Well With Viewers

Published by Sam Flores

Fiona Bruce was seen introducing AI-generated guests at the beginning of Thursday night’s Question Time BBC The BBC’s Question Time programme has raised eyebrows over scenes depicting Fiona Bruce sitting among historical figures recreated with generative AI technology. On Thursday night, Question Time aired an artificial intelligence special, which opened with Fiona introducing her guests for the evening, including AI-generated images of former prime minister Winston Churchill and pioneering artist Frida Kahlo. AI renderings of Emmeline Pankhurst and Mahatma Gandhi were also included (a Radio Times article previewing the special also featured Che Guevara on this line-up, though this was ultimately not part of the broadcast). Before the episode aired, a clip of the scene in question was posted on Question Time’s social media accounts, and was quickly met with backlash from viewers who took issue with the BBC for a variety of reasons, not least the ethical questions about recreating dead people’s likeness using AI and the technology’s impact on the environment. During the actual broadcast, Fiona Bruce was quick to point out that …

Netflix viewers ‘up at midnight’ to binge-watch returning 8-part drama The Four Seasons

Netflix viewers ‘up at midnight’ to binge-watch returning 8-part drama The Four Seasons

Published by Daniella Wilson

Netflix viewers have been staying up until midnight to binge-watch the new season of The Four Seasons. Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, the comedy-drama first landed on Netflix in May 2025 and followed three middle-aged couples who vacation together once every season. With a cast packed full of comedy royalty, including Steve Carell and Tina Fey, the series quickly became a fan favourite. © Courtesy of NetflixTina Fey as Kate and Colman Domingo as Danny After earning a 78 per cent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes for its debut season, the new instalment follows the group as they grapple with the aftermath of Nick’s sudden death. As someone who binge-watched the first season when it premiered, I can’t wait to tune in and see how the close-knit group navigate life without their friend. With Tina Fey leading the charge both on screen and behind the scenes, viewers are bound to be laughing one minute and crying the next.  WATCH: The Four Seasons Trailer What are viewers saying about The Four Seasons …

BBC viewers binge-watch ‘masterpiece’ drama A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in one day

BBC viewers binge-watch ‘masterpiece’ drama A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in one day

Published by Daniella Wilson

The BBC’s hit crime drama, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, returned with its highly anticipated second season on Wednesday night, and viewers have wasted no time getting stuck into the new episodes.  Based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling novels, the series follows teenager Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as she investigates the five-year-old murder of a 17-year-old girl in her seemingly quiet hometown. In season two, Pip faces the fallout from the case. © BBC/Moonage Pictures/Sally MaisEmma Myers stars as Pip Fitz-Amobi The drama, which viewers hailed as a “masterpiece,” was a big hit when it first premiered in the summer of 2024 and became BBC Three’s highest rating drama since its relaunch.  If you’re a fan of gripping, twist-filled mysteries, this new season is not to be missed. WATCH: Have you caught up on season one? What is season two A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder In season two, Pip is determined to fix the fallout from her investigation into Andie Bell’s murder.  The synopsis reads: “After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip Fitz-Amobi’s world …

Euphoria Viewers Disturbed By 'Nightmare Fuel' Season 3 Death Scene

Euphoria Viewers Disturbed By 'Nightmare Fuel' Season 3 Death Scene

Published by Sam Flores

There’s now just one episode left of Euphoria’s third season This article contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Euphoria season three. Euphoria’s current season has had many viewers up in arms over its various graphic scenes – but the show’s latest twist has raised eyebrows for a very different reason. Now, you know the drill. We’re about to say what that reason is, so if you’ve not watched the episode yet, we’d recommend hanging on until you have. Last chance, OK? Because this is a really, really big spoiler. Well, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Jacob Elordi’s Nate met a grisly end in the latest episode of Euphoria Following Monday’s instalment of the award-winning US drama, viewers were shocked not just to see that Jacob Elordi’s character, Nate, had been killed off, but also the grisly way his character met his end. Over the course of the season, Nate has landed himself in a whole lot of financial trouble, which has had major consequences for the character. After being buried alive under …

Viewers binge-watch ‘extraordinary’ new drama Ponies

Viewers binge-watch ‘extraordinary’ new drama Ponies

Published by Daniella Wilson

Looking for your next binge-worthy drama to get stuck into this bank holiday? Sky might have just the ticket. Viewers are already raving about the new espionage thriller Ponies, with some calling it “extraordinary” and an absolute “must-watch.” Set in 1977 Moscow, the eight-part series follows Bea and Twila – two “PONIES” (Persons of No Interest) – who are thrust from their desk jobs at the American Embassy into the high-stakes world of CIA espionage after their husbands are killed. If the gripping plot doesn’t hook you, the talent will. The series stars Game of Thrones icon Emilia Clarke alongside The White Lotus breakout star Haley Lu Richardson. Behind the camera, the creative team is just as impressive: it’s co-created by David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men) alongside Susanna Fogel (Booksmart). WATCH: The best TV shows to watch in May Intrigued? Here is everything you need to know… What is Ponies about?  Set in 1977 Moscow, the thriller follows Bea and Twila, who find themselves widowed when their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances. © Getty …

Netflix viewers dub Ladies First ‘utter rubbish’ after landing 13% Rotten Tomatoes score

Netflix viewers dub Ladies First ‘utter rubbish’ after landing 13% Rotten Tomatoes score

Published by Daniella Wilson

Netflix‘s latest star-studded drama, Ladies First, has been branded “utter rubbish” after landing a meagre 13 per cent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Landing on the streamer over the bank holiday weekend, the film stars Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen and takes on a Barbie-esque premise. Directed by Thea Sharrock (Wicked Little Letters, The Beautiful Game), the logline reads: “A ladies man finds his life upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women.  © Rob Youngson/NetflixSacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs and Rosamund Pike as Alex Fox “With the rules of engagement changed, he goes head-to-head with a fiery female colleague in a playful satire about what happens when the script is flipped.” Ladies First is a remake of the 2018 French romcom I Am Not an Easy Man and, despite storming the charts to become one of Netflix’s most-watched films, it has left viewers and critics hugely divided. What have viewers said about Ladies First? The film has proven more popular with viewers than critics, earning a 65 per cent …

BBC viewers left conflicted over ‘very uncomfortable’ 8-part drama Two Weeks in August

BBC viewers left conflicted over ‘very uncomfortable’ 8-part drama Two Weeks in August

Published by Daniella Wilson

BBC fans have been tuning into Two Weeks in August, the latest eight-part drama that’s drawn comparisons to The White Lotus.  Starring Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) and Damien Molony (Bergerac), Two Weeks in August follows a group of friends who decide to reunite on holiday in Greece.  © Robert Viglasky / BBCJessica Raine & Damien Molony in TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST But, like The White Lotus, as tensions heat up, secrets are revealed, and what was supposed to be a holiday serves as a reckoning for the various personalities in the group.  Since airing on Saturday, BBC viewers have been binge-watching the series, with many left feeling conflicted over the “uncomfortable” watch. What are viewers saying about Two Weeks in August? Some viewers have loved the series, with one person praising the eerie tone: “I’m finding  #TwoWeeksInAugust a very uncomfortable watch. Excellent casting and acting, especially Zoe and Dan. The first group dinner was seriously… awkward and I think it’s about to get scarier.” Meanwhile, another viewer called it “cringe-worthy bingeing”, adding: “It’s making …