New series premieres arrive every week, while beloved favorites return, turning schedules into a juggling act. In this section, five picks are offered that almost never miss the mark.
1. “Sanditon (Season 3)” (Cosmo, Tuesday)
The adaptation of an unfinished Jane Austen novel was poised to end early, yet a devoted fanbase revived the project after its initial cancellation. This third season marks a final chapter, despite moments of promise. The story picks up as Charlotte (Rose Williams) returns to Sanditon to attend Georgiana’s (Crystal Clarke) birthday celebration. She arrives with a future husband, but Alexander (Ben Lloyd-Hughes) complicates their plans of happiness.
2. “A Spy Among Friends” (Movistar Plus+, Thursday)
Based on Ben Macintyre’s book, this mini spy series revisits the Cold War era through the life of Kim Philby, a double agent who led British counterintelligence while secretly serving the enemy. Damian Lewis embodies Nicholas Elliott, the agent tasked with追踪 his colleague after the betrayal surfaces. The production, written and produced by Alexander Cary, aligns with the sensibilities of acclaimed shows like Homeland. The narrative delves into loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguity of espionage.
3. “Obsession” (Netflix, Thursday)
What looks like a provocative premise unfolds into a modern adaptation of Josephine Hart’s novel Herida, which inspired a celebrated film by Louis Malle featuring Juliette Binoche and Jeremy Irons. In this version, Richard Armitage portrays a restrained man who spirals after meeting his son’s partner. Charlie Murphy, known for roles in Happy Valley and Peaky Blinders, threads a gripping, power-driven dynamic with an unapologetically bold, obsessive relationship that powers the tension forward.
4. “The Last Thing He Said To Me” (Apple TV+, Friday)
Coming off the success of Everybody Loves Daisy Jones, this adaptation from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine team adds its own dose of suspense. Laura invites intrigue as she negotiates a web of truths with her 16-year-old stepdaughter, exploring what happened to a husband whose disappearance haunts the family. Jennifer Garner steps into a demanding, emotionally charged role as the mother who seeks answers alongside her stepdaughter, aiming to uncover the hidden factors behind the mystery. The series places family history under a bright, tense spotlight, pushing the characters toward clarity.
5. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 5)” (Prime Video, Friday)
The beloved Prime Video comedy enters its final act with the fifth season, delivering a closing arc that has earned multiple Emmys over the years. The premiere marks the start of the curtain call, with three episodes arriving on Friday the 14th. Midge Maisel, portrayed with razor-sharp wit by Rachel Brosnahan, continues on a transformative path toward the bright, albeit turbulent, future she envisions on television. In this final stretch, the show contemplates fame, ambition, and the personal costs of pursuing stardom.