Two words: Oscar Isaac. If that isn’t enough: The guys that brought you The Wire… Show me a Hero is an amazing new series produced by good old HBO.
The plot:Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers’ worst crisis. When federal courts ordered public housing be built in the white, middle class side of town, it divided the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyD4U8nd4ho
Category Archives: TV
Demetri Martin – Live – At the Time
Netflix knows what people want – or at least what TrendEngel wants. The new standup special featuring Demetri Martin is just – for lack of a better word – hillarious. See for yourself:
Humans – SciFi Done Right
In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a ‘Synth’ – a highly-developed robotic servant that’s so similar to a real human it’s transforming the way we live. The Series is Humans and is co produced by Channel 4 and AMC. Gemma Chan and Colin Morgan are leading a great cast. Watch the trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjJnXihoSlY
Mr. Robot – A Very Pleasant Surprise
With a Metacritic score of 79% this looked promising. What TrendengEl didn’t expect is that Mr. Robot is the coolest and most interesting TV drama of the season and the best ever on the USA network.There’s an addictive energy to “Mr. Robot” over its first two episodes as it zips from boardroom to underground computer lab to Elliot’s apartment and so on and so on. The filmmaking here is so vibrant but Malek’s emotional honesty never allows style to overwhelm substance. What’s most remarkable is that “Mr. Robot” is so much more complex than it could have been in less-talented hands. It takes a relatively predictable concept like taking down evil corporations with modern technology and captures the moral and human complexity that would still be contained within such a world. People don’t always want Elliot to save them. Humans are more complex than a technological Robin Hood, or a company of them, can understand. And it’s that complexity that elevates “Mr. Robot” into must-watch TV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug4fRXGyIak
The Brink – Jack Black and Tim Robbins for HBO
Holy shit, that looks fun. As Robbins says, “Congratulations, this plan is off to a great start.” You figured that out, right? Jack Black is out in the powderkeg called Pakistan to prevent World War III. In the mix are the Secretary oTheBrink_Titlecardf State and an ace fighter pilot. Tim Robbins is the D. C. official; Pablo Schreiber is the Navy flyboy and Aasif Mandvi is Black’s liaison. Sure, that’s a perfect setup for comedy. At least this clip makes it look that way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwsEKGMzTZM
Aziz Ansari Gets His Own Show – Thanks Netflix
Tom Haverford may have said that the four sweetest words in the English language are “You wore me down,” but “Aziz Ansari Netflix comedy” could be pretty sweet, too.
The Parks and Rec alum has landed another TV gig, starring in a Netflix comedy series that he co-created with Parks and Recreation writer-producer Alan Yang.
TrendEngel can’t wait to see one of the funniest comedians in his own show. Who is aziz? You are kidding, right? If not here is a reminder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7ZzQbSiGA
Wayward Pines – Looks Like Great TV
The premiere is May 14th and TrendEngel has only seen the trailer. But looking at the cast with Matt Dillon, Juliette Lewis, Terence Howard, Carla Gugino and Toby Jones makes us think: Fox has a special treat in store for us. And yes, t is very mysterious thanks to M. Night Shyamalan. Watch this:
True Detective – Nothing Stays The Same
What an idea. You have an amazing hit show everybody loves. You have McConaughey and Harrelson and you have critics at your feet. Then you start season 2 with a completely different cast. Crazy. But maybe not. True Detective is going down that route. Season 2 has Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Taylor Kitch and Rachel McAdams. I don’t want to tell you too much about the plot of the season – but check out the trailer before the season starts June 26th:
The Jinx – The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate scion, Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes. TrendEngel doesn’t want to give away much more as this would spoil all the fun – but we can make one promise. You will not forget Robert Durst. Thanks HBO for another great documentary. Little tipp: there are full episodes on Youtube. Her eis he trailer:
Fortitude – Cold as Ice
This is probably the biggest surprise of the season: Fortitude, a drama set in the arctic, is suspense, mystery and excitement all in one .Perched on the edge of the Artic Circle, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Until now. There is Michael Gambon, Stanley Tucci, Richar Dormer and he beautiful Verónica Echegui. Watch it now: