Weekly television highlights arrive, with new sherry-like drops of entertainment every week, fresh returns from familiar faces, and new lovers of the medium reappearing on screen. The curated lineup in this section is built so nothing ever truly goes wrong—there’s a confident, steady rhythm that viewers can rely on.
Spring arrives with bittersweet farewells. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel wraps its run with the final episode slated for late May. And in a tight window, two HBO staples bid adieu: Succession and Barry, the darkly comic creation featuring Bill Hader. Across eight weeks, audiences journey with a character evolving from sailor to strategist, to performer, and back to an investigator. This season tracks a life that unfolds largely behind bars, at least at its outset.
A new episode in a remarkable documentary series spotlights big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, the athlete who helped propel Nazaré, Portugal, into the extreme sports spotlight. He has broken multiple world records in that seaside town, most notably tackling the towering swell in 2013. In this fresh season, McNamara steps back from the front lines to support others in realizing their own dreams. His partner, Nicole, remains by his side in what becomes a meaningful third shared moment of birth and growth.
Debora Cahn, the writer and producer known for The West Wing and Homeland, returns with a project that toggles between political thriller and wedding comedy. The lead role is filled by the acclaimed Keri Russell, best known for Felicity and as Elizabeth Jennings in The Americans. She embodies Kate Wyler, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Balancing diplomacy with domestic turbulence, Wyler faces the pressure of preventing conflict while contending with a supportive yet conflicting husband who also serves as a diplomat and curbs unsolicited advice.
Contemporary audiovisual culture still holds some sacred ground, but a bold move arrives in the form of a serial remake of David Cronenberg’s esteemed film Inseparable. The remake promises a fresh perspective, driven by a script from Alice Birch, who is known for Normal People and Conversations Between Friends, and featuring Rachel Weisz in roles that echo the late-legacy performances of Jeremy Irons. Bev and Elliot are set to redefine obstetrics in this new frame of storytelling.
A second rotating tale hinges on a serialized adaptation of a popular manga created by Tadashi Agi with art by Shu Okimoto. The collaboration brings together diverse talents from Japan, the United States, and France, headed by Israeli director Oded Ruskin. The project, sometimes referred to by working titles like Bakers and Beauties or Fake Identity, centers on the biological daughter and the adopted son of a renowned winemaker, who clash over a sprawling wine collection and the legacy attached to it.
Across these premieres and finales, the season’s arc emphasizes personal ambition, cultural exchange, and the friction between private lives and public roles. Viewers will witness how characters negotiate power, identity, and legacy as the stories unfold—often with a sly nod to the tensions that define modern media and its audiences. The landscape remains rich with drama, humor, and moments of quiet reflection, inviting both casual watchers and devoted fans to join the conversation as new episodes roll out each week. [Citation needed]