Peter Harris

BBC viewers are being encouraged to watch Better Date Than Never, an Australian dating docuseries created by Love On The Spectrum director and co-creator Cian O'Clery. The two-season programme, available for free on BBC iPlayer, follows a diverse group of people seeking romance without the competition, eliminations or manufactured conflict common to other dating shows. Viewers praise its kindness, emotional honesty and cast, with some bingeing both six-episode seasons within days and calling for more.

Netflix has released The Last House, a sci-fi thriller about a family trapped inside their home and communicating with neighbours through messages in the windows. Directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Matthew Robinson, it stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. Although Rotten Tomatoes had not yet published a definitive score, early critics praised the film's unpredictability and compared it with A Quiet Place, The Martian, Stephen King's work and Steven Spielberg's science fiction, making it a strongly recommended choice for movie night.

Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak remain the leading favourites to win Love Island's series 13 final at BOYLE Sports odds of 1/3. Kavan Murphy and Jasmine Muller are second at 7/2, while Simba Kudyiwa and Angelista Gunda have shortened sharply to 11/2. A final twist could change the outcome: eliminated contestants Mica and Samraj must choose one of the four remaining couples to leave before the public vote. Tommy Stagg and Yasmin Hadlow are the outsiders at 14/1, with reports about Tommy's former relationship affecting their prospects.

Love Island viewers have criticized a late twist that gives the remaining finalists and previously eliminated Islanders power to decide which couple joins them in the live final. Samraj and Mica were initially voted out, but the finalists must also choose another couple to leave. Fans argue that limited public voting has reduced audience influence and could exclude popular contestants Julia and Lorenzo, with some saying they may stop watching. Other viewers, including a fan of the US version, support giving Islanders more control and limiting public votes.

An old photograph appearing to show Love Island contestant Lorenzo Alessi posing with adult content creator Bonnie Blue has resurfaced online. Some viewers initially mistook Bonnie for fellow Islander Yasmin, prompting speculation that Lorenzo and Yasmin may have known each other before the show. The image reportedly dates from a 2025 trip to Ibiza, while fans have also suggested that Bonnie should join the villa as a bombshell.

Former Love Island contestant George Knight has defended remaining socially active after leaving the villa because of a health concern affecting an immediate family member. Responding to fans who questioned why he continues attending events, shopping, watching football and posting promotional content, Knight said that life continues in his household and that he is balancing family duties with his own interests. He ended his message by telling critics who object to his choices to “do one.”

Dominic Sessa has been cast as Anthony Bourdain in Tony, an upcoming A24 biographical film set in Provincetown in the summer of 1976, before Bourdain began his culinary career. Sessa, a New Jersey native who originally planned to study English, made his film debut as Angus Tully in The Holdovers, earning a BAFTA nomination and a Critics Choice Award. He subsequently appeared in Tow, Oh What Fun and Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Sessa said he connected with the story of a young man trying to find his way and attempted not to be overwhelmed by Bourdain's iconic status. The film is expected to reach cinemas in August 2026.

The Daily Record recommends BBC Scotland’s 10-episode true crime documentary series Murder Case to viewers who have finished Netflix’s Should I Marry A Murderer. A two-part episode, The Vanishing Cyclist, examines the disappearance of cyclist Tony Parsons in Glencoe from a different perspective, while the wider series covers several other Scottish murder investigations. Viewer reviews praise its detailed treatment of police work, emotional impact and respectful focus on victims and bereaved families. Murder Case is available on BBC iPlayer, while Should I Marry A Murderer streams on Netflix.

The first two seasons of the superhero drama Heroes are now available to stream on Prime Video. Created by Tim Kring and originally broadcast from 2006 to 2010, the series follows ordinary people who discover extraordinary abilities and work to prevent a catastrophic future. Fans and critics particularly praise the first season, which holds an 83% Rotten Tomatoes rating and is celebrated for its ensemble cast, plot twists and memorable villain, while the later seasons and the 2015 revival Heroes: Reborn are viewed less favorably.

The limited Malcolm in the Middle revival, titled Life's Not Fair, returns nearly 20 years after the original sitcom ended. All four episodes are available to stream exclusively on Disney+ from April 10, 2026, with subscriptions starting at £5.99. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Justin Berfield and Christopher Masterson reprise their roles, while Dewey has been recast. The story follows Malcolm as he is drawn back into his chaotic family’s life for his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary.

The Malcolm in the Middle revival, Life's Still Unfair, introduces Kelly, the previously unseen youngest child of Hal and Lois, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. Newcomer Vaughan Murrae plays Kelly and joins returning characters and cast members in the four-part Disney+ special. Murrae, who began modelling at 12 and previously appeared in Ghostwriter, The Solutioneers and The Way Home, described the comedy as a new challenge and praised the original team’s involvement.

The four-part Disney+ revival Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair brings back Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Emy Coligado and Justin Berfield. Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey, declined to return after leaving acting to focus on his studies, so Caleb Ellsworth-Clark will take over the role. Anthony Timpano replaces the twins who originally played Jamie, while Vaughan Murrae, Keeley Karsten and Kiana Madeira join as new characters. The revival follows Malcolm being drawn back into his family’s lives for Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary and begins streaming on Disney+ on April 10.

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, a four-part revival featuring returning cast members including Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, will stream exclusively on Disney+ from April 10, 2026. All four episodes will be released simultaneously, and the platform also carries all 151 episodes of the original sitcom.

Apple TV+ is set to premiere the six-part horror series Widow's Bay on April 29, beginning with three episodes and followed by weekly releases. Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis, who tries to revive a struggling island community before its long-dormant supernatural legends return. The series was created by Katie Dippold and will feature direction from Hiro Murai. Early trailer reactions have been highly enthusiastic, with viewers comparing the show to Midnight Mass and praising Rhys, while some believe it could further strengthen Apple TV+'s reputation for premium television.

A Daily Record TV writer describes binge-watching both seasons of Deadloch over two days and strongly recommends the Australian comedy crime drama. The series follows contrasting detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe as they investigate murders in the fictional town of Deadloch and later in Darwin. Its blend of brutal mysteries, eccentric characters, Australian humour and female-empowerment themes has earned enthusiastic viewer reactions and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Both seasons are available on Prime Video.

Crime 101, a crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, will begin streaming on Prime Video on April 1 after a limited theatrical run. Set in Los Angeles, it follows a jewel thief, an insurance broker and a detective whose lives converge around a major heist. The film, adapted from Don Winslow’s novella and written and directed by Bart Layton, has earned an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for its sleek, traditional Hollywood style, although several critics note its strong similarities to Michael Mann’s Heat.

Netflix is developing The Lords' Day, a six-episode British espionage thriller adapted from Michael Dobbs's novel about a siege during the State Opening of Parliament. Damson Idris will lead as intelligence operative Harry Jones and also serve as an executive producer, prompting fans to describe the role as a potential James Bond audition. Ben Chanan is set to direct, with Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent writing. Production is expected to begin in Cardiff, but no release date has been confirmed.

The Daily Record profiles Naomi Watts's portrayal of Jackie Kennedy Onassis in the Disney+ series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. The role depicts Kennedy during the final months of her life, and the article outlines the historical timeline surrounding her illness and death. Watts, a two-time Oscar nominee with previous high-profile biographical roles, has received sharply divided reactions, with some viewers praising her voice, posture and mannerisms while others criticise her resemblance, accent and casting.

Erica Hernandez plays Kate, an ambitious sales and marketing employee, in Prime Video’s mockumentary comedy Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, set during a contentious retreat at a family-owned hot sauce company. A performer, comedian, writer and vocalist, Hernandez studied theatre and Spanish, lived in Mexico, and performed bilingually in New York City and Colombia. Her previous screen work includes Elementary, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Search Party, New Amsterdam, True Lies and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. She reportedly shares accommodation with fellow Company Retreat cast member Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur.

Viewers of Prime Video's Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat are recognising Alex Bonifer, who plays Dougie Jr., from earlier roles in Superstore, Kevin Can F*** Himself and No Good Deed. The documentary-style comedy follows an unsuspecting temp worker through a fabricated corporate retreat at a family-run hot sauce company, where a succession battle unfolds over the business. Bonifer encouraged audiences to watch the series as a funny, uplifting break from current events.

The ninth and final episode of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette depicts the couple's fatal 16 July 1999 plane crash off the Massachusetts coast, in which Carolyn's sister Lauren also died. The episode then explores the families' grief, including tensions between Carolyn's mother and the Kennedy family and Caroline Kennedy's devastation. At the memorial service, Carolyn and Lauren's mother recites Henry Scott Holland's poem “Death Is Nothing At All,” whose message of continuing to live while retaining the memory of the dead is echoed by an ethereal scene showing John and Carolyn together beside the water.

Jerry Hauck and Emily Pendergast describe filming Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat as an unusually demanding and trust-based experience. Because the actors had to remain in character and sustain improvised interactions throughout the shoot, Hauck said the pressure and potential for things to go wrong were constant. He contrasted that process with his later role in Paradise, where the more conventional instruction to stand and deliver lines felt comparatively easy. The series follows an unsuspecting temp worker whose corporate retreat is secretly staged by fellow actors.

Netflix has revealed the first trailer and new voice cast for the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales from '85, set in Hawkins during the winter of 1985 between the second and third seasons of the original series. Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Luca Diaz, Benjamin Plessala, Braxton Quinney, Elisha "EJ" Williams and Jolie Hoang-Rappaport will voice the returning young protagonists, while Alysia Reiner, Alessandra Antonelli and Brett Gibson take over other established roles. Odessa A'zion joins as new character Nikki Baxter. Showrunner Eric Robles described a shark-like creature inspired by Jaws, and fan reactions have been mixed, with some praising the trailer while others criticise Will's limited apparent role. The series is scheduled to stream on Netflix from April 23, 2026.

Alex Bonifer urges fans of the original Jury Duty to watch its follow-up, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The mockumentary follows Anthony Norman, an unwitting temporary employee at a family-run hot sauce company whose corporate retreat conceals a staged scenario involving a succession battle. Bonifer says the series offers warmth, humor and an uplifting break from current events, while Anthony’s selfless actions in the finale, due April 3, are intended to inspire viewers to put others’ interests before their own.