Cool New Series

TOP SERIES

TO CATCH THIS MONTH

There are so many top-quality series this month. Marisa Cutillas brings you a list of favourites that are as highly praised by critics as by audiences.

THE SANDMAN

Netflix

» Creators: Neil Gaiman (Stardust), David S. Goyer (Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D), Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong

In 1916, Morpheus, the King of Dreams and one of the seven Endless (a family of beings from the DC Comics universe) is captured during a secret ritual. After being imprisoned for 105 years, he escapes and sets out to restore order to his kingdom of the Dreaming. The Sandman was one of the first few graphic novels ever to be on The New York Times Best Seller list and it has been described by writer, Norman Mailer, as “a comic strip for intellectuals.”

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO Max

» Creators: George R. R. Martin (A Song of Fire and Ice) and Ryan J. Condal (Hercules) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith

This highly awaited prequel to Game of Thrones tracks the beginning of the end for House Targaryen. It takes place two centuries before the War of the Five Kings and delves into the battle between siblings. The question everyone wants answered is: ‘Who will rule on the Iron Throne?’

LOCKE & KEY S3

Netflix

» Creators: Carlton Cuse (Lost), Meredith Averill (The Good Wife), and Aron Eli Coleite (Daybreak) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones

This is the third and final season of Locke & Key – a series that bridges the divide between fantasy, drama, and horror. Based on a comic book series, it tells the story of a family that moves from Seattle to Massachusetts to take residence in a mysterious home after the family patriarch passes away. The children soon discover that the house contains various keys that can be used to unlock doors and unleash magical forces. They also become aware of an evil force that is searching for the keys for its own demonic purposes.

SURFSIDE GIRLS

Apple TV+

» Creators: May Chan (A Happy Balance), Julie Sagalowsky Diaz (The Shannara Chronicles), Alex Diaz (The Shannara Chronicles) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: YaYa Gosselin, Miya Cech, Spencer Hermes-Rebello

For Jade and Sam, summer is all about surfing and catching a few rays. All that changes when they meet a ghost and they are invited to solve a mystery involving a pirate and a cursed treasure.

INDUSTRY S2

HBO

» Creators: Konrad Kay (Gregory), Mickey Down (You, Me and the Apocalypse) » Genre: Drama » Actors: Myha’la Herrold, Marisa Abela, David Jonsson Fray

The London-based series about the cut-throat banking industry is back for a second installment. The new season will continue to display the ‘work hard, play hard’ philosophy that predominates in the industry while delving a little deeper into the motivations of each of the main characters. When Season One ended, Harper had decided to stay in her high-pressure firm instead of joining Sarah on her quest for a more inclusive, less stressful corporate culture. She also experienced conflict with her best friend when the latter caught her selling a colleague out for her own gain. Harper also continued to hide the truth about a traumatic experience involving her brother. e