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From: Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Selected programming for May 15-18, 2025
Date: Sat, 17 May 2025 00:13:44 -0400
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RM: Yes, it's late, but hopefully still helpful.



		Previously released:


Garbo: Where Did You Go?      (documentary)        (Netflix, May 14)

This in-depth portrait of actor Greta Garbo tracks her rise to fame and 
eventual retreat from the limelight through reenactments and archival 
material. 2024 film; 1hr 41m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81715821


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		Thursday, May 15


	Streaming:


Overcompensating       [new; complete season 1]         (12:01 am, Prime 
Video)

This new college-set comedy series comes from Benito Skinner, who also 
stars as a closeted former football player and homecoming king who 
befriends Carmen (Wally Baram), who took a very different high school 
journey as an outsider and now aims to fit in at college at any cost. 
Mary Beth Barone and Adam DiMarco also star, while Connie Britton and 
Kyle MacLachlan have recurring guest roles. 8 episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23488694/
[rating 7.3]



The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives        (complete season 2) 
(12:01 am, Hulu)

The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when 
they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes 
international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. 
Faith, friendship and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be 
able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, 
or will this group fall from grace? 10 episodes; renewed for season 3.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31091039/
[rating 5.3]



Bet       [new; complete season 1]         (3:01 am, Netflix)

At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful 
new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up -- and betting 
on revenge. Netflix's live-action (and English-language) adaptation of 
the manga series Kakegurui ­ Compulsive Gambler is set at an elite 
boarding school. Canadian series; 10 36-minute episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81713952

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32063523/
[rating 5.5]



Franklin        [new; complete season 1]         (3:01 am, Netflix)

A counterfeit artist, also a single father, is forced to work with his 
ex-lover to craft the perfect $100 bill ­ all to save his dying 
daughter. Lebanese series; 6 45-minute episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81635316

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36279637/



Love Death + Robots        (complete season 4)         (3:01 am, Netflix)

Ten new episodes of Netflix's Emmy-winning adult animated anthology 
series (from Tim Miller and David Fincher) stream today.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608



My Future You        (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)

Lex meets Karen on a dating app -- but he's in 2009 and she's in 2024. 
Through the time gap, he helps change her past, while reshaping his 
future. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 49m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81997719

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32241752/



Pernille [Pørni]       (complete seasons 1-5)        (3:01 am, Netflix)

As she wrangles three teens, an aging father and vulnerable kids from 
her social services job, Pørni somehow finds time for everyone ­ except 
herself. Norwegian series; each season has six half-hour episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81082296

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12567072/
[rating 8.1]



Secrets We Keep [Reservatet]         [new; complete limited series] 
   (3:01 am, Netflix)

When a neighbor's au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie 
seeks answers ­ and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect 
world. Danish series; 6 episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81697668

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33496221/
[rating 6.9]



Thank You, Next [Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti]         (complete season 2) 
        (3:01 am, Netflix)

After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the 
confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her 
best friends. Turkish series; 8 episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81637609

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28267514/
[rating 6.0]



Vini Jr.          (documentary)        (3:01 am, Netflix)

Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his 
dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a 
global soccer star.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81667943



SkyMed        (complete season 3)         (3:01 am, Paramount+)

The intense personal lives of the nurses and pilots flying air 
ambulances in remote Northern Canada. 9 episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15437862/
[rating 6.4]



Eurovision Semifinals Night 2      (live event)         (3 pm, Peacock)



Duster        [new]            (9:01 pm, Max)

Producer J.J. Abrams reunites with his Lost star Josh Holloway for a new 
Max crime drama set in the Southwest in 1972. Duster also stars Rachel 
Hilson as the FBI's first Black female agent as she recruits a getaway 
driver (Holloway) to help her take down a growing crime syndicate. Keith 
David, Sydney Elisabeth, and Greg Grunberg also star in the series. 
Eight episodes released weekly through July 3.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160826/


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