In April, Dante from the Devil May Cry game will take on the old-school Papa Roach to deal with the demon breed. Newly minted demon hunter Kevin Bacon will follow suit. Meanwhile, the seemingly presentable John Hamm, despite his high social status, will resort to robbing neighboring houses, and Sherlock Holmes will learn about the existence of his daughter. The aliens will be met in Poland and Argentina. But all of this looks like a light appetizer before the main course — the long-awaited sequels to The Last of Us and Andor, which logically promise to be the most high-profile premieres of the month.
Content
- 1 New series
- 2 «Devil May Cry»
- 3 «The Bondsman»
- 4 «Pulse»
- 5 «Dying for Sex»
- 6 «Your Friends and Neighbors»
- 7 «Government Cheese»
- 8 «Project UFO»
- 9 «Sherlock & Daughter»
- 10 «Ransom Canyon»
- 11 «The Narrow Road to the Deep North»
- 12 «Etoile» / Étoile
- 13 «Astérix & Obélix : Le Combat des Chefs» / Astérix & Obélix : The Big Fight
- 14 «Carême»
- 15 «El Eternauta» / The Eternaut
- 16 Continuation of the series
- 17 «The Handmaid’s Tale»
- 18 «Black Mirror»
- 19 «The Last of Us»
- 20 «Andor»
New series
«Devil May Cry»
Genre: adventure animated action movie, urban fantasy
Premiere date: April 3
Release: Netflix
When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates to hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter named Dante becomes the only hope for saving the world.
The plot of the «Devil May Cry» animated series is based on the video game series of the same name by Capcom. Adi Shankar, who previously had a hand in the adaptation of Castlevania for Netflix, is responsible for bringing the source material to the cinema screen. And we can’t help but note the presence of a remixed version of the iconic «Last Resort» by Papa Roach in the trailer.
«The Bondsman»
Genre: action, horror
Premiere date: April 3
Release: Prime Video
A bounty hunter returns from the dead and finds that his job is now to track down and send back to hell the demons that have escaped.
After «R.I.P.D.» (2013), lead actor Kevin Bacon is no stranger to stories about hunting down harmful representatives of the underworld. However, back then this thankless job was done by Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, and now it’s Bacon’s turn.
«Pulse»
Genre: medical drama
Premiere date: April 3
Release: Netflix
Molly is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She ends her 15-year marriage to explore herself and her sexuality before she dies. «Dying for Sex» is based on the podcast series of the same name by American actress, singer, and host Nikki Boyer. Michelle Williams played the main role.
«Your Friends and Neighbors»
Genre: drama
Premiere date: April 11
Release: Apple TV+
Andrew Cooper is a hedge fund manager in New York City who is recently divorced and unemployed. To maintain the high standard of living he and his family are accustomed to, Andrew resorts to burglarizing the homes of wealthy suburbanites. Everything goes smoothly until the hero ends up in the wrong house at the wrong time.
John Hamm will take on the role of the rich man, and viewers can expect to see Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet in the cast. Even before the show was released, it was extended for a second season. The first one will consist of 9 episodes and starts on Apple TV+ on April 11.
«Government Cheese»
Genre: historical surrealistic comedy drama
Premiere date: April 16
Release: Apple TV+
In 1969, African-American Hampton Chambers, convicted of robbery, is released from prison and returns to his home in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. There he reunites with his family and tries to start over. Eventually, Chambers transforms from a robber to an inventor, but his troubled past, complicated family situation, dangerous enemies, and even seemingly divine intervention complicate his already difficult circumstances.
The series was created by Paul Gunther and Aisha Carr and stars David Oyelowo, Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Adam Beach and Sunita Mani.
«Project UFO»
Genre: science fiction drama
Premiere date: April 16
Release: Netflix
After a suspected UFO landing, a small-town TV star and ufologist investigate the origins of extraterrestrials, while a self-serving politician exploits the activity for his own purposes. With this story of possible human contacts with aliens, or maybe speculations on this topic, will be available on April 16 on Netflix. It is also worth noting that this is a product of Polish cinema.
«Sherlock & Daughter»
Genre: detective
Premiere date: April 16
Release: The CW
Sherlock Holmes finds himself embroiled in a sinister conspiracy involving his nemesis Professor Moriarty. Eventually, he joins forces with a young Native American woman, Amelia Rojas, whose mother has recently been murdered. As they work together, Amelia is determined to prove that the legendary detective is her long-lost father.
Viewers will be able to see how this appeal to Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal classic turned out on April 16 on The CW. The role of Sherlock this time went to the popular English actor David Thewlis, the American actress Blue Gantt will help him in the investigation, and Professor Moriarty was embodied on the screen by the famous Scotsman Dougray Scott.
«Ransom Canyon»
Genre: romantic western
Premiere date: April 17
Release: Netflix
Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love and loss collide amid the picturesque Texas mountains. As three dynasties of cattlemen battle for control of the land, outside interference risks destroying their legacy. At the epicenter of the conflict is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland, who is healing from a heartbreaking loss and seeking revenge. But as the battle to save Ransom rages on, a mysterious cowboy arrives in town who can bring terrible secrets from the past to the surface. Staten enters into a fierce struggle to protect his home and the only love that can save him from the demons that haunt him.
The plot of the series is based on the book series of the same name by Jodi Thomas, an American writer of historical romance novels. This series includes 7 books published between 2015 and 2017. Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly will love, hate, suffer, and heroically overcome difficulties against the backdrop of the Texas mountains.
«The Narrow Road to the Deep North»
Genre: drama
Premiere date: April 18
Release: Prime Video
The series is set during the Second World War. In 1943, British and Australian prisoners of war were employed in the construction of the Burma Railroad. The story centers on an Australian doctor in captivity, who witnesses all the cruelty of war, reminding him of the fragility of human life and the impossibility of love.
This story is based on the novel of the same name by Australian writer Richard Flanagan, which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2013 (in Ukraine — in 2017 thanks to «Staryi Lev Publishing House»). It was for this book that Flanagan was awarded the prestigious Man Booker Prize. Jacob Elordi was entrusted with the drama on the movie screen, as was Odessa Young, whom we mentioned in February in our review of the folk horror «The Damned», Ciaran Hinds and Olivia Dejonge.
«Etoile» / Étoile
Genre: comedy drama
Premiere date: April 24
Release: Prime Video
Dancers and artists from two world-renowned ballet companies, one in New York and the other in Paris, come up with an ambitious solution. To save their venerable historical institutions, they exchange their most talented stars. The showrunners are Daniel and Amy Sherman-Palladino, who previously worked on such hits as «Gilmore Girls» (2000—2007) and «The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel» (2017—2023).
«Astérix & Obélix : Le Combat des Chefs» / Astérix & Obélix : The Big Fight
Genre: animated comedy
Premiere date: April 30
Release: Netflix
The next adventures of two rebellious Gauls, Asterix and Obelix, this time in an animated format. The story is based on the comic book of the same name, written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo and released in the mid-60s.
«Carême»
Genre: historical and biographical drama
Premiere date: April 30
Release: Apple TV+
Born during the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, Antoine Carême managed to rise from poverty and eventually became one of the most famous chefs in history. He intersected with such historical figures as Napoleon, George IV, Alexander I, and James Mayer Rothschild. French actor Benjamin Voisin will appear on the screen as one of the real creators of high-quality cooking.
«El Eternauta» / The Eternaut
Genre: science fiction
Premiere date: April 30
Release: Netflix
And if you suddenly feel like lamenting the scant presence of science fiction in the April repertoire, the Argentine show «The Eternaut» should fix it. Its plot is based on the comic book of the same name by author Hector German Oesterheld and illustrator Francisco Solano Lopez.
The local synopsis reads as follows: «One summer night in Buenos Aires, a mysterious deadly snowstorm wipes out most of the population and leaves thousands of people in dire straits. Juan Salvo and his friends enter a desperate struggle for survival. Everything changes when they discover that the poisonous snowstorm — is only the first attack by a foreign army that has invaded Earth». On April 30, we will have a chance to find out whether the Argentine filmmakers have managed to find an interesting way to express themselves on a topic as old as time.
Continuation of the series
«The Handmaid’s Tale»
Genre: dystopia
Premiere date: April 8
Release: Hulu
Season: 6
In the sixth and final season of the acclaimed dystopia based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Canadian writer Margaret Atwood, June Osborne’s unwavering spirit and determination bring her back to the fight to destroy the hated Gilead. Whether she will be able to realize her plan — on this and all other questions promises to answer the final season.
«Black Mirror»
Genre: science fiction, dystopia, anthology
Premiere date: April 10
Release: Netflix
Season: 7
The hit anthology series «Black Mirror» is entering its seventh season, with one of its six episodes being a sequel to the first episode of the fourth season, «USS Calister». This will be the first «Black Mirror» story to be continued. The cast of the new season includes: Aquafina, Paul Giamatti, Billy Magnussen, Tracee Ellis Ross, Christine Milioti, Milanka Brooks, Peter Capaldi, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Emma Corrin and others.
«The Last of Us»
Genre: post-apocalyptic drama, horror
Premiere date: April 13
Release: Max
Season: 2
Finally, the long-awaited sequel will be released to all fans of the megahit «The Last of Us». The second season is based on the 2020 game «The Last of Us Part II» and follows Joel and Ellie five years after the events of the first season. Viewers will also be introduced to Abby Anderson, played by Caitlin Deaver. The season will consist of 7 episodes.
«Andor»
Genre: political thriller, espionage thriller, adventure fantasy action movie
Premiere date: April 22
Release: Disney+
Season: 2
Also in April, there is a reason to rejoice for all those who admired «Andor» — the successful prequel to the blockbuster «Rogue One» (2016) from the «Star Wars» universe. The official synopsis looks like this: «In the second season, the characters’ relationships become more intense as the horizon of war approaches and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be put to the test, and as the stakes rise, betrayal, sacrifice and contradictory plans will become unimaginable».
According to one of the project’s creators, Tony Gilroy, the final episodes will precede the events of «Rogue One» by a minimum distance. So if the movie has faded from your memory, it makes sense to rewatch it before the second season comes out for a better understanding of the overall picture. For better or for worse, the second season is supposed to finalize the story.
We would also like to draw your attention to the following series renewals:
- «Jurassic World: Chaos Theory» (animated action-adventure series, season 3, Netflix, starting April 3);
- «How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)» (teen black comedy, season 4, Netflix, April 8);
- «Hacks» (comedy drama, season 4, Max, April 10);
- «Doctor Who» (adventure fiction, season 2, BBC One, April 12);
- «Godfather of Harlem» (crime drama, season 4, MGM+, April 13);
- «Leverage: Redemption» (crime drama, action thriller, season 3, Amazon Freevee, April 17);
- «Law & Order: Organized Crime» (crime drama, police procedural, season 5, NBC, April 17);
- «The Rehearsal» (pseudo-documentary comedy, season 2, HBO, April 20);
- «WondLa» (animated science fiction, fantasy, season 2, Apple TV+, April 25);
- «Sullivan’s Crossing» (romantic drama, season 3, CTV, April 27).
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