News arrives with a steady rhythm this week as familiar titles return and bold new rolls hit the screen. The chatter spans streaming series and limited runs, with several familiar names stepping back into the frame and a few surprising twists on the horizon. Here are the highlights that readers might chase first.
1. You better call Saul (S6, chapter 1), the dawning of a familiar ending
Two years have passed since the dramatic end of season five, and fans now glimpse the sixth and final installment, split into parts, of Better Call Saul. The prequel to Breaking Bad follows Jimmy McGill as he mutates into the morally thorny Saul Goodman. In this kickoff, the antihero attempts to vanish from the radar of the notorious Lalo Salamanca, a dangerous adversary in the criminal underworld. Kim Wexler accompanies him, stepping away from formal work to stay by his side through mounting troubles. Viewers in the United States and Canada can expect new episodes to arrive via a streaming platform starting Tuesday the 19th.
2. Don’t Quit stands out as a sharp, clever take on a grand scam
Among a wave of recent dramas about high-stakes fraud, Don’t Quit rises to the top. The series blends wit with nerve, delivering a portrayal that is both funny and piercing. Amanda Seyfried delivers a standout performance as Elizabeth Holmes, a biotech entrepreneur who managed to recruit investors and researchers to a blood-testing venture built on shaky foundations. Liz Meriwether, known for creating New Girl, steers the project with a confident, sharp touch. The show lands on Disney+ on the 20th.
3. Russian Doll (Season 2) pivots from looping to time travel
More than three years after the first season stunned audiences, this installment sees Natasha Lyonne at the center, reshaping the behind-the-scenes leadership while still steering the narrative. The main character, Nadia Vulvokov, exits the endless Time Trap loop and finds herself stepping back into the 1980s to uncover a family mystery, in a mood that nods to cinematic time travel classics without losing its own cheeky voice. Available to stream on Netflix on the 20th.
4. Heartstopper offers a big, inclusive love story that resonates
This British series on Netflix continues to spark conversation and affection with a genuine coming-of-age vibe. Based on the popular web comic by Alice Oseman, it has built a loyal following and is poised to win over new viewers as the romance between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson unfolds. The show lands for viewers on Friday the 22nd, inviting audiences to root for the two high school boys as they navigate friendship, identity, and first loves.
5. Gaslit presents Watergate from an unconventional angle
Drawing on recent podcast storytelling, the Starzplay drama from creator and director Sam Esmail reframes Watergate through the eyes of lesser-seen players. Julia Roberts embodies Martha Mitchell, wife to the attorney general who first voices concerns about the administration’s conduct. The ensemble includes strong performances that illuminate a period of American history from fresh, personal perspectives. The six-episode arc premieres on Sunday the 24th and invites a new kind of historical drama to the table.