What To Watch W/C Monday 19th January
Here’s what to watch this week… From uncovering powerful personal histories in Mission Motherland to diving into dark conspiracies and high fashion in The Beauty, this week’s watchlist is packed with stories that grip, challenge and entertain. Whether you’re in the mood for real-life journeys, edge-of-your-seat thrills or bold, original storytelling, there’s plenty worth pressing […]
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Here’s what to watch this week…
From uncovering powerful personal histories in Mission Motherland to diving into dark conspiracies and high fashion in The Beauty, this week’s watchlist is packed with stories that grip, challenge and entertain. Whether you’re in the mood for real-life journeys, edge-of-your-seat thrills or bold, original storytelling, there’s plenty worth pressing play on.
Mission Motherland – Tuesday 20th January | 5 & Youtube
Follow Clara Amfo, AJ Tracey, Jimmy Akingbola and Alesha Dixon as they trace their family histories, explore identity and belonging, and give back to communities that shaped them in the brand new BET original documentary series.
Steal – Wednesday 21st January | Prime Video
A high-octane, heart-pounding thriller about the heist of the century. A typical day at Lochmill Capital is upended when armed thieves burst in and force Zara (Sophie Turner) and her best friend Luke (Archie Madekwe) to execute their demands. In the aftermath, conflicted detective Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) races against time to find out who stole £4 billion pounds of people’s pensions and why.
Archie Madekwe, Yusra Warsama, Kadiesha Belgrave, Tomisin Ajani, Charles Mnene, Caleb Obediah, Judi Love & more.
The Beauty – Thursday 22nd January | Disney+
when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” and “Jordan Bennett” uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” , who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead – Thursday 22nd January | Netflix
When their ageing babysitter dies unexpectedly, a teenage girl steps up to look after her sibling and lands herself a job at a fashion company.
Simone Joy Jones, Tariq Withers, Nicole Ritchie, Ms. Pat, Jermain Fowler, Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson, Donielle Hansley, Ayaamii Sledge & more.
The Book Of Clarence – Saturday 24th January | Netflix
After witnessing Jesus’ power, a cynical hustler schemes to improve his fortunes by pretending to be the messiah and ends up getting a lesson in faith.
Starring lakeith Stanfield, David Oyelowo, Teyana Taylor, Omar Sy, Nicholas Pinnock, Michael Ward, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Alfre Woodard, Babs Olusanmokun, Caleb McLaughlin, RJ Cyler, Chase Dillon, Anna Diop, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Arnold Open, Khali Best & more.
Tapped – Streaming Now | Prime Video
Armed with Martial Arts skills honed through obsession, Nuro an autistic savant, takes justice into his own hands after a brutal attack on his girlfriend, battling trauma, isolation, and a broken system in South London.
ElijahBaker, Georgia Curtis, Kelechi Campbell, Edwin Nwachukwu Jr, Teoman Sayın & more.
Written by Elijah Baker and Teoman Saying who also directs.
The Orphan – Streaming Now | MYM: Million You Media’s Youtube
When a vulnerable teenager seeking belonging is groomed by a dangerous street figure, he’s pulled into the violent world of County Lines, and must confront a past that refuses to stay buried. A gripping, raw and emotional drama, about loss, loyalty and the making of a young life on the edge.
Kwame Augustine, Chase Dean-Williams, Yeasbra Aynalem, Samira Mighty, Joshua Osei, Nkechi Simms, Junior Afolabi Salokun, Ash Barba, Andre Dwayne, Makai Fray, Joshua Osei & more.
