May is yet another big month for new releases (not to mention finales as we excitedly await the end of “Barry” and “Succession” on the same night.) HBO might not yet have another surefire hit on its hands to emulate the success of the aforementioned two, but they have plenty of miniseries and comedy favorites. Elsewhere the world of “Bridgerton” continues its reign with a new spinoff series, just one of two Netflix series spinoffs with “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” getting similar treatment with “XO, Kitty.” 

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Apple TV+ has a number of highly anticipated series coming out — as the streamer also contends with the nearing ending of “Ted Lasso” — with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne teaming up again and Rebecca Ferguson making a strong impression on this week’s release of “Silo.” Elsewhere, we’re getting the return of fan favorites such as Hulu’s “The Great” and Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave.” 

“White House Plumbers”
Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domnhall Gleeson, and Lena Heady star in HBO’s “White House Plumbers” from director David Mandel.

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It isn’t a secret that during the rise of streaming, the fate of episodic television wasn’t clear. Now, many would say that they prefer shows that have the time to explore the story, the characters, and the themes throughout a season over a movie. 

Many shows highlight the strength of television, and streaming services have made it a competitive market. This year has already seen “The Last of Us,” “Pokerface,” “Shrinking,” and “Daisy Jones and The Six,” on top of the new seasons of shows like “Succession,” “The Marvelous Ms.

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One thing HBO Max’s “The Other Two” understands more than any show on TV right now is there’s nothing quite so destabilizing as comparing yourself to other people. Siblings Brooke (Heléne Yorke) and Cary Dubek (Drew Tarver) have come a long way since their teen brother Chase (Case Walker) became an overnight sensation under the moniker ChaseDreams. However, they still can’t avoid the pitfalls of comparing their progress against relatives, friends, acquaintances, and strangers.

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The critically-acclaimed HBO Max comedy series “The Other Two” returns with its third season next month. Starring Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Case Walker, and Molly Shannon, the show was created by former “Saturday Night Live” co-head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider.

Its first two seasons, also featuring Ken Marino (Streeter), Josh Segarra (Lance), Wanda Sykes (Shuli), and Brandon Scott Jones (Curtis), received glowing reviews, and Shannon’s performance was nominated twice at the Critics Choice Television Awards in 2020 and 2022 for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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When it comes to content, 2021 was a year of massive highs and disappointing lows. As vaccinations began being implemented around the world, in-person festivals returned providing a euphoric celebration of cinema. And a rush into pandemic production by studios and networks in 2020 provided some unexpected standouts this calendar year (“Belfast,” “Squid Game”). Unfortunately, that content push also led to some films and television programs that resonated like a PTSD reaction to the aftermath of the 2007 WGA writer’s strike.

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What happens when the definition of success suddenly changes? Two siblings are learning what it means to move on from prominence in “The Other Two.” The comedy series returns for a second season, and this time another character is finding her chance at fame. Now a popular talk show host, Pat’s own rise to stardom is challenging how an entire family feels about being in the spotlight. Alterations to “The Other Two” don’t just stop with storylines.

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Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider may not be household names, but you’ve seen their work for years.  They wrote some of the more memorable sketches on “Saturday Night Live” this decade and were co-head writers for the 2016-2017 season.  They have spent the last year, however,  shepherding their own baby, the critically acclaimed series “The Other Two.”

The Comedy Central program follows brother and sister Carey and Brooke Dubek (Drew Tarver, Helene Yorke) as they try to navigate the surprising pop star success of their much younger brother Chase aka ChaseDreams (Case Walker).

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