In addition to Danny Boyle and Craig Pearce’s Sex Pistols, audiences in North America are also seeing a mix of fresh and familiar talent on screen this week. The energy hits hard, with performances that leave an impression right away.
1. Trapped Again: an Icelandic milestone in Nordic noir
What began as Trapped Again effectively functions as the third season of Trapped. Baltasar Kormákur, known for Fold, helped place Iceland on the global map for Nordic noir. Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir reprise the roles of police officers Andri and Hinrika as they chase a murder that stems from a land dispute between a neopagan sect and a biker gang. Kormákur directs the opening and closing installments. Netflix releases this on Thursday, day eight.
2. Good Fight: T6 and the edge of the latest headlines
This spin-off from The Good Wife stands out for its quick responsiveness to current events. In the sixth and final season, lawyer Diane Lockhart, portrayed by Christine Baranski, navigates a political climate shaped by renewed tensions and debates over rights such as voting and abortion. While the series concludes, creators Michelle and Robert King have hinted at the possibility of another spin-off. Movistar Plus+, Thursday, on day eight.
3. Mike: the blows life deals and the resilience it builds
A sharp, empathetic portrait of former boxing champion Mike Tyson, shown through the eyes of someone who can convincingly inhabit the role. Trevante Rhodes embodies the fighter’s intensity and vulnerability, while Laura Harris appears as Robin Givens, Tyson’s former wife, and Harvey Keitel steps in as Cus D’Amato, the coach who launched his ascent. Craig Gillespie, known for Yo, Tonya, brings his signature self‑referential style to the project. Disney+, Thursday, on day eight.
4. Cobra Kai (T5): The Miyagi-verse persists
What started as a playful tribute has grown into a sprawling saga with its own dedicated universe. In season five, Daniel LaRusso enlists his old rival Chozen to help halt Terry Silver’s expansion plans for Cobra Kai. A familiar face from the films returns as Mike Barnes, once the so-called karate bad boy. Netflix, Friday, on day nine.
5. Snake Queen: empowering women through history
Since its premiere, Starz has consistently reimagined powerful women of history in drama that feels modern and urgent. Following the arc of Catherine de’ Medici, played by Samantha Morton, the series charts her rise to power in sixteenth‑century France while navigating political and personal upheavals. StarzPlay, Sunday, on day eleven. — Attribution: This overview references contemporary streaming lineups and biographical dramas as observed in North American markets.