Masters Of The Air
What?
With Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman producing – in other words, the dream team behind Band of Brothers and The Pacific – Masters of the Air is in stellar and ultra-safe hands. It follows the story of the men of the 100th Bomb Group in World War Two as they risk their lives and, in doing so together, form a brotherhood united by bravery and loss.
Who stars?
Masters Of The Air is awash with talent, including Austin Butler, Raff Law (son of Jude), Barry Keoghan, Ncuti Gatwa and Callum Turner.
Where to watch?
On Apple TV from January 26.
The New Look
What?
A series whose subject matter dictates that it must, surely, instantly claim its place amongst the ranks of the most stylish TV ever made. It tells the story of the founding titans of 20th-century fashion – namely Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga – and they how they navigated the horrors of World War Two, blazing the chicest of trails to shape a new way of dressing that has endured for over a century.
Who stars?
A dizzying roster of stellar names, including Juliette Binoche, Glenn Close, Maisie Williams and John Malkovich.
Where to watch?
On Apple TV from February 14.
Expats
What?
From director Lulu Wang (The Farewell) comes Expats, a Hong Kong-set adaptation of Janice Y. K. Lee’s 2016 novel, The Expatriates. It follows three American women working in Hong Kong: two of them married, one fresh out of college. A twist of fate connects the three women, as the story unfolds in non-linear and wholly gripping fashion.
Who Stars?
Nicole Kidman leads the cast as well as producing the show, starring alongside Ji-young Yoo, Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston.
Where to watch?
On Prime Video from January 26.
One Day
What?
The smash-hit David Nicholls book was adapted into a feature-length movie back in 2011, which starred Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. Despite the starriness of the cast back then, the film was widely panned. Given the time-hopping nature of the book, a series seems a far more fitting way to tell the story, so we have high hopes for this new take. The Guardian says, ‘Leo Woodall is a wonder as the entitled yet vulnerable posh boy Dexter, and Ambika Mod brings her excellent comedy chops to the role of Emma, as we watch the pair’s lives roll out via snapshots of one day every year. You will have goosebumps – and lots of them.’ We’re excited.
Who stars?
Relative newcomers Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) and Ambika Mod (This Is Going To Hurt) will soon be household names following their turn in this sure-to-be-a-hit show.
Where to watch?
On Netflix from February 8.
Renegade Nell
What?
We would watch the latest show from Sally Wainwright, the genius behind Happy Valley, no matter its subject matter. But that fact that the story hinges on the quick-witted young Nell, who finds herself framed for murder and subsequently becomes the most feared highwaywoman in 18th-century England, means that we’re already hooked before we’ve even seen the opening scenes.
Who stars?
Louisa Harland, Joely Richardson, Adrian Lester and Nick Mohammed.
Where to watch?
On Disney+ this spring (date tbc).
The Regime
What?
A six-part series which takes place ‘within the walls of the palace of a modern European, authoritarian regime’ which is teetering on the edge of collapse. Kate Winslet plays the country's authoritarian Chancellor with Matthias Schoenaerts as her right-hand man.
Who stars?
British acting royalty Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant dazzle alongside Andrea Risborough and Matthias Schoenaerts.
Where to watch?
On Sky and Now, (date tbc but likely to be early March).
By Nancy Alsop
February 2024
