15 fresh TV shows for the weekend

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Interesting projects that can be viewed in just a couple of days.

1. The ghosts of the house on the hill

• USA, 2018.
• Drama, horror.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 8.

A family with five children moves to an old mansion in the outskirts. Parents want to renovate and sell the house profitably, but it turns out that the old building holds many supernatural secrets. And even after many years, ghosts continue to haunt grown children.

This series is developing slowly, and the first five episodes introduce the viewer to all the main characters. But the second half of the season becomes more intense with each episode, and excellent acting and camera work make you follow every scene.

2. Wayne

• USA, 2019.
• Black comedy, drama.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 7.

Young Wayne meets the schoolgirl Del. Together they set off on a journey across America. Their goal is to bring back the posh 1978 Pontiac car that Wayne's mom's new lover once stole from his dad.

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are behind the production of this project - the writers of the film "Welcome to Zombieland" and both parts of "Deadpool". Therefore, the whole action is filled with action and great black humor.

3. Killing Eve

• UK, 2018.
• Drama.
• Duration: 8 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 3.

A hired killer with Russian roots, known under the pseudonym Villanelle, in the course of his next assignment encounters an employee of the special services Eva. She does not at all look like super agents from the movies: she is mired in a routine and wants to change her life. Over time, opponents become obsessed with each other.

Killing Eve has been repeatedly named one of the best TV series of 2018. The plot surprisingly organically combines a real psychological drama and a spy thriller.

4. Kominsky's method

• USA, 2018.
• Comedy, drama.
• Duration: 8 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Sandy Kominsky was once a popular actor. But the former glory has long passed and now he teaches acting in his own small studio. For many years Kominsky has been friends with his agent Norman. The characters of this couple are very complex, and they constantly swear. But still, we are always ready to help each other.

The creator of the famous "The Big Bang Theory" Chuck Lorrie decided to remind about his excellent sense of humor. In his new series, witty jokes literally follow one after another. At the same time, there is enough room for drama: excellent actors Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin show on the screen the sincere communication of two old friends.

5. Titans

• USA, 2018.
• Science fiction, thriller.
• Duration: 11 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Former Batman partner detective Dick Grayson once meets a girl with supernormal abilities named Raven. She asks for help to stop her father, the ancient demon Trigon. Dick dresses up again in a Robin costume and assembles a team of young superheroes.

After several setbacks on the big screens and dubious series of The CW channel, another story from the DC comics universe was initially reacted with skepticism. However, the authors presented a really interesting and tough superhero series that most viewers liked.

6. Jack Ryan

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan

• USA, 2018.
• Political thriller, drama.
• Duration: 8 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

CIA analyst Jack Ryan, tracking suspicious bank transfers, finds a terrorist financing channel. In the course of the investigation, he has to change office work to dangerous operational activities in Europe and the Middle East.

There are already a lot of films about Jack Ryan. But in the new project, the authors decided to go back to the very beginning. Here Ryan is not an experienced operative, but rather an office clerk with a military background who has to plunge into the field again.

Much of the atmosphere of the show is built on the charm of John Krasinski, and he does a great job of his role.

7. Bodyguard

• UK, 2018.
• Thriller, drama, crime.
• Duration: 6 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

After David Budd was able to prevent a terrorist attack on a train, he was promoted. He now works as the personal bodyguard of the Secretary of the Interior, Julia Montague. Budd does not share the tough politics of his new boss, but becomes attached to her personally. Moreover, the minister is in real danger.

"The Bodyguard" has become one of the main TV events of 2018 in the UK. The mixture of drama, detective and political thriller has chained millions of viewers to the screens, and unpredictable turns have become a topic of discussion even in the newspapers.

8. Barry

• USA, 2018.
• Black comedy.
• Duration: 8 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

Former Marine Barry is a hitman. To complete the next task, he has to get a job in a theater troupe. And then he realizes that he has found his calling. Barry plans to quit murder and become an actor.

Lovers of black humor will appreciate the plot setting. There is enough cruelty and jokes, and the main character is somewhat reminiscent of a comic version of the maniac Dexter from the series of the same name.

9. Terror

• USA, 2018.
• Thriller, drama.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

In 1845, an expedition under the command of explorer John Franklin sailed on the ships Terror and Erebus to the northern coast of Canada. A year later, both ships were stuck in the ice. Teams have to cope not only with difficult conditions of survival, but also with a hostile, almost supernatural force.

This series is an adaptation of the work of the same name by Dan Simmons. The writer, in turn, took the real story of the missing expedition as a basis and added a mystical component to it. By the way, the ending of the book and the TV version is different.

10. You

• USA, 2018.
• Drama, melodrama, thriller.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

A bookstore salesperson meets an aspiring writer. And from that moment on, he begins to follow the girl, seeks out all the details of her life in social networks. The obsessed admirer will not be stopped even by the need to commit a crime. But he considers it true love.

In addition to a well-rounded plot about toxic relationships, this series also raises the important topic of anonymity on the Internet (or rather, its absence). Knowing only the name, the hero easily finds all the data about the girl. It doesn't hurt to think about this when watching.

11. Maniac

• USA, 2018.
• Science fiction, drama, comedy.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

Owen suffers from mental disorders and feels out of place in the family. Annie cannot come to terms with the loss of her sister. The heroes meet in an experimental clinic, where doctors offer new treatment for mental problems. And soon Owen and Annie realize that only two of them can cope with their troubles.

Director Carey Fukunaga made a remake of a little-known Norwegian TV series, significantly improving the story. To the excellent acting and mind games in the new "Maniac" they added the entourage of cyberpunk and retro-futurism. And underneath all this lies a story of friendship and mutual assistance.

12. Just kidding

• USA, 2018.
• Tragicomedy.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 7, 8.

Jeff Pickles is the star of the children's show. Generations of children grow up on his jokes and instructive stories, and even adults consider him their idol. But Jeff's personal life is going downhill: one of his sons died in an accident, his wife wants to divorce, and his father plans to remove him from television.

The series "Just kidding" can be called the best illustration of the term "tragicomedy". Jim Carrey did an amazing job of his role. His hero amuses everyone and always tries to be kind. But in fact, he has long been on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

13. Returning home

• USA, 2018.
• Psychological thriller.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

Middle East war veteran Walter Cruise and his colleagues find themselves in a rehabilitation center. They are being prepared for a normal civilian life under the mysterious Homecoming program, led by Heidi Bergman.

Behind the production of this series is the author of "Mr. Robot" Sam Esmail, and this is already a reason to pay attention to him. After all, as in the director's previous project, the story may not be what it seems.

14. Trust

• USA, 2018.
• Drama.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

Industrialist Jean Paul Getty is one of the richest men in the world. He can afford literally whatever he wants. But when a millionaire's grandson is kidnapped, he refuses to pay the blackmailers.

The series of Trainspotting author Danny Boyle remained a little overshadowed by the film All the Money in the World, which was devoted to exactly the same story. But the Trust is much better at letting you know the story of Getty himself - a millionaire with almost unlimited possibilities, and at the same time a very lonely person.

15. Condolences on your loss

• USA, 2018.
• Drama.
• Duration: 10 episodes.
• IMDb: 7, 4.

With the death of her husband, Li Shou lost almost everything. She needs to somehow learn to live without a loved one again, restore communication with friends and family and gradually let go of the past.

This is one of the simplest, but at the same time live series of last year. There are no grandiose events in it - only the life story of an ordinary person with a personal tragedy. That is why he can be closer and more understandable than everyone else.