
And Just Like That and Bono’s new film – here’s what to watch this week
Bono reveals the story behind an extraordinary life, while Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks portray estranged sisters whose lives are shattered by a harrowing murder. Here is what to watch this week.
Wednesday, May 28
F1: The Academy, Netflix
F1: The Academy tracks the journey of 15 young women competing in one of the most challenging sports worldwide, striving to overcome obstacles and motivate the next generation of racers. With unprecedented access to race days, personal stories and the high stakes involved, the series provides an emotional and thrilling portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by this group of pioneering drivers.
Thursday, May 29
And Just Like That, NOW
Season 3 of the Sex and the City spin-off picks up after the vague ending to Carrie’s rekindled romance with Aidan as she adjusts to a quieter life with big choices ahead. Meanwhile, Miranda reevaluates her personal growth and relationships after a tumultuous few years, while Charlotte faces new challenges raising teenagers and rediscovering herself beyond motherhood.
Department Q, Netflix
Starring Matthew Goode and based on the novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen, this series follows detective Carl Mørck as he leads a cold case division in Edinburgh. Tasked with solving long-forgotten crimes, Mørck and his team delve into complex cases that test their skills and uncover buried secrets. The show combines procedural elements with deep character studies.
The Better Sister, Prime Video
In this gripping limited series based on the bestselling novel by Alafair Burke, Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks play estranged sisters whose lives are torn apart (and then forced back together) after a brutal murder. Chloe (Biel) is a successful Manhattan executive with a picture-perfect family, while Nicky (Banks) is the wayward older sister with a troubled past. When Chloe’s husband, Adam (Corey Stoll), is found dead at their Hamptons beach house, long-buried secrets rise to the surface. As the sisters reluctantly reunite to uncover the truth, they’re drawn into a web of suspicion, betrayal and buried trauma.
Friday, May 30
Bono: Stories of Surrender, Apple TV
This is a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, “Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…” As he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him, he reveals personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rock star. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the tour, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.