This week’s highlights include the return of “The Diplomat” for season 2, featuring American ambassador Kate Wyler navigating a deadly explosion’s aftermath while unraveling conspiracy within the British government. Other notable releases encompass psychological thrillers like “Last Night in Tremor” and “Don’t Move,” as well as documentaries such as “Ibelin: The Remarkable Life of a Gamer” and “Martha Stewart.” Additionally, new seasons of shows like “Hellbound” and “Lidia Makes Her Law” promise engaging narratives.
This Week’s Must-See Shows
The Diplomat (Season 2, October 31): An explosive incident in London disrupts the life of American ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell). Tasked with untangling a fractured team and healing the fallout from the disaster, Kate discovers that the threat came not from a foreign enemy, but from deep within the British government. As she searches for answers, her estranged husband Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) remains her only ally, complicating her already tumultuous relationship with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi) and the looming presence of American Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney). Expect a blend of prestigious diplomacy, hidden agendas, high-stakes treachery, and perhaps a cup of English tea.
The highly anticipated second season of The Diplomat resumes the thrilling narrative right where the first season left off.
Friday, October 25
Last Night in Tremor: A troubled composer retreats to a remote coastal village in northern Spain, seeking solitude to finish his final masterpiece. Isolated, he encounters a married couple, but after an unforeseen accident during a storm, sinister visions about them begin to invade his mind.
Don’t Move: A woman grappling with grief seeks solace in the depths of an isolated forest, only to encounter a stranger who injects her with a debilitating agent. As her body becomes paralyzed, she must summon her strength to escape and survive before it’s too late.
Ibelin – The Remarkable Life of a Gamer: Following the untimely death of 25-year-old Norwegian gamer Mats Steen, his parents mourn what they perceive as a lonely life. After exploring his blog, they uncover the deep virtual connections he built with friends and fellow gamers before his battle with a degenerative disease claimed him.
Hellbound Season 2: In a world grappling with ominous divine warnings and imminent punishments, the Church of New Truth fights to maintain its influence amid turbulence caused by the disappearance of its leader, Jung Jinsu.
The New Rise of Simone Biles Part 2: Accompany the celebrated gymnast Simone Biles as she navigates the balance between her personal life and rigorous training in the lead-up to the Olympic Games.
Tuesday, October 29
The Translators (Catalog): Nine translators are sequestered in a luxurious mansion, tasked with translating a highly anticipated literary work. But when the initial ten pages are leaked online and a blackmailer demands a hefty ransom for the sequel, they must decipher the source of the breach.
Wednesday, October 30
Les Déguns 1 and 2 (Catalog): After enjoying four successful seasons on YouTube, Marseilles’ own Nono and Karim find themselves in a military reform camp following a heist gone wrong.
Relève-toi: Faced with an overwhelming debt, a former special operations officer takes a job as a security guard at a clothing outlet, hoping to turn his financial situation around.
Extraterrestrial Abduction in Manhattan: Delve into the true story of one of the greatest mysteries in ufology. This captivating account reveals how a filmmaker was caught in the midst of an abduction, capturing the bizarre occurrences on film.
Martha Stewart: R.J. Cutler’s insightful documentary provides a candid look at Martha Stewart’s journey from a teenage model to a pioneering influencer and America’s first self-made female billionaire through revealing interviews.
Lidia Makes Her Law Season 2: Unable to practice law due to a gender-discriminatory statute, Lidia encourages her brother Enrico to pursue a parliamentary position in hopes of transforming the outdated law.
Time Cut: A teenage girl journeys back to the early 2000s with the mission of preventing her sister’s murder.
The Innocents of Candelaria: Following a group of young friends navigating the streets of Rio de Janeiro, this poignant tale weaves hope, resilience, and dreams of a brighter future, challenged by unforeseen tragedy.
Thursday, October 31
The Zen Murders: Once a high-powered attorney, Björn Diemel (Tom Schilling) becomes embroiled in a murder case. As he attends a mindfulness seminar to balance his life and rekindle his family relationships, he learns