Casting news
Matthew Lillard in talks for role in Prime Video's thriller series Carrie
Matthew Lillard has gone from one successful series to another and is now in talks with the creators of the new Prime Video series Carrie.
A Man on the Inside Rounds Out Cast for Second Season with Eleven New Cast
Netflix has completed the cast of season two of A Man on the Inside, adding eleven actors to the comedy series.
True Detective Actress Kali Reis Added to Cast of Apple Heist Series 12 12 12
Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country) has joined the cast of 12 12 12.
The Lincoln Lawyer Adds Four Guest Stars for Season 4
Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason O'Mara, chef Nancy Silverton and Javon Johnson have joined The Lincoln Lawyer for season four.
Josh Charles to star in American version of Doc Martin
Following the breakthrough success of Doc, Fox is doubling down on medical procedurals with a series order for Best Medicine, starring The Good Wife's Josh Charles.
Patrick Dempsey to star in new Fox series Memory of a Killer
Fox's just-announced drama series Memory of a Killer has found a lead actor.
Old acquaintance returns in Daredevil: Born Again season two
After many familiar faces from Marvel's Daredevil in the first season of Daredevil: Born Again, an old acquaintance of Matt Murdock returns for the second season.
Sonequa Martin-Green Added to Boston Blue Cast
The former Star Trek: Discovery captain will star opposite Donnie Wahlberg in Boston Blue.
Dates
The final season of The Handmaid's Tale will soon be available on Streamz
The Emmy-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale returns for its sixth and final season.
Foundation (2021) season three gets start date and teaser from Apple TV+
Nearly two years after season two of Apple TV+'s Foundation (2021) aired, we now have a season three start date.
HBO Max reveals teaser and start date for second season Peacemaker (2022)
Peacemaker (2022) is finally returning after three years and HBO Max has set a date for the series to launch season two.
City on a Hill with Kevin Bacon coming soon to Streamz
Showtime's crime series City on a Hill is coming to Streamz soon. The series stars Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge.
HBO has pushed back the premiere window for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Fans of the Game of Thrones universe will have to wait a little longer for the next series in the HBO franchise.
Cancelled/ Ended series
Fox cancels lifeguard drama Rescue: HI-Surf after one season
Fox has canceled John Wells' Hawaii-set lifeguard drama Rescue: HI-Surf after one season.
The Irrational Cancelled by NBC After Two Seasons
NBC has decided not to renew the drama series The Irrational for a third season.
NBC cancels drama series Found after two seasons
Found, starring Shanola Hampton, may be offered elsewhere by main studio Warner Bros. Television.
Drama series Suits LA canceled after one season
NBC's Stephen Amell-starring legal drama Suits LA has come to an end.
On Call cancelled on Prime Video after renewal talks fail
Amazon is not moving forward with a second season of the half-hour action police drama On Call.
Ratings
The most watched series of week 20 in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US
Last week, many series were streamed in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States.
New series
Ted: The Animated Series ordered by Peacock
Peacock has ordered an animated version of Seth MacFarlane's Ted comedy series and films.
Netflix's Madonna Limited Series in Development From Shawn Levy
After toggling between a biopic about her life and career, Madonna has now opted for a limited series to tell her story.
Fox orders thriller drama series Memory of a Killer
Fox has placed a straight-to-series order for Memory of a Killer, for the 2025-2026 season.
Benedict Cumberbatch is an executive producer on The Annecy Murders
Benedict Cumberbatch will produce a new six-part series based on true events called The Annecy Murders.
Hugh Laurie to star in Apple TV+ thriller series The Wanted Man
Hugh Laurie is set to star in Apple TV+'s The Wanted Man. Thandiwe Newton is also set to star in the drama from Hijack creator George Kay.
Jude Law and Andrew Garfield to star in Siegfried & Roy series
Apple TV+ has greenlit Wild Things, the limited series about Las Vegas illusionist duo Siegfried & Roy.
Premiere dates
Premiere date and first look at Netflix's Lena Dunham's Too Much
Call Your Girlfriends (And All Your Other Friends) – Lena Dunham is Returning to Television.
FX Reveals Premiere and Start Dates for Several Series
FX has set premiere and start dates for new drama series Alien: Earth, season four of The Bear and Sterling Harjo's The Lowdown.
Production news
Rivals Season 2 is in production and will have more episodes
Rivals is gearing up for more. Production has begun on the 12-episode second season.
Spin-offs / Remake
Yellowstone (2018) Universe Expands with Spinoff Y: Marshals at CBS
The world of Yellowstone (2018) gets a new outpost – and a new network.
Videos/ Photos
Streamz releases trailer for documentary Dag Vreemde Man
The Streamz Original Dag Vreemde Man may seem like a classic documentary at first glance, but it is absolutely not.
First look at The Paper, set in the world of The Office
The next series in the world of The Office has officially been given a title – and a premiere month – by Peacock.
Hulu Releases First Footage from Ryan Murphy's All's Fair with Kim Kardashian
Ryan Murphy's upcoming legal drama All's Fair starring Kim Kardashian gives first look at the Hulu series.
Ginny & Georgia season three trailer released by Netflix
The third season of the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia begins with Brianne Howey's Georgia on trial for murder.
Owen Wilson is a golfer who can't handle it anymore in Apple's Stick trailer
Owen Wilson, a (very) down and (very) ex-pro golfer turned nobody, can't take it anymore in the trailer for Stick.
Renewed series
Trying Renewed for a Fifth Season by Apple TV+
Trying, one of Apple TV+'s longest-running series, has been renewed for a fifth season.
Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Renewed by NBC
The two long-running series Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have aired on the channel for a combined 50 seasons.
The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds Renewed by NBC
NBC has picked up drama series The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds for a second season.
Fallout Gets Early Renewal for a Third Season from Prime Video
Ahead of the start of season two, Amazon has renewed the series Fallout for a third season.
Lupin is coming back with a fourth installment and is already in production
The hit Netflix series Lupin starring Omar Sy is back and already in production.
Netflix renews Bridgerton for two more seasons
More Bridgerton siblings are getting their love stories told as the Netflix series has been renewed for two more seasons.
The Four Seasons is getting a second season from Netflix
Netflix has renewed the comedy series The Four Seasons, starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, for a second season.
The Diplomat (US) renewed for a fourth season by Netflix
Netflix has renewed The Diplomat (US) for a fourth season. The news was revealed during the streamer's Upfronts presentation.
General news
Networks
ABC Announces Series and Programs for 2025-26 Season
Network ABC has announced its schedule for the upcoming television year 2025-26.
BBC First has a new name in the Netherlands
BBC First has a new name and identity in the Netherlands this month.
NBC Reveals Partial 2025-2026 Schedule With Few Series, Lots of Sports
NBC today announced its fall schedule for the first six weeks of the season.
Nominations/ Awards
Winners of the BAFTA Television Awards 2025
On Sunday, the 11th of May, the awards were handed out for the most important British television awards of the year.
Did you Know?
SkyShowtime launches new promotion for new Dutch subscribers
SkyShowtime today announced an exclusive discount promotion for new Dutch subscribers.
MySeries News
Columns
Welcome to the world of British costume drama.
British traditional etiquette, fantastic costumes, strong acting and (romantic) drama are the basis of every costume drama.
From Paper to Screen - Slow Horses
There are countless stories published in books. How beautiful it is that these beautiful stories are brought to life. It is time to highlight these book adaptations.
Popular series
The Most Popular Series of the Week – What’s on Your Watchlist?
Friday is here! The perfect time to look back at the most popular series on MySeries from last week. Maybe one of these will be your next binge-worthy obsession.
Reviews
The White Lotus - Season 3
The third season of The White Lotus manages to remain surprising and innovative. A good cast with a continuous build-up of tension ensure that it is a gripping series.
The Residence - Season 1
When The Residence of the President of the United States becomes the scene of a murder, the world’s best detective is called to solve it.
M - Il figlio del secolo - miniseries
M - Il figlio del secolo is meant to confront. It succeeds excellently.
Dancing on the Edge - Miniseries (dvd)
In Dancing on the Edge, a diligent music journalist promotes a black jazz band to the British aristocracy. The sweet notes of tempting success soon reveal false notes.
Fire Country - Season 3
The third season of Fire Country consists of sugary sweet, bite-sized chunks.
For your series calendar
Series we didn't mention in the May monthly overview that will start or premiere in week 21.
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Tuesday, May 20th
Motorheads – Series premiere (Prime Video)
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Wednesday, May 21st
Maschi veri – Series premiere (Netflix)
Nine Puzzles – Series premiere (Disney+)
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Thursday, May 22nd
Dag Vreemde Man – Series premiere (Streamz)
Earnhardt – Series premiere (Prime Video)
Langer – Series premiere (SkyShowtime)
She the People – Series premiere (Netflix)
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Friday, May 23rd
Pee-wee as Himself – Series premiere (HBO)
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Sunday, May 25th
Walking with Dinosaurs (2025) – Series premiere (BBC One)
That was the overview of week 20! We hope you are completely up to date with all the series news. Have a great week and see you next week!
With overview regards,
Mandy
