Get ready for a week of thrilling TV shows, new movie releases, and exciting gaming updates. From the grand finale of Gladiators to the return of Doctor Who and Black Mirror, there’s something for everyone.
Upcoming Shows and Movies This Week: Gladiators Final, The Banksy Story, Doctor Who, Black Mirror, and More
What’s Coming to TV This Week
Gladiators fans are gearing up for the grand final of the competition on BBC One. After 10 weeks of intense competition, the finalists Mus Dumbuya, Amanda Wah, Aneila Afsar, and Joe Fishburn will face off in a nail-biting finale.
Meanwhile, ‘The Banksy Story is back for a second season’ , exploring what happens when a Banksy original appears on the wall of your house. In this five-part series, superfan James Peak investigates the consequences of waking up to find a Banksy spray-painted on your walls.
Banksy is a pseudonymous English street artist, activist, and filmmaker.
Known for his satirical and often provocative works of art, he has gained international recognition for his unique stenciling technique and anti-establishment views.
Born in the late 1970s, Banksy's real identity remains unknown, adding to his enigmatic reputation.
His artwork frequently incorporates social commentary, politics, and humor, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art.
Doctor Who is also making its way back to our screens, with Ncuti Gatwa playing the Doctor for a second series alongside Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.
Black Mirror Returns with Timely Themes
Series seven of ‘Charlie Brooker’s popular dystopian anthology series’ drops on Netflix this week. The new season features an all-star cast, including Emma Corrin, Chris O’Dowd, Awkwafina, and Peter Capaldi.
Black Mirror is a British science fiction anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker.
The show explores the dark and satirical side of technology, its effects on society, and the human condition.
Each episode is a standalone story, often with a twist ending.
The series delves into themes such as social media addiction, virtual reality, and the consequences of playing God with technology.
With its thought-provoking and unsettling narratives, 'Black Mirror has gained a massive following worldwide.'
In a timely return, the series explores themes that are relevant to our current world, such as AI-generated video hitting the headlines in Hollywood.
New Game Releases
Action-adventure game South of Midnight is available now on Microsoft’s Game Pass service. The game follows Hazel Flood, a young woman on a mission to find her mother after their trailer is swept away in a storm.
Other Highlights This Week
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 launches on ITV1 and ITVX on Monday. ‘Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast’ , Confessions of a Female Founder, drops on Tuesday. The Return, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, hits cinemas on Tuesday.
The 'Archetypes' podcast is a mental wellness and self-improvement series hosted by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
Launched in August 2022, it explores various archetypes that shape women's lives and identities.
Each episode delves into a distinct archetype, featuring conversations with experts and thought leaders.
The podcast aims to promote personal growth, self-awareness, and empowerment through storytelling and insightful discussions.
The Bafta Games Awards take place on Tuesday, while David Hockney 25 opens at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on Wednesday. One to One: John & Yoko, a documentary film, is out on Wednesday.
The Amateur, starring Rami Malek, is out in cinemas on Friday, alongside Drop, starring Meghann Fahy. Bon Iver‘s new album, Sable, Fable, drops on Friday, and Wu-Tang Clan’s new album, Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman, drops on Saturday.
Cartier exhibition opens at the V&A in London on Saturday.
