This week's round-up includes a moody, psychological thriller starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan and a TV series featuring Alexander Skarsgård as a combat android.
May 16
Murderbot, Apple TV
Starring Alexander Skarsgård and based on Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries, this highly anticipated series follows a self-aware SecUnit (short for Security Unit), a combat android that has hacked its own governor module to gain autonomy. Instead of using its freedom to kill, it prefers watching soap operas and avoiding emotional interaction. When a corporate expedition to a remote planet goes wrong, the reluctant hero is forced to protect a group of naive humans while rolling its eyes at their every decision.
Hurry Up Tomorrow, cinemas nationwide
Hurry Up Tomorrow is a moody, psychological thriller starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the film follows a troubled musician grappling with fame, regret and identity as he descends into a surreal, dreamlike odyssey through memory and madness. As reality blurs and the past refuses to stay buried, he’s forced to confront the darkest parts of himself before it’s too late.
Overcompensating, Amazon Prime
Created by and starring Benito Skinner, this series centres on Benny, a closeted former high school football player who befriends an outsider in college to fit in. The show explores themes of identity, acceptance and the complexities of navigating college life while dealing with personal insecurities.
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