Cool New Series

TOP NEW SERIES TO SAVOUR

Enjoy the following hot series, available this month on top streaming platforms.

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THE GILDED AGE

HBO Max

» Creator: Julian Fellowes » Genre: Historical Drama » Actors: Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Carrie Coon

A nine-episode series that delivers into the period of conflict between the old and new ways in the late-1800s in the United States. The protagonists are Agnes (a Dutch-American socialite who clings to the old values of New York’s upper class) and Bertha (a woman of means who wishes to use her money and power to break into the jet-set).

OZARK S4

Netflix

» Creators: Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams » Genre: Drama » Actors: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Lisa Emery

In the summer of 2020, Netflix announced that the fourth season of Ozark would be its last. The good news, however, is that there will be 14 episodes instead of 10 and the season will be divided into two parts. This time, the Byrdes have an important mission: that of helping Navarro ‘get retired’ without a hitch. The cartel is facing tough times and it seems that Navarro’s family may want to replace him. The Byrdes are also getting ready to face Ruth, who joins forces with Jonah to bring the cunning couple to their end.

PAM & TOMMY

Disney

» Creators: Eva Goldberg and Seth Rogen » Genre: Biopic » Actors: Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen

Fans of Sebastian Stan have been waiting for this release for as far back as we can remember. It is the tumultuous love story of pin-up model and actor, Pamela Anderson, and rock star, Tommy Lee. The pair were known for their tumultuous relationships and for an infamous unauthorised sex tape which was recorded while they were on their honeymoon. The series deals with the aftermath of the release of this tape.

INVENTING ANNA

Netflix

» Creator: Shondra Rimes » Genre: True Story » Actors: Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky, Arian Moayed

Inventing Anna is the true story of Anna Sorokin – a Russian-born German ‘entrepreneur’ who moved to New York in 2013 and took on a fake identity. As ‘Anna Delvey’, she was able to con people out of thousands of dollars, leading a millionaire’s lifestyle thanks to the kindness and gullibility of those around her. Her fantasy life took a turn for the worse when she was convicted in a sting operation planned by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.

THE AFTERPARTY

Apple TV+

» Creators: Chris Miller and Phil Lord » Genre: Murdery Mystery » Actors: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Kenny Cooper, Danielle Juliet Ma

They say that every high school reunion hides a treasure trove of secrets and this one is no different. It sets the scene for an assassination that seeks to avenge wrongs committed. Each episode delves into the story of one character who attended the reunion and we soon begin to understand why more than one person had a motive for murder. e