The best new TV to stream next week – from Sweet Tooth to Citadel

THE Easter holidays may have filled your time in these past two weeks - but there's plenty to keep you occupied now its over.

TV streaming services are releasing new TV programmes all the time, so here's a round up of the latest additions that are worth checking out.

Netflix

Sweet Tooth - Available Thursday

The first series of Sweet Tooth was an unexpected gem. Heart-stopping, strange and moving, it introduced a world torn apart by a terrible illness called The Sick, and the sudden, unexplained births of children who were half-human and half-animal. At the heart of it all is Gus (Christian Convery), a boy who’s half-deer, and who heads off with the kindly Jepperd (Nonso Anozie) on a seemingly futile mission to find his long-lost mother, Birdie, following the death of his father.

Last time we were with Gus, he’d – spoiler alert – been captured by the evil General Abbot (Neil Sandilands), to be used in experiments by Dr Singh (Adeel Akhtar) to find a cure for The Sick. Now, with a new wave of the illness hitting, the pressure is on for Singh to complete his work – and for Gus to save himself and the other captive hybrid kids. Meanwhile, Jepperd and Aimee (Dania Ramirez) do everything they can to rescue the children.

How Gus’s mother Birdie will fit into the new series – she was revealed to be alive at the very end of the first season – remains to be seen. Spectacular fantasy drama.

John Mulaney: Baby J - Available Tuesday

If you’re not already aware of his work, John Mulaney is big news on the American comedy scene. A mainstay of iconic sketch show Saturday Night Live during the late Noughties and early 2010s, he’s lent his voice to movies like Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, and has four stand-up comedy specials of his own. Now here comes a fifth, which was filmed at the Boston Symphony Hall back in February and features music from Talking Heads legend David Byrne. Expect an unflinching and honest set from a comedian whose recent live shows have seen him riff on his 2022 stint in rehab, his divorce and having a child with his partner, actress Olivia Munn.

King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch - Available Friday

“I’ve been in this business since I was a little kid and I’m motivated by three things: competition, ego and money.” These are the words of Ken Goldin, the flamboyant, ambitious and single-minded owner of Goldin Auctions, the world’s largest collectible market place. Here, Ken and his team source and help auction and sell all manner of unique and desirable items, from sporting memorabilia to prototype technology, vintage clothes to rare trading cards. This new series goes inside Ken’s domain, revealing a fascinating world of collectors and collectibles, million dollar deals and life-changing discoveries. Featuring the irrepressible Ken and his team, plus visiting celebs like Mike Tyson and Drake, it makes for unusual and occasionally jaw-dropping viewing.

The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey - Available from Tuesday

The two powerhouses of American culture and politics get together for a chat that expands on the former First Lady’s 2022 book, which was written in lockdown and released as the world emerged from the covid pandemic. Michelle and Oprah discuss strategies for coping when life gets tough or stressful, and how to try and find positivity even when things feel gloomy. As they draw on stories from their childhoods and talk about friendships, challenges and successes, it’s impossible not to feel energised by women who’ve led fascinating but not always happy lives.

Disney+

Peter Pan & Wendy - Available Friday

Let's return to Never Land in this captivating new live action version of the evergreen story. As the title suggests, Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson) – a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind – is front and centre here, and when she and her brothers meet Peter Pan (Alexander Molony), a boy who refuses to grow up, adventure ensues. The film is full of likeable characters played by an engaging young cast, including tiny fairy Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi) and the Lost Boys (who aren't all boys this time). Of course, there’s also the villain of the piece, evil pirate captain Captain Hook, played by Jude Law with moustache-twirling gusto. Fun for all the family which truly brings out the wonder of JM Barrie's original tale.

Will Trent - Available Wednesday

The series of novels by the brilliantly-named American crime author Karin Slaughter that follow Will Trent, a special agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), have a very loyal readership. Now, Ramón Rodríguez (Iron Fist) stars as the main man, an unconventional investigator who wears three piece suits and has a scene-stealing Chihuahua named Betty. Will also has hidden depths, as being abandoned at birth and enduring Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system spurred him on to achieving the highest clearance rate in the GBI. The Southern US setting, charismatic lead actor and truly original mysteries make this an appealing new crime addition.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - Available Wednesday

The Star Wars universe expands even further with this thrilling new animated show. Set 200 years before the events of The Phantom Menace – aka Star Wars Episode I – the series follows the adventures of a group of young Jedi trainees as they learn the ways of the Force, explore the Galaxy and lend a helping hand to creatures in need. Featuring a host of memorable new characters, including Kai Brightstar (voiced by Jamaal Avery Jr), Lys Solay (Juliet Donenfeld) and Nubs (Dee Bradley Baker), plus some old favourites – hello, Master Yoda – there’s plenty to keep young Star Wars obsessives happy. Oh, and to give grown-ups a good idea of what will be on many a Christmas list, once the accompanying range of toys drops later this year.

Life In Pieces - Available from Wednesday

Three generations of the eccentric LA-based Short family are at the centre of this sitcom, which features four short stories in every episode. Multi-award winning actress Diane Wiest (Mayor Of Kingstown) plays matriarch Joan alongside fellow Hollywood legend James Brolin (Lightyear) as her husband John. With Colin Hanks (Impeachment: American Crime Story) as the Shorts’ youngest son Greg, the quality cast effortlessly make us care about this kooky brood (and wonder why it was cancelled back in 2019). Stories about awkward topics you never want to discuss with family members ramp up the cringe factor, and if you're a fan of Modern Family you’re sure to enjoy all four seasons as they arrive on Disney+.

Prime Video

Citadel - Available from Friday

If glossy, globetrotting sexy spy shenanigans are your bag, then Citadel ticks all the boxes. Bodyguard's Richard Madden and The Matrix: Resurrection's Priyanka Chopra Jonas star as Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, previously the Citadel spy agency's top operatives. After being double-crossed by one of their own, the duo's memories were wiped, but eight years later they are recruited again. Co-starring Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, Citadel is packed with thrilling big-budget action sequences and excellently choreographed fight scenes. Richard and Priyanka are both on kickass form and they have chemistry to burn. This could be huge.

Bloodshot - Available from Thursday

"I've got unfinished business: I'm gonna find the man who murdered my wife - and kill him." Yep, Vin Diesel is in full revenge mode in this action-packed film. When U.S. Marine Ray Garrison (Vin) and his wife Gina are holidaying on the Amalfi Coast, they are murdered by a group of mercenaries. Brought back to life by Dr Emil Harting (Guy Pearce), Ray becomes an unstoppable force known as Bloodshot. Preposterous in all the right ways, and also co-starring Outlander's Sam Heughan and Servant's Toby Kebbell, this is perfect weekend popcorn fodder.

Apple TV+

Frog And Toad - Available from Friday

They’re not particularly well known here in the UK, but the wholesome and usually humorous books about firm friends Frog and Toad have long delighted children in the United States. Now, those beautifully drawn adventures - the creation of Arnold Lobel - have been turned into an equally endearing animated series. Whether it’s learning how to resist temptation (Cookies), or facing imagined fears (Dragons And Giants), Frog and Toad navigate life’s little problems together. While the relaxed pace might test the patience of some older kids, young ones will love spending time with the two amphibian friends.

Paramount+

La Brea - Available from Thursday

After a mid-season break, the second series of La Brea restarts, taking us back down the sinkhole to 10,000BC to find out what’s been going on with the reunited Harris family. The clan - Eve (Natalie Zea), Gavin (Eoin Macken), Izzy (Zyra Gorecki) and Josh (Jack Martin) - are on a dangerous mission to upload a virus that stop all sinkholes, even if it blocks their way back to 2022. Meanwhile, an unlikely leader galvanises the survivors ahead of an approaching prehistoric threat. So, will the Harrises ever find a way to return home? Will we be seeing Levi again? And will Gavin’s terrifying vision of Eve dying become reality? All will be revealed (perhaps)…

MTV’s Family Legacy - Available from Wednesday

If you want to know what a world-famous music artist is really like away from the spotlight, who better to ask than their kids? This eye-opening new five-part series talks exclusively to the children of acts including Linkin Park, Van Halen, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Boyz II Men, TLC, Biggie Smalls, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Brandy to give us a guide to what makes them tick. Throw in loads of exclusive footage and interviews from the MTV archives, and it’s an intriguing glimpse into the personal and professional lives of some of pop’s biggest names. Narrated by actor and musician Quincy Brown.

Discovery+

Barnwood Builders - Available from Wednesday

If you haven’t managed to catch any of the previous nine series of the glorious Barnwood Builders, you’re in for a treat. The show follows Mark Bowe and his team of West Virginia master craftsmen as they salvage antique barns and cabins, carefully upcycling the wood to create modern homes. Along the way, the gang come up with all manner of ingenious ways to give new life to these historical structures - some of which are up to 200 years old. Mark’s work is a joy to behold, while the banter between the ridiculously skilled team makes it a thoroughly entertaining experience. Binge all eight episodes now.

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