10 Shows to Watch this Fall
In the upcoming weeks I will be reviewing some of the most anticipated tv shows to hit the airwaves for the 2016/17 season. To get everyone warmed up here are 10 trailers you likely have not seen.
1. This is Us
2.Pitch
3. Designated Survivor
4. Westworld
5. Conviction
6. APB
7. 24: Legacy
8. Star
9. Shots Fired
10. The Mick
Ballers Season 2
Ballers Season 2 is set to premiere on July 17th on HBO and HBO Canada. Directly continuing where we left off last season, we join the cast as they are set to grow their sports empire gunning for the number one spot!
After watching the first 5 episodes, I can safely say that its just as fun as the first season. This show is the perfect replacement to Entourage.
This season, Spencer Strasmore (Johnson) finds himself going head to head against his former financial advisor and business manager played by Andy Garcia, while at the same time trying to keep up with the growing needs of clientele. He has a constant pressure to grow business and as a continuation of last season we follow is journey into the depths of addiction to pain killers.
Unlike more of my other reviews and recommendations, this is one of those TV Series which is the equivalent of bubble gum. Its a fun half an hour. Sometimes you just needs some fun TV which may not be as epic as a Game of Thrones, or even The Night Of, but nevertheless still enjoyable.
Ballers Season 2 will premiere right after Episode 2 of The Night of at 10PM on HBO this Sunday.
HBO's The Night Of
HBO's miniseries The Night Of, starring John Turturro and Riz Ahmed is the next big drama everyone will be talking about.
The premise is simple. A young man named Nasir (Riz Ahmed) borrows his fathers taxi only to accidentally pick up an attractive lady. After an uncharacteristic night of drugs and sex, he wakes up to find her stabbed to death. Nasir is eventually arrested, denied bail and must fight for his life with his shady lawyer, Jack Stone (John Turturro) who believes deep down that Nasir could never have committed this terrible crime, despite all evidence pointing back to him.
It's a classic case of did he do it and if not, who and why?
For those who are a fan of the wire, you will definitely enjoy watching Michael K. Williams (Omar from the Wire) playing inmate Freddy who owns and controls the prison. Freddy takes Nasir under his wings only to eventually corrupt and change him into a dark twisted man. This transformation showcases Riz's acting chops and will surely put him on the contender list for best actor.
What you should know is that this is a remake of the British miniseries Criminal Justice. Don't let the work "remake" scare you. It's better in every way possible. While the original miniseries glossed over a lot, the retelling delves much deeper into the characters, the crime and the entire justice ecosystem.
The background of this series is just as interesting as the story itself. HBO picked up the rights with the intent to use James Gandolfini to star as the leading lawyer Jack Stone. Upon Gandolfini's passing, Robert DeNiro was set to star but encountered scheduling issues. Enter John Turturro. I could not imagine anyone playing a better lawyer with his own demons to deal with who is relatable, liked and at moments cringe worthy in a good way.
Having watched 7 of the 8 episodes I can safely tell you that this is not a nice to watch show. Its a must watch show!
If you don't want to wait for the premiere on July 10th at 9pm you can watch the 1st episode now on HBOgo, HBO Now, or if in Canada on TMNGO and on demand.