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Across four reviews, critics note a mixed week: Lucky underwhelms despite Anya-Taylor-Joy’s presence; Ride Or Die stands out as a stylish, female-led spy drama with strong performances; Montreal nails emotional punch and sets up a strong finale in The Vampire Lestat; and House of the Dragon uses parental dynamics and politics to deepen its saga, delivering solid writing and acting.
Prime Video's Ride or Die pairs Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham as best friends on the run, delivering sharp chemistry but uneven pacing and bloated side plots that keep the eight-episode series from fully delivering its action-drama promise.
Eight-episode Amazon Original Ride or Die, starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer, is now streaming on Prime Video. The action-comedy follows Jud uth Burton and Debbie Claybourne on a Europe-spanning road trip as they evade law enforcement and dangerous criminals after Judith’s assassin work goes wrong. You can watch the entire series with a 30-day Prime Video free trial; after that, Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.
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.
Amazon’s Ride or Die pairs Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer in a fast, funny buddy-action ride across Europe, anchored by their magnetic chemistry; the premiere delivers stylish, high-octane action and sharp banter, plus a surprisingly warm center, though the plot remains a bit small-scale and a few twists feel a touch creaky as the season unfolds.
AV Club’s critics survey four new TV outings: Prime Video’s Ride Or Die delivers a witty, action-packed spy comedy anchored by Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer and elevated by its female‑friendship core; The Vampire Lestat’s Montreal episode blends a rom‑com veneer with grim vampire drama as Louis and Lestat grapple with Claudia’s ghost and set up a gripping finale; House of the Dragon season 3 widens its focus to parenting and legacy amid brutal power plays; MGM+’s The Westies aims for a Peaky Blinders‑style gangland epic but struggles with a sprawling cast and uneven depth, despite strong performances and relentless pacing.
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.
Former Enhypen member Heeseung, now performing as Evan, launches his solo career with Ride or Die, a two-track debut that spotlights his authentic voice and rock-influenced direction. He explains adopting the Evan name as a marker of authenticity, describes collaborating with new producers, and notes faster, more organic songwriting as he reintroduces himself; Overflow offers a message of hope during hard times. With upcoming performances at Busan One Asia Festival and KCON LA, Evan aims to inspire and connect with fans through his music.
In a candid Variety interview, Hannah Waddingham credits critics with propelling her to the next act after an early-panned show, dismisses rumors she auditioned for Wicked’s Madame Morrible, and discusses her return as Rebecca in Ted Lasso Season 4. She also leads the action-comedy Ride or Die with Octavia Spencer (she did most of her own stunts) and reflects on the show’s collaborative rewrites, her flexible project choices, and her stance against AI altering performances. Off screen, she highlights balancing work with single-parent life and her charity work with Make-a-Wish U.K., including ongoing support for families in need.