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Apple TV’s Lucky concluded with a bittersweet finale where Anya Taylor-Joy’s character returns stolen funds to the FBI to escape her father’s influence. Taylor-Joy praised the production, noting the show’s emotional core, while preparing for Dune 3. Creators confirmed the series is finished, having adapted the source material to focus on the father-daughter dynamic.
The creators of Apple TV’s Lucky explained their decisions for the finale, including the early death of Drew Starkey’s character and the show’s conclusion. They discussed adapting the source material, the impact of Anya Taylor-Joy’s input, and their future projects.
Jonathan Tropper and co-showrunner Cassie Pappas detailed the creative decisions behind the Apple TV series 'Lucky' finale, emphasizing character-driven resolution over traditional thriller tropes. Tropper also discussed his collaboration with Ryan Gosling on the upcoming 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' highlighting how the actor's improvisational style influenced the script. The creators confirmed the series is concluded, with Tropper moving on to 'Ghost Rider' and Pappas to a new project titled 'Lexicon.'
TVLine outlines the English-language television and streaming schedule for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The day features the Season 2 premiere of Average Joe on Paramount+, the limited series finale of Lucky on Apple TV, and the final part of the Season 3 reunion for The Valley on Bravo. Other notable releases include the Netflix documentary Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, the Season 3 premiere of Love Is Blind: UK, and new episodes of Reacher, Ted Lasso, and Trying. The schedule also includes live broadcasts of America's Got Talent, Big Brother, and MasterChef, as well as the National Geographic documentary Lion.
In a Bingeworthy Podcast interview, Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas discuss their upcoming projects—Lucky and Star Wars: Starfighter—and reveal the saga behind the abandoned Ronda Rousey Road House project, offering behind-the-scenes insights into their writing and adaptation processes.
TVLine's What to Watch for July 15 highlights premieres and events across streaming and broadcast: Ride or Die on Prime Video stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham; Marcello Hernández hosts the ESPYS; Anya Taylor-Joy leads Lucky on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes; other notable titles include The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix), X-Men '97 (Disney+), and live sports and reality fare across various networks.
Apple TV’s limited series Lucky, a seven-episode heist drama based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, premieres with two episodes featuring Anya Taylor-Joy alongside Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant, with new installments dropping weekly through August 19.
THR’s review of Apple TV+’s Lucky praises Anya Taylor-Joy and the strong cast but deems the seven-episode con-artist drama uneven, noting it abandons key elements from the book, struggles with tone and pacing, and fails to deliver a cohesive, engaging identity-con narrative despite stylish flair.
Anya Taylor-Joy headlines Lucky, a new Apple TV+ miniseries based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, created by Jonathan Tropper and produced by Hello Sunshine; it debuts July 15 with two episodes and follows a tough grifter who must dive back into crime to escape her past, with Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant co-starring. Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial (Prime Video shoppers can add Apple TV via Prime) before the $12.99/month subscription kicks in. The 10-episode series features a pre-premiere Tuesday-night release pattern and a lineup of episodes including titles like No Shortcuts and Make ’Em Dance.
Apple TV’s adaptation Lucky held its world premiere at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, with stars including Anya Taylor-Joy, Drew Starkey, Annette Bening and Reese Witherspoon in attendance; the streamer has set July 15 for the first two episodes, with Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter among the executive producers and Tropper/Pappas as co-showrunners.
Three new streaming premieres arrive this week: Will Ferrell stars in The Hawk on Netflix, Anya Taylor-Joy leads Lucky on Apple TV+, and Octavia Spencer with Hannah Waddingham star in Ride or Die on Prime Video. Lucky debuts with episodes 1–2 on July 15, Ride or Die drops all 8 episodes on July 15, and The Hawk premieres all 10 episodes on July 16 across their respective platforms.
An 83-year-old woman, Marilyn Kueng, was rescued from the rubble of her home in Rock County, Wisconsin, after a tornado and large hail swept through the area, lifting the roof off her property and trapping her inside. Despite the destruction, Kueng miraculously emerged without any injuries, leaving her son amazed at her luck and survival.
On December 18, 2023, the transit of Moon trine Venus will bring exceptional luck in love for three zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, and Sagittarius. Aries will experience harmony and agreement with their partner, while Taurus will let go of grievances and focus on shared interests. Sagittarius will feel fortunate and enjoy a day of positive energy and harmony with their romantic partner. This transit offers an opportunity for growth and a chance to create a happy and fulfilling love life.
Friday the 13th, a date associated with superstition and fear, has a long history of being considered unlucky in Western culture. However, psychologists argue that few people are truly debilitated by triskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of the number 13 or Friday the 13th). While the superstition may prime people to notice negative events on this day, studies have shown no significant impact on quality of life outcomes for those born on the 13th or on Friday the 13th. Other cultures have their own unlucky numbers and days, but focusing on positive rituals and beliefs can help create a sense of optimism.
A 75-year-old woman from Virginia discovered a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 while going through old papers. She had purchased the ticket in Maryland two months prior but forgot to check it until recently. The ticket matched four regular numbers and the Powerball number, and the prize was doubled to $100,000 due to the Power Play option. The woman plans to deposit the winnings and discuss with her family how to spend the money.