TV Trailers of the Week: Landman: S2, Down Cemetery Road, Hal & Harper, Mr. Scorsese, Hazbin Hotel: S2, The American Revolution and More
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📺 “Landman: Season 2” Trailer: Billy Bob Thornton Returns in Taylor Sheridan’s Hit High-Stakes Texas Oil Drama with Demi Moore and Sam Elliott — Premiering Sun, November 16th on Paramount+
In the oil industry, there are two golden rules: keep the oil flowing no matter what, and never let anything get in the way of that happening. So, anyone stuck dealing with the fallout usually finds themselves caught between their company’s constant demands and the harsh realities on the ground. Seeing this play out is one of the reasons why Landman became one of last year’s surprise TV hits, as the tense drama captured both the high-stakes corporate maneuvering and the human cost behind America’s relentless oil boom.
Oh! And there’s another major reason why the show has clicked with audiences: Billy Bob Freakin’ Thornton! With his natural Southern, no-frills attitude—whether he’s negotiating with dangerous figures, squaring off with corporate climbers, or wrangling his screwed-up family members—Thornton proves he was born to play this role. He once again leads the charge as grizzled oilman fixer Tommy Norris in Season 2 of the hit Paramount+ series from creator Taylor Sheridan.
The oil fields are burning hotter than ever as Tommy finds himself yet again knee-deep in backroom deals, bloody feuds, and the kind of combustible chaos only West Texas can deliver.
Last season, Tommy was stuck between cartel threats and corporate greed. This time, he’s leveled up—standing beside Demi Moore’s Cami Miller, who now owns the company after the untimely passing of her CEO husband. With Tommy’s loyalty being tested, power is up for grabs and everyone is looking for an edge to take their own piece of the booming oil empire.
The series digs into Texas boomtowns where fortunes are made and destroyed overnight. It’s a world of billionaire boardrooms colliding with roughneck rigs, where every barrel fuels ambition, betrayal, and survival. And Tommy is not only in the mud of it all but trying to survive it with his soul still intact.
The new season expands the cast with Sam Elliott joining as Tommy’s hard-bitten father, alongside returning players Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chavez, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Colm Feore, and Andy Garcia.
Landman: Season 2 premieres Sunday, November 16th on Paramount+.
📺 “Down Cemetery Road” Trailer: Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson Tackle Murder, Secrets, and a Bombing Plot in Apple’s Darkly Comic Mystery Series Based on Mick Herron’s Novel — Premieres Wed, October 29th
There was a time when Emma Thompson was synonymous with her work in period costume dramas like Howards End, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, and Much Ado About Nothing. Fast forward to today, and after about 45 years in the business, Thompson has proved to be a wonderfully skilled actress who can seamlessly reinvent herself and adjust to any role given. So, it’s nice that she can still surprise with each new choice as she takes on the role of a hard-boiled private eye with enough grit and wit to light up this Apple original series.
While donning a shaggy pixie cut and leather black jacket, Emma Thompson stars as Zoe Boehm, a sharp and sardonic private investigator in Down Cemetery Road, a darkly comic mystery series from the producing team behind Slow Horses. Zoe finds herself teaming up with Sarah Tucker (played by The Affair’s Ruth Wilson), a restless neighbor who believes she has stumbled onto a secret bombing plot but isn’t sure what to do about it. But when her darkest fears come true—a bomb explosion shatters a sleepy Oxford neighborhood, leaving behind two murders and the disappearance of a young girl—Sarah and Zoe are thrust into the case. Together, this unlikely duo unravels a tangled web of secrets and lies, taking on a twisty conspiracy with dark wit and plenty of British moxie.
Adapted from Slough House author Mick Herron’s novel of the same name and written by Morwenna Banks, the eight-episode series boasts a strong supporting cast including Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tom Goodman-Hill, Darren Boyd, Tom Riley, Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun, and Aiysha Hart.
Produced by 60Forty Films, with Natalie Bailey directing, Down Cemetery Road premieres globally on Apple TV+ October 29 with its first two episodes, followed by new installments every Wednesday through December 10th.
📺 “Hal & Harper” Trailer: Cooper Raiff and Lili Reinhart Explore Messy Sibling Bonds with Mark Ruffalo and Betty Gilpin in New Indie Series — Premieres Sun, October 19th on MUBI
With his acclaimed indie dramas Shithouse and Cha Cha Real Smooth, filmmaker and actor Cooper Raiff has become a creative voice of his generation—one where emotions are worn on the sleeve, vulnerability is strength, and messy human connections are the heart of every story. He also directs in a style reminiscent of the early films of Richard Linklater, Noah Baumbach, and the Duplass brothers, meaning his work is often centered on relationships and the struggle of everyday life, captured with intimacy, humor, and raw honesty.
But here’s a question: how would Cooper Raiff fare with long-form storytelling, where he’d have to stretch his intimate, character-driven style across, say, eight episodes? Well, the answer is... Hal & Harper! It’s a new lo-fi limited series written, directed, and produced by Cooper Raiff, who also stars alongside Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) in the title roles.
In this eight-episode series streaming on MUBI later this month, Hal (Raiff) and Harper (Reinhart) are a brother-sister duo who have built their adult lives side by side in Los Angeles. Shaped by shared jokes, old wounds, and a bond that’s as comforting as it is suffocating, Hal and Harper must grapple with the fact they will be joined by a new sibling very soon. When their father (played by the always-talented Mark Ruffalo) announces he’s having a baby with his girlfriend (Betty Gilpin of GLOW), the siblings are forced to reexamine the past they’ve been carrying—and the versions of themselves they may need to leave behind.
Equal parts tender, messy, and painfully funny, the series dives into family ties that don’t always loosen with age, and the unique bond siblings share when they’re both forced to grow up faster than they ever wanted.
Hal & Harper is slated to premiere Sunday, October 19th on the streaming platform MUBI in the US, as well as in France and Latin America.
📺 “Mr. Scorsese” Trailer: Apple’s New Five-Part Doc Charts the Life and Legacy of Oscar-winning Filmmaker Martin Scorsese — Premieres Fri, October 17th on Apple TV+
Martin Scorsese might go down as one of the greatest American filmmakers of all time—if not the greatest—thanks to a body of work that has redefined cinema across generations. Even in his 80s, the legendary Italian American director is still working and putting out films that challenge our understanding of cinema itself. From Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, to his most recent effort Killers of the Flower Moon, Scorsese has built a legacy matched by only a few, putting him in the rare company of filmmakers whose work has helped define the very art of filmmaking.
And while Scorsese is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of cinema history and has participated in and even spearheaded numerous documentaries about film, one might wonder: when will there be a biographical documentary on him? Well, good news! He has one coming out soon.
Directed by filmmaker Rebecca Miller (The Ballad of Jack and Rose, Maggie’s Plan), Mr. Scorsese is a five-part documentary event charting the extraordinary life and legacy of Martin Scorsese, told through his films, his family, and the New York streets that shaped his vision.
The docuseries offers unprecedented access to Scorsese’s personal archives, weaving candid conversations with the filmmaker himself alongside never-before-seen interviews with his collaborators, friends, and family. From Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio to Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Mick Jagger, Jodie Foster, Thelma Schoonmaker, and Paul Schrader, the lineup of voices paints a vivid portrait of a man who redefined cinema.
The story spans his early NYU student shorts, the gritty breakthrough of Mean Streets and Taxi Driver, the operatic sweep of Goodfellas and Casino, all the way to his recent epics. Each chapter digs into the obsessions that run through his work—faith and guilt, violence and grace, corruption and redemption—revealing how Scorsese’s personal experiences became inseparable from his cinematic voice.
Mr. Scorsese is scheduled to premiere Friday, October 17th on Apple TV+.
📺 “Hazbin Hotel: Season 2” Trailer: Charlie, Vaggie, and the Radio Demon Return for More Musical Mayhem in Cult Amazon Animated Fantasy Hit — Premieres Wed, October 29th on Prime Video
When Hazbin Hotel, an animated fantasy musical hailing from animator Vivienne Medrano (widely known by her YouTube handler VivziePop), came out last year, it became an instant cult hit for Amazon. A lot of the fan frenzy came from the show’s vibrant animation style, infectious musical numbers, and lively anarchic spirit. Well, it seems the gates of Hell have swung open once again, and this new second season is promising even more chaos, charm, and devilish delights.
Following Charlie Morningstar’s victory over Heaven’s army, the hotel is packed with new guests, but not all of them are here to change their ways. As tensions rise, the overlord trio known as the Vees plots to flip the balance of power by taking the fight straight to Heaven. With resentment brewing on both sides, Charlie scrambles to protect her mission of redemption while keeping her dream alive in the face of chaos, temptation, and a whole lot of sass.
Season Two aims to deliver even bigger numbers, sharper humor, and wilder clashes as demons, angels, and schemers collide. Fans can also look forward to new songs, starting with the single “Hazbin Guarantee (Trust Us),” with the full soundtrack already up for pre-order.
Featuring Charlie (Erika Henningsen), Vaggie (Stephanie Beatriz), Angel Dust (Blake Roman), and the mischievous Radio Demon back in the spotlight, this eight-episode season drops Wednesday, October 29th on Prime Video, with two new episodes rolling out weekly through November 19th worldwide. Hell has never sounded so good!
📺 “The American Revolution” Trailer: Ken Burns Chronicles Liberty, Conflict, and Nation-Building in a Sweeping Six-Part Historical Docuseries — Premieres Sun, November 16th on PBS
For many, Ken Burns represents long hours spent on the sofa, binge-watching multiple chapters of a history dissertation or a sweeping biography of a historical figure. Burns might be that rare documentary filmmaker who has built a career on turning America’s past into must-see television, with his signature style of highly researched insight and stoic narration. Without Burns, we may have never had one of the most accessible and compelling bridges between academic history and popular culture.
Well, Ken Burns is back at it again, returning to the battlefield of history on a subject matter that gets to the heart of what shapes the DNA of America: The American Revolution. It’s a new six-part, 12-hour documentary set to air on PBS next month.
Partnering with his co-directing team of Sarah Botstein (The U.S. and the Holocaust) and David Schmidt (Benjamin Franklin), Burns charts how thirteen British colonies defied an empire, won independence, and reshaped the world with an audacious new form of government. Through the eyes of Continental soldiers, British officers, Loyalists, enslaved and free African Americans, Native allies, European backers, and ordinary civilians caught in the crossfire, the story comes alive not as myth but as lived experience.
It’s a portrait of contradictions as much as triumphs: ideals of liberty tested against slavery, democracy challenged by division, and the birth of a nation that would inspire generations of movements across the globe. Expect Burns’ trademark blend of personal narratives, archival imagery, and sweeping historical perspective as the docuseries revisits the Revolution and shows how its echoes still shape us today.
The American Revolution is due to premiere Sunday, November 16th on PBS.
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📺 “AMC FearFest” Trailer: Janelle Monáe Hosts Horror’s Biggest Marathon with Halloween, Elm Street, The Shining and More — Kicks Off This October on AMC and AMC+
The HalloQueen herself brings style, scares, and over 650 hours of iconic horror, from slashers and Stephen King classics to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and new Anne Rice series Talamasca. With Freddy’s claws, Michael’s knife, and Janelle Monáe’s flair, this year’s horror season just found its new ringleader!
📺 “Grey’s Anatomy: Season 22” Trailer: Ellen Pompeo Returns in Shonda Rhimes’ Long-Running Medical Drama — Premieres Thurs, October 9th on ABC and Hulu
The long-running hit drama brings back Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and the Grey Sloan team for another season of high-stakes surgeries, tangled romances, and hospital heartbreaks. With friendships tested and careers on the line, the staff must balance saving lives with saving themselves. Two decades in, this hospital drama proves it still has a pulse.
📺 “9-1-1: Season 9” Trailer: Angela Bassett, Aisha Hinds, and Jennifer Love Hewitt Return in Ryan Murphy’s High-Stakes First Responder Drama — Premieres Thurs, October 9th on ABC and Hulu
Sirens blare, lives hang in the balance, and every call could change everything. For these first-responder heroes, duty doesn’t end when the shift does. Season 9 turns up the heat like never before, with Mark Consuelos guest starring as a tech billionaire who, after a brush with death, decides to reward the LA paramedic unit with the ultimate trip... to space!
📺 “The Guest” Trailer: Gabrielle Creevy and Eve Myles Star in this Four-Part Twisting British Thriller — Premieres Fri, October 17th on Paramount+ with Showtime
From creator Matthew Barry and director Ashley Way, this four-part British miniseries follows a toxic, obsessive bond between a cleaner (Gabrielle Creevy) and her enigmatic employer (Eve Myles) in a dangerous game of secrets and manipulation. When class divides and dark desires collide, trust becomes a weapon and obsession a trap.
📺 “Solar Opposites: Season 6” Trailer: The Aliens Face Life on a Budget as The Wall Reaches Its Epic Conclusion — Premieres Mon, October 13th on Hulu
The intergalactic misfits trade luxury for limitations in its sixth and final season that strips away their gadgets, indulgences, and distractions—leaving only chaos, comedy, and existential crises. When the credit runs out, the real drama begins. Between penny-pinching disasters and The Wall’s shocking final chapter, this season proves you don’t need money to make a cosmic mess.
📺 “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam” Trailer: Tiger King Co-Director Rebecca Chaiklin Directs Shocking Three-Part Docuseries on Actor-Turned-Conman Zach Horwitz — Premieres Fri, October 17th
From small-town dreamer to Tinseltown trickster, the rise and ruin of Zach Horwitz exposes one of Hollywood’s most brazen frauds, told by the friends, lovers, and partners he deceived. Luxury homes, courtside seats, and a $200 million lie—this gripping three-part exposé dives into the glitzy facade and dark unraveling of a man who conned his way through Hollywood.
📺 “Son of a Donkey” Trailer: YouTube Stars Theo and Nathan Saidden Revive Their Superwog Characters in Netflix’s New Aussie Comedy Series — Premieres Thurs, October 30th
The Saidden brothers return with a wild new chapter as Theo faces therapy, work woes, and his hilariously chaotic family in this sharp take on growing up. Adulthood was never going to be easy, but add road rage, court-ordered therapy, and a dysfunctional family circus, and you’ve got comedy gold.
📺 “Pluribus” New Sneak Peek: Rhea Seehorn Headlines Vince Gilligan’s Cryptic New Mystery Series — Premieres Fri, November 7th on Apple TV+
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan trades meth labs for mind games in his latest creation, with Rhea Seehorn at the center of a surreal, secretive story designed to spark endless fan theories. Strange signals, eerie vibes, and questions with no easy answers set the stage with Gilligan pulling the strings. The latest clue: trash-collecting drones!
📺 “Power Book IV: Force: Season 3” Trailer: Joseph Sikora’s Tommy Egan Tightens His Grip on Chicago’s Drug Game in Starz’s Gritty Crime Spinoff — Premieres Fri, November 7th on Starz
Tommy’s empire keeps growing, but with family secrets resurfacing and rivals closing in, the most dangerous man in Chicago may also be the most vulnerable. Loyalties shift, enemies multiply, and Tommy (Joseph Sikora) finds himself balancing on a knife’s edge as he rewrites the rules of the city’s underworld. In Chicago, power isn’t given... it’s taken, and Tommy’s not letting go without a fight.
📺 “Amsterdam Empire” Official Trailer: Famke Janssen Seeks Vengeance in New Dutch Crime Drama from the Creators of Ferry and Undercover — Premieres Thurs, October 30th on Netflix
Famke Janssen stars as a betrayed wife plotting to dismantle her husband’s coffeeshop empire in a stylish new crime saga of power, passion, and payback. When infidelity ignites a war at home, the fight for Amsterdam’s underworld turns personal. With betrayal brewing and empires at stake, revenge is a dish best served with a side of smoke.
📺 “The Lost Station Girls” Trailer: Camille Razat Leads a Haunting True-Crime Drama Miniseries of Murder and Disappearance in Southern France — Streaming October 8th on Hulu
Inspired by real events, this gripping French miniseries follows Flore Robin (Camille Razat) and the Perpignan police as they pursue a killer whose crimes leave scars that last for decades. Missing girls, murdered women, and a community gripped by fear—this chilling French thriller proves that some cases never truly close.
📺 “Maxton Hall: Season 2” Trailer: Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung Return in New Season of Amazon’s German Prep-School Romance — Premieres Fri, November 7th on Prime Video
Ruby and James (Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung) are back at Maxton Hall, where secrets, scandals, and sparks fly in equal measure as love and rivalry collide. With fiery banter, forbidden romance, and high-stakes drama, the halls of privilege have never felt so intoxicating.
📺 “Starting 5: Season 2” Official Trailer: Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden Relive an Unforgettable NBA Season — Premieres Thurs, October 16th on Netflix
This basketball docuseries returns with an inside look at the highs, heartbreaks, and historic battles that defined a season of legends on and off the court. From buzzer-beaters to brutal injuries, this season dives into the drama that made hoops history. With stars chasing glory and rivals clashing under the brightest lights, the game has never felt bigger—or more personal.
📺 “Rulers of Fortune” Trailer: André Lamoglia Battles Betrayal, Lust, and Blood in Brazil’s High-Stakes Gambling Drama — Premieres Wed, October 29th on Netflix
André Lamoglia leads a powerhouse cast in this gritty new Brazilian series about Rio’s underworld, where ambition, family, and mafia rivalries collide with the looming legalization of gambling. When a young hustler sets his sights on the gambling throne, he discovers the house always wins—and the cost of power is paid in blood. ‘Cause in Rio, fortune favors the ruthless.
📺 “Turn of the Tide: Season 2” Trailer: José Condessa and Helena Caldeira Return as New Cartels Crash the Azores in Netflix’s Portuguese Crime Drama — Premieres Fri, October 17th on Netflix
Old loyalties are tested and new rivals surface as a Brazilian cartel storms into town, forcing Eduardo (José Condessa), Sílvia (Helena Caldeira), Rafael (Rodrigo Tomás), and Carlos (André Leitão) to fight for survival in waters full of sharks. With cartels circling and betrayals looming, the group must decide who to trust before the tide pulls them under.
📺 “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch” New Sneak Peek: Liev Schreiber Voices Sam Fisher in Netflix’s First Animated Espionage Series Based on Popular Video Game Franchise — Premieres Tues, October 14th
The legendary stealth operative steps out of the shadows to mentor a young recruit and face a global conspiracy in Ubisoft’s dark, stylish animated adaptation. Whispers are deadlier than bullets in this sleek new take on Clancy’s classic, as Sam Fisher (voiced by Liev Schreiber) proves the art of espionage is all about patience, precision, and perfectly timed shadows. For fans, it’s game on—only this time, the battlefield is animated.
📺 “Charlotte’s Web” Trailer: Elijah Wood and Amy Adams Voice Wilbur and Charlotte in Sesame Workshop’s Animated Adaptation of E.B. White’s Classic — Premieres Thurs, October 2nd on Max
Narrated by Jean Smart and featuring an all-star voice cast including Elijah Wood, Amy Adams, Keith David, Cynthia Erivo, Rosario Dawson, and many more, this three-part event brings new life to one of the most beloved tales of friendship ever told. A pig in peril, a spider with a plan, and a timeless story about kindness and courage.
