MUST-WATCH: Love, death, and everything in between

By James Mackin

Posted May 1, 2023 12:27 pm.

An adaptation of a crazy crime story from Texas has made it into the MUST-WATCH Top 10! But is that going to take the top spot, or could it go to the latest project from the Russo brothers, or perhaps a Finnish action film about killing Nazis? You’ll have to keep reading to find out!

Love & Death

Where to watch: Crave

First up this week, a look into some true crime!

Love & Death is a miniseries created by David E. Kelley (the creator of Boston Legal and Big Little Lies), and it’s about the real life trial of Texan housewife Candy Montgomery (played by Elizabeth Olsen from Ingrid Goes West). She was accused of murdering her close friend Betty Gore (played by Lily Rabe from American Horror Story). Candy does admit to having an affair with Betty’s husband, but will not confess to her brutal, bloody death. She goes to trial, with the people of Texas seemingly more angry that she had an affair than the fact that a woman had died. This show also stars Jesse Plemons (from The Power of the Dog), Krysten Ritter (from Jessica Jones), and Tom Pelphrey (from Ozark).

You can watch this show on Crave now!

Peter Pan & Wendy

Where to watch: Disney+

Next up, it’s time to revisit one of the classics!

Peter Pan & Wendy is a new version of the classic story, this time directed by David Lowery (who previously made the Green Knight and the Old Man & the Gun). This version centers the story around Wendy Darling (played by Ever Anderson from Black Widow). Her and her two younger brothers encounter a flying boy called Peter Pan (played by Alexander Molony from the Reluctant Landlord), who takes them to a place called Neverland where children don’t grow up. They get into a struggle with the infamous and unfairly named Captain Hook (played by Jude Law from the Young Pope). Eventually, Wendy realizes that the greatest adventure of all is the one that the residents of Neverland will never experience. This film also stars Yara Shahidi (from the Sun Is Also a Star), Molly Parker (from Deadwood), and Jim Gaffigan (from the Jim Gaffigan Show).

You can watch this film on Disney+ now!

Sisu

Where to watch: Cinemas

Next up, it’s time for some action from Finland!

Jorma Tommila in Sisu, courtesy of Lionsgate

Sisu is a new action film starring Jorma Tommila (from the Christmas Party) as a veteran of the Winter War who has become a gold prospector. He finds a large amount of gold nuggets in Lapland, and sets off to cash in. But he comes across some Nazis who try to steal his gold. At that point, they learn why the locals call him Koschei (an old Russian word that means the Immortal). He gets his revenge on the Nazis, unveiling his John Wick-like tendencies on any fascist who comes his way. This film also stars Aksel Hennie (from the Martian), and Jack Doolan (from Cemetery Junction).

You can watch this film in cinemas now!

Fatal Attraction

Where to watch: Paramount+

Next up, a tv remake of an beloved erotic thriller!

In this remake of Fatal Attraction, Lizzy Caplan (from Fleishman Is in Trouble and Party Down) stars in the infamous role originated by Glenn Close. She plays Alex Forrest, a woman who has a one night stand with married man Dan Gallagher (played by Joshua Jackson from When They See Us). He expects this to be just a one time deal, but she hopes for more. She starts showing up at his house and inserting herself into his life, always threatening him with the possibility that the truth will come out. Eventually, this attraction turns fatal. This show also stars Toby Huss (from Halt and Catch Fire), Reno Wilson (from Bolden), and Amanda Peet (from Togetherness).

You can watch this series on Paramount+ now!

Citadel

Where to watch: Prime Video

Last but certainly not least, the directors behind the last two Avengers films move into espionage!

Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Citadel, courtesy of Amazon Studios.

Citadel is the latest project from Joe and Anthony Russo, and it’s intended to be a flagship franchise for them. This show stars Richard Madden (from Game of Thrones and Eternals) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (from Quantico and the Matrix Resurrections). Both play former spies with an agency called Citadel, one that has no allegiance to any nation. Years ago, the agency was attacked and both spies had their memories erased. Madden’s got his back, and he’s looking for Jonas so they can re-unite and save the world from a new threat. This show also stars Stanley Tucci (from Easy A), Lesley Manville (from the Crown), and Ashleigh Cummings (from NOS4A2).

You can watch this show on Prime Video now!