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The sheer amount of programs on streaming simultaneously excites and terrifies me.
I love the idea of all those amazing stories at my dispersal and how much viewing pleasure they will give me; but I also know that I don’t have the time to get to them all.
Even so, that doesn’t stop me trying and I am going to do my best to carve out time to watch these three shows, all of which look brilliantly engaging and well worth scarce streaming time.
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. So she joins OnlyFans. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a series created by acclaimed TV writer / producer David E. Kelley (veteran TV creator of Doogie Howser, M.D., Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Goliath, Big Little Lies, Big Sky, Presumed Innocent, and many other shows). It’s also showrun and written by David E. Kelley. Adapted from the book of the same name written by Rufi Thorpe. Featuring episodes directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Kate Herron, Alice Seabright. Made by A24 for Apple TV. Executive produced by David E. Kelley, Eva Anderson, Dearbhla Walsh, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Tinker, Brittany Kahan Ward, Per Saari, Rufi Thorpe, Boo Killebrew, and Dakota Fanning. (courtesy First Showing)
Margo’s Got Money Troubles launches with the first three episodes on 15 April with the remainder of the total season run of eight released weekly until 20 May.
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Lucky is based on The New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same name by Marissa Stapley. When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out. Lucky is a new series created and written by screenwriters / producers Jonathan Tropper (of The Adam Project, See, Warrior, Friends & Neighbors, The Wrecking Crew) and Cassie Pappas (of Tyrant, Breath of Fire, Silo). Adapted from the novel of the same name written by Marissa Stapley. Featuring episodes directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Greg Yaitanes, Jet Wilkinson. Made by Tropper Ink, Hello Sunshine, LadyKiller, and Apple TV. Executive produced by Jonathan Tropper, Cassie Pappas, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jonathan van Tulleken. (courtesy First Showing)
Lucky releases its first two episodes on 15 July with the remaining episodes released weekly until 19 August.
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
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Clever, yet chaotic TV writer Saoirse; the glamorous, but stressed-out mother of three Robyn; and the dependable, inhibited carer Dara have been a tight-knit group since school. Now in their late 30s, but still as close as ever, these three friends are about to embark on the most thrilling adventure of their lives. When an email arrives, telling them about the death of the estranged fourth member of their childhood gang, a series of eerie events at her wake sets them on a dark, dangerous, and hilarious odyssey through Ireland and beyond as each tries to piece together the truth about the past. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a series created and entirely written by Irish writer Lisa McGee, who also created the Derry Girls and Raw series previously. Featuring episodes directed by George Kane, Michael Lennox, and Rachna Suri. Produced by Brian J. Falconer. Made by Hat Trick Productions. Executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Liz Lewin, Jimmy Mulville, Lisa McGee, Michael Lennox. (courtesy First Showing)
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast releases 12 February on Netflix.