The December schedule has been reserved for a few show premieres and meant for a midseason cliffhanger in the past decade. This year will be a complete difference from last year’s usual model of how things go. TV series planning on being released later in 2021 will be released early to maintain morale and give the public more options as everyone remains inside during this season. The streaming services have become more of a way to cope and process the past year. As a result, services have exploded but increased expectations of what is to come. 

The new products that are releasing for consumption will not only allow minds to ease but also be a way of getting caught up with information that is released this year. Perhaps in the future of streaming will have the foresight to come up with new systems. Only time will tell, but for now, pass the time with these releases:

Big Mouth (Netflix, December 4th)

Growing up is the weirdest thing for anyone to go through. Big Mouth embodies this concept but adds trauma, taboo, and adult humor into the mix. Based on the trailer for season 4, the audience can expect anxiety to focus on this quirky cartoon. Packed with innuendos, chaos, and puberty monster shenanigans, the voices Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, and Jordan Peele will keep you entertained.  Created, written, and produced by Family Guy writer Andrew Goldberg and the showrunners, this comic will have you in tears.

Brassic (Hulu, December 4th)

Being an adult is something many of us will admit: it’s expensive. And the show ‘Brassic’ paints a picture of how being an adult, broke and with no prospects, is reality but with much-needed humor of it all. Set to premiere on Hulu, this show follows Vinny and his pals for so much more crazy antics with a dose of mischief and reality. While they may not always have the best intentions as petty thieves, their friendship is as thick as thieves. Based in a fictional northern England town known as Hawley, get ready for the antics and touches of humor schemed cooked up with this season. Created by showrunner Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst, this comedy will have you in tears through mood and raw emotion.

The Great British Baking Show: Holiday Edition (Netflix, December 4th)

There has never really been a reality TV show where people are polite to one another amidst a competition. The Great British Baking Show comes back for season three just for the holidays to do some holiday treats in time for the festivities. While many of us cannot give out cookies or treats like we usually would, this show can teach us about cooking while watching some friendly competition and a little bit of mischief from the sidelines. Initially produced by BBC One, BBC Two, and Channel 4, this reality TV show is sure to have everyone tune in during the holiday season. Judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, this show will keep you on your toes this holiday season.

Selena: The Series (Netflix, December 4th)

Over twenty years ago, before Beyonce, there was Selena. Specifically, Selena Quintanilla-Perez was one of the pioneers in breaking the glass ceiling as the most popular idol during her time. Now, a complete story on her life—written and permitted by her family—is hitting the streaming deck. Her story takes the place of her entire experience of what is publicly documented, photographed, and told by those who knew most. This series showed her when she was alive but reenacted moments that shaped her into the star. Written by Moises Zamora, who’s work in American Crime has earned him an Emmy for his work. This docuseries will give you a glimpse into the star that was gone too soon from the world.

Euphoria: Special Episodes (HBO Max, December 6th)

It has only been one season since HBO Max released Euphoria, and this show has taken everyone by storm. Season 2 was meant to come out sometime in 2020, put on hold with some exceptions due to unforeseen circumstances. Two special episodes will be released: one relating to COVID-19 and the other relating to the holidays. Though the trailer has yet to release, Zendaya, the actor who plays the main character, has hinted that these two episodes will relate to the season one finale. Sam Levinson, creator, director, and writer, may have had some setbacks, but he knows what to give the fanbase of Euphoria to keep them satisfied.

Shameless (Showtime, December 6th)

The story of the Gallagher Clan is setting up to close with the final season premiering and ending the information on one of US’s favorite comedy-drama to grace the screen. The Gallagher Clan is ready to tie in some loose ends and finish the last season with a bang. Faced with the neighborhood being ‘gentrified’ and some old rivalries, a new business venture, and more—this final season will do more than draw you in. Adapted from the original UK version, Shameless will leave you wondering how shameless people can be. Developed by John Wells with the blessing from Paul Abbott, this last season will leave you laughing over the antics and missing the Gallagher Clan.

Mr. Iglesias (Netflix, December 8th)

One of America’s favorite comedians is back with his hit sitcom: Mr. Iglesias. Following his students’ encouragement to work harder and smarter at school, Mr. Iglesias juggles being a good role model, teaching, and falling in love with his new co-worker slash love interest. Despite the ups and downs, Mr. Iglesias is there to support his history class students with their (not-so) realistic dreams, teach one how to drive, and offer guidance with his talent of many voices of wisdom. Created by Kevin Hench,  seasoned producer and writer for television, this December, get ready to laugh along with this heartfelt comedy.

The Expanse (Amazon Prime Original, December 16th)

Technology is a somewhat new yet old innovation that keeps on expanding as we innovate with it more. The Expanse, set in the distant future in which humanity has taken over space, comes out for the fifth season. This time, it deals with old and new enemies alike and exciting encounters on earth and in the area. The story follows a group of misfits: United Nations Security Council member, a police detective, a ship officer, and his crew as they travel and unknowingly come upon a mystery. With a nail biter from season 4, season 5 takes place in space and on a familiar planet known as ‘Earth.’ Only developers and executive producers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby what twists and turns will be coming to the screen this upcoming December.

The Stand (CBS All Access, December 17th)

Based on the 1978 book by Steven King, this series takes place in the distant but dystopian future filled with magic: good and terror. Set in a time where the world was decimated by a plague that swept through most of the world, a handful of survivors remain as humanity’s last hope. Despite this, good and evil have manifested into elemental forces that can mean the eventual showdown: good vs. evil. On the “good” side sits a handful of survivors and the wisdom of an elder known as Mother Abigail, played by Whoopi Goldberg. On the side of evil sits a man consumed by the nightmares and manifestations of evil whose goal is to use his powers to stop Mother Abigail and the survivors from finding peace. This limited series comes highly anticipated against the current event climate. Developed and directed by Josh Boone, the award-winning director of ‘The Fault In Our Stars,’ this series will do more than strike fear but tung at your heartstrings.

Letterkenny (Hulu, December 26th)

Set in a Canadian fictional rural town, the once small series on YouTube will release its latest season. Written by the original content creators Keeso and Jacob Tierney, Letterkenny returns to the streaming service. A town full of interesting characters that also challenge rural media portrays this series always brings a laugh. Each character gets a special uniqueness to the screen that makes each episode unique for anyone who watched the series. Neither one name is the focus the way most TV series follow, which makes Letterkenny so unique. Whether it is the out of town hockey team coming in and making a mess or the scheming failed attempts of winning back a high school sweetheart, this series will keep you on your toes for the entire time. What is to come for the ninth season only director and writer Jacob Tierney can say for sure.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix, December 31st)

It’s the final season of the long-anticipated series of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Simultaneously, many fans are upset that the streaming platforming is canceling the show, the last season’s trailer released to expand Sabrina’s ever-growing universe. Caught between two worlds, one that might be at war, Sabrina must decide on the path to take while handling the world ending on her shoulders. Yet, by the trailer’s looks, she seems to have taken the choice with strive, grace, and style. Developed and produced by the screenwriter of Glee, Riverdale, and the comics that inspired this series, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s imagination takes the audience in one last dive into Sabrina’s life teenage witch with a supernatural element.

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The streaming service will bring us new seasons of several favorite shows and the appearance of productions that you simply cannot miss in November.

One of the most prominent premieres of November is that of SpongeBob: To the Rescue. The Nickelodeon film that could not have its premiere on the big screen due to the Coronavirus pandemic will finally be presented on the Netflix screen.
These are all the movie premieres, some Netflix originals, and other movie classics that will hit the streaming service in November 2020.

A Christmas in Alaska – November 1:

About to receive a job promotion, a woman must move to Alaska at Christmas time, where she will meet a local lawyer who will change her way of seeing the world forever.

A Christmas Secret – November 1:

This doctor’s Christmas plans don’t go the way she would have liked. Now she must spend the holidays in a small town in Alaska, where she will discover a strange secret about one of her neighbors

A Tailor-Made Christmas – November 1:

An architect must receive his family for Christmas. As he desires to give them the best parties possible, he decides to hire an event coordinator with whom he will forge a closer relationship than he expected.

The Perfect Christmas List – November 1:

A children’s book writer must help her mother complete a Christmas wish list for her ill grandmother.

Hitch – November 1:

Starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes, this movie tells the story of Hitch, a man who helps other men be seductive and surprise women on their first date. However, everything will be jeopardized when a female reporter investigates his work.

Matrix Trilogy – November 1:

The three films, Matrix, Matrix Revolutions, and Matrix Reloaded, will hit the streaming platform this November 1^st. This is a great chance to revive a memory of  the story of Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus as we continue to await the premiere of the fourth installment on the big screen.

The Aviator – November 1:

Leonardo Di Caprio takes on the role of tycoon Howard Hughes, the man who transformed the world of cinema and aviation. The film analyzes the moments in which a mental illness threatens his empire.

Operation Casino – November 2:

Desperate that they are not being able to pay for their daughter’s college, Scot and Kate turn their house into an underground casino.

Blood Ties – Netflix Original – November 3:

A new Korean Netflix production. This tells the story of Shuhei’s mother who will drag her family into tragedy when she discovers a world beyond her control.

SpongeBob: To the Rescue – Netflix Exclusive – November 5:

SpongeBob, and Patrick go on a rescue mission when their best friend Gary is kidnapped by a mysterious thief.

Operation Merry Christmas – Netflix Original – November 5:

A strict legislative assistant falls in love with the captain of an airbase in the tropics that she must try to close. Starring Vikings star Alexander Ludwig and Virginia Madsen.

The Summons – Netflix Original – November 6:

Inspired by real events, a brilliant student will take on Nigeria’s education system when she denounces a renowned professor for sexual abuse.

The Hunger Games 2, 3, and 4 – November 7:

The end of The Hunger Games saga comes to the Netflix screen. Unfortunately, the first installment will not be available on the platform.

Action Point – November 8:

 A reckless stuntman builds an amusement park in New Jersey, but his business is in jeopardy when a successful developer seeks to shut it down.

Strange Presence – November 11:

A doctor arrives at a mansion to attend to one of its employees but soon discovers something beyond knowledge.

El Patron: X-ray of a Crime – November 11:

Inspired by real events, this tells the story of a lawyer who defends a humble field laborer after a tragedy is unleashed due to an inconvenience with her sinister employer.

Yo, Adolescente – November 12:

An Argentine film that tells the story of a young man who blogs his daily life to escape the sadness left by the death of his best friend. While going through an existential crisis, he will begin a journey of discovering himself by exploring his sexuality.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – November 12:

While we are still waiting for the premiere of Jurassic World: Dominion, Netflix presents the second film of the trilogy. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, we follow Dr. Owen Grady and Claire on a new adventure.

Life Before Yes – Netflix Original – November 13: 

A new Italian production that tells the story of a Jewish woman who welcomes a lost Muslim child into her home. Now, she will do everything possible to help him return to his family.

Jingle Jangle – Netflix Original – November 13: 

A toy manufacturer will once again regain joy and his faith in happiness with the help of his granddaughter after being betrayed by his best friend several years ago

Geo-Storm – November 15:

A scientist is the only one capable of preventing a climate disaster on Earth when satellites that control the weather begin to fail.

Somnia: Before Waking Up – November 15: 

Mark and Jessie adopt a little boy named Cody after losing their son. Everything will get strange when they discover that the young man has a disturbing ability.

Marshall – November 15:

Starring Chadwick Boseman, this movie tells the true story of the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court, Marshall Thurgood.

Princess Switch 2 – Netflix Original – November 19:

When Duchess Margaret is about to be crowned, her double Stacy has a plan to fix her love life. However, when a third princess appears, it will make everything more complicated, and everything will be very tangled.

Extraterrestrial Christmas – Netflix Original – November 20:

A little alien is on a mission to steal something important from Santa Claus at the North Pole. However, along the way, you will encounter an adventure that will leave you with a valuable lesson about the Christmas spirit.

Dolly Parton: Christmas in the Square – Netflix Original – November 22: 

The holiday cheer ends when a woman tries to sell her village land. This is a moving musical story, starring singer Dolly Parton.

Hillbilly, A Rural Elegy – Netflix Original – November 24:

A Yale student must return to her hometown of Ohio when she receives an unexpected call. Now, after a family history of three different generations, she will begin to rethink her life and reflect on her future.

Tomy’s Notebook – Netflix Original – November 24:

When Marie discovers she is terminally ill, she decides to cope with it in the best way she knows how: with courage and humor. However, she will also put all her love in writing a notebook for Tomy, her 4-year-old son, with the intention that she has a positive image of her mother for life.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2 – Netflix Original – November 25:

Kate Pierce will reunite with Santa to try to save Christmas from a mysterious troublemaker who wants to cancel the holidays for good.

Mosul – Netflix Original – November 26:

A young policeman joins an Iraqi rebel squad as repayment for saving his life. Now, together they will fight the Daesh in the city of Mosul, devastated by violence.

The Beast – Netflix Original – November 27:

A former soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder will return to action when his daughter gets kidnapped. However, his mission will be jeopardized when he himself is a suspect of the crime.

Voices – Netflix Original – November 27:

Following the strange death of his son in his new home, Daniel begins to hear mysterious voices that lead him to hire a paranormal expert.

Finding Agnes – Netflix Original – November 30:

An abandoned child begins a journey in search of love and hope. On his way, he will meet again with the mistakes of his mother, whom he has not seen for many years.

Now, we present to you the list of the series and the most anticipated new seasons, which will premiere on Netflix in November 2020.

The most prominent premiere of the month is the arrival of the fourth season of The Crown. Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and the cast will return for a new episode in the history of Queen Elizabeth II. The story of the royal family returns to Netflix. This time, we will start by seeing Queen Elizabeth with some internal conflicts with Margaret Thatcher. Meanwhile, Prince Charles begins a rocky marriage to Lady Di.

Can You Hear Me? – Season Two – November 1:

The Canadian comedy introduces new episodes on Netflix. The story will pick up two years after the events that occurred in the first installment and will return to follow Ada (Florence Longrpé), who tries to get in touch with her friends again.

The Good Detective – November 1:

A veteran detective teams up with a rookie in trying to solve a murder case from five years ago when they uncover new leads indicating that the defendant was wrongfully convicted.

Voice 2 – November 1:

A voice analyst and a young detective team up to catch a serial killer who kills whoever crosses his path.

Love and Anarchy – New Netflix Original Series – November 4:

A married consultant will begin to make changes in her life when she meets a young man specializing in computer science, and romance is born between them. They both begin to reevaluate their lives and question social norms.

Paranormal – New Netflix Original Series – November 5:

This Netflix Egypt production tells the story of a skeptical hematologist who must investigate a series of paranormal events when a ghost from his past returns to haunt him.

Undercover: Operation Ecstasy – Second season – November 9:

In this second season, we will see Kim (Anna Drijver) once more trying to find armor dealers, for which she will send Bob (Tom Waes) on a dangerous mission that steps in the boundary between justice and revenge.

Dash and Lily – New Netflix Original Series – November 10:

A new Netflix Christmas love story. Dash is a cynical and bitter young man. Lily is cheerful and optimistic. Their paths will cross when they share secrets and challenges through a notebook in different parts of New York City.

The Liberator – New Netflix Original Series – November 11:

An animated war drama based on real events. This tells the story of a squad of soldiers who spearheaded the Italian Allied attack in World War II.

Classy Friends – November 12:

A group of friends will be affected by a sudden death that will cause all their dark secrets to come to light. The relationship between them will spiral out of control, and now neither can trust the other.

Midas’ Favorites – New Netflix Original Series – November 13:

A reporter is writing a story about a millionaire publicist who is being blackmailed. The decisions made from now on may change the course of destiny.

We Are the Champions – New Netflix Original Series – November 17:

A documentary series that follows the weirdest, most unusual, and bizarre cases of high-performance sports. Meet the communities that follow them.

El Sabor de las Margaritas – Season Two – November 18:

Eva is out of jail but suffers from constant blackouts. When she answers a call for help, she finds herself infiltrated into a child sex trafficking network.

Holiday Makeovers with Mr. Christmas – New Netflix Original Series – November 18:

Benjamin Bradley, better known as Mr. Christmas, works with a group of elves to bring a great gift to the neediest families: a complete makeover of their houses.

Voices on Fire: United for the Gospel – New Netflix Original Series – November 20:

A docuseries that focuses on the history of Pharrel Williams’ hometown church and his quest to form the best gospel choir in the world.

Mars – Season Two – November 23:

The Daedalus astronauts welcome a new group to Mars but will soon discover that their intentions are not entirely scientific.

A Place to Dream – Season two – November 27:

The classic saying “small town, big hell” is fulfilled in Virgin River. Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) return for more engagements, babies, broken hearts, and murders.

Sugar Rush – Season 2 – November 27:

The cooking competition returns to Netflix, but this time for a very special reason: Christmas treats. The festive spirit is already beginning to be felt, and the participants will have to compete against the clock to make the best, the most delicious, and the most Christmas-like recipes.

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The announcement was made through Netflix’s official YouTube channel. Some titles that will be ready next month were confirmed. Among the original series listed were Emily in Paris with Lily Collins, the Mexican production Someone Has to Die, featuring the sultry actress Ester Exposito, and the horror program The Curse of Bly Manor.

Additionally, other historical sagas will be adding new seasons. One of our heroes, The Flash, will be having its sixth season. Arrow will premiere season eight. Somebody Feed Phil is finally airing season four. Star Trek: Discovery goes for round three with a fresh new season for loyal fans. How to Get Away With Murder also gets a renewal for a claimed sixth season. Last but not least, the popular series Riverdale kicks-off with the fourth season. Also, You Me Her will be coming to Netflix with a fifth season to watch.

Did you make your schedule already? Because this October will be interesting on Netflix!

When it comes to movies, the streaming platform won’t be left behind either. The Chicago 7 Trial, Rebecca, Beyond the Moon, Calendar Love, and Hubie’s Halloween are the most anticipated films by viewers and fans.

All expectations are very high for Halloween. We are sure it’s going to be intriguing, and we will be there to see!

Also, the entertainment service acquired important films, such as Dunkirk, Blade Runner 2049, IT, and worth re-watching classics like Rocky, Bridget Jones: On the Edge of Reason, and Batman: The Dark Knight.

Netflix’s New Series 

Emily In Paris (premiere: October 2) 

(From the creators of Sex and The City)

Lilly Collins will play Emily, an ambitious twenty year old from Chicago who lands her dream job in Paris after the company where she works as an executive buys a luxury marketing company in France and tasks her with renewing its social media strategy. Her new life in the City of Light soon ignites intense adventures and newer challenges, such as earning the respect of her colleagues, making friends, and living new romantic experiences.

The Haunting Of Bly Manor (premiere: October 9)

A new installment of the anthology series from the creator of The Haunting of Hill House. This is a spooky gothic romance horror story based on the work of Henry James, The Turn of the Screw, from 1898. This new season would be a new story with new characters, and it will have no connections to The Haunting of Hill House, since the first installment was an adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House.

Social Distance (premiere: October 15)

A very much tragicomic anthology series filmed in confinement that exposes fun ways—and not so much ways—people have found to stay connected from the distance. The production of this new series was written, produced, and directed remotely. The director and its creators are none other than the award-winning and highly recognized creators of Orange is the New Black, which has already advanced the format of this new release.

Grand Army (premiere: October 16)

Five of Brooklyn’s public school students grapple with the chaos of the world around them as they struggle to survive, prosper, make their way, and forge their future. The production is based on Katie Cappiello’s 2013 play Slut that Gloria Steinem, the world’s most famous feminist, called “truthful, raw, and immediate.”

Alguien Tiene Que Morir (Somebody Has to Die) (premiere: October 16)

Someone Has to Die will consist of three chapters that will tell the story of a young man living in Mexico whose parents ask to return home with his girlfriend. The plot sets in the 1950s in a very conservative society. But the plot truly begins when the young man, instead of returning with a girl, returns with a ballet dancer named Lazaro.

The director of this miniseries is Manolo Caro, who also created The House of Flowers. On this occasion, he wrote in conjunction with Monika Revilla and Fernando Pérez, and this series is one of Caro’s first works outside the field of comedy.

The Queen’s Gambit (premiere: October 23)

In Kentucky in the 1950s, an orphan with a knack for chess battles with her addictions as she tries to become the best chess player in the world. Based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, this miniseries was developed by Scott Frank (creator of the western Godless) and Allan Scott. This production promises to be one of the flagships of female empowerment on the scene.

Fresh New Seasons 

Riverdale, Season 4 (October 9)

Daring adventures mixed with chilling darkness, Riverdale meets a new level of pain as the team prepares for another challenging test: senior year.

Somebody Feed Phil, Season 4 (October 30)

Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, travels the world to soak up the food and diverse cultures of places like San Francisco, Singapore, Hawaii, and more.

Do not forget that other shows, like How to Get Away with Murder and The Flash, will have their sixth season, and Arrow will premiere its anticipated eighth season.

Full Feature Movies That You Should Not Miss In October

Rebecca (premiere: October 10)

After a fiery romance, a young woman marries a wealthy widower. But when she settles in his luxurious mansion, she also begins to live with the shadow of Rebecca, his ex.

Beyond The Moon (premiere: October 23)

In this animated musical directed by the legendary Glen Keane, a girl builds a rocket ship and takes off to meet a mythical moon goddess.

The Chicago 7 Trial (premiere: October 16)

A peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turns into a violent incident leading to one of the most infamous trials in history.

The Forty-Year-Old Version (premiere: October 9)

Desperate for success before she turns forty years old, playwright Radha reinvents herself as a rapper and embarks on a search for her authentic essence and true voice.

Hubie Halloween (premiere: October 7)

Hubie may not be the most popular in Salem, Massachusetts, but that will not stop this good-natured man from protecting the town on Halloween.

Documentary And Specials

Unsolved Mysteries 2 (premiere: October 19)

True stories of chilling disappearances, murders, and paranormal encounters inspire the gripping relaunch of this iconic docuseries.

Blackpink: Light Up The Sky (premiere: October 14)

The girls in today’s most popular K-pop girl band in the Korean scene, Blackpink share the challenging journey that led them to fulfill their dreams and launched them to global stardom.

Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine (premiere: October 27)

An hour of hilarious, short single-camera skits on politics, race, gender, class inequalities, and other trivial topics.

Carlos Almaraz: The Painter Who Played With Fire (premiere: October 1)

Mixing archival footage with some interviews, this film pays tribute to one of Los Angeles’ most influential Chicano art painters and activists of the 1970s: Carlos Almaraz.

What do you think of these new releases and season renewals that Netflix brings in its catalog for October? You do not want to miss any of these appealing stories, and you can continue watching and following the ones that you have been faithfully watching for some time now! This expansion of the catalog not only with new titles but also with the inclusion of movies that many will want to re-watch will make the lockdown more entertaining for everyone at home. So get your popcorn ready, and hit that play button!

Tell us, are you ready for all these new arrivals? Which ones have you been waiting for the most?

Keep in mind that you can find actors who have starred in Netflix series on Payphone X. 

And don’t forget to stay safe at home, wash your hands, wear your mask, and don’t miss any of these premieres. See you next time!

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We want to make your September cozy and comfortable, and bring some new emotions and topics to discuss with friends at the same time. And maybe even leave you sleepless for a couple of weekends!

There is a list of 15 new and current episodes on your respective calendars that need to be noted now:

“Raised by Wolves” (HBO Max, September 3)

For over 50 years, following the first breakdown of several episodes and a pilot who never took part in 2013, Ridley Scott returns triumphantly to TV with the first two episodes. Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim play two androids that keep people alive in a distant colony. The creator of the 2013 Denis Villeneuve film, Aaron Guzikowski, has also produced “Prisoners.”

“Away” (Netflix, September 4)

Fascination by the TV with space travel is the latest entry, which follows the first human-pilot mission to Mars by an international group of interplanetary explorers. The five-person teams are played by Hilary Swank, Ato Essandoh, Ray Panthaki, Vivian Wu, and Mark Ivanir, leading the group behind Earth by Josh Charles. The showcase “The path” Jessica Goldberg serves here in the same capacity, with Jason Katims on behalf of executive producer (“Friday night lights” and “Parenthood”).

“The Boys”, Season 2 (Prime Video, September 4)

If you want to see a high-flying superhero team in theaters, you’ll still have to wait. So why not embrace the subversive, anti-imperial scuzzfest that flips ideas of heroism on their head? In addition to meeting all the characters who didn’t get lasered to death in Season 1, in this season you will be able to enjoy the presence of Aya Cash on screen, as she is a new addition to the show’s team of “supes.”

“Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz, September 6)

Starz’s juggernaut ratings get her first (and certainly not the last) series of spinoffs. However, it is not untrue to consider this series as a continuation of the sorts, as about three days after the “Power” finale events. Courtney A. Kemp is also the original series creator. Naturi Naughton and Michael Rainey Jr., rejoined as the “Book II,” are the “Power” casting members, Returning as Tasha and Tariq. The Method Man and Mary J. Blige will also appear in the ever-expanding universe of TV as new additions.

“Woke” (Hulu, September 9)

Lamorne Morris stars as Keef, a cartoonist who rises to a star when he reflects on his priorities and rethinks the policeman’s traumatic experience. The series is inspired by Keith Knight’s life as author and co-creator. Maurice Marable also serves as the director and executive producer of this series for Seasons 2 through 4 of “Brockmire.”

“The Phantoms and Julie” (Netflix, September 10)

The Director “High School Music,” Kenny Ortega, reconstructs the premise of a Brazilian series with the same name in early 2010: Julie (Madison Reyes), after the loss of her mother, not only discovers that she can communicate to three songs co-opted in the ancient studio of her mother but can also start a band.

A timed soundtrack for the season premiere will feature 15 original tracks, including Reyes and the rest of the shows.

“The Third Day” (HBO, September 14)

Dennis Kelly is one of the creators of this ambitious medium-hybrid theatre on the people of a mystical, remote island, a television vet, and Tony writer. The first is to focus on Sam, who arrives on the island, in three parts, with people already living there. The last section stars Naomie Harris as Helen, who will follow a somewhat different pattern later on the island. The middle section is a one-off, live theatre performance directed at the first week of October by co-creator Felix Barrett to complement the overwhelming intrigue.

“We are who we are” (HBO, September 14)

Another international love story, Director Luca Guadagnino, returns to Northern Italy as “Call Me By Your Name,” One of the most enigmatic film-makers today. The US military base in Venice “We Are Who We Are” is an eight-part series following two young adolescents (Jack Dylan Grazer and Jordan Kristine Seamón). The parents of the two main characters are Chloë Sevigny, Alice Braga, and Kid Cudi.

“Pen15”, Season 2 (Hulu, September 18)

Maya and Anna are back from the world of early secondary school life for more beautiful and terrifying stories. Season 2 builds on early teenagers’ anxiety in the opening season with episodes of billboards, crushes, sleeping, and even playing in the school. Sam Zvibleman is back as the show’s director, and each episode in this season is written by the stars, Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine.

“Ratched” (Netflix, September 18)

This look at Mildred Ratched, the iconic nurse of the famous One Flyover Cuckoo’s Nest, is the latest series in the increasing Netflix collection from Ryan Murphy, which took place in one of the most strangely-selected regulations of recent times. In Jon Jon Briones, Cynthia Nixon, Finn Wittrock, and Corey Stoll, which Louise Fletcher made famous on-screen, Sarah Paulson will join the cast. The co-creator Ian Brennan of “Glee” and “Scream Queens” is also a film writer.

“Filthy Rich” (Fox, September 21)

This year the fall televised slate will not be known, but we won’t have at least one new soapy Fox theatre this year. This latest look at the top class’s excess focuses on a Southern family, whose fortunes are based on televangelism. In this American version of the series from 2016-17 in New Zealand, Kim Cattrall and Gerald McRaney will be the family heads. The new version of the series was developed and directed by Director Tate Taylor, “The Help.”

“Utopia” (Prime Video, September 25)

An “unless you know, the better” approach is used in this original “Utopia” range, released in the United Kingdom from 2013-14, so let’s say this American update follows a group of fans of comics who think they’ve trodden into something far more significant than their shared fandom. This adaptation’s casting will finally be led by Sasha Lane, Rainn Wilson, Desmin Borges, and John Cusack to the screens after the initial HBO project has begun. The executive producer and showrunner of this series were Gillian Flynn, whose last effort to bring a known British property into a new Chicago environment led to one of the lowest-rated films in the previous decade.

“Error’s Wildness” (FX, September 25)

Marc Smerling directs this five-part true crime at a condemned assassin serving life in jail. In addition to Errol Morris’ book’s TV adaptation for 2012, Smerling is also presenting “Morally Indefensible,” a podcast companion for Jeffrey MacDonald. He releases new episodes in advance of the TV premiere.

“Rule of the Comey” (Showtime, September 27)

A two-part drama about events that lead to the firing of FBI Director James Comey appears to be an odd use of all time and energy for the creative team. If you go fantasy, you can take the titles at the beginning of 2017 worse than Jeff Daniels as Comey and Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump, followed by the growing credits of “Joe Lo Truglio as Jeff Sessions,” “Peter Coyote as Robert Mueller,” and “Scoot McNairo as Rod Rosenstein.” “The Last Tycoon” of Scott Fitzgerald.

“Fargo”, Season 4 (FX, September 27)

At the beginning of this season, the production was stopped in the spring. A continuation of one of the most exciting TV series anthology shifts its focus towards Kansas in the 1950s, as rival criminal forces in the city. This is another deep-bench ensemble led by Chris Roch, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Jason Schwartzman, with the creator Noah Hawley returning once again to the dual chairs this year. Episodes are released on FX and part of the growing list of shows with Hulu available day after day.

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Without a doubt, this inexplicable interest in mermaids is the reason why Siren is a resounding success.

ANOTHER TYPE OF CREATURES

A fantasy drama series that premiered in 2018 on the network, Freeform, Siren follows the tale – pun intended – of a small coastal town called Bristol Cove, situated in Washington. Famous for its urban legends involving the mysterious fabled creatures of the deep sea, the townspeople suddenly find themselves caught up in a murderous rampage as a mermaid attempts to seek revenge against local military forces who had abducted her beloved sister.

Rather than Disney’s rather childish and innocent interpretation of mermaids, the show harkens back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, whose mythologies told of exquisite-looking women who lived underneath the sea – homicidal maniacs singing beautiful songs that served to lure sailors and men to their deaths.

Ryn, the protagonist of Siren, is much like these mermaids of bygone days, albeit with human legs rather than a fishtail. She wreaks havoc upon the town of Bristol Cove, sparing no one as she attempts to find answers to her sister’s kidnapping. Along for the ride are the marine biologists Ben and Maddie, both of whom reflect our limitless fascination with creatures who look just like us yet are wholly different.

The fantastical elements of Siren, as well as its new and radical depiction of mermaids, make it a series worth watching. Rather than mythological creatures, the show presents mermaids as humans, going through a wide range of emotions and forming deep connections with their loved ones.

ARE MERMAIDS DIFFERENT FROM PEOPLE?

However, Siren never fails to note exactly how and why mermaids are different from human beings; their supernatural powers and otherworldly strength make them unstoppable and this, combined with the bonds that they form with their fellow merpeople, spells tragedy for us.

To add to that, Eline Powell’s performance as the murderous Ryn is fascinating to watch – sort of like Game of Thrones meets The Little Mermaid but set in present times. The sheer brutality of her rampage, when juxtaposed with her love for her sister, allows the audience to simultaneously feel fascinated and repulsed by her.

Viewers are notorious for never rooting for creatures who murder human beings in cold blood but everything about Siren – from its storyline to the phenomenal writing and Powell’s gripping acting – holds merpeople in a more sympathetic light, even if they do kill innocent residents.

In the end, the audience is forced to feel both compassion and revulsion for mermaids. More than that, though, the show asks them to consider whether the terror that the merpeople subjected the residents of Bristol Cove was warranted, especially since they themselves had been victimized by humans.

A fantastical drama that brings forth a whole slew of philosophical questions? Well, sign us up!

CHRIS MUELLER AKA FISHERMAN ON PAYPHONE X

By the way, Chad Rook, who played Chris Mueller, a fisherman who was taken to the military base after being injured by one of the characters of Siren, is available on Payphone X.

Don’t miss a chance to get a video greeting or announcement by Chad. Maybe, you’ll be the one who knows all secrets of mermaids!

Images courtesy of Netflix.

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It is one of Rotten Tomatoes’ most popular (mini) series to date, with a positive review score of 98 percent and an audience acceptance score of 93 percent, according to Business Insider.

The Netflix docuseries, which exposes animal abuse (especially of cats in private zoos) is so rich in nuances that it would take many articles to analyze everything we see on screen. Tiger King began filming in 2014 and ended in 2019, and its premiere was on March 20th of this year.

What is it about?

Joe Exotic is the main character of the series. His real name is Joseph Allen Schreibvogel, although he modified it to Joseph Maldonado-Passage in honor of his partners.

Joe ran the Great Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma. He has a great fondness for guns, country music, and athletic youth. At the beginning of the series, he appears to be an animal lover, but over time, his self-centeredness will lead him to make a series of bad decisions. 

The parodic tone changes color very fast when we meet Carole Baskin. Carole is Joe’s nemesis, and she has spent years reporting Joe Exotic for animal abuse with the support of the PETA organization. However, Baskin also has her own animal reserve, Big Cat Rescue, located in Tampa, Florida, where she resides.

Why you should be watching it

Unlike other docuseries available on Netflix, like Wild Wild Country or Making a Murderer—which makes use of refined audiovisual techniques, such as the music of the composer Gustavo Santaolalla, historical recreation, and artistic plans—Rebbeca Chalkin and Eric Gode are fully aware of the particular story in their hands, so they add songs that were composed by Joe Exotic himself in different chapters, which highlights the egocentricity of the main character and reminds us of mockumentaries like Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).

The secondary characters round out the plot of the series as they are quite peculiar. For example, we meet other zoo owners, like Bhagavan Antle, who recruits beautiful women to exploit them, have them run the business with him, and live with them (as if he was running a cult). His actual name is Doc Antle, but the name was changed to give an air of Hindu spirituality to his company, The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.). Doc Antle has been such a high-profile wildlife personality for decades.

He still works at his zoo. Everyone can chat with Doc Antle about their pet cats or any other topics on Payphone X. You can even ask him to record a shout out, and if you’re lucky, the tigers may also be there!

Repercussions

The notoriety of the series has set the eyes of Congress on a law to protect these wild animals. They never imagined that, in order to achieve this, they needed to show a documentary stranger than fiction. The producers of the show said, “If we had presented it to Hollywood, they would have rejected it as not credible.”

That feeling of implausibility is further multiplied in the perspectives of those who live outside the borders of the United States and are unaware of some of its peculiar laws, such as the one that allows having a tiger as a pet, taking it out of its natural habitat, and putting it in your backyard by simply taking out a license for $40, and that gives rise to all this bizarre history.

Images courtesy of Netflix

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What is Black Mirror?

Black Mirror is a series that, since its premiere, has been a hit with all audiences around the world, and it definitely deserves such attention since it taught us a new way to stay glued to the screen. The novelty of watching a fictional series that talks about what seems to be normal issues but which hides a sad and dark reality full of parallels with the real world is that it’s frightening.

The creators ventured to explore a “not so distant future,” making predictions of issues that we are dealing with today, such as what will happen when technology completely dominates us or what awaits us as we allow ourselves to be seduced by the advances of the future. All this is combined with careful staging and actors who work impeccably.

Just a year ago, in June 2019, Netflix released three episodes of the series for its fifth season. Some of them, like the one starring Miley Cyrus and an innovative interactive episode, have gone on to fatten the ranks of the iconic series.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, fans of the series are wondering when the much-anticipated sixth season premieres.

So… what about the next season?

Charlie Brooker, the creator of the Black Mirror series spoke about the anticipated new season. But despite fans’ high anticipations, Charlie Brooker simply thinks that this is not the time.

During an interview with Radio Times, the screenwriter and producer expressed that, although he would like to premiere more episodes of the series, he is not quite sure if “viewers would be prepared to digest a new season right now.”

The fact that we are living a situation that seems to come straight out of a dystopian science fiction novel is precisely what makes the moment unsuitable for a series like Black Mirror.

“I don’t know if we are in the mood to see a show about societies falling apart, so I’m not working on it.”

Why should season six happen?

Because of its style

Black Mirror’s format takes a step forward and surprises us chapter after chapter. Each of its episodes shows the dangers of technology in society from different perspectives with cruel originality. The creators ventured to showcase a dystopian future that might be, well, not so distant.

The series is short

Black Mirror’s seasons feature three to six self-closing episodes of about 40 minutes to one hour and can be compared to other TV series that drag on and force us to watch seven seasons of twelve episodes of roughly one hour each, which honestly seems like an eternity.

The narrative is intense

Black Mirror episodes have no joint storyline continuity. That’s why they are enjoyed both individually and in a binge-watching marathon. Obviously, all the series’ stories are full of tension, anguish, doubts, fear, and reflection.

It has necessary criticism

We are hooked on mobile devices, computers, tablets, and/or televisions. Black Mirror is that mirror which we look at obsessively and compulsively every day.

The truth is that we don’t know how or when Black Mirror will return, but we want cultural stress and impatience to devour the tragedy of our generation in new doses of wild dystopia. At the end of the fifth season, and given the statements of Charlie Brooker, we do not know the series will return, but we will be vigilant and waiting.

In the meantime, it’s possible to chat with actors starring in Black Mirror. Just find them on Payphone X.

Images courtesy of Netflix.

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The show, produced by film industry veteran Brian Yorkey and Hollywood celebrity Selena Gomez, depicted a wide range of issues that today’s youth often find themselves dealing with, such as drug addiction, sexual assault, bullying, homophobia, and domestic violence. Additionally, it also sought to portray larger societal issues at hand, including police brutality and school shootings.

Naturally, this blatant display of graphic content drew a ton of criticism; health professionals and educators claimed that the show led to the increase of incidents of self-harm and suicide threats among adolescents while Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Headspace, was forced to issue a warning due to the escalating number of calls they were getting following the show’s release.

However, this widespread condemnation has distracted the general public from the good things about Thirteen Reasons Why, such as its courage to tackle head-on issues that are normally considered taboo as well as its finesse at handling the depiction of such themes on screen.

At the end of the day, Thirteen Reasons Why is a must-watch, especially for adolescents and teenagers struggling to find their place in the world today.

Here are three reasons why everyone should watch this show at least once:

It Shows How the Little Things Matter

“Chaos theory isn’t really about chaos,” says Hannah Baker at the beginning of the series. “It’s about how a tiny change in a system can affect everything.” These two sentences were the crux for the entire show.

Thirteen Reasons Why is a story of how a teenage girl commits suicide after a series of seemingly small incidents pushed her over the edge. Hannah’s story shows that, even the simple things we do, those that we tend to overlook, often play a huge role in the lives of others.

In an era when social media is king, teenagers are prone to underestimating the power of their actions as well as their consequences. However, Thirteen Reasons Why encourages viewers to pay closer attention to the things they do and the things they say, lest they end up unwittingly hurting others.

It Raises Awareness for “Taboo” Issues

Teenagers and adolescents today are largely concerned about issues such as sexual assault, suicide, and drug addiction; however, these are all considered taboo subjects by modern society. This means that they’re oftentimes swept under the rug and talked about only in hushed and shameful whispers.

However, Thirteen Reasons Why dispels that misconception, shining a light on these issues and forcing conversations and dialogues about them to happen. As a society, we need to understand that ignoring these problems won’t make them go away. Rather, we should all strive to understand them so we can provide the proper guidance and support to the youth. 

It Focuses on the Gray Areas in Life

When we think about bullying, we tend to consider it as black and white; there’s the bullied and the bully. The same goes for other issues; the abused and the abuser, the addict and the dealer, the victim and the perpetrator.

But life isn’t black and white, and it’s time that we all realize that.

Thirteen Reasons Why takes a more nuanced look at these issues, exhibiting its gray areas and the complexities that surround them. For instance, viewers are introduced to a popular jock named Justin who distributes compromising photos of Hannah. Our knee-jerk reaction is to censure him, write him off as a bully and an evil jerk, the villain of the show.

However, we also get to see how Justin is abused by his alcoholic mother, oftentimes leaving him homeless and vulnerable at an age when a safe home is essential above all else.

As much as we hate to admit it, Justin is as much a victim as he is a victimizer, and the same can be said about all the other people whom Hannah encounters that eventually make it onto her cassette tapes.

That’s the beauty of Thirteen Reasons Why; it isn’t afraid to show how incredibly complicated and nuanced real life is. There aren’t any good guys and bad guys; there are only humans who screw up and make mistakes yet still strive to do their best at the end of the day.

Overall, Thirteen Reasons Why is a phenomenal and radical show that doesn’t back down from controversies. We live in a world plagued with issues, and it’s time that the media does their part in bringing these problems to light.

 If you enjoy watching this series, there’s great news for you. Several of its stars are available for direct contact on Payphone X. You can text them, call them, or book a personalized video. Whatever method you prefer, this is an exciting opportunity to talk with a talented actor who is a part of Thirteen Reasons Why.

 Images courtesy of Netflix. 

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