A new Netflix rom-com and a Sky original ‘coming of rage’ story– what to watch this week
This week's round-up includes a new season of Portrait Artist of the Year, a true crime documentary about the Menendez brothers and a rom-com starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth.
MONDAY
The Menendez Brothers, Netflix
In 1996, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for the murders of their parents in what became one of the most famous criminal cases of the late 20th century. For the first time in 30 years, and in their own words, both brothers revisit the trial that shocked the nation. Through extensive audio interviews with Lyle and Erik, lawyers involved in the trial, journalists who covered it, jurors, family, and other informed observers, acclaimed Argentinian director Alejandro Hartmann offers new insight and a fresh perspective on a case that people only think they know.
TUESDAY
Dinner Time Live With David Chang, Netflix
Chef David Chang says, “99% of all cooking on television and social media is a lie,” and he’s ready to show the world how it’s really done and he’s doing it all live! Join David as he personally cooks for his celebrity friends in his kitchen in downtown Los Angeles. It’s a VIP experience where the meal, the mishaps, and the conversation all unfold in real-time. No food swap-outs, no food stylists, just real how-to culinary secrets and recipes from a world-renowned chef who’s cooking live!
WEDNESDAY
Portrait Artist of the Year 2024, Sky Arts/NOW TV
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Back for an eleventh series, this year’s Portrait Artist of the Year promises a thrilling showcase of talent as aspiring artists from across the UK vie for the coveted 2024 title. With celebrity sitters spanning the worlds of stage, screen, sport, literature, and politics, the competition is set to be as dynamic as ever. Over eight intense heats, these artists will put their skills to the test, aiming to dazzle the judges and prove that they have what it takes to capture the essence of their famous subjects.
THURSDAY
Sweetpea Season 1, Sky Atlantic/NOW TV
Ella Purnell stars alongside Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, and Dustin Demri-Burns in this new Sky original six-part coming of rage story. Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… but can she keep her killer secret? All episodes are available to stream on Sky from October 10.
FRIDAY
The Last of the Sea Women, Apple TV+
In The Last of the Sea Women, an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor— without oxygen—to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, with most haenyeo now in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny and hardworking women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media. Peering into what drives haenyeo young and old, this moving documentary zeroes in on their tight-knit friendships, savvy independence and infectious sense of empowerment. The story unfolds into an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved ocean and inspire a new generation.
SATURDAY
Lonely Planet, Netflix
A reclusive novelist (Laura Dern) arrives at a prestigious writer’s retreat in Morocco, hoping the remote setting will unlock her writer’s block. While there, she meets a young man (Liam Hemsworth) – what starts as an acquaintanceship evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair.
SUNDAY
Mr Crocket, Disney+
A mother embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her son from a demonic children’s show host who is kidnapping kids.
Feature image cr. Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Netflix © 2024
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