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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS
HBO
This story of the Seven Kingdoms takes place 100 years before “Game of Thrones,” focusing on a hedge knight named Ser Duncan the Tall. Based on three novellas written by George R. R. Martin, it’s a rousing tale of a would-be knight (played by Irish actor Peter Claffey) and his young squire, with numerous references to powerful places and families that GOT fans already know. Dexter Sol Anseli costars as Egg, the boy squire, along with Finn Bennett, Henry Ashton and Sam Spruell.
STAR TREK: STAR FLEET ACADEMY
Paramount+
Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti chew up the scenery with glee in this new “Star Trek” series that centers around the academy that trains cadets from across the galaxies to be part of the elite Star Fleet. They are the old school, with plenty of young newcomers along for the effects-laden sci-fi ride, including Bella Shepard, Sandro Rosta and Kerrice Brooks. Story lines follow the trainees as they navigate the school, with Giamatti popping in to threaten the learning sessions.
WONDER MAN
Disney+
You know Yahya Abdul-Mateen II from his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Manta in the “Aquaman” films with Jason Momoa as well as from the “Watchmen” DC Comics TV series. So it’s no surprise that he’s now stepping into “Wonder Man,” the newest MCU series. What’s surprising is that this show blends reality with fantasy, as an aspiring actor auditions for the role of a superhero and then ends up with superpowers of his own. Ben Kingsley costars, along with Lauren Glazier and Byron Bowers.
THE NIGHT MANAGER
Prime Video
It’s been ten years since Tom Hiddleston stepped into the role of Jonathan Pine, the hotel night manager who also happened to work for British intelligence, for “The Night Manager,” a limited series that was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards (and won two). Based on a John le Carré novel, it also starred Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki and Olivia Colman in acclaimed roles and Colman returns with Hiddleston in this second season, which begins years after the first story concluded. This plot isn’t one of le Carré’s genius works, so expect something totally new in this reboot.
PONIES
Peacock
From David Iserson of “Mr. Robot” fame and Susanna Fogel, who created “The Flight Attendant” comes this new spy series set in 1970s Moscow. Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson star as American Embassy workers whose husbands are mysteriously murdered, leading them to joining the CIA to discover just what happened. Intrigue, danger and a peek into just what the 70s were like make this new series one to definitely check out.