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Before we get into sexy shows and the biggest premieres of the week, let’s rewind. Last week was Upfronts Week, the annual tradition where networks and streamers pitch their 2026-27 lineups to advertisers, which, for all of us viewers, means a flood of trailers and announcements landing all at once. Here's a roundup of everything worth knowing!
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The Sexiest TV Shows of All Time
Outlander’s (shocking) series finale aired over the weekend and has left TVs across the world significantly less sexy. Here are a few more binge-worthy and steamy picks to watch in its absence, starting with the two most recent additions:
Heated Rivalry
Streaming on HBO Max
The BookTok obsession arrived on HBO Max over the holidays and quickly became a phenomenon. This is no slow burn; the rivals-to-lovers tension is exactly as charged as advertised, yet it’s surprisingly sweeter than you’ve heard.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Streaming on Starz
Outlander may be over, but Starz isn't done with the Highlands just yet. This prequel series goes back to where it all began—Jamie Fraser's parents—and brings the same sweeping romance and lush landscapes that made the original essential viewing.
The full list:
In the Spotlight
Together with Focus Features
Pressure
Only in theaters May 29
Three days before D-Day, the Allied invasion was loaded onto ships and the date was set—and then the weather started to turn. Pressure chronicles the tense 72 hours leading up to one of history's most consequential decisions. Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott lead this gripping WWII epic alongside Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis. Only in theaters May 29.
The Reviews Are In
From romance to thrillers, here’s what critics had to say about last week’s big premieres.
“both wildly entertaining and viciously upsetting…remarkable debut”
—Variety
“A surprisingly insightful & sexy romance”
—ScreenRant
“Gloriously uplifting television”
—The Times
Hotel Spotlight
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Hotel Trio Healdsburg
The Vibe: Home base in wine country
The Location: Healdsburg, California
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Across from Tucked between vineyards and village life, Hotel Trio brings a modern edge to Sonoma’s relaxed charm. Each spacious suite feels like a private retreat, complete with a full kitchen and living space perfect for uncorking a local find. Outside, guests gather around fire pits, take a dip in the pool, or let Rosé—the hotel’s friendly robot butler—deliver a touch of whimsy to their stay. Steps from downtown tasting rooms and cycling trails, Hotel Trio embodies the laid-back vibe of California wine country.
Guess the Movie: Poorly Explained Plots
An introvert risks his life to be left alone and fails spectacularly. [Happy 25th anniversary!]
The Biggest Premieres of the Week
The Mandalorian and Grogu
In theaters May 22
Trading the small screen for the silver screen, a new adventure awaits for fan-favorite bounty hunter Din (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. Tasked with a retrieval mission, they encounter a new foe, making their exciting live-action debut.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Streaming May 20 on Apple TV
A divorced mom witnesses a crime (or falls for a scam) while chatting with a camboy that leads to a rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. (Bonus: If you’ve never seen Tatiana Maslany as a crew of clones on Orphan Black, the first few seasons make for a criminally underrated binge-watch.)
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Coming Soon
🌊 Get your first look at the long-awaited adaptation of Carley Fortune’s debut romance!
🚗 There are four (!) Fast & Furious TV series in the works at Peacock.
📚 Florence Pugh to star in the adaptation of The Midnight Library.