06/12/2025

LYFE SATURDAY | DEC 6, 2025

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BINGE-WORTHY FLICKS

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season two)

The Queen of Castle Cast: Jessica Hester Hsuan, Ruco Chan, Alice Chan, Kenny Chung, Kent Tong, Kenneth Ma. TVB’s anniversary drama follows a powerful medical dynasty shaken by a fatal accident that triggers a takeover battle. As chaos spreads, two formidable women face off in a tense “queen vs queen” showdown filled with manipulation, secrets and shifting loyalties. Featured during TVB’s 58th anniversary celebrations from Nov 18–20.

The End of an Era Cast: Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling the creation, impact and global success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The series offers intimate, never-before-seen insight from Taylor, her team, her family and featured artistes as the record-breaking tour unfolds. Debuts on Dec 12 on Disney+, with two episodes released each week. A six-episode

The Fading Gold Cast: Roger Kwok, Mimi Kung, Him Law, Joey Law, Matthew Ho, Andrew Chan, Hera Chan A TVB family inheritance thriller centred on a car accident that sparks a brutal power struggle. As generational conflicts erupt, shocking conspiracies surface, pushing characters to betray blood ties in pursuit of truth and control. Highlighted as part of TVB’s 58th anniversary line-up from Nov 18–20.

Cast: Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto. The second season continues the Monsterverse storyline as Monarch faces new global threats and long-hidden secrets. Heroes and villains reunite on Skull Island and a mysterious coastal village where a new titan rises. The past and present collide as the fallout from earlier events reshapes loyalties. Premieres Feb 27, 2026 on Apple TV.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Cast : Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Tony Spera, Steve Coulter The latest chapter in The Conjuring universe follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they confront a case that threatens their family and tests the core of their mission. Based on real events, the film delivers a final, chilling investigation that centres on their daughter Judy. Begins streaming Nov 21 on HBO Max.

Human Cast: Ella Al-Shamahi

All Creatures Great and Small (Season six)

The Queen of News 2 Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Selena Lee, Samantha Ko, Venus Wong, Kenneth Ma, Shaun Tam. Currently airing on TVB, the new season expands the newsroom drama into the collision between traditional broadcast journalism, online outlets and influencer media. With fresh rivalries and higher stakes, TVB delivers a sharper, more competitive look at the modern news landscape. Part of TVB’s 58th anniversary slate from Nov 18–20.

Cast: Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Rachel Shenton, Patricia Hodge The beloved adaptation of James Herriot’s stories returns with new chapters set in the Yorkshire Dales of the 1940s. Season six continues following the Skeldale House family through village life, farming challenges and tender, character-driven stories that have made the series a global favourite. Episodes 1–6 premiere on Dec 11, with a Christmas special coming soon on BBC Player and UnifiTV 481.

A major BBC Earth science series charting the 300,000-year journey of Homo sapiens from one of many human species to the single dominant one. Combining DNA sequencing, fossil evidence and investigations at key archaeological sites worldwide, it reveals how our ancestors survived, adapted and rose to reshape the planet. Catch it on UnifiTV 501, Astro 554 and BBC Player.