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Gary Oldman says Slow Horses stays fresh by avoiding long gaps between seasons, calling it a 'struggle and a fight' to keep audiences returning annually; with Season 6 due on Apple TV+ in September, the show will have aired six seasons in four years, a point he made at the Edinburgh TV Festival where he received the Global Icon Award.
A Daily Beast review argues Ted Lasso's fourth season regresses by forcing Roy and Keeley's romance into contrived obstacles—like a 10-date plan and a new love interest—despite strong on-screen chemistry, delivering mawkish, nostalgia-driven plotting that undercuts its humor and signals the show should have retired earlier.
Apple TV+ is launching a new comedy series called Brothers, featuring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves. From The Office alum Lee Eisenberg, the show premieres September 23 with two episodes and will air weekly through November 4. The premise centers on their evolving friendship, family dynamics, and a buried secret that hints they might actually be brothers, with a trailer released to promote the series.
BBC Culture highlights nine September TV premieres across Netflix, Apple TV+, BritBox and more—ranging from crime dramas (The Gentlemen; Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story) and thrillers (Last Seen; Slow Horses) to comedies (Colin From Accounts; Brothers) and horror (American Horror Story), plus Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence and A Different World, with dates in mid to late September.
Tom Selleck, 81, will guest star in an untitled Apple TV+ comedy with Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson, marking his first TV role since Blue Bloods ended in 2024.
Deadline unveils a first look at Apple TV+'s eight-episode comedy Brothers, in which real-life best friends Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson portray fictional versions of themselves whose friendship is tested when a decades-old secret hints they might be brothers; the cast also includes Natalie Martinez and others, and the show, produced by Paramount Television Studios for Apple TV+, debuts September 23 with two episodes and releases one new episode weekly through November 4.
Apple TV+ releases an official trailer for the eight-episode comedy Brothers, in which Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves who may be brothers, a premise tied to long‑running rumors and coincidences about their lives; the pilot-era plot centers on Harrelson’s daughter’s wedding chaos and McConaughey’s potential Texas gubernatorial run, with a cast that includes Natalie Martinez and others, as Lee Eisenberg oversees the show for Paramount Television Studios. The series premieres Sept. 23 with two episodes, then airs weekly.
Tom Selleck has joined Apple TV+'s upcoming comedy led by Elizabeth Banks; his exact role is being kept under wraps. The ensemble includes Ted Danson, Rob Delaney, Katey Sagal and more, with Hamish Linklater, Michelle Buteau and Simu Liu in recurring roles. The series, created by Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, is produced by 20th Television with Banks' Brownstone Productions; Jonathan Krisel will direct the pilot and serve as an executive producer.
Tom Selleck is set to guest-star in an Apple TV+ untitled comedy series led by Elizabeth Banks (reuniting with Ted Danson); in another casting note, Sam Waterston will play former President Thomas Barnes on NBC's Peter Krause drama Line of Fire, with Chris Chalk as the current president and Campbell Scott recurring as a senator. The piece also rounds up additional casting news across HBO, BritBox, and Fox News.
Apple is reportedly lining up five upcoming launches: iPhone Ultra, a foldable that blends iPhone and iPad mini; HomePad smart-home hub with Photos slideshows, security camera features, and Siri AI; a revamped Apple TV 4K with a more powerful chip and AI capabilities; MacBook Ultra with touch input, OLED, Dynamic Island, and possible cellular option; and Apple Watch Series 12 / Ultra 4 powered by a new AI-optimized S-class chip.
Mashable’s weekly streaming guide highlights a fresh slate across Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+, Max, Disney+, Shudder, Paramount+, AMC+, and more, headlined by Outer Banks Season 5 on Netflix; Rosebush Pruning on MUBI; The Audacity on Netflix; Power Ballad on Prime Video; Buffet Infinity on Shudder; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 on Hulu; The Dynasty: UConn Huskies on Apple TV+; Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 3 on HBO Max; Mother Mary on Max; Passenger on Paramount+; Toy Story 5 for digital purchase; and The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE on AMC+. A reminder to check Mashable’s by-genre watch guides as you plan your week.
Netflix will release The Hunting Wives Season 2 (eight episodes) on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, with Sophie and Margo facing old secrets and new foes. Apple TV’s Stick Season 2 premieres November 4 with the first two episodes, then one new episode weekly through December 30, featuring Rhea Seehorn joining the cast as golf coach Amanda. The article also notes additional scheduling news, including Paramount+’s Golden Axe, NBC’s Line of Fire trailer, and The Terminal List Season 2 on Prime Video.
The 2026 Television Critics Association Awards crowned Apple TV+' Widow's Bay with three wins (Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, and Kate O'Flynn for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy). Rhea Seehorn won Outstanding Achievement in Drama for Pluribus, and The Pitt took the drama trophy. Heated Rivalry was named Program of the Year, Stephen Colbert received Career Achievement, and In Living Color earned the Heritage Award. The TCA also introduced Outstanding Achievement in Animation and Outstanding Achievement in International Series, with Squid Game winning the International Series category.
Deadline reports that Jeff Hiller will be a series regular on Apple TV+'s Widow’s Bay for Season 2, up from a guest role as Dale, the town hall staffer whose scream became iconic; creator Katie Dippold’s evolving scripts and the Season 1 finale cliffhanger set the stage for his continued involvement, with the show continuing to ride its haunted Massachusetts island premise and Emmy buzz.
At the 42nd Television Critics Association Awards, Heated Rivalry won Program of the Year, Widow’s Bay took Outstanding Comedy (and New Program), and The Pitt earned Outstanding Drama. Other winners included Death by Lightning for Movies, Miniseries or Specials, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for Variety/Talk/Sketch, and acting honors for Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay) and Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus); Stephen Colbert received the Career Achievement Award and In Living Color was recognized with the Heritage Award, with prizes spread across Apple TV+, HBO Max, Netflix and Peacock among others.