We’re back with another thrilling installment of “what’s new on streaming,” because that’s what passes for excitement in the entertainment industry these days. This week, we’ve got a slew of new shows and seasons to dive into, because the content mines remain fully operational and the nostalgia harvest is always in season. If you’re looking for something to fill the void left by the latest blockbuster franchise, look no further.
The highlight of the week is undoubtedly the return of Glen Powell’s sports comedy series, Chad Powers, which is back for its second season on Hulu. Powell co-created the show with Michael Waldron, and it’s about a disgraced quarterback who creates a disguise and a new identity to resume his football career. Because what’s more compelling than a story about a guy who just really wants to play football? The second season premieres on September 3, with all six episodes available to stream.
Also returning this week is Guy Ritchie’s crime series, The Gentlemen, which is back for its second season on Netflix. The show features stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, and it’s been renewed for a third season before the second one has even premiered, because that’s just how confident Netflix is in its ability to churn out content. The second season premieres on September 3, with all eight episodes available to stream.
If you’re looking for something a little more…real, I suppose, you could check out Earle Meets World, a new reality TV show starring TikTok star Alix Earle. The show premieres on Netflix on September 4, and it’s about Earle’s attempts to make it big in the entertainment industry. Because who doesn’t love watching someone’s awkward attempts to become famous?
New Shows and Old Favorites
In addition to the above, we’ve also got a new spinoff of the classic sitcom Martin, titled The Varnell Hill Show. The show features Tommy Davidson reprising his role from the original series, and it premieres on Paramount+ on September 1. Because what’s more exciting than watching a decades-old franchise try to stay relevant in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape?
We’re also getting a new Netflix show called Lovesick, which is about a woman who dreams of becoming a doctor during the Mexican Revolution. Because who doesn’t love a good period drama? The show premieres on Netflix on September 2, and it’s sure to be a thrilling ride of romance, drama, and…well, more romance.
The Never-Ending Cycle of Content
As we trudge through the endless sea of streaming content, it’s hard not to feel like we’re just stuck in some kind of bizarre, never-ending loop. The same franchises get rehashed and rebooted, the same genres get mined for every last ounce of nostalgia, and the same tired cliches get trotted out time and time again. And yet, despite all this, we keep coming back for more. Because what’s the alternative, really? A world without the comforting glow of our screens, the familiar thrill of the latest blockbuster franchise? It’s a bleak prospect, indeed.
As the executives reportedly nod very seriously during their expensive meetings, and the marketing departments declare history to be “made” with each new trailer, it’s hard not to feel like we’re just pawns in some grand game of cinematic chess. The merchandising opportunities expand faster than the screenplay, the test audiences perform their ancient and mysterious function, and the franchise resurrection department remains one of Hollywood’s busiest offices. And through it all, we’re left to wonder: what’s the point of it all, anyway? Is it just to keep the content mines operational, to keep the nostalgia harvest in season, to keep the wheels of the entertainment industry turning? Or is there something more to it, something that we’re all just missing in the noise of it all? Probably not, but hey, at least we’ve got our streaming services to keep us company.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
