New straight-to-streaming shows debuted across multiple platforms this week, anchored by Netflix’s limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden.” Major subscription services rolled out their fall slates, bringing fresh seasons of established thrillers and supernatural YA dramas to home screens.
Paramount Plus brings back Sacrifice for Season 2
Nearly five years after its first season aired on BET+, creator Chris Stokes’ thriller “Sacrifice” returned with its second season on Paramount Plus. The 10-episode season premiered Wednesday, following entertainment lawyer Daniella Hernandez, played by Paula Patton, as she attempts to rebuild Blackgammon Records and protect her family’s legacy. Fans of the first season can now stream the full second phase of the Hollywood-set drama.
Florence Pugh anchors Netflix adaptation East of Eden
Zoe Kazan’s seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” premiered in its entirety Thursday on Netflix. Florence Pugh stars as the ruthless Cathy Ames in the multigenerational story of the Trask family. Anchored by Pugh’s lead performance, the series arrives as one of the major streaming premieres of the fall TV season.
Disney Plus and Hulu drop Coven Academy
Created by “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” creator Tim Federle, the supernatural dramedy “Coven Academy” follows three teenage witches-in-training in New Orleans as they protect the city from dangerous forces. While the show airs weekly on Freeform, Disney Plus and Hulu released the complete 10-episode first season on Friday for viewers seeking an early October binge-watch.
HBO Max imports legal anthology War from Sky UK
The co-production “War” arrived in the U.S. this week on HBO and HBO Max after premiering on Sky UK. Created by “Lupin” and “Hijack” co-creator George Kay, the anthology drama follows lawyers at two London law firms fighting over a contentious divorce between a powerful tech entrepreneur, played by Dominic West, and his movie star wife, played by Sienna Miller. HBO Max released the first episode, with the remaining seven chapters of the eight-episode season following weekly through Thursday, Nov. 19. A second season is already ordered, starring Marisa Tomei and Kelly Macdonald.
Adventure Time Side Quests Season 2 arrives on Hulu and Disney Plus
Nate Cash’s soft reboot “Adventure Time: Side Quests” returned for its second season four months after its June debut on Disney Plus and Hulu. The 20 new episodes continue following Finn the Human and his magical dog, Jake the Dog, through the early years of the “Adventure Time” story in the land of Ooo.
Russell T Davies launches Tip Toe on Starz
“A Very English Scandal” and “Doctor Who” writer Russell T Davies debuted his latest project, “Tip Toe,” on Starz via Apple TV distribution this week. The new release adds to a crowded weekend calendar of serialized television across competing subscription video-on-demand services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can viewers stream the complete first season of Coven Academy?
The complete 10-episode first season of “Coven Academy” is streaming on both Disney Plus and Hulu following its Friday release.
How many episodes are in the second season of Sacrifice?
The second season of “Sacrifice” consists of 10 episodes, which premiered Wednesday on Paramount Plus.
Who stars in the legal drama War on HBO Max?
The first season of “War” stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller, while a previously ordered second season will star Marisa Tomei and Kelly Macdonald.
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