The Gilded Age—the opulent HBO Max historical drama featuring extravagant period costumes, enchanting romance, and an all-star cast of spectacular actors bringing great joy and compelling entertainment for viewers—finally returns for its third season on June 22 and the long wait was worth it.
The nine-episode and final season of the HBO Original Series THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES premiered MARCH 9 on HBO and is now available to stream on Max. The series tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. Despite constant bickering, Gemstone family ties run deep, and this season, the family’s codependence is tested as they attempt to move forward without letting go of their storied past.
Prime Video has introduced the gripping eight-part TV series adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel Shelter. Originally published in 2011, this suspenseful thriller was acquired by Amazon Studios in 2021. The show is part of a trilogy featuring the central character Mickey, and it is co-produced by MGM International Television Productions and Amazon Studios. Harlan Coben assumes the role of Executive Producer.
Jaden Michael, who portrayed a young Colin Kaepernick in Netflix’s Colin in Black & White, is joined by an ensemble cast including Abby Corrigan, playing his goth friend Ema; Adrian Greensmith, also known as Spoon; Constance Zimmer as his aunt Shira Bolitar; Tovah Feldshuh portraying Bat Lady; Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell, the cheer captain; and Brian Altemus as Rachel’s boyfriend Troy Taylor. Samantha Bugliaro, a newcomer in the acting scene, portrays Ashley, a character who goes missing and assumes the role of a potential love interest for Mickey.
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In the series opener, which premiered at a special screening in Nine Orchard’s, we follow Mickey Bolitar’s journey. Played by Jaden Michael, Mickey grapples with the sudden loss of his father in a car accident. He relocates to a quaint town in Kasselton, New Jersey, to live with his aunt Shira. The initial scenes glimpse his father’s death before the tragic incident, including a mysterious phone call to his sister Shira. His chilling reminder to look after Mickey hints at forthcoming events, casting doubt and suspicion on what lies ahead. Throughout the pilot episode, recurring symbols like the butterfly with menacing eyes and the haunting background song create an eerie atmosphere, signaling that things might not be as they appear.
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The darkness looming over the town is mirrored in Mickey’s past, hinting that his father’s untimely death may not have been a coincidence. The presence of the Bat Lady adds to the local lore, her significance woven intricately into the story’s fabric. As Mickey navigates through the twists and turns, the concept of darkness takes on a multi-faceted meaning—both as a physical reality and as a metaphor for the obscured truths that underlie the town’s history. As secrets are revealed and the past is brought to light, Shelter takes viewers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of a community haunted by its own secrets, local legends, and the unknown.
Shelter premieres on Prime Video on August 18th, with new episodes every Thursday, with the season finale airing on September 21.
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