Also coming to streaming
The Pentaverate (Netflix, from May 5)
It’s been a quiet few years for Mike Myers, but he’s making up for lost time by tackling multiple roles in this new comedy series, which he also created and co-wrote. While some believe that the Austin Powers trilogy is his finest film work, others cite the lower-key but charming So I Married An Axe Murderer as the pinnacle of his career to date. Those who fall into the latter category will therefore be thrilled to learn that The Pentaverate is a spin-off from the 1993 movie. It reveals that since the Black Plague in 1347, five men have been trying to influence world events for the greater good. Canadian journalist Ken Scarborough is inadvertently caught up in an effort to reveal the truth – and may hold the key to saving humanity. Lydia West, Jennifer Saunders, Richard McCabe and Ken Jeong are among the supporting cast.
Tehran (Apple TV+, from May 6)
The first run of this taut espionage thriller went down a treat with viewers and critics alike, eventually winning Best Drama Series at the 2021 Emmy Awards. Now it’s back for an eagerly awaited second season, which will see multi-Oscar-nominee Glenn Close join the ensemble cast. A huge fan of Tehran, it seems she jumped at the chance to play Marjan Montazeri, a British woman living in the city; the character was specifically created for her. Once again the storyline will follow the fortunes of Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan (Liv Sultan), whose undercover mission places herself and those around her in danger.
Bosch: Legacy (Amazon Freevee, from May 6)
Millions of viewers around the world were devastated when it seemed there would be no more cases for Harry Bosch, the LA police detective played by Titus Welliver and created by bestselling novelist Michael Connelly. But they needn’t have worried because he’s back in this promising spin-off. This time Harry is no longer a police officer. Instead, he’s become a private eye working alongside his former arch enemy, attorney Honey ‘Money’ Chandler (Mimi Rogers), and his first case sees him unearth a few skeletons in the closet while trying to locate a dead millionaire’s heir. Meanwhile, Harry’s daughter Maddie proves she’s a chip off the old block by beginning her career with the LAPD. William Devane and Kate Burton are among the supporting cast.