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Season two part two of Invincible premieres March 14 on Prime Video. Based on the comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age – except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear – that he might become his father without even knowing it. 

Psychological thriller Constellation premieres February 21 on Apple TV+. The series stars Noomi Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost. 

The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch premieres February 21 on Disney+. In the epic final season, the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab. With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies, embark on dangerous missions, and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the Empire. 

Limited series Ripley premieres April 4 on Netflix. Tom Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. The drama series is based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels. Andrew Scott plays Tom Ripley. Dakota Fanning plays Marge Sherwood. Johnny Flynn plays Dickie Greenleaf. Additional cast includes Elliot Sumner, Maurizio Lombardi, Margherita Buy with John Malkovich.  

Animated series Iwájú premieres February 28 on Disney+. The six episode series is set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. Kugali filmmakers – including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku – take viewers on a unique journey into the world of Iwájú, bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. 

Limited series We Were the Lucky Ones premieres March 28 on hulu. Based on Georgia Hunter’s novel, the series is inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive and reunite. It demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. The series is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. 

Season eight of Rick and Morty has been delayed to 2025. The adult swim series was delayed due to the writers strike last year. Spinoff series Rick and Morty: The Anime will still premiere in 2024. 

Varada Sethu has been cast in the upcoming “second” season of Doctor Who. She will replace current companion Millie Gibson after one season. Ncuti Gatwa will continue as The Doctor on the Disney+ series. 

Following the success of Netflix’s Fool Me Once, the streamer has announced two new Harlan Coben limited series adaptations. Missing You will begin production this spring, which will be followed by Run Away.

Valerie Bertinelli will not be returning as host of Kids Baking Championship due to budget cuts at Food Network. Bertinelli has hosted the series with Duff Goldman from the start of the series. 

New episodes of docuseires FBI True will air through March 6. The series takes viewers into some of the most significant and astonishing cases in FBI history through the eyes of the agents who were there. 

Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons have joined the cast of Netflix’s Untitled Erin Foster Show. They join previously announced series stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Also joining as recurring are Jackie Tohn, Michael Hitchcock, Paul Ben-Victor, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, Stephanie Faracy, Tania Raymonde and Tovah Feldshuh. The comedy series is centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne, and an unconventional rabbi, Noah. 

Jaleel White will host the new syndicated game show The Flip Side. The series sees two teams go head to head to test them on how they think two different groups of people feel about the same issue. Teams choose from multiple choice answers, and whoever has the best intuition on human behavior will find themselves richer

A new season of Rock the Block premieres March 4 on HGTV. Four returning teams will get a shot at redemption as they compete to add the most value to waterfront homes in Treasure Island, Florida. During the seven-episode season, hosted by Ty Pennington, the pressure will be at an all-time high as the HGTV powerhouse duos arrive on ‘The Block’ for an epic renovation showdown to settle old scores and achieve victory – winning bragging rights and a street named in their honor. Competitors will include renovation aces Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, home renovation visionaries and partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, dynamic twin sisters and real estate and design experts Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, and billion-dollar real estate broker and house-flipping expert Page Turner and contractor extraordinaire Mitch Glew. Each team will have just six weeks and a budget of $250,000 to renovate attached waterfront homes, each featuring a pool, boat dock and dazzling views of Boca Ciega Bay, and transform them into luxurious homes that reflect their signature vision and stunning design style.

Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay and Arnas Fedaravičius have been cast in the upcoming season of The White Lotus. The third season of the HBO series will take place in Thailand. 

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story premieres April 26 on hulu. The four episode series chronicles four decades of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi. As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them. Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet. The series relives the triumphs and setbacks, greatest hits, biggest disappointments and most public moments of friction.

Extra has been renewed for a 31st season. The series airs on Fox stations for the last five seasons and will continue to for the upcoming sixth on the networks. 

Burna Boy, Luke Combs and Travis Scott are set to perform at The 66th Annual Grammy Awards February 4 on CBS. They join the previously announced Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo. Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Limited series Apples Never Fall premieres March 14 on Peacock. The riveting and twisty mystery is anchored by the Delaney family, whose wit, wounds, yearning and complexity made me want to translate this great book to television and made me feel like the Delaneys had something to say to all of us. Through them, this story dives into the complexities of love, long-term marriage, and the struggle to define oneself within – and beyond – family. It was thrilling to write about the truly grown-up issues the Delaneys are grappling with, like the sometimes brutal sacrifices parents make to keep a marriage and family together. We also take the gloves off when capturing what it takes to be a working mother and wife as we follow Joy into the mystery at the heart of this show. 

Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez premieres February 2 on hulu. The series is a fun, exciting peek into the personal lives of WWE’s hottest couple. Bianca Belair and Montez Ford’s road to WrestleMania is a wild ride, as Montez continues his ascent and Bianca fights to hold on to her title. With the support of their tight knit group of friends, family and fellow superstars, the dynamic duo somehow always manages to pull off the impossible. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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