Gave up cable and missing the guide button? Well check out these 12 streaming series and movies coming to a streaming service near you.
Informer – Amazon Prime – NOW PLAYING
Informer is a complex, character-driven thriller about Raza, a young second generation British-Pakistani man from East London who is coerced by Gabe, a Counter-Terrorism Officer into informing for him. Starring Nabhaan Rizwan, and Paddy Considine.
Carmen Sandiego – Netflix –
NOW PLAYING
Based on the popular game show character, Carmen Sandiego, a globe-hopping master thief. Voiced by Gina Rodriguez.
IO – Netflix – NOW PLAYING
As a young scientist searches for a way to save a dying Earth, she finds a connection with a man who’s racing to catch the last shuttle off the planet. Starring Anthony Mackie and Margaret Qualley.
Polar – Netflix – NOW PLAYING
The world’s top assassin, Duncan Vizla, is settling into retirement when his former employer marks him as a liability to the firm. Against his will, he finds himself back in the game going head to head with an army of younger killers. Starring Mads Mikkelsen and Katheryn Winnick.
High Flying Bird – Netflix – February 8th
From Director Steven Soderbergh. When an NBA lockout sidelines his big rookie client, an agency hatches a bold plan to save their careers, and disrupt the league’s power structure. Starring Andre Holland, Zazie Beetz, and Bill Duke.
Weird City – YouTube Premium – February 13th
From Jordan Peele, Weird City is an upcoming American comedy science fiction anthology web television series. A look at the life and people living in a futuristic town called Weird. Starring Anthony Holiday, Emily Kosloski, and Cynthy Wu.
Lorena – Amazon Prime – February 15th
From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband’s penis after years of abuse. John and Lorena Bobbitt’s stories exploded into a 24-hour news cycle. She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press. But as John spiraled downward, Lorena found strength in the scars of her ordeal.
Shrill – Hulu – March 15th
From Executive Producers Lorne Michaels and Elizabeth Banks comes Shrill, a comedy series. Annie, a plus sized young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to start her career while juggling bad boyfriends, a sick parent, and a perfectionist boss. Starring Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live).
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The Act – Hulu – March 20th
The Act is a seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories. The first season follows Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder. Starring Patricia Arquette.
Space Force – Netflix – TBD
From Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, a comedy series about the people tasked with a new branch of the U.S. military. Starring Steve Carell.
Hanna – Amazon Prime – TBD
A young girl with extraordinary skills attempts to evade the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is. Starring Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, and Joel Kinnaman.
Good Omens – Amazon Prime – TBD
The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel and a loose-living Demon who’ve become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon. But they have lost the Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy unaware he’s meant to bring upon the end of days, forcing them to embark on an adventure to find him and save the world before it’s too late. Starring David Tennant, Michael Sheen, and Jon Hamm.
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