The creator of Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd returns with his latest creation Half Man, while the Michael Jackson biopic comes to the big screen – here's what to watch this week.
April 21
Unchosen, Netflix
Starring Molly Windsor, Asa Butterfield and up-and-coming Irish actor Fra Fee, Unchosen tells the story of a young mother from a sheltered cult who crosses paths with a mysterious stranger, she embarks on a risky affair that awakens desires and dark secrets.
April 22
Criminal Record, Apple TV
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo return as rival detectives in the second season of this London-set police drama. Capaldi plays the seasoned Det Chief Insp Daniel Hegarty, while Jumbo is the ambitious Det Sgt June Lenker, eager to prove herself. After their clashes over a cold-case in season one, the pair must join forces when a young man is murdered at a political rally, uncovering a chilling far-right conspiracy plotting an attack in the heart of the city.
April 23
Running Point, Netflix
Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is back at the helm of the Los Angeles Waves, but running the franchise isn’t getting any easier. Season two turns up the heat on family drama: Cam (Justin Theroux) plots behind the scenes to regain power, Ali (Brenda Song) chases her own goals, and a cast of unpredictable players keeps the team – and Isla – on their toes. New additions like Ray Romano and Nicole Richie only add to the chaos, making for a season full of twists, ambition, and messy loyalties.
April 24
Apex, Netflix
Apex brings Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton together for a high-stakes survival showdown. Theron plays a climbing enthusiast hunted by Egerton’s ruthless tracker in the wilderness, a premise that’s simple but ripe for tension.
Half Man, BBC
After the breakout success of his raw, autobiographical Baby Reindeer in 2024, Richard Gadd’s Half Man – originally developed under the title Lions – sees him once again take on a leading role, this time alongside Jamie Bell. Gadd plays Ruben, a volatile and troubled man, while Bell is Niall, his quieter former best friend. Once inseparable in their youth, the two have long since fallen out, until Ruben’s unexpected arrival at Niall’s wedding sparks a violent confrontation. The series unfolds through flashbacks spanning from the 1980s to the present, gradually revealing the complex, fractured history between them.
Michael, cinemas everywhere
Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is a biographical film starring Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, as the King of Pop. The film traces Michael’s journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his groundbreaking solo career, delving into his artistic brilliance, complex family relationships, and personal challenges that shaped both his life and legacy.
