From the highly anticipated video game adaptation of Fallout to a new take on The Talented Mr. Ripley and a major TV series starring Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. and nominee Lily Gladstone. If you have a lot of free time this April, here is a selection of interesting TV series. And if you like to watch not only TV series, but also watch sports, then install the Melbet apk and place bets on sports to make watching even more exciting.
“Ripley” – Premiering on Netflix internationally on April 4th
It might be tough to surpass the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley” starring Matt Damon as the con artist and social climber Tom Ripley, hired by the father of idle rich kid Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) to persuade his expatriate son to return home to New York. But if anyone can reinvent Ripley, it’s the great Andrew Scott (“Fleabag”), who takes on the lead role in the adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s detective novel “Ripley.” Johnny Flynn plays Dickie, and Dakota Fanning plays his girlfriend Marge Sherwood in the series, set in 1960s Italy and with an even darker tone than the film. “Words like sociopath, psychopath, or pseudo-sexual killer, all that stuff is just useless to me,” Scott told Vanity Fair about playing Tom. “Though he’s not always a reliable hero, he’s the hero of the story.” Screenwriter and director Steve Zaillian (“Night”) also stands out for his stylish black-and-white execution.
“Sugar” – Premiering on April 5th on Apple TV Worldwide
Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, a modern-day noir detective in Los Angeles. Hired to find a missing Hollywood mogul’s granddaughter, Sugar uncovers dark family secrets while navigating the city’s underbelly. Co-starring Amy Ryan, the series is directed by Fernando Meirelles.
“Dinosaur” – Premiering on April 5th on Hulu
Set in Glasgow, “Dinosaur” follows Nina, a woman with autism, whose life is upended when her sister impulsively marries.
Nina juggles a potential new romance, her career as a paleontologist, and bridesmaid duties. Led by Ashley Storrie, who is autistic herself, the series explores themes of love and independence.
“Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office” – Premiering on April 7th on PBS
Toby Jones portrays Alan Bates in this drama based on the Horizon IT scandal. Falsely accused postal workers, including Bates, fight against bureaucratic injustice. Monica Dolan co-stars as Joe Hamilton, caught in a Kafkaesque nightmare of wrongful conviction.
“Franklin” – Premiering on April 12th on Apple TV+ Worldwide
Michael Douglas takes on the role of Benjamin Franklin in this historical drama set during the American Revolution. Based on Stacy Schiff’s book, the series follows Franklin’s diplomatic efforts in France to garner support for the American cause. The show also explores his personal and political challenges.
“Fallout” – Premiering on April 12th on Amazon Prime Worldwide
Adapted from the video game franchise, “Fallout” presents a post-apocalyptic future where survivors reside in underground bunkers. Led by Ella Purnell, the series explores themes of survival, morality, and the consequences of nuclear catastrophe.
“The Sympathizer” – Premiering on April 14th on HBO and HBO Max
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Sympathizer” is a complex series blending spy thriller and intercultural satire. Set after the Vietnam War, it follows the Captain (Hoa Xuande), a double agent from North Vietnam operating in Vietnam and the US.
Robert Downey Jr. plays four different roles, each reflecting a facet of US power. Directed by Don McKellar and Park Chan-wook, the series explores the Vietnam War’s lesser-known aspects.
“Under the Bridge” – Premiering on April 17th on Hulu
Lily Gladstone, a recent Oscar nominee, stars as Kema, a police officer investigating the murder of Rina (Vritika Gupta), a teenage girl in a small town in British Columbia. Riley Keough plays Rebecca, a writer fascinated by Rina’s story and the group of girls accused of attacking her. Based on Rebecca Godfrey’s true crime book, the series delves into the investigation while unraveling Kema and Rebecca’s intertwined past.
“The Veil” – Premiering on April 30th on Hulu
Elizabeth Moss stars as Imogen, a brilliant but eccentric MI6 agent, in this thriller penned by Steven Knight. Imogen embarks on a journey from Istanbul to Paris and London with her mission target, Adila (Yumna Marwan), a refugee whose secrets Imogen must uncover to prevent a catastrophic attack in the US. Josh Charles portrays a CIA officer overseeing the mission. With Knight behind the script, known for “Peaky Blinders,” expect a dark and twisty narrative.
