Another week means another weekend! And naturally, more TV time. The Emmy winning Netflix seriesStranger Thingsis back and scarier than ever before. What will life be like for Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will after the big battle at Starcourt? Where’s Hopper? Will Joyce Byers ever catch a break? And speaking of reuniting with old friends,Ewan McGregoris back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan in the new Disney+ six-episode seriesObi-Wan Kenobi, and he’s bringingHayden Christensenalong with him.Bill MaherandJohn Olivermight be off this week, butZIWEis new with guestsEmily RatajkowskiandMia Khalifa. Plus, Episode 7 of Showtime’sThe First Ladytackles heavy topics such as gun violence, racism, and drug addiction through the eyes ofEleanor Roosevelt(Gillian Anderson),Michelle Obama(Viola Davis), andBetty Ford(Michelle Pfeiffer).
Here’s a quick look at some new titles heading to the small screen this weekend.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Everyone needs more Jedi in their life. The long-awaited Disney+ limited seriesObi-Wan Kenobifollows our favorite Jedi Master as he navigates life on the desert planet Tatooine during his exile. Over the course of the six-episode series, he mentors a young Luke Skywalker and spends some not-so-quality time with Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) and the Grand Inquisitor (Rupert Friend). Additionally,Joel Edgertonreprises his role as Owen Lars and actressBonnie Piesseas Beru Lars. Several other characters will be brought to life by an electric cast that includesPEN15’sMaya Erskine,The Queen’s GambitstarMoses Ingram,Uncut GemsdirectorBenny Safdie, andEternalsstarKumail Nanjiani.Obi-Wan Kenobipremieres its first two episodes Friday, May 27th on Disney+, with new episodes airing weekly.
Stranger Things
At long last, the epic wait is over! And we’re not in Hawkins any more (at least not as much). From creatorsMattandRoss Duffer,Stranger ThingsSeason 4 is expected to deliver more thrills and chills than fans are used to, even though the portal to the Upside Downsupposedlyclosed for good in the Season 3 finale. It appears that the biggest and newest baddie on the block, Vecna, a demon-esque creature, is keeping Hawkins quite busy (and terrified). For the bulk of the season, our favorite (and now grown-up) kids will be spread out on their own adventures. In an effort to build a new life far away from their tiny and tumultuous Indiana town, Will, Joyce, Jonathan, and Eleven relocated to California. But what about Hopper? Did he make it out of the explosion? As ourSeason 4 reviewsuggests, we can expect to see more Robin and Steve misadventures, Mike and Eleven growing pains, and a whole lot more of Murray. Season 4 Volume 1 ofStranger Thingsdrops on Friday, May 27th.
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