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HBO has renewed The Last of Us ahead of its second season premiere, April 13. Season two takes place five years after the events of the first season. Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
The Waterfront premieres June 19 on Netflix. For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle and son Cane venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree – an addict in recovery who’s lost custody of her son – finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family’s future forever. Inspired by true events and set against the backdrop of coastal North Carolina, the series comes from prolific showrunner Kevin Williamson. The twisty drama plays out over eight episodes that are as much about family dynamics as they are about the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line.
AMC has renewed Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches for a third season. The new season will be set in Salem, Massachusetts, and will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore. In addition to Mayfair, AMC Networks’ Anne Rice Immortal Universe includes Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, returning for a third season next year, and Anne Rice’s The Talamasca: The Secret Order, from John Lee Hancock and Mark Lafferty and starring Nicholas Denton and Elizabeth McGovern, debuting this fall.
Murderbot premieres May 16 on Apple TV+. Based on the book series “The Murderbot Diaries” by Martha Wells, the sci-fi thriller/comedy is about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. Played by Alexander Skarsgård, Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.
Season five of Law & Order: Organized Crime premieres April 17 on Peacock. Mariska Hargitay will appear in the new season as Captain Olivia Benson, reuniting Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler again.
Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the American Music Awards (AMAs) as both host and performer for the highly anticipated 2025 show, kicking off a summer of the hottest music live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26, on CBS. This marks Lopez’s second time hosting the iconic awards ceremony, a role she first took on in 2015 when she captivated audiences with her unmatched energy and breathtaking opening medley. The 51st AMAs promises to be a night of unforgettable performances, with Lopez at the helm, bringing her signature style and magnetic presence to the stage. More details will be announced soon.
ESPN will televise the highly anticipated 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm live on April 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Shed at Hudson Yards, N.Y. Ryan Ruocco will return as the host on site, joined by analysts Rebecca Lobo and Andraya Carter and reporter Holly Rowe. Lobo and Carter will break down the picks with reactions and in-depth analysis, while Rowe will interview the newest 2025 draftees following their selections.
AMC has ordered sports docuseries Gold Rush. The four-episode series will explore the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers’ during the ’80s and early ’90s, when the club rose from an also-ran into pro football’s most glamorous franchise. The series is set to premeire exclusively on AMC and AMC+ in 2026. Utilizing rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films, including video of team speeches and behind-the-scenes photos of San Francisco’s legendary head coach Bill Walsh, the series will feature incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young and Eddie DeBartolo Jr., among others. Each episode will also feature on-camera contributions from Brady, a San Mateo, CA native and life-long 49ers fan.
ESPN announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule with a doubleheader on the final day of the regular season that carries significant NBA Playoffs and Play-In Tournament seeding implications on Sunday, April 13. In the first half of the doubleheader, the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo host the Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. Detroit currently sits sixth in the Eastern Conference, just two games behind the fifth-place Milwaukee Bucks. Mark Jones, Tim Legler and reporter Cassidy Hubbarth will provide commentary for the matchup. Following the game, at 3:30 p.m., ESPN will televise a Western Conference showdown Presented by State Farm as the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard visit the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. The Clippers and Warriors are part of a four-way tie spanning fourth to seventh place in the Western Conference, with the matchup potentially determining who clinches a playoff spot and who will be headed to the Play-In Tournament. Dave Pasch will call the action with analyst Bob Myers and reporter Katie George. The broadcast will be subject to local blackout restrictions in the Golden State market.
My Happy Marriage will be returning for a new anime project. No word on whether it is a new season, movie or something else. Miyo’s abusive family deems her worthless, but together with her powerful husband-to-be, her true self and hidden powers slowly begin to shine.
Jon Hamm will host Saturday Night Live April 12. This will mark his fourth time hosting the late night NBC series. Lizzo will serve as musical guest.
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life premieres April 26 on HBO. Brett Goldstein brings his irresistible charm and quick wit stateside for his first HBO stand-up special. Goldstein sheds his testy Roy Kent façade to share his hilarious insights on love, sex, masculinity, “Sesame Street,” and everything in between. Filmed at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, the special offers up the musings of a comedy veteran in the most beautiful place on earth… New Jersey.
The new season of the epic motorcycle adventure series Long Way Home premieres May 9 on Apple TV+. The ten episode season follows Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they ride refurbished vintage motorbikes from Ewan’s home in Scotland to Charley’s in England – but rather than take the shortest route, they go the long way! They head across the North Sea to Scandinavia, all the way up to the Arctic Circle and then down to the Baltics and through continental Europe, before eventually hopping back over the English Channel two months later. It’s an adventure that will take them to more than 15 countries, through spectacular scenery and along some of the greatest driving roads in the world. Along the way they’ll immerse themselves in each country’s culture, meet the locals and try their hand at unique and eclectic activities.
The Devil’s Plan: Death Room premieres May 6 on Netflix. 12 contestants face off in games of wit, strategy and wisdom over 6 nights and 7 days. Who will be crowned the ultimate victor?
