Top series up for release in 2022
Gaslit
CAST: Julia Roberts, Sean Penn & Dan Stevens
A modern take on the 1970s political Watergate scandal centering on untold stories and forgotten characters of the time.
The First Lady
CAST: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer & Aaron Eckhart
A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford,and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series delves deep into the Ladies’ personal and political lives, exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House’s women is no longer hidden from view.—SHOWTIME
The Ipcress File
As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
Mayor of Kingstown
CAST: Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest & Kyle Chandler
The McLusky family are power brokers tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.
Anatomy of A Scandal
CAST: Naomi Scott
Infiltrates Britain’s elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege. James and Sophie Whitehouse live in a blissful, rarified world. A Minister in Parliament with a loving family at home–James’ trajectory appears without limits. Until a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light. Barrister Kate Woodcroft has her own trajectory, and her prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her own personal esteem.
Roadkill
CAST: Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory & Pippa Bennett-Warner
Politician Peter Laurence’s private life is falling apart. Shamelessly untroubled by guilt or remorse, he seeks to further his own agenda whilst others plot to bring him down. Can he out-run his own secrets to win the ultimate prize?
Mr. Mayor
CAST: Ted Danson
When retired Los Angeles businessman Neil Bremer decides to run for mayor of his beloved city, he surprises everyone and wins the seat. With great ideas and commitment to the community, he optimistically sets out to get to work shaking up City Hall. However, he quickly discovers navigating politics is not business as usual. There are opinions to be heard, ribbons to be cut and foods to be eaten — all in support of his fellow citizens. Luckily, he can rely on the know-how of his political-veteran deputy Arpi — whose savvy and ambition make her equal parts friend and foil — and the dedication of his offbeat staff to keep him on the right path, as well as some inspiration from his teenage daughter.
The Plot Against America
CAST: Winona Ryder, John Turturro & Zoe Kazan
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA, a limited series based on the acclaimed Philip Roth novel of the same name, imagines an alternate American history during World War II, told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey as they endure the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who captures the presidency and turns the nation toward fascism. Created by frequent collaborators David Simon and Ed Burns (HBO’s “The Wire” and “Generation Kill”), the six-part limited series THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA debuts MONDAY, MARCH 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Mrs. America
CAST: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne & Sarah Paulson
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement during the 1970s.
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