Streaming Recommendations: "Poker Face", featuring Blake Shelton, the espionage series "Black Bag", and Vince Vaughn's latest project
Fresh Take on Top Streaming Picks
Get ready for some exciting new releases in the world of television, movies, music, and games this upcoming week! AP's entertainment experts have handpicked some must-sees for your viewing and listening pleasure.
TV Shows:
- Poker Face Season 2 (Peacock, May 8) - The popular whodunit series is back with Natasha Lyonne reprising her role as Charlie, a woman with an uncanny knack for detecting lies. This season includes a star-studded cast featuring Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, Katie Holmes, and John Cho.
- Safe House (Acorn TV, May 5) - A gripping thriller starring Christopher Eccleston, known for his role in "Doctor Who," follows an ex-cop who temporarily shelters a family in danger at his guesthouse. This is part of Acorn TV's "Murder Mystery May."
- Forever (Netflix, May 8) - Inspired by Judy Blume's novel about teenage sexuality, this new series boasts a predominantly Black cast and follows a heartwarming love story between two Los Angeles teens.
Movies:
- Black Bag (Peacock, streaming now) - Steven Soderbergh delivers a sleek and suspenseful spy thriller with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as British intelligence operatives on a mission to root out a mole in their agency.
Music:
- Blake Shelton's Album "For Recreational Use Only" - After a four-year break, country star Blake Shelton is back with a new full-length album featuring collaborations with John Anderson, Craig Morgan, and his wife, Gwen Stefani.
- The Judd Family: Truth Be Told (Lifetime) - A new Lifetime documentary series providing an in-depth look at the country music iconic family, the Judds.
Games:
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, May 8) - A goofy sci-fi shooter where you're stranded on an alien planet battling various creatures while trying to "get revenge on your former employer." Play solo or join a friend online or on the couch.
- The Midnight Walk (PlayStation 5, PC, May 8) - A new horror adventure game featuring stop-motion animation reminiscent of "The Nightmare Before Christmas." You play as Potboy, a kid with a lantern for a head, exploring a haunted world and fending off ghouls.
In the realm of shows, the Seattle-based Mariners might find intrigue in 'Poker Face Season 2' on Peacock, as it shares a star-studded cast and mystery-solving themes similar to cracking a crime case.
For those eager to delve into books, 'The Judd Family: Truth Be Told' on Lifetime serves as a captivating exploration of the lives and music careers of a renowned country family, much like flipping through pages of a biography.
If you're into music, Seattle residents might appreciate the latest album from Blake Shelton, "For Recreational Use Only," just as they would enjoy an evening spent watching movies-and-tv.
