Five things to watch this weekend
CRIMINAL — NETFLIX
Creators George Kay and Jim Field have made interrogation the focus of this multicountry series, which juxtaposes the professional tension behind the two-way mirror with the pressures to get answers from those in front of it.
With four series, each with three episodes set in the UK, Germany, France and Spain,
Criminal is an engaging and tense drama about secrets, lies and the lengths to which people go to protect themselves from uncomfortable truths.
TRANSPARENT: THE MUSICAL FINALE AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
For five years it seemed that Jill Soloway’s dysfunctional comedy series ruled the roost. That was until allegations of sexual misconduct against its star, Jeffrey Tambor, put everything in jeopardy. Now LA’s most difficult and endearing 21st century family, the Pfeffermans, return for a last episode in an exuberant, all-singing, hugely entertaining finale to remind us why Transparent is still one of television’s recent, most entertaining and pertinent shows.
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON NETFLIX
Boyd Holbrook and Dexter’s Michael C Hall star in this genre-bending film noir in which two detectives track a mysterious killer who surfaces once every nine years. Blending thriller with sci-fi and action, it’s an intriguing, original idea with many head-scratching twists.
PEN15 SHOWMAX
You have to suspend disbelief for this gross-out, coming-of-age series starring adult actresses playing 13-year-olds in the days of dial-up and brick-sized mobile phones. There are lots of uncomfortable laughs and yucky moments and even awkwardly relatable fun. Not for the kids, it is a cringeworthy reminder for that our teenage years were really not such fun.
BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE NETFLIX
Zach Galafianakis takes his cult web show on the road in this endearingly oddball tale of comedian Zach Galafianakis trying to move from internet fame into TV. Featuring left-offield interviews with celebrities from Matthew McConaughey to Keanu Reeves and Tiffany Haddish, it’s a silly but easy-to-enjoy piece of uncomfortable comedy. /