April 17 major TV shows: Tales from the Loop, Run and the return of Killing Eve
Cinema / / December 30, 2020
April premieres
1. Loop bikes
Tales from the Loop
- Fantasy.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 3.
The plot of the series from Amazon tells about the inhabitants of a small town who live next to a machine created to explore the mysteries of the universe. They call her the Loop. Because of this apparatus, residents gain access to absolutely fantastic things and participate in incredible events.
The plot of this series is based on the artbook of the artist Simon Stalenhag. In his works, he combined nostalgic landscapes of the 80s – 90s with futuristic technologies.
2. Home before dark
Home before dark
- Drama, detective.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 4th.
Nine-year-old Hilda with her parents and sisters moves to a small town by the lake. She dreams of growing up and becoming an excellent journalist. Hilda soon begins to notice that everyone in the city is behaving strangely towards her father. Then the girl takes on investigation case and talks about him in his own newspaper.
Surprisingly, this series is based on real events. Young Hilda Keith Lysyak is really investigating
Orange street news from the age of nine and even solved the murder.3. Fugitive
The fugitive
- Crime, action movie.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 6.
Machinist Mike Ferro is wrongly accused of organizing a terrorist attack. Rumors spread through the media, and the hero will have to personally prove his innocence. He escapes from prison and tries to find the real criminal. Meanwhile, police officer Clay Bryce is hunting for Mike himself.
In April, the new streaming service Quibi will launch, which will produce series of short episodes. The Fugitive, based on the 1993 action movie of the same name starring Harrison Ford, will be one of the platform's first premieres.
4. Most dangerous prey
Most Dangerous Game
- Action, thriller.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 6.
The terminally ill Dodge Maynard tries to raise money for his pregnant wife. He decides to take part in a dangerous hunt. But Dodge will have to act as prey for a wealthy customer.
Another premiere from Quibi. Phil Abraham is behind the creation of this series, who worked on the famous “By the Sopranos"And" Madmen ". Liam Hemsworth (brother of Chris Hemsworth) and Christoph Waltz will play the main roles.
5. To survive
Survive
- Adventure, thriller, drama.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 6.
The main characters - Jane and Paul - survived the plane crash. But now they need to get out of the snow-capped mountains on their own, because there is nowhere to wait for help.
This is the third major premiere from Quibi. This time the authors decided to retell the novel of the same name by Alex Morel. And the star will play the main role in the film adaptation "The game of thrones»Sophie Turner.
6. Run
Run
- Comedy, thriller.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 12.
Ruby's life is boring and trivial. And so she gladly responds to the proposal of her ex-boyfriend Billy, who has become a successful guru. He claims that the girl will go on a journey that will change her attitude towards life. But everything turns out to be much more complicated.
This series was created by the famous Phoebe Waller-Bridge (author of the acclaimed projects “Killing Eve"And" Crap ") with longtime colleague Vicki Jones. This means that the audience will have a very cool and unpredictable plot with great humor.
7. Mrs America
Mrs. America
- Drama.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 15.
This series is based on a true story. The plot unfolds in the 70s, and it is dedicated to the confrontation between the lawyer Phyllis Schlafly, known for her conservative views, and supporters of the amendment to the constitution on equal rights for men and women.
In this project, in addition to the actual topic, the leading roles are also attracted. The series stars Cate Blanchett and Elizabeth Banks.
8. Ghost in the Shell: Loner Syndrome 2045
Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045
- Science fiction, thriller.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 23.
In 2045, after a general economic collapse, artificial intelligence began to develop rapidly. The result was a war between humans and machines. The former cyborg police became mercenaries, but soon faced a new threat - a posthuman, who far surpasses them in strength and speed.
Continuation of the legendary anime will be released on streaming service Netflix. And one of the directors of the new animated series was Kenji Kamiyama, who created Ghost in the Shell: Loner Syndrome.
9. Protecting Jacob
Defending Jacob
- Thriller, detective.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 24.
Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber investigates the murder of a teenager. And the main suspect in the case is his 14-year-old son Jacob. The father is trying with all his might to protect his child, but the evidence points to his guilt.
Apple TV + continues to release its own series. The main role in the novelty, based on the novel of the same name by William Landay, will be played by Chris Evans. And the role of his son went to the young actor from "It" Jaden Martell.
10. Scary Tales: City of Angels
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
- Horror, fantasy.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 27.
A spin-off action of the series "Scary Tales»Takes place in Los Angeles in the late 30s of the XX century. Two detectives investigate a complex case and encounter a cult worshiping Santa Muerta and followers of the devil.
Interestingly, the new series will feature many of the actors from Scary Tales, but in completely different characters. And one of the main roles will be played by Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer. She will play a demon, constantly changing appearance.
11. I know it's true
I Know This Much Is True
- Drama.
- USA, 2020.
- Premiere date: April 28.
The series will tell about twin brothers Dominica and Thomas, one of whom suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The plot is described as a story of deception, loss and forgiveness against the backdrop of 20th century America. The main role in the project, based on the novel of the same name by Wally Lamba, will be played by Mark Ruffalo, he will play both brothers at once.
New seasons of familiar TV series
1. Siren
Siren
- Thriller, mysticism.
- United States, 2018 - present.
- Season 3 premiere: April 2.
- IMDb: 7.0.
In the small town of Bristol Cove, located on the coast, mysterious events begin to take place. Locals are increasingly convinced that they are associated with ancient myths about mermaids.
The series from the Freeform channel cannot boast of huge budgets. But still he pleases with acting and mixing mysticism with social drama. That is why the audience loved this story.
2. Man of the future
Future man
- Science fiction, comedy.
- USA, 2017–2020.
- Season 3 premiere: April 3.
- IMDb: 7.8.
Josh Futurman, an avid gamer and a loser in life, suddenly found out that the characters from his favorite game are real. Together with them he travels into the past and the future, trying to fix history. But it always makes it worse.
Seth Rogen's witty hooligan project ends. It has already been announced that the third season will be final.
3. Harley quinn
Harley quinn
- Action, comedy, fantasy.
- USA, 2019 - present.
- Season 2 premiere: April 3.
- IMDb: 8.4.
The Joker's former assistant broke up with her boyfriend and decided to start her own gang. But nobody wants to take Harley Quinn seriously. But she still shows what she is capable of, even the super villainous organization "Legion of Death".
The dashing series from DC Universe is very popular with the audience. It has everything that a full-length comic strip film lacks: a story filled with crude jokes and grotesque violence. The only surprising thing is that the second season starts literally a month after the final of the first.
4. DuckTales
Duck tales
- Comedy, adventure.
- USA, 2017 - present.
- Season 3 premiere: April 4th.
- IMDb: 8.2.
Millionaire Scrooge McDuck and his trio of great-nephews are constantly looking for adventure and getting into trouble. The team of heroes grows more and more, and the villains who dream of seizing Scrooge's wealth are becoming more inventive.
For two seasons in the new "Duck Tales" not only familiar heroes from the classic series have appeared, but also characters from other cartoons Disney. And in the sequel, the authors promise the audience even more guests: from Daisy Duck to Chip and Dale.
5. What are we doing in the shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
- Comedy.
- USA, 2019 - present.
- Season 2 premiere: April 16.
- IMDb: 8.4.
Serial version of the famous comedy Taiki Waititi "Real ghouls"Is dedicated to the ancient vampires who live in modern America and are trying to adapt to new times. In the second season, Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) will drop into the series.
6. Killing Eve
Killing eve
- Drama, crime.
- United States, 2018 - present.
- Season 3 premiere: April 27.
- IMDb: 8.3.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's crime drama follows MI5 analyst Eva Polastri, who is mired in a routine. But it is she who has to open the hunt for the psychopathic killer Villanelle. Over time, their enmity develops into a real obsession.
It is already known that the series has been pre-renewed for a fourth season. This means that the authors do not doubt the quality of the third.
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