News about series
Casting news
Michael J. Fox is returning to acting and will appear in Shrinking season three
Five-time Emmy winner Michael J. Fox returns to the acting world with a major guest role in Shrinking season three.
Buffy reboot finds its new 'slayer' in lead actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Ryan Kiera Armstrong has landed the lead role opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
Dutch actress Sallie Harmsen cast in Apple TV+ heist series 12 12 12
Dutch actress Sallie Harmsen (Blade Runner 2049) has joined the cast of Apple's heist series 12 12 12.
Old acquaintance returns to the regular cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Good news for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans: an old friend is returning to the old nest for season 27.
Naomi Watts and Paul Kelly Added to Cast of American Love Story
Ryan Murphy has reportedly found his Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy for his American Love Story anthology series.
Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson Added to Boston Blue Cast
Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) has been cast in a series regular role in Boston Blue opposite Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green.
Daan Schuurmans will play a role in the third season of Knokke off
Netflix announces the cast of the new season of Knokke off.
James Van Der Beek Cast in Prime Video's Legally Blonde Prequel Series Elle
James Van Der Beek will have a recurring role in Elle, the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video.
Dates
HBO Reveals Premiere Window and Teaser for New Series Task
We get a look at some of the first images from Task, the upcoming drama series from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Gets Season Three Start Date
After what seemed like an unbearably long wait for Trekkies, a start date has finally been set for season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Australian comedy series Colin from Accounts now available on Streamz
The Australian comedy series Colin from Accounts is available to watch on Streamz starting today with two seasons. The series has also been renewed for a third season.
Apple TV+ Gives Platonic Season Two Start Date, Shares First Look Photos
Apple TV+ has set a date for the launch of season two of Platonic, starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne.
Cancelled/ Ended series
Prime Video cancels The Bondsman starring Kevin Bacon after one season
Prime Video has opted not to move forward with a second season of the supernatural action drama The Bondsman.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan casts Shameik Moore for season five, which ends after
Shameik Moore has been cast in what will be the final season before Power Book III: Raising Kanan and his character is quite important.
Ratings
The most watched series of week 21 in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US
Last week, many series were streamed in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States.
New series
Series in development about black student killed by Mississippi police
Nicholas G. Sims is set to direct a television series based on Phillip Lafayette Gibbs, one of two Jackson State College students killed by Mississippi police in 1970.
Prime Video Orders Barbershop Series Based on the Film Franchise
Prime Video has officially ordered Barbershop, a television series starring Jermaine Fowler.
Michael B. Jordan to Produce Creed Series Delphi
After a few years of flirtation, Creed is finally getting the television treatment – Michael B. Jordan and his Outlier Society are set to produce a new series for Amazon.
Animated series of video game Clash of Clans in development at Netflix
Clash of Clans is coming to Netflix as an animated series. Clash, as the series will be called, is currently in pre-production.
True crime documentary Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas coming soon to Streamz
The three-part documentary Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas follows the true story of Ash Armand and Herleen Durai.
Netflix Orders Comedy Series From and Starring Dan Levy; Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf
Netflix has ordered a family crime comedy series co-created by and starring Emmy winner Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek).
Ryan Murphy has new series The Shards in development for FX
Top producer Ryan Murphy has his next high-profile series project lined up: The Shards.
Martin Scorsese Subject of New Apple TV+ Documentary Mr. Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese is used to being behind the camera, but now he is the subject in the documentary Mr. Scorsese.
Netflix orders two new series: All the Sinners Bleed and The Body
Netflix has ordered two new series: All the Sinners Bleed, about a black sheriff hunting a serial killer, and The Body, about a group of Catholic schoolgirls who experience visions.
Premièee dates
Chad Powers Comedy Series Gets Premiere Date From Hulu
Chad Powers, the new sports comedy series starring Glen Powell, has been given a premiere date by Hulu.
Documentary Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie to be released on HBO Max this month
For the first time since her alleged kidnapping, Sherri Papini tells her true story in Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie.
Production news
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) Begins Production on Season Three, Reveals New Cast
Season two of Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) has wrapped filming and production on the third and final season is underway.
Spin-offs / Remakes
S.W.A.T. (2017) spinoff starring Shemar Moore gets greenlight from Sony Pictures TV
The studio behind S.W.A.T. (2017) – and the series’ lead actor – are making another attempt to keep the franchise going.
7th Heaven reboot in development at CBS Studios with Jessica Biel as producer
The long-running family drama 7th Heaven is set to return, with Anthony Sparks (Queen Sugar) set to write the potential new version for CBS Studios.
Zach Braff on Board for ABC's Scrubs Reboot
Dr. John Dorian is back in the picture: Zach Braff has signed on for the Scrubs reboot in development at ABC.
Renewed series
Netflix Renews My Life with the Walter Boys for a Third Season
In preparation for season two, Netflix has renewed My Life with the Walter Boys for a third season.
Forever (2025) Renewed for Second Season by Netflix
Fans of Forever (2025) and Judy Blumealike will see more of Justin Edwards and Keisha Clark.
British crime series Ellis renewed for second season
Inspector Ellis returns for a second season. Viewers will see more of the series next year on Acorn TV and Channel 5.
Yellowjackets Renewed for Fourth Season by Showtime
Showtime has renewed Yellowjackets for a fourth season. The renewal was expected after the strong ratings of the most recent season.
Survival of the Thickest renewed for a third and final season
The end is in sight for Survival of the Thickest. Netflix has announced that the series has been renewed for a third and final season.
Las Azules (Women in Blue) Renewed for Second Season by Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has renewed the acclaimed Spanish-language series Las azules (Women in Blue) for a second season.
Videos/ Photos
Netflix Reveals The Addams Family Portrait for Wednesday Season Two
It's a family affair in season two of Netflix's hit series Wednesday.
Pennywise is back in teaser for HBO Max's IT: Welcome to Derry
We get our first look at IT: Welcome to Derry (formerly Welcome to Derry), in the trailer for HBO Max's IT prequel series.
Netflix shares trailer for Fubar season two featuring a dancing Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonates Wednesday Addams in the first trailer for season two of Fubar.
Trailer for The Bear season four seeks calm amid the usual chaos
After three seasons of sometimes unbearable intensity, The Bear may want to hit the brakes in its fourth installment – or at least the characters are trying to.
Jason Momoa is done with peace in teaser for Apple TV+'s Chief of War
Jason Momoa co-created Chief of War, wrote the screenplay, and even directed the season finale.
General news
Networks
Streamz makes catalog available to everyone
Streamz is taking a new step in making its streaming platform accessible. They are making their catalogue available for everyone to watch.
Obituaries
Cheers actor George Wendt passed away at age 76
George Wendt, best known for his role as the beer-drinking Norm on the sitcom Cheers, has died.
Did you know?
Doctor Who Star David Tennant to Appear at Heroes Dutch Comic Con After All
The Scottish actor will be a guest at the extended summer edition of the Netherlands’ biggest comic con.
MySeries news
Columns
Successful spin-offs - Angel
A new series is produced and if it is a success, it must immediately be looked at what else is possible. This does not always benefit the quality, but sometimes it is worth it. Time to highlight the successful spin-offs.
Are you a repeat watcher?
My name is Jan and I am a series addict.
Popular series
The most popular series of the week – Which one will you binge?
Ah, Friday! Time to recap last week's most-watched series on MySeries.
Reviews
Protection - Season 1
Security in the British crime series Protection is not exactly safe.
Daredevil: Born Again - Season 1
Daredevil: Born Again is a solid sequel to the Netflix series Daredevil. It starts and ends strong with a more calm but still good middle section.
Black Mirror - Season 7
The black mirror is once again held up to us in the seventh season of Black Mirror. The sixth season broke a bit with the usual formula. Will the seventh season continue on that path or not?
Murderbot - First episode
A cyborg with an introverted personality and a gruesome secret. Is Murderbot sufficiently filled with the tension and (black) humor of Martha Wells' books?
Miss Austen - Season 1
Miss Austen is a captivating costume drama with two wonderful leading roles for Keeley Hawes and Synnøve Karlsen
For your series calendar
Series we didn't mention in the May monthly overview that will start or premiere in week 22.
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Monday, 26th of May
Kevin Costner's The West – Series premiere (History)
Sherri Papini: Caught in a Lie – Series premiere (Investigation Discovery)
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Wednesday, 28th of May
Adults – Series premiere (FX)
That was the overview of week 21! 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
