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Better Call Saul (Netflix, from April 19) Breaking Bad ran for five seasons, but with its new run, this spin-off is set to surpass it. Whether Better Call Saul is a more impressive show is up for debate, but what we do know is that Bob Odenkirk is clearly still having the time of his life as the dodgy lawyer. Unfortunately, the sixth series will be its last – so enjoy its 13 episodes while you can. They have, however, been split in two, so expect the first batch now, with the rest from July. Odenkirk is on top form as Jimmy McGill, and we get to see his continued moral slide as he moves ever closer to becoming the seriously underhand Saul Goodman, dragging his wife Kim along with him. Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn co-star, while Giancarlo Esposito also returns as the cooly terrifying Gus Fring.
Superstar (Disney+, from April 18)
Over the decades, many celebrities we’ve taken to our hearts have passed away prematurely, leaving fans bereft. However, they have left behind an incredible legacy, one we’ll still be dazzled by for decades to come. This new documentary series profiles six of them, and each episode features rare footage of their subject, alongside testimony from fans and those who knew them, including family members. The run begins with insights into tragic singer Whitney Houston, who became a global icon in the 1980s, but passed away at the age of 48 in 2021. Others names featured are basketball player Kobe Bryant, actors John Ritter and Robin Williams, comedian Richard Pryor and singer-songwriter George Michael.
They Call Me Magic (Apple TV+, from April 22)
If you’ve been watching Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty over on Sky Atlantic, you may find this documentary rather intriguing. Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson features in the drama as a character, but They Call Me Magic is a factual, four-part account of his life and career. It takes viewers back to his early years in Michigan, and charts his rise to fame from college star to court supremo and beyond. But, of course, there have been disappointments, tragedy and obstacles to overcome along the way, including the discovery he had contracted HIV in 1991. Johnson himself is interviewed extensively, while among others offering their views are Barack Obama, Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Shaquille O’Neal.