DARK MATTER
Apple TV+
This adaptation of Blake Crouch’s sci-fi novel of the same name stars Joel Edgerton as a physicist whose life is suddenly flipped. Turns out he’s been swept into a parallel universe! Weirdness and unexpected twists await in this strange series that also stars Jennifer Connelly and Oakes Fegley as the family he has left behind in the other world.
ERIC
Netflix
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this emotional thriller as the father of Edgar, a boy who mysteriously disappears. Set in 1980s NYC, this dark series follows the father’s strange journey through the search for his son, as he encounters Eric, the monster who lives under his son’s bed. This odd mystery springs from the mind of BAFTA winner Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady) and is sure to keep you wondering just what is real and what is fantasy.
A MAN IN FULL
Netflix
Jeff Daniels stars in this adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s 1998 novel, as conceived by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies). Daniels is an Atlanta businessperson whose life is crumbling around him as the series begins, but he’s determined to right the ship and sail off into the sunset successfully. Will he come out of it alive? You’ll have to watch all six episodes (with three directed by Regina King) to find out if he makes it. Diane Lane and Ami Ameen costar.
ATLAS
Netflix
In a world where AI has taken over, Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) is humanity’s only hope for survival. In this action-heavy science-fiction flick, she’s up against it, fighting for her life, as well as that of the planet. She’s got an all-star cast to help her out, including Simu Liu, Lana Perilla and Sterling K. Brown, as well as our favorite bad guy, Mark Strong, along for the ride.
THE SYMPATHSIZER
Netflix
Ready for Jerry Seinfeld’s return as an actor? We know we are, and this comedy origin story about how Pop Tarts began is also his cinematic directorial debut, which he also cowrote. Add in his outrageously talented cast of comic actors—Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Dan Levy and James Marsden—and this is one movie that’s obviously a tasty treat!