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Season two of 1923 premieres February 23 on Paramount+. In the second season, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob and Cara back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love. The series stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. Paramount Network will host a special linear airing of 1923’s first season beginning December 8, immediately following a new episode of Yellowstone.
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth premieres January 2 on Peacock with all five episodes. Inspired by the true-life story, on December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr Jim Swire, is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, it provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.
The Doctor Who Christmas special “Joy to the World” premieres December 25 on Disney+. When Joy checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel – discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas. The special stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy. Additional cast includes Steph de Whalley as Anita, Jonathan Aris as Melnak, Joel Fry as Trev, Peter Benedict as Basil, Julia Watson as Hilda and Niamh Marie Smith as Sylvia.
Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin star in American Primeval, a gripping new limited series from director Peter Berg coming January 9 on Netflix. This is America… 1857. Up is down, pain is everywhere, innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear. Peace is the shrinking minority, and very few possess grace – even fewer know compassion. There is no safe haven in these brutal lands, and only one goal matters: survival. It is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or control this land.
On Call premieres January 9 on Prime Video with all eight episodes. The series is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
Comedy series Government Cheese premieres April 16 on Apple TV+ with the first four episodes. The series is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria, and sons, Einstein and Harrison, have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.
Sienna Miller is set to star in Amazon MGM Studios’ Jack Ryan movie. She will star alongside previously announced star and producer John Krasinski, in addition to the returning cast from the series, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly.
ABC will air a half hour preview of the upcoming season of American Idol following the 2025 Oscars on March 2. The new season is set to premiere March 9 on ABC with two hour episodes.
Universal Television has pre-empted the rights to Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas’ debut novel, Climbing in Heels, publishing April 29, 2025 by St. Martin’s Press. The series is a fictional tale following the rise of five ambitious secretaries navigating the glitzy world of 1980s Hollywood, while offering a glimpse into the boys-will-be-boys club and the women who wanted a seat at a table where they were expected to serve. It’s a juicy story of friendship, betrayal, survival and ambition. It’s also a cautionary tale about how some of those women became very much like the monsters they worked for.
Repeat episodes of The Price Is Right will air following the series finale of The Talk December 16 on CBS. The episodes will air until the series premiere of Beyond The Gates February 24.
Crunchyroll has acquired the North American and select international theatrical rights including Brazil for the dark epic fantasy omnibus movie Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the cinematic experience that combines the final chapters of the highly acclaimed anime series to theaters in one colossal film in Early 2025. No theatrical dates have been announced. Humanity lived quietly behind massive walls built to protect themselves from the threat of monstrous creatures called Titans. Their century of peace was shattered by an attack on their city that left a young child, Eren Yeager, motherless and vowing revenge on the titans. Years after joining the Survey Corps, Eren finds himself facing a deadly foe, and ultimately gains a special ability that unveils a new truth about the world he knows. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the “Rumbling,” a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a motley crew of Eren’s former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission. The only question is, can they stop him?
The lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 has been announced. Ryan Seacrest, marking his 20th year as host, will return alongside co-host Rita Ora to lead the festivities from New York’s Times Square, with an all-star roster of artists including Carrie Underwood, Megan Moroney and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Multihyphenate Dayanara Torres will return as co-host in Puerto Rico. It will air December 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. EST and stream next day on Hulu. Performers also include rock legend Lenny Kravitz, singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, R&B disruptor, singer, songwriter and dancer Tinashe, country superstar Cody Johnson and hitmaker Thomas Rhett.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime will return to Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025. Brazilian drag pop icon and musician Pabllo Vittar will appear as a celebrity presenter, alongside voice actress and idol Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, who will return as co-hosts. Nominees will be revealed and fan voting will begin April 3, 2025
Comedy special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… premieres December 10 on Netflix. In a heartfelt return, Oscar and Grammy-winning comedy icon Jamie Foxx takes the stage for a groundbreaking special following his 2023 hospitalization. Amidst laughter and applause, Jamie expresses deep gratitude to those who prayed and supported his recovery, turning this performance into a touching thank you to his fans. This comedy event is a celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community, reminding us all of the healing power of laughter.
Viaplay has announced its upcoming US lineup for January. Warrior premieres January 9. The series is a crime drama about community, loyalty and treachery amongst war veterans, bikers and the police force, with a love story surrounding the war veteran CC. The Bunker premieres January 16. The series is a chilling new true-crime docuseries following a woman who survived a torturous abduction, confronting her past trauma. Season one of Wisting premieres January 23. The season is split into two five-part stories following Detective Chief Inspector William Wisting. In the first story, Wisting tracks an American serial killer hiding in his community, with the help of an FBI agent. In the second half of the season, when an old case comes back to haunt Wisting, he finds himself suspended while a dangerous killer is on the loose. Wisting must fight to save his reputation, career, and ultimately his life. Bullshit premieres January 30. The powerful series tells the story of a group of lost and rebellious youths in late 70s and early 80s. What starts out as joining of a community of like-minded souls in the hardcore biker gang Bullshit, leads to a world of brutal conflict. The drama series delves into the darkly exciting, but dangerous world of bikers as a passionate love story unfolds.
Public Disorder premieres January 15 on Netflix. The series is about a riot police team in Rome, whose personal and professional lives slowly fall apart because of the hatred burning inside each of them.
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights returns January 8 on ID with a two hour episode. Featuring cases from across the country with first-hand accounts from those who knew these crimes intimately paired with gripping archival footage, each episode showcases how an off-the-field tragedy can have ramifications that tarnish the beloved sport. Each episode gives viewers a first-hand account of what happens when a community’s lifeblood is football, and real blood is spilled.
Roku is partnering with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Lionsgate to debut 50 Cent Action Channel, one of the first talent-branded FAST channels, next Tuesday, Dec. 10 on The Roku Channel. It will feature 50 Cent’s favorite premium films and television series drawn from Lionsgate’s library of more than 20,000-titles, including box office hits like “The Expendables,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” and “Rambo,” as well as over a dozen films featuring 50 Cent. The channel will also include the hugely successful original television series “Power,” which spawned the Power Universe, and behind-the-scenes footage with 50 Cent. Lionsgate also plans to air themed programming stunts around 50 Cent’s multiple #1 albums that lend themselves perfectly to the action genre. Examples include a heist-themed stunt tied to his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, including films like “Empire State,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Man on a Ledge” as well as a female-led action stunt based on 50’s album I Like The Way She Do It, including “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” “The Protégé” and “Haywire.”
Explore the realities of married life in the romantic comedy series I am Married… But!, premiering February 14 on Netflix. I-ling has lived with her in-laws for three years and contemplates divorce every seven days. She wants to move out but is stuck because her husband, Zeng Xue-you, is a mummy’s boy. Despite her frustrations, she always finds a hint of charm in him at crucial moments, trapping her in a cycle of wanting to leave but not being able to. Things take a turn when she meets a soulmate on a dating app, her body suddenly wants a baby, placing her in a tug-of-war between emotional infidelity and family life.
BritBox announced its 2025 slate of premieres and returning series including IP-driven Original commissions, celebrated co-productions and highly-anticipated acquisitions. BritBox will bring beloved characters back to the screen with new seasons of its iconic favorites Blue Lights, Vera, Father Brown, Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise, Silent Witness and Sister Boniface Mysteries plus reimagined looks at treasured literary characters in Lynley and Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero. From detectives, to PSNI recruits, to crime-solving priests and nuns, BritBox audiences will have the chance to sleuth alongside returning favorites and new series throughout the year.
Crunchyroll has announced new anime acquisitions. Nyaight of the Living Cat will arrive on Crunchyroll in 2025. Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World will premiere in January. Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest will also premiere in January. Unnamed Memory Season 2 will premiere in January. Grisaia Phantom Trigger premieres this January. Farmagia will premiere in January. Teogonia will premiere in 2025. The third and final season of Fire Force will premiere in two parts, in April 2025 and January 2026. ZENSHU will premiere in January. To Be Hero X will premiere in 2025.
