The HBO epic, “Dune: Prophecy,” takes viewers back to an era years before Paul Atreides, exploring the rich worlds of “Dune” through the lens of the Bene Gesserit, cracking the Dune-iverse open even more for viewers. So, yes, no Timothy Chalamet or Zendaya brooding with lush special effects backdrops. Imagine a sci-fi saga full of mysticism, clever plotting, political jockeying and powerful women driving the story—it’s like “Game Of Thrones,” but with a cosmic twist.

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Can one detective solve the case of a lifetime? Former Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black is about to discover in “Get Millie Black.” The limited series sees this respected sleuth facing a seemingly unsolvable case. What she discovers during her investigation could change everything.

‘Black’ hails from Booker Prize award-winning author Marlon James, who created the project and serves as executive producer.

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Yesterday, speaking to a theater of assembled Los Angeles-based media, Casey Bloys, the CEO of HBO and Max content, revealed a big presentation that included updates on” “Euphoria,” and upcoming seasons of “Big Little Lies,” “The White Lotus,” and “The Penguin.” Also joining Bloys at one point was writer/showrunner/producer Brad Inglesby, the creator of the Emmy-winning series “Mare Of Easttown” starring Kate Winslet.

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This year is shaping up to be a big year for the “Dune” franchisee. “Dune: Part Two” was an absolutely massive success at the box office and with critics. The film is likely going to be a major awards contender, as well. Now, we’re just days away from the premiere of the first spinoff, “Dune: Prophecy,” which is coming to HBO.

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The third season of “The White Lotus” is already one of the most anticipated series of 2025. The Emmy favorite has left Italy for the tropical pleasures of Thailand and will find season one stand-out Natasha Rothwell returning as Belinda Lindsey along with newcomers Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Aimee Lou Wood, and Patrick Schwarzenegger joining the fold. Oh, and the incredible Parker Posey, who graces us with a delightful Southern accent.

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You may not have heard, but “The Penguin” has been a massive streaming and critical hit for HBO. So much so that many are wondering if what was expected just to be an episodic bridge between Matt Reeves‘ 2022 feature “The Batman” and the upcoming sequel could return for subsequent seasons. Colin Farrell, who had to undergo hours of makeup every day to portray the Gotham City mobster, has also now left the door open to reprising his role beyond “The Batman II.”

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Casey Bloys, the Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, would like to make something very clear: “Euphoria” season 3 is happening. Speaking to assembled members of the press during an HBO and Max preview in Los Angeles this morning, Bloys said any rumors to the contrary are false. And not only that, it will not be a shortened season. Eight new episodes are coming, the same as the previous two seasons.

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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s time to look ahead at what’s coming next year. And for HBO and Max, there’s quite a bit of noteworthy series arriving. As seen in the new sizzle reel of 2025 series, it looks like there’s quite a bit to be excited about coming to HBO and Max. 

READ MORE: Walton Goggins Celebrates ‘Fallout’ & Says ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Is “A Seismic Consciousness Shift”

As for the biggest series in the sizzle reel, we’ve got fresh looks at “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “The White Lotus” Season 3, “Peacemaker” Season 2, and “The Last of Us” Season 2.

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Forget about HBO‘s various “Game Of Thrones” spinoffs, Westeros may finally appear on the big screen. THR reports that Warner Bros. has a movie based on George R.R. Martin‘s fantasy series in development, and it could end up being more that one. However, it’s in the earliest stages of development without a cast, director, or even writer attached. In other words, don’t expect this project to hit multiplexes for a while.

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After the box office success of “Dune: Part Two” earlier this year, it’s a matter of when, not if, Denis Villeneuve completes his planned filmic triptych with a “Dune: Messiah” adaptation. But fans of Frank Herbert‘s original novel know that “Messiah” jumps ahead in time a bit before its events unfold. That means Villeneuve ideally must wait for Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya & co.

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The latest episode of “The Penguin” ended with quite the twist, one that sees Cristin Milioti‘s Sofia Falcone as the new frontrunner to take over Gotham’s underworld. But Sofia’s not only out for revenge against her family: she also wants to take down Colin Farrell‘s Oz Cobb, who murdered her brother and deceived her constantly after her release from Arkham Asylum.

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HBO‘s exclusive new mid-season trailer for New York Comic-Con lets audiences know what’s on Sofia’s mind.   “We kill Oz, then we take over the city,” she tells her henchmen.

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Florida is always the butt of jokes. And as someone who grew up in Florida, the jokes are mostly accurate. It’s definitely the weirdest state. All that to say, it’s not shocking to see HBO come up with a late-night comedy series based on the antics of Floridians, titled “It’s Florida, Man.” 

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As seen in the trailer for “It’s Florida, Man,” the series sheds a light on some of the strangest stories to come out of Florida.

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“Somebody Somewhere” is easily one of the best shows on HBO. It’s mixture of comedy with heaps of heart makes it a show that is easily recommended to just about everyone. Sadly, it’s time for the show to come to an end with Season 3.

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As seen in the trailer for Season 3, “Somebody Somewhere” continues to follow the life of Sam, as she struggles to fit in after moving back to her hometown.

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Even though there is a bit of superhero fatigue in society, there’s no denying that superhero films are still a dominant force in Hollywood. Just look at “Deadpool & Wolverine” for proof. That said, there is plenty to mock about superhero filmmaking, and that’s exactly what you find in “The Franchise.”

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As seen in the trailer, “The Franchise” tells the story of a film crew attempting to make a superhero film.

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HBO‘s “Lanterns” already found its Hal Jordan in Kyle Chandler, but what about its John Stewart?  Deadline reports that the network has its top choices for the role, and they’re two actors poised for breakouts: Aaron Pierre and Stephan James.  Damson Idris, star of FX‘s “Snowfall,” is another name in the running for the role, but HBO declined any comment on the story.

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HBO has a stacked 2025 release schedule, with “The White Lotus” Season 3, “It: Welcome To Derry,” and a new “Game Of Thrones” spinoff premiering next year. But “The Last Of Us” Season 2 is far and away the network’s biggest 2025 premiere, and now fans get their first look at the new season in a special TLOU Day teaser.

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In the grand tradition of “The Godfather” and “Scarface,” similarly modernistic versions influenced by the same works like James Gray’s early New York crime films and augmented by the dilapidated layer of grimy bleakness derived from “The Batman” franchise, Matt Reeves’ “The Penguin,” is a bruising dramatic crime tragedy about the myth of the American dream and its modern decay.

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M. Night Shyamalan is back on the Hollywood map thanks to “Trap,” “Knock At The Cabin,” and his Apple TV+ series “Servant.” Now Max hopes his name will help launch a long-gestating movie to new heights. Shyamalan leads producers on “Caddo Lake,” a spooky upcoming thriller about mysterious disappearances around a lake on the Texas-Louisiana border.

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In short order, after only two seasons, HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” has established itself as one of the best series on TV right now. The second season won a Peabody Award, and though there aren’t a lot of Emmy noms, series lead Bridget Everett has been nominated for Critics Choice and TCA awards. That’s in addition to the near-universal acclaim the show has received from critics. 

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Now, entering its third season, we have a quick teaser that shows “Somebody Somewhere” hasn’t lost its charm.

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Despite not having any flashy A-list stars, the HBO series, “My Brilliant Friend” continues to be one of the most acclaimed series the network has right now. But that’s about to come to an end, as the fourth season also serves as the final one. 

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As seen in the trailer, the fourth season of “My Brilliant Friend” is based on the bestselling novel “My Brilliant Friend: The Story Of The Lost Child,” the fourth book of the quadrilogy by Elena Ferrante.

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It’s been several years since Michaela Coel released the HBO series, “I May Destroy You.” And in the time since, we’ve seen rumblings of possible follow-up series coming from Coel. However, nothing materialized until now, with the upcoming “First Day on Earth.”

According to HBO and BBC, Michaela Coel is returning to TV with a new series titled “First Day on Earth.” The series tells the story of a down-on-her-luck novelist who finds herself taking a job in Ghana, where she might be able to reconnect with her estranged father.

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Last month, HBO confirmed that “Euphoria” Season 3 will start shooting in January 2025. But that’s news to star Hunter Schafer, who was frank about what she knows about the latest season. “The real tea is I have no f*cking idea what’s going on,” said the “Cuckoo” actress, “and you can ask literally all of the cast.”

READ MORE: HBO Confirms ‘Euphoria’ S3 Will Star Shooting In January 2025

IndieWire reports that Schafer made her comments a new episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast as part of her “Cuckoo” press tour.

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At the risk of repeating ourselves, permit me to reiterate an oft-regurgitated Playlist sentiment in this review of “Industry” season three. Set in the high stakes, high-risk world of London international investment banking, the propulsive “Industry” is HBO’s best-kept secret and the waiting-in-the-wings heir to “Succession.” Moreover, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, in the vacuum left by “Succession,” the addictively compelling and sharply written series seems poised to finally ascend to the top of the HBO prestige throne.

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Across three seasons, HBO’s critically acclaimed drama and coming-of-age series, “My Brilliant Friend,” has chronicled the story of two young friends whose stormy relationship evolves amidst the backdrop of post-WWII Italy. Based on the bestselling series by Elena Ferrante and created by Italian writer/director Saverio Costanzo (known for “Hungry Hearts” with Adam Driver and “Finalmente L’alba” with Lily James and Joe Keery), the fourth and ten-episode final season of “My Brilliant Friend,” debuts Monday, September 9 on HBO (9pm ET) and will be available to stream on Max, with new episodes debuting weekly.

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“House Of The Dragon” season two ended last night on HBO, Sunday, August 4, and some fans were left with mixed feelings. The finale was dubbed “anticlimactic” by a Variety review—no major battles, no significant deaths— but many suggested this was the point of building anticipation. Additionally, historically, “Game Of Thrones” used the same approach; its bigger battles were in the penultimate and antepenultimate episodes, and its finales were left for brooding, licking wounds, and the more fantastic wars to come.

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