You’ve already binged the latest installment of “The Diplomat” and are probably impatiently waiting for the next season of “Slow Horses” — so now what?
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“Death by Lightning”
Part historical drama, part stylish political thriller, “Death by Lightning” exudes dark energy from the opening. The series revisits the stranger-than-fiction assassination of President James Garfield and spins it into a propulsive, sometimes unexpectedly funny narrative. Vivid period detail and gripping lead performances from Michael Shannon (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Mathew Macfadyen (“Succession”) make it far more entertaining than a civics lesson has any right to be. (TV-MA) Four episodes, streaming on Netflix.
“The Beast in Me”
This series reunites actress Claire Danes with Howard Gordon, co-creator of “Homeland” for a taut thriller that feels genuinely original. Danes delivers another standout performance as a blocked writer who becomes increasing obsessed with her wealthy neighbor, played by Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”), a prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Their unsettling, slow-burn dynamic has been called “Hitchcockian,” and if you like psychological thrillers, this one is for you. (TV-MA for violence.) Eight-part series streaming on Netflix.
“The American Revolution”
PBS’s “American Revolution” brings the birth of the nation vividly to life. Co-directed and produced by acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns (“The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War”), the series blends immersive reenactments, clear-eyed storytelling, and insightful interviews to offer a fresh perspective on familiar history. With a “who’s who” voice cast—including Morgan Freeman, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Josh Brolin as George Washington—it’s fun to pick out the uncredited narrators as you watch. Inspiring, timely, and beautifully made. (PG-13) Six-part, 12-hour documentary, on PBS.
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“All’s Fair”
Despite its marquee cast and glossy promotion, “All’s Fair” arrived with a brutal 0% on Rotten Tomatoes—and, unfortunately, it’s easy to see why. Not even Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, and Naomi Watts, can rescue this legal drama from Kim Kardashian’s stiff, distracting performance. The premiere introduces a divorce law firm founded and led by women named, Allura, Liberty, and Emerald—a premise as on-the-nose as its trite dialogue and contrived character motivations. It’s a rare misfire from Ryan Murphy, creator of “American Horror Story,” “Glee,” and “Monster.” (TV-MA) Skip it. Four episodes, on Hulu.
UNDER THE RADAR:
“Code of Silence”
If you missed the first season of “Code of Silence”—the 2025 British crime drama from ITV streaming on BritBox—this tightly coiled thriller is worth catching up on. Led by magnetic deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, the series follows a young deaf woman who volunteers her lip-reading skills to the police. What begins as a civic-minded act quickly pulls her into the criminal underworld, forcing her to navigate both a tense investigation and a dangerous gang—while everyone underestimates her. The show’s inventive use of silence as a storytelling device feels decidedly fresh, and the emotional stakes rise as she forms a complicated connection with a member of the crew. A second season is already in development for 2026. (TV-PG) Six episodes, on Britbox.
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