A new Kate Hudson comedy and a Chris O’Dowd series set in Ireland – what to watch this week
This week's round-up includes a new sports comedy starring Kate Hudson, Pamela Anderson's The Last Showgirl and a Sky series set in Ireland featuring Chris O'Dowd and Christina Hendricks.
MONDAY
Zero Day, Netflix
Zero Day asks the question on everyone’s mind – how do we find truth in a world in crisis, one seemingly being torn apart by forces outside our control? And in an era rife with conspiracy theory and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps even of our own imagining?
TUESDAY
September Says, in cinemas nationwide
Sisters July and September are thick as thieves, though very different. September is protective and distrustful of others, while July is open to and curious about the world. Their dynamic is a concern to their single mum, Sheela, who is unsure what to do with them. When September is suspended from their school, July is left to fend for herself and begins to assert her own independence – which does not go unnoticed by September. Tension among the three women builds when they take refuge in an old holiday home in Ireland, where July finds her bond with September shifting in ways she cannot entirely understand or control – and a series of surreal encounters test the family to their limit.
WEDNESDAY
Abbott Elementary Season 4, Disney+
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and a slightly tone-deaf principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do… even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
THURSDAY
Small Town, Big Story, Sky
A new Sky Original comedy, Small Town, Big Story is a six-part series created and directed by Chris O’Dowd. Set in Drumbán, a rural town on the border of Ireland and another world, the story unfolds as a Hollywood TV production rolls into town, shining the spotlight on a secret that has been hidden since the eve of the millennium.
FRIDAY
Running Point, Netflix
When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she is the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield and Justin Theroux.
SATURDAY
The Last Showgirl, in cinemas nationwide
The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.
SUNDAY
Fight or Flight, Sky Cinema
A mercenary takes on the task of eliminating a high-value target on a plane flight, but when an onslaught of rival assassins descends upon them both, he realises they have to team up in order to survive. Josh Hartnett stars in this kinetic action-thriller with levity – think John Wick meets Die Hard… on a plane!
Photography by Sky.
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