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What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more
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Leverage: Redemption
The Hitter, the Hacker, the Grifter and the Thief are together again, this time with help from a new tech genius and corporate fixer, to take on a new kind of villain. From the man who created an opioid crisis from the comfort of his boardroom to the shadowy security firm that helps hide dangerous secrets for a price - when someone needs help, they provide… Leverage
Ransom Canyon
Three ranching families, who have made their homes in Texas Hill Country, are locked in an acrimonious tug of war for control of the land in a 10-part romantic drama created by April Blair. Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) recently lost his wife and as owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch, he repels attacks on his way of life while he wades through his grief and anger. The only person capable of salving his pain is concert pianist Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), who has returned to Ransom Canyon to run the local dance hall. She helps Staten to fend off the demons that haunt him and slowly chart a path towards healing and tranquillity.
#1 Happy Family USA
Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady are co-creators of an irreverent, adult-oriented animated comedy set in the early 2000s in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. Hussein Hussein (voiced by Youssef) arrives in his new home in September 2001 with wife Sharia (Salma Hindy), daughter Mona (Alia Shawkat), 10-year-old son Rumi (Youssef again) and proud grandparents (Azhar Usman, Randa Jarrar). The Husseins are irrepressibly optimistic and determined to be the most patriotic Muslim family in their neighbourhood at a time when Islamophobia and prejudice are rife. Hussein runs a halal cart to earn his slice of the American dream and set a hard-working example for the children as they struggle to assimilate in a country where the grief and rage are still raw
The Stolen Girl
A parent's worst nightmare comes true in a gripping five-part psychological thriller from the producer of Missing You and Fool Me Once. Mother-of-two Elisa Blix (Denise Gough) is delighted when her nine-year-old daughter Lucia (Beatrice Cohen) makes a new best friend at school, Josephine (Robyn Betteridge). Josephine's mother Rebecca (Holliday Grainger) is incredibly friendly so Elisa doesn't think twice when Lucia asks if she can go to a sleepover at Josephine's house. The following morning when Elisa goes to collect Lucia, she discovers the girls and Rebecca have vanished without trace and Rebecca's home is in fact a rental property. Elisa and her husband Fred (Jim Sturgess) are caught in the eye of a media storm as police launch a manhunt and their abilities as loving, protective parents are called into question
The Diamond Heist
A daring heist at the dawning of a new century doesn't go to plan in a three-part documentary series directed by Jessie Vile, which boasts Guy Ritchie as an executive producer. In summer 2000, a gang of south-east London criminals plot to steal the second biggest flawless diamond in the world from the Millennium Dome. The thieves intend to orchestrate the robbery in broad daylight using a bulldozer to ram-raid the venue. If successful, the gang will pilfer gems worth around £350 million. Unfortunately, the Flying Squad are watching and are wise to the gang's plan to escape by speedboat down the Thames. The film features contributions from figures on different sides of the law including Lee Wenham, Beth Wenham, John Swinfield, Martin Heslop KC and Neil Wallis
Government Cheese
A cosy, nuclear family prepares to go nuclear against a backdrop of rapid social change in 1969 San Fernando Valley. Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison and returns to the heaving bosom of his family to learn that much has changed in his absence. His wife Astoria (Simone Missick) and sons Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi Di'Allo Winston) have forged close bonds in his absence and there isn't much room for him in their unconventional family unit. Regardless, Chambers makes his presence felt and spins his loved ones out of orbit
Smile 2
Pop sensation Skye Riley faces increasingly terrifying events, leading her down a dark path into her past. Writer/director Parker Finn's horror sequel, starring Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner and Drew Barrymore
The Last of Us
Post-apocalyptic drama, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey
Dreamin' Wild
Musical drama based on the story of Donnie and Joe Emerson and their success after their 1979 album is rediscovered 30 years later.
Touch
Desperately seeking to save his marriage, Brendan goes to the nail salon every day where Tam does more than scrub his hands clean of the oil stains from working as a mechanic. She offers him advice on how win his wife's love again. But soon, they find themselves drawn to each other, an attraction which becomes harder and harder to resist.
Years and Years
Drama series following a busy family from Manchester with their lives converging on one crucial night in 2019.
How to Make Millions before Grandma Dies
Aspiring online content creator M imagines himself playing video games for a living. He believes this glittering future hinges on a multi-million-dollar inheritance from his terminally ill grandmother. Consequently, M competes against the rest of his family to care for his elderly relative.
Greedy People
A rookie cop is partnered with an unhinged and morally dubious local officer in a small island town. A murder and the discovery of a million dollars soon turns the local community's lives upside down. Director Potsy Ponciroli's comedy, starring Himesh Patel, Lily James and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The Critic
An infamous theatre critic's determination to keep both his job and hedonistic lifestyle leads to a tangled web of blackmail, deceit and murder.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jon Hamm headlines and executive produces a teasing nine-part drama created by Jonathan Tropper, which has already been commissioned for a second season. Hedge fund manager Andrew Cooper (Jon Hamm) has worked hard - by his standards - to provide for his ex-wife Mel (Amanda Peet) and two children Tori (Isabel Gravitt) and Hunter (Donovan Colan) in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village. He loses his job in disgrace and a quick check of his finances reveals he has just six months to keep up big-spending pretences before his unemployment will be revealed to wealthy friends and neighbours. Andrew chooses a radical course of action: steal from the homes of his local community and fence the overpriced belongings. As he breaks into neighbouring properties and helps himself to jewellery, handbags and other lucrative merchandise, he unearths hidden affairs and shocking secrets behind polite, well-mannered facades
Transformers One
Years before the sentient robots became arch enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron were friends on their home planet of Cybertron. However, their feud changes the universe forever. Animated sci-fi adventure, with the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key
Hacks
Comedy drama, starring Jean Smart as Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as her smart young writer Ava
Black Mirror
In a premise devised by Charlie Brooker, these dark dramas satirically examine the stranglehold modern technology has on people's lives, and the unforeseen repercussions that may have.
The Ex-Wife
Drama starring Celine Buckens. Happily married Tasha finds her relationship with new husband Jack plagued by his obsessive ex-wife Jen, who will not leave their family alone.
G20
On the eve of the G20 summit in Cape Town, US President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) is dragged out of bed by her Secret Service team to address unflattering headlines caused by a viral video featuring her spirited daughter Serena (Marsai Martin). As punishment, Danielle insists Serena and her brother Demetrius (Christopher Farrar) will accompany their father Derek (Anthony Anderson) to South Africa. A group of terrorists led by Rutledge (Antony Starr) targets the summit, taking several people hostage. Danielle and her Secret Service detail including Agent Manny Ruiz (Ramon Rodriguez) and three dignitaries including British Prime Minister Oliver Everett (Douglas Hodge) evade capture and stage a daring counter-offensive to safeguard world leaders and neutralise the terrorist threat
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing
A revealing documentary series goes behind the headlines about the relationship between popular internet celebrity Piper Rockelle, her cast of young friends known as The Squad and her mother and manager Tiffany Smith. Starting at the age of eight, Rockelle rose to fame through her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. She amassed millions of followers and at the height of her fame, reportedly earned upwards of half a million dollars per month through various income streams and brand deals. However, former members of The Squad shared stories of exploitation and manipulation masterminded by Smith. Three episodes directed by Jenna Rosher and Kief Davidson expose the dark reality of life through a social media lens and the potential dangers for the next generation of fame-hungry content creators
Sew Torn
A seamstress gets tangled in her own thread after stealing a suitcase during a drug deal gone wrong. Comedy thriller starring Eve Connelly.
The Fire Inside
Claressa Shields becomes the first American woman to win a gold medal only to learn that not all dreams are created equal.
The Change
Comedy starring Bridget Christie. Fifty-year-old mother of two Linda is convinced she has early onset dementia until her GP tells her it is, in fact, menopause.
