Top 15 TV Shows of Spring: Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Return of Stranger Things

Spring premieres

1. Halo

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, action.
• Premiere: 24 March.

In the distant future, earthlings create super-soldiers to fight back against superior forces. aliens. But most of the soldiers are dying, and now the only hope is for John-117, who can turn the tide of the war.

The project is based on the eponymous series of popular games from Bungie. Although the plot of the adaptation will be different from the original. For example, in the series, the main character will take off his helmet for the first time and show his face. He, by the way, will be played by Pablo Schreiber, known from American Gods.

2. moon knight

moon knight

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, thriller, horror.
• Premiere: 30 March.

Former Marine Mark Spector gains the powers of the Egyptian god of the moon and becomes a night avenger. The hero fights criminals in the Moon Knight costume. But he himself suffers from a dissociative disorder and does not always adequately perceive reality.

The main role in the new series, which is part of Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be performed by Oscar Isaac, and Ethan Hawke will appear as one of the antagonists. The project is promised to be darker and more violent than most of the studio's film comics.

3. lame horses

Slow horses

• USA, UK, 2022.
• Thriller, drama.
• Premiere: 1 April.

After the failure of the mission, agents of the British counterintelligence MI5 are sent to the Lame Horses department. There, everyone is doing boring paperwork under the guidance of a hot-tempered boss. But soon the Lame Horses get involved in a dangerous business.

The six-episode miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Mick Gerron. But much more attention Gary Oldman as head of department. For the Oscar-winning actor, this will be the first regular role in a television series.

4. First lady

The First Lady

• USA, 2022.
• Drama, biography.
• Premiere: 18 April.

The series tells about the activities of the three first ladies of the United States from different eras. Betty Ford, Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama often remained in the shadow of their husbands, but it was they who influenced the adoption of many fateful decisions for the country.

Stars of the first magnitude will play the main roles in the project: Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson and Viola Davis. And the director was Suzanne Beer, who previously directed The Night Administrator and the projectPlay back».

5. Gazlit

Gaslight

• USA, 2022.
• Drama.
• Premiere: 25 April.

The wife of the US Attorney General learns that her husband is involved in a conspiracy. During presidential elections in 1972, his subordinates installed a wiretap at the headquarters of the Democrats. A woman has to choose between personal relationships and truth.

The plot of the series is based on a real event, which went down in history as the Watergate scandal. It was he who led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

6. Sentence

The offer

• USA, 2022.
• Drama, biography.
• Premiere: 28 April.

In the early 1970s, producers Albert S. Ruddy and Robert Evans, as well as director Francis Ford Coppola, decide to bring the book "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo to the screens. But while working on the future legend, many difficulties await them.

Armie Hammer was originally supposed to play Ruddy, but after the scandals around the artist, he was replaced by the star of "Obsession" Miles Teller. And the roles of Marlon Brando and Al Pacino went to not-so-famous actors Justin Chambers and Anthony Ippolito.

7. shining

Shining Girls

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, thriller, drama.
• Premiere: 29 April.

Kirby Mazrahi, a newspaper worker, is attacked by a maniac. Having miraculously survived, the girl decides to find the villain, but soon finds out that he is able to move to another time. It is for this that the criminal kills women with unusual abilities.

The series is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Lauren Bukes. They wanted to adapt the project for television since the release of the original, but it has only just come to implementation. The star will play the main role in "The Shining"The Handmaid's Tale» Elisabeth Moss. Moreover, she herself acted as one of the producers of the project and even staged two episodes.

8. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi Wan Kenobi

• USA, 2022.
• Fantasy, thriller, adventure.
• Premiere: 25 May.

After the events of the third episode of Star Wars, Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi goes into seclusion. But after 10 years, he will have to go on a journey and again face the former Padawan.

Obi-Wana will play again Ewan McGregorwho reprized the role in the prequel trilogy. Interestingly, the authors also promise the appearance of Hayden Christensen in the image of Darth Vader.

New seasons of familiar TV shows

1. Outlander

outlander

• USA, UK, 2014 - present.
• Fantasy, drama, melodrama.
• Premiere of the 6th season: 6 March.
• IMDb: 8.4.

Nurse Claire Randall moves from the 1940s two centuries into the past. She lives and builds personal relationships in two different worlds, each with its own rules.

Outlander was renewed for a seventh season in advance, and the authors do not exclude that after the finale of the main project they will take up spin-offs and sequels.

2. Atlanta

Atlanta

• United States, 2016 - present.
• Comedy, drama.
• Premiere of the 3rd season: March 24.
• IMDb: 8.6.

Ern from Atlanta ruined relations with almost all of his loved ones. But he is trying to reconnect with his daughter's mother, parents and cousin.

Lead actor Donald Glover has already announced that the series will end after the fourth season. The good news is that you won't have to wait long - the sequel has already been filmed.

3. bridgertons

Bridgerton

• United States, 2020 - present.
• Melodrama, drama.
• Premiere of the 2nd season: March 25.
• IMDb: 7.3.

The Bridgerton family lives in London in the early 19th century. Numerous brothers and sisters move in high society and are looking for a husband for the older Daphne. However, her choice does not suit everyone.

The series was created by the master of melodrama Shonda Rhimes - the author of "Anatomy of Passionand Scandal. The project instantly became popular on Netflix, and it was extended in advance right up to the fourth season.

4. Better call Saul

Better Call Saul

• United States, 2015–2022.
• Drama, crime.
• Premiere of the 6th season: April 19.
• IMDb: 8.8.

Saul Goodman was once a small-time lawyer. But he decided to open his own business, and then got involved in criminal activities. A sharp mind and cunning help him get out of the most difficult situations.

The spin-off of the Breaking Bad series adequately kept the level of the original. And now the project is entering its final season. It was divided into two parts, so the show will end only in August.

5. Barry

Barry

• United States, 2018 - present.
• Drama, comedy, crime.
• Premiere of the 3rd season: 25 April.
• IMDb: 8.3.

Former Marine Barry was a professional killer. But during the next assignment, he has to infiltrate the theater troupe. Now the hero understands that he wants to become an artist. That's just move away from the criminal past is very difficult.

The release of "Barry" was a break as much as three years. Filming was postponed several times due to the pandemic, and during this time the writers have already managed to come up with a plot for the fourth season.

6. Ozark

Ozark

• United States, 2017–2022.
• Drama, thriller, crime.
• Premiere of the 2nd half of the 4th season: April 29.
• IMDb: 8.5.

Financial consultant Marty Bird once laundered money for the mafia. Indebted to the bosses, he escapes with his family to the quiet city of the Ozarks. But soon the hero is again drawn into the criminal business, and the FBI comes to him.

One of the most popular crime series completed in recent years. The first half of the final season was released in January, and in April, viewers are waiting for the last seven episodes.

7. very strange things

Stranger Things

• United States, 2016 - present.
• Fantasy, horror, drama.
• Premiere of the 4th season: May 27.
• IMDb: 8.7.

After the appearance of a girl with superpowers in the town of Hawkins, strange events begin to occur in the district. This is somehow connected with the portal to the “other side”, which is of interest to both scientists and even the Soviet military.

The fourth season, the development of which was delayed for several years, will be divided into two parts. The first of them will be released in May, the second - on July 1.

Alexey Khromov