14/05/2026

LYFE THURSDAY | MAY 14, 2026

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BINGE-WORTHY FLICKS

Send Help Cast: Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien

Propeller One-Way Night Coach Cast: Clark Shotwell, Kelly Eviston-Quinnett, Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffman. Inspired by the 1997 children’s book John Travolta wrote for his son, Travolta’s directorial debut brings a personal story to the screens with this Apple Original Film. Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast Jeff and his mother set off on a one-way cross, country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. Between airline meals, charming flight attendants, unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy’s future. The film is set to stream globally on Apple TV on May 29.

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colleagues become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they are not in the office anymore and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller, which is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Spider-Noir Cast: Nicolas Cage,

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Brandon Flynn, Murray Bartlett, Jessy Hodges, Jon Michael Hill, Charlie Hall, Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg, Nola Wallace and Dolly De Leon. Written by showrunner David J. Rosenb and directed by David Gordon Green, this dark comedic thriller series follows newly divorced mom Paula as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime – while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis – Paula begins her own investigation, one that could unravel a greater conspiracy while holding the keys to rebuilding her family and sense of self. The series will feature 10 episodes, debuting on Apple TV with the first two episodes on May 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday until July 15.

Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Karen Rodriguez, Jack Huston and Brendan Gleeson A live-action series based on Marvel’s comic, Spider-Noir will tell the story of Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero. The series will debut globally on Prime Video this May 27.

Sir David Attenborough 100th Birthday Anniversary Special

Cast: Sir David Attenborough

To mark the extraordinary milestone of Sir David Attenborough turning 100 years old, BBC Earth has premiered two new programmes Wild London and Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure. They are now streaming on Unifi TV channel 501, Astro channel 554 and BBC Player.

Thural Cast: Preetha Prasad, Thevaguru and Pashini Sivakumar

A compelling family drama that uncovers hidden dynamics and unspoken truths within the family of Lakshmi. Watch as the story of love, sacrifice and deeply rooted family struggles is uncovered on Astro Vinmeen (CH 202) via TV, Astro Go, On Demand and Sooka. Streaming now.

The Bear to end after season five SEASON five of the Emmy-winning series The Bear will be its final season, FX announced, with the final instalment set to premiere on June 25. The final season unfolds after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Natalie (Abby Elliott) discover Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has stepped away from the culinary world, leaving the restaurant in their hands.

comedy series. The show has also claimed five Golden Globe Awards. White has won best performance by an actor in a television series three consecutive years – 2023, 2024 and 2025 – while castmates Edebiri and Moss-Bachrach have received Emmy and Golden Globe recognition for their performances. Liza Colon-Zayas won an Emmy in 2024 for her role as Tina Marrero in the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series category, making her the first Latina to win the award. – Reuters

Created by Christopher Storer, the series debuted in 2022 and follows a fine-dining chef who returns home to Chicago to run his family’s struggling sandwich shop. The Bear has earned acclaim for its sharp wit and unflinching exploration of trauma, grappling with themes such as suicide, alcoholism and anxiety while balancing intensity with humour.

As they fight to keep the business alive, the team bands together in pursuit of a coveted Michelin star. The dark comedy boasts an impressive list of accolades, including a historic run at the 2024 Emmy Awards, where it set a record with 11 wins in a single season for a

Edebiri (left) and White attend the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. – REUTERSPIC