Rueben's Ramblings

The new Acorn TV drama Summerwater will debut online on May 25.

Based on Sarah Moss’s best-seller and set against Scottish loch-side cabins, the residents of Summerwater attempt to escape life’s problems in the serenity of isolation. However, far from a relaxing retreat, it turns out to be a mysterious all-knowing place where residents are confronted with their deepest desires and darkest truths.

The cast includes Shirley Henderson, Dougray Scott, Anna Prochniak and Valene Kane.

Here is a trailer for Summerwater:

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The new Netflix drama The Boroughs will debut online on May 21.

In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer’s monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their “golden years” are more dangerous, and they are more formidable than anyone expects.

The ensemble cast includes Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Clarke Peters, Dee Wallace, Denis O’Hare, Ed Begley Jr., Geena Davis, Jena Malone and Jane Kaczmarek [among others].

Here is a trailer for The Boroughs:

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The new Acorn TV drama You’re Killing Me will debut online on May 18.

Bestselling author Allison “Allie” Chandler (Brooke Shields) writes fictional murders, but must solve a real one in her small town of Founders Cove when a friend is killed and the police pursue the wrong suspect.

The cast includes Amalia Williamson (Sullivan’s Crossing) and Tom Cavanagh (Ed and The Flash).

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The first two episodes of Dutton Ranch, the latest spin-off from the Paramount Network drama Yellowstone, will debut online on Paramount+ on May 15.

As Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) fight to build a future together – far from the ghosts of Yellowstone – they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.

The cast includes Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Finn Little, Jai Courtney, Juan Pablo Raba, Natalie Alyn Lind and JR Villarreal.

Here is a trailer for Dutton Ranch:

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On May 15, the new Amazon Prime drama It’s Not Like That will make its official streaming debut online today (after already being available on Amazon’s Wonder Project).

The faith-based series follows Malcolm (Scott Foley), a pastor who is a recently widowed dad of three. Lori (Erinn Hayes) is newly divorced with two teens. Their families once did everything together, but now Malcolm and Lori must navigate their newly minted singledom with parenthood. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?

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The new Netflix drama Nemesis will debut online on May 14.

The series follows the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, an expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel) meets an immovable object, a brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law).

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On May 13, the new Amazon Prime drama Off Campus will debut online.

A college-set romantic drama based on the best-selling book series by Elle Kennedy, chronicles the unexpected love story between a music student and the university’s star hockey player (Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli), exploring themes of love and the complexities of adulthood through deep friendships and enduring bonds.

The cast includes Steve Howey, Jalen Thomas Brooks and Chad Willett.

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On May 9, the Hallmark Channel movie All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong will debut at 8 PM.

A school nurse finds unexpected hope through teaching Mahjong, the centuries‑old Chinese game, which helps her build community and open her heart again.

The movie stars Fiona Gubelmann, Paul Campbell, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Tamera Mowry-Housley and Melissa Peterman.

Here is a trailer for All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong.

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On May 8, the new limited series Amadeus will debut on Starz at 9 PM.

A 25-year-old Amadeus (Will Sharpe) arrives in Vienna, unemployed after his father’s death. He allies with singer Constanze Weber (Gabrielle Creevy), who helps bring him into the orbit of court composer Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany), igniting a rivalry that defines their legacies.

Here is a trailer for Amadeus:

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