TV Trailers of the Week: The Punisher: One Last Kill, Half Man, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, M.I.A. and More
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📺 “The Punisher: One Last Kill” Trailer: Jon Bernthal Returns as Frank Castle for a Brutal Marvel One-Shot — Premieres Tues, May 12th on Disney+
The big question hanging over this new season of Daredevil: Born Again is a simple one: where the hell is Frank Castle? In a city slipping into something that looks a lot like a ruthless police state, where masked vigilantes are hunted down and locked away in prison camps, you’d have to imagine Castle has a few thoughts on the matter. At least there must be a really good reason why he has gone quiet. Well, apparently, it’s enough to warrant his own spotlight.
Enter The Punisher: One Last Kill, a Marvel Television Special Presentation that checks in on Frank Castle at a moment when he’s trying, at least on paper, to step away from the life that defined him. The setup is straightforward but loaded with emotional tension and rage: Frank attempts to live without the pull of revenge, only to find himself dragged into a conflict he cannot ignore; one that dredges up the torment of his painful past and the loss of his family far too soon. If there’s one thing we know about Castle, it’s that peace doesn’t tend to last very long as fury is a constant companion.
Jon Bernthal returns as the skull-wearing vigilante, once again walking that razor-thin line between controlled restraint and explosive violence. And if the premise suggests anything, it’s that this version of Frank might be wrestling with something deeper than just another target list. This is a different Frank. He’s much more vulnerable and emotionally fragile as he seems to be dealing with his inner demons.
Acclaimed filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green directs and co-writes the special alongside Bernthal himself. It’s a reunion that makes sense: Green and Bernthal previously teamed up on King Richard and HBO’s We Own This City, the latter earning Bernthal some of the strongest reviews of his career for his portrayal of corrupt Baltimore cop Wayne Jenkins. Clearly, the creative shorthand is already there, and this project feels like two very talented artists getting together to play in a Marvel sandbox.
As for where this fits into the bigger Marvel picture, that’s where things get interesting. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving just a month later, and Bernthal already confirmed to appear alongside Tom Holland, the timing raises some obvious questions. Namely: how does Frank Castle cross paths with Peter Parker, and does this special lay the groundwork for that collision?
We’ll find out soon enough when The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres Tuesday, May 12th on Disney+.
📺 “Half Man” Trailer: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell Play Fractured Brothers in This Dark, Decades-Spanning British Drama — Premiering Thurs, April 23rd on HBO MAX
If Baby Reindeer proved anything, it’s that Richard Gadd isn’t afraid to dig into the parts of human behavior most people would rather avoid. That series turned personal trauma into something unsettling and intimate. Now, Gadd returns with a story that shifts the focus inward. The focus is now toward makeshift families and the kind of bonds that don’t easily break... until they do. And when they do, so does everything built around them.
In the upcoming HBO limited series Half Man, Gadd stars alongside Jamie Bell (of Rocketman and All of Us Strangers) in a decades-spanning drama about two men bound together by circumstance rather than blood. Gadd’s Ruben and Bell’s Niall grew up as brothers in everything but name. Ruben is fierce, loyal and at times extremely volatile, while Niall has always been quiet and reserved since childhood. But when they reunite years later at a wedding, something feels off. Ruben isn’t the same, and whatever’s changed soon erupts into violence that sends the story spiraling backward through their shared past, tracing the fractures that led them here.
The drama unfolds across 30 years, moving from the 1980s to the present, peeling back layers of loyalty, resentment, and buried trauma. What begins as a story about brotherhood and deep friendship gradually reveals something far more erratic, where emotional dependence and identity blur into something harder to define... and harder to control. Ruben and Niall aren’t just close friends and brothers by marriage but also have shared a long history making them the only people in the world who know how each other is wired. But it’s that intimacy that makes them so dangerous to one another.
Gadd and Bell lead a strong ensemble that includes Stuart Campbell, Mitchell Robertson, Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor, and Bilal Hasna, among others. Behind the camera, Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck direct, with Gadd also serving as creator, writer, and executive producer.
At this point, Gadd is carving out a lane that feels distinctly his own; one that leans directly into discomfort, vulnerability, and the uneasy truth that the people closest to us can also be the ones who know exactly how to destroy us. With such a willingness to go down some very dark corridors of the human psyche, Gadd is both a performer and writer with the ability to examine personal toxicity and how it relates to identity and connection. If Baby Reindeer was an exploration on how personal trauma can attract troublingly unhinged people in your inner circle, this new series seems to ask, what if those unhinged people happened to become a part of your family.
Half Man is slated to premiere Thursday, April 23rd on HBO MAX.
📺 “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Teaser: Tatiana Maslany Spirals Into Blackmail, Murder, and Suburban Chaos in This Darkly Comedic Thriller Series with Jake Johnson — Premiering Wed, May 20th on Apple TV
Count us among those who believe Tatiana Maslany is a true talent. Also count us among those who believe her time spent starring in the She-Hulk series might not have been the best use of her acting chops. But call us crazy, her latest series just might be the role that finally reminds us why she deserves better, as she gets to play in a space that suits her far better than what Marvel had to offer. Here, she’s playing a working mother stifled by obsession and blackmail while barely treading water. In other words, Tatiana Maslany gets to go full Maslany.
In Apple’s upcoming dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Maslany looks like she’s finally been handed a character that lets her chew up scenery in all the best, messiest ways. She plays Paula, a newly divorced mom who’s barely holding it together. Between custody battles, an identity crisis, and the everyday chaos of parenting, she’s already stretched thin. But things take a sharp turn when she becomes convinced she’s witnessed a crime, sending her down a rabbit hole that pulls in blackmail, murder, and—somehow—youth soccer.
From there, things begin to spiral as her personal investigation starts uncovering something much bigger. The deeper Paula digs into the mystery, the more it becomes clear she’s stepped into something far more dangerous than she ever expected. And as she tries to hold her life together, everything around her begins to fall apart.
Maslany is joined by Jake Johnson and Dolly de Leon, with Charlie Hall and Murray Bartlett rounding out the ensemble.
The series hails from creator and showrunner David J. Rosen (Us & Them), with David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, the Halloween reboot franchise) on board to direct and executive produce. That pairing points to a tone that leans into character-driven tension and real danger, with just enough humor to keep the chaos feeling unpredictable.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is due to premiere Wednesday, May 20th on Apple TV.
📺 “M.I.A.” Trailer: A Cartel Massacre Ignites A Young Woman’s Relentless Quest for Payback in This Gritty Miami Crime Series from the Co-Creator of ‘Ozark,’ Starring Shannon Gisela — Premieres Thursday, May 7th on Peacock
South Florida is known for its sunny beaches, gorgeous ocean waters, vibrant culture, and neon-lit party scene. People from around the world flock there to soak it all in. But let’s face it, that doesn’t make for great television. That’s why most shows set in this part of the state lean into its criminal underworld, as South Florida also has a long history tied to drug trafficking. And when there’s blood in the water, revenge is never far behind.
From Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, with Dexter veteran Karen Campbell serving as showrunner, M.I.A. is a new Miami-set crime thriller series that taps newcomer Shannon Gisela (in her first major acting role) as Etta Tiger Jonze, a restless young woman stuck in the Florida Keys, dreaming of something bigger across the water. That dream quickly turns into a nightmare when her entire family is slaughtered by the cartel, leaving her with nothing but grief, anger, and a growing list of names.
As she sets off a revenge-driven descent into Miami’s underworld, Etta is forced to adapt fast or disappear. She’s not just running anymore... she’s hunting. And with a dozen targets tied to her family’s destruction, she must navigate a world of shifting alliances and constant danger. Along the way, she finds unlikely allies in Lovely (Brittany Adebumola) and Stanley (Dylan T. Jackson), forming a tight-knit trio that reflects the city itself: a collision of communities, cultures, and survival instincts. It’s a mix that gives the series its own spicy flavor, where every interaction carries risks and every move could be the wrong (and last) one. Just when you thought South Florida couldn’t get any more heated, here comes a woman destined to burn it all down.
Alethea Jones (High Potential, Spider-Noir) directs the opening episodes, setting the tone for what looks like a slick, character-driven crime saga that’s a mix of Miami Vice, Scarface, and Kill Bill.
The cast also includes Cary Elwes as a local detective watching the clues trickle in as Etta blazes a trail of carnage. Elwes is joined by Danay Garcia, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, and Marta Milans, with guest appearances from Edward James Olmos and Sonia Braga, along with Billy Burke, Loretta Devine, and more.
M.I.A. premieres Thursday, May 7th on Peacock.
📺 “Rick and Morty: Season 9” Trailer: The Multiverse Gets Even Wilder as the Fan-Favorite Duo Returns for More Interdimensional Mayhem — Arriving Sun, May 24th at 11pm on Adult Swim
Back to the chaos... and then some. This new season sends everyone’s favorite mad scientist and his anxious grandson crashing through fresh dimensions, bizarre timelines, and the usual mix of existential dread and ridiculous sci-fi mayhem. With the core family along for the ride, the animated series keeps balancing domestic dysfunction with universe-hopping insanity. Loud, weird, and unapologetically unhinged, this latest batch of episodes promises exactly what fans keep coming back for... just dialed up even further.
📺 “Legends” Trailer: Tom Burke and Steve Coogan Go Undercover in a High-Risk Drug War Operation In This New British Thriller Series Based on a True Story — Premieres Thurs, May 7th on Netflix
In early ’90s Britain, a losing war on drugs pushes authorities to take a radical gamble… sending ordinary people undercover. Tom Burke, Aml Ameen, Tom Hughes, and Hayley Squires star as customs officers pulled from everyday life and thrust into the criminal underworld, operating under the watch of a seasoned handler played by Steve Coogan. With minimal undercover training and no room for error, they must adopt new identities (aka “Legends”) and navigate a dangerous world where one slip could cost them everything. Created by Neil Forsyth, this true-story thriller turns a covert operation into a tense game of survival where the line between who they are and who they pretend to be is as fragile as their cover.
📺 “Lord of the Flies” U.S. Trailer: ‘Adolescence’ Co-Creator Jack Thorne Reimagines Author William Golding’s Teen Survival Classic as a Brutal Power Struggle Among Stranded Schoolboys in This Four-Part Miniseries — Premieres Mon, May 4th on Netflix, U.S.
Featuring an ensemble of young actors including Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, and David McKenna, this new television adaptation of British author William Golding’s classic novel follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a remote island, where attempts at order—led by Ralph and the ever-rational Piggy—begin to fracture under pressure. As the boys turn toward hunting and dominance, fear and instinct take over, pulling the group into a chilling descent from structure to savagery. Adapted by Emmy-winner Jack Thorne, of Netflix’s Adolescence and HBO’s His Dark Materials fame, and directed by Marc Munden (Utopia, The Third Day), this tense survival drama strips away innocence to reveal just how quickly rules collapse when no one’s left to enforce them.
📺 “Widow’s Bay” New Promo: Matthew Rhys Confronts a Cursed Coastal Town Where Old Legends Refuse to Stay Buried — Premieres Wed, April 29th on Apple TV
Small town. Big problem. Something in the water. This eerie, offbeat series follows a well-meaning mayor (played by Matthew Rhys) trying to revive a struggling island community, only to discover the locals might be right about the place being cursed. As tourism picks up, so do the strange and terrifying events tied to old folklore, forcing him to face fears he barely understands. Created by Katie Dippold and co-created and directed in part by Hiro Murai, this coastal mystery blends dry humor with creeping dread, where progress comes at a cost the town may not survive.
📺 “Hulk Hogan: Real American” Trailer: The Man Behind the Icon Gets One Final Say in This Unfiltered Wrestling Docuseries — Premieres Wed, April 22nd on Netflix
Before the bandana, the leg drop, and the roar of the crowd, there was just Terry Bollea. This raw, four-part docuseries pulls back the curtain on the larger-than-life wrestling legend through his final interview, revealing the man behind the persona with a mix of reflection, ego, and hard truths. Along the way, voices like Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Kevin Nash, and Linda Hogan help piece together a career that reshaped professional wrestling—from the rise of Hulkamania to the chaos of the nWo era. Packed with rare footage spanning decades in the ring, this behind-the-scenes look reminds us that even the biggest icons eventually have to face who they really are when the spotlight fades.
📺 “4x20: Quick Hits” Trailer: Four Doc Shorts Roll Up a Smoky Celebration of Cannabis Culture Across Film, Media, and Art — Debuts Mon, April 20th (4/20) on Hulu/Disney+
Four stories. Four filmmakers. One very hazy throughline. This laid-back anthology docuseries breaks cannabis culture into four bite-sized films, digging into everything from cult ’80s oddities and the rise of High Times to the legacy of Harold and Kumar and the underground art of glass-blown bongs. With directors like Alex Ross Perry, Brent Hodge, Kyle Thrash, and Todd Kapostasy guiding each chapter (and Jimmy Kimmel executive producing under his Kimmelot banner), this four-part series leans into the weird, funny, and surprisingly influential corners of weed history. Consider it a breezy, smoke-filled crash course in how one plant sparked decades of creativity, controversy, and counterculture.
📺 “Mating Season” Trailer: From the Creators of Big Mouth Comes a New Wild Animated Spin-off About Love, Lust, and Survival in the Animal Kingdom — Debuting Fri, May 22nd on Netflix
Love is messy. Nature makes it messier. This adult animated comedy drops us into a forest full of hormonally charged critters navigating relationships, hookups, and the instinct to reproduce... whether they’re ready or not. With voices from Nick Kroll, Zach Woods, June Diane Raphael, and Sabrina Jalees, and a familiar presence in Maury the hormone monster, the series leans into the same chaotic, unfiltered humor that made Big Mouth a hit. Expect awkward encounters, emotional entanglements, and plenty of animal instincts running the show.
📺 “Tales from the Crypt” Trailer: The Crypt Keeper Returns as Shudder Brings the Iconic ’90s Horror Anthology Back — Begins Streaming May 1st on Shudder
The vault creaks open once again. This beloved ’90s horror anthology returns in full, bringing back the wisecracking Crypt Keeper and a lineup of twisted tales packed with dark humor and gruesome payoffs. Voiced by John Kassir, the iconic host guides viewers through stories where greed, revenge, and bad decisions rarely end well. With all seven seasons rolling out weekly, this cult favorite proves some stories are too good… and too wicked to stay buried.
📺 “Criminal Record: Season 2” Trailer: Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Reunite as Rival Detectives Face a Deadly Conspiracy in London — Premieres Wed, April 22nd on Apple TV
A murder case pulls them back together... but trust is still in short supply. This second season finds rival detectives June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) forced into an uneasy alliance after a fatal stabbing at a political rally sparks a deeper investigation. What begins as a search for a killer quickly escalates into a high-stakes undercover operation tied to a far-right bomb plot threatening London.
📺 “Prisoner” U.K. Trailer: Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle Go on the Run in This New British Action-Thriller Series — Premiering Thurs, April 30th on Sky, U.K.
One prisoner. One officer. No way out but through. This high-stakes British action thriller follows a young transport officer forced into a desperate alliance with a notorious contract killer after their convoy is ambushed. Handcuffed together and hunted by a ruthless crime syndicate, the unlikely pair must navigate a deadly race to reach court alive. Starring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, this tense cat-and-mouse ride turns trust into a weapon... and survival into a moral gamble.
📺 “The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” Trailer: Detectives Return to Track a Nursery Rhyme Killer in This Chilling Danish Sequel Series — Premiering Thurs, May 7th on Netflix
A children’s rhyme becomes a killer’s calling card. This dark Danish crime thriller reunites detectives Mark Hess (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) and Naia Thulin (Danica Curcic) as they investigate the disappearance (and murder) of a woman tied to a stalking predator who toys with victims before striking. As the case deepens, the pair are pulled back into a tense partnership, complicated by lingering trust issues and past scars. With a killer who watches, waits, and plays games, this eerie sequel to the 2021 series turns a simple rhyme into something deadly.
📺 “Nikki Glaser: Good Girl” Trailer: The Comedian Gets Brutally Honest About Aging, Fame, and Staying Relevant in Her New No-Mercy Stand-Up Special — Premieres Fri, April 24th on Hulu/Disney+
Getting older in Hollywood isn’t for the faint of heart… and comedian Nikki Glaser knows it all too well. In this sharp, no-filter stand-up special, she takes aim at aging, beauty standards, and the absurd pressure to stay desirable in an industry that rarely looks away. Armed with biting honesty and self-aware humor, Glaser leans into uncomfortable truths, turning personal anxieties into laugh-out-loud moments.
📺 “Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches” Trailer: Former ‘The Daily Show’ Host Returns to the Stage with a Self-Reflective Stand-Up Special — Debuts Tues, April 14th on Netflix
The world’s a mess... so why not laugh through it? In this sharp, playful stand-up special, comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah turns everything from social media feuds to therapy sessions into comedy gold, unpacking the chaos of modern life with wit and self-awareness. Blending global perspective with personal reflection, he leans into both the absurd and the honest, finding humor in all the cracks.
📺 “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” Trailer: Comics Battle It Out as Kevin Hart Searches for the Next Stand-Up Superstar — Premieres Mon, April 20th on Netflix
Stand-up isn’t just about being funny, it’s about surviving the room. This high-energy competition series follows comedian Kevin Hart as he travels the country alongside comedy heavyweights, scouting rising talent and putting them through a gauntlet of live performances. With brutal rounds, real stakes, and audience votes deciding the outcome, every set could make or break the next breakout comic.
📺 “My Brother the Minotaur” Trailer: A Mythical Misfit Sets Out to Discover His True Origins in This Family-Friendly Animated Adventure — Premiering Fri, April 24th on Apple TV
Normal is overrated... and this kid’s anything but. This colorful animated series follows a young minotaur raised in the human world who begins dreaming of a past he doesn’t fully understand. With the help of his brother and a tight-knit group of friends, he sets off on a playful, heartfelt journey to uncover where he comes from. This family-friendly animated adventure leans into the idea that figuring out who you are can be the greatest quest of all.
