Seth MacFarlane’s irreverent teddy bear character Ted and Martin Scorsese’s true-crime epic “The Killers of the Flower Moon” are among the latest offerings in television, music, and movies available for streaming. The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists recommend these noteworthy options:
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM
- “The Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple TV+): Martin Scorsese’s true-crime epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro adapts David Grann’s nonfiction chronicle of the Osage murders of the 1920s. Scorsese weaves an expansive Western story with profound implications for American history.
- “Beyond Utopia” (PBS, Hulu): A compelling documentary capturing the struggles of North Korean defectors, offering an intimate portrayal of their escape from the totalitarian regime. The film, aired on PBS, provides a gritty perspective with footage shot by the subjects and operatives aiding their flight.
- “Lift” (Netflix): Directed by F. Gary Gray, this heist movie takes to the skies as Kevin Hart leads a group of criminals enlisted to steal $500 million in gold from a mid-flight plane. The ensemble cast includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Billy Magnussen, and Sam Worthington.
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM
- “Orquídeas” by Kali Uchis: Colombian-American musician Kali Uchis explores fluidity in culture, genre, and language with her latest Spanish-language record, drawing inspiration from the timeless allure of orchids. The album showcases Uchis’ smooth blend of Latin-pop, R&B, and reggaetón.
NEW SHOWS TO STREAM
- “A History of the World in Six Glasses” (FOX Nation): Hosted by Dan Akroyd, this docuseries on FOX Nation delves into the history and impact of beverages like beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and soda. The six-episode series explores the cultural significance of each drink.
- “Echo” (Disney+ and Hulu): A spinoff from the Marvel series “Hawkeye,” starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, a deaf Native American reconnecting with her heritage. The character navigates her past while facing challenges from Fisk’s henchmen.
- “Ted” (Peacock): Seth MacFarlane revives his infamous teddy bear character in a prequel series for Peacock. Titled “Ted,” the show follows a teenage John Bennett, played by Max Burkholder, during high school with his best friend Ted.
- “The Traitors” (Peacock): Hosted by Alan Cumming and his dog Lala, this competition series returns with reality TV stars, athletes, and competition show veterans playing psychological warfare inspired by the game “Mafia.” The new contestants include Tamra Judge, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Marcus Jordan, and Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello.
