Steve Coogan leads the cast of Legends which is a high-octane thriller that draws on an extraordinary true story – here is what to watch this week.
May 1
The Devil Wears Prada 2, cinemas everywhere
In this much-anticipated sequel, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) navigates a new media landscape and Runway‘s position within it. They reconnect with another former assistant, Emily (Emily Blunt), who is now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway‘s survival.
May 7
Legends, Netflix
Set against the gritty backdrop of the 1990s, this high-octane thriller draws on an extraordinary true story. A group of ordinary customs agents are thrust into the deep end of undercover work, recruited with minimal training to infiltrate ruthless drug-smuggling networks operating across the UK. Steve Coogan leads the cast as the orchestrator of the operation, tasking recruits – played by Tom Burke (CB Strike) and Hayley Squires (The Night Manager) – with crafting entirely new personas, or “legends,” and stepping into dangerously unpredictable territory.
What else to watch
Beef, Netflix
This acclaimed, conflict-driven anthology returns for a second season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan now at the helm. Isaac plays Joshua, a country club manager married to Mulligan’s Lindsay, while Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny co-star as a couple working under them, drawn into the fallout after witnessing an explosive argument. Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho round out the cast as the club’s wealthy owners
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.
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.
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.
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.
Widow’s Bay, Apply TV
Matthew Rhys shows off his comic flair in this witty horror spoof, playing Tom Loftis, the well-meaning mayor of Widow’s Bay, a quaint New England island town with big tourism ambitions. Determined to turn the community into a seaside hotspot (despite its cutesy spots like The Salty Whale) the locals remain convinced the place is riddled with supernatural threats, from eerie fog to a deadly legend known as the Sea Hag.
Man on Fire, Netflix
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays John Creasy, a battle-scarred mercenary and former US Army special forces soldier, haunted by his past in Iraq and Afghanistan and struggling with PTSD. His path changes when he becomes the protector of Poe, a young girl who is the sole survivor of a devastating incident in Brazil. As danger closes in, Creasy teams up with a driver played by Alice Braga, forming an uneasy partnership as they work to keep Poe safe and uncover the forces targeting her. Based on AJ Quinnell’s 1980 novel.
