Bridgerton
Netflix
Grab your corsets and top hats, dear readers, for the most sensational period TV piece is back.
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That's right, Bridgerton has returned for season two and it's another compelling, addictive drama to sink our teeth into.
Though someone seems to have left the exhaust fan on in the writers room as nearly all of the steamy scenes have dissipated - but, luckily, they've been replaced with some excellent sexual tension.
Season two follows our titular Bridgerton family once again, this time with eldest son, Lord Anthony Bridgerton, determined to find a wife to become his viscountess.
Enter new arrivals Kate and Edwina Sharma, whose mother long ago left London society to follow her heart - and husband - to India.
Now they're back and making waves.
The central romance this season has a more Pride and Prejudice feel than the previous season. And without the good Duke around to distract us, there's more story to take in.
Eloise continues to be vexed by the mysterious Lady Whistledown (which us viewers, of course, had the privilege of unmasking last season), Colin continues to be blind to Penelope Featherington's affection and the rest of the Featherington clan continue to be as much of a mess as they were last season. Prepare for some moving backstory, some excellent classical renditions of modern songs (shout out to You Oughta Know) and plenty of scandal in the Ton.
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Disney+
After five big screen additions to the franchise, the Ice Age series is back with a new adventure on Disney+. This time around, the only returning voice is Simon Pegg as weasel adventurer Buck Wild. The rest of the crew - Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah etc - have been recast with similar sounding voices.
Kids will probably find plenty to enjoy in The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, which sees rambunctious possum brothers Crash and Eddie return to the lost world of the dinosaurs (first seen in the very enjoyable Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs) after deciding to leave home and make it on their own. However, anyone who grew up with the Ice Age films might struggle with the new story and incorrect voices.
Life and Beth
Disney+
Amy Schumer's new dramedy is something of a meditation on grief. It doesn't have a lot of laughs early, but it is very relatable.
Schumer plays Beth, a wine saleswoman who fades into the background and into the shadow of her more popular and extroverted partner, a salesman at the same company.
The mellow jazz music throughout is an interesting addition.
CODA
AppleTV+
It's not a new release, but now's a great time to check out CODA if you haven't yet. The film, which stands for Child of Deaf Adults, just picked up Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars on Monday. If follows the hearing child in a deaf family who is torn between her desire to chase musical ambitions and her duty to her family. A lovely coming-of-age film.