Hulu has a new Connie Britton mystery on the way, and it arrives alongside a Game Of Thrones prequel movie, a Vanderpump Rules spin-off, a prison experiment docuseries, and a Matthew Perry documentary. The announcements cover five separate premiere dates, and the sheer volume of scheduling is almost exhausting to keep track of.
Britton’s New Mystery
“Phony” is a half-hour mystery series starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola, both veterans of “The White Lotus.” The show premieres Tuesday, October 20, with two episodes, then one episode weekly.
The official logline describes the plot: a teenager wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to find that his mother — his only parent and his best friend — has apparently been replaced by an impostor. Meera Syal, Grace Brennan, Mahaela Park, Maliq Johnson, and Colter Lee round out the cast.
Nick Paley wrote and directed the first episode. He executive-produces alongside co-showrunner Anthony King, who previously worked on “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat.” Britton, Charlie Alderman, Drew Goddard, and Sarah Esberg also serve as executive producers.
The Game Of Thrones Prequel
The theatrical film “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest” is a prequel set before the events of the HBO series. Written by Beau Willimon and directed by Owen Harris, the movie reportedly centers on Aegon I, the founder of the Targaryen dynasty.
It will be released June 6, 2029, according to Variety.
Vanderpump Rules Goes To Vegas
“Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” premieres Tuesday, October 20 at 9/8c on Bravo. Two episodes air on that night, followed by the third and final episode Wednesday, October 21 at 9 p.m.
The three-part series follows Lisa Vanderpump as she prepares to open her namesake Las Vegas hotel. The sneak peek is available online.
The Stanford Prison Experiment Docuseries
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for “The New Stanford Prison Experiment,” a six-episode series premiering Wednesday, October 21. The show puts 30 willing participants inside a real prison, where they are randomly assigned as guards or prisoners.
“The New Stanford Prison Experiment” asks a classic question: whether ordinary people inevitably conform to the roles they are given, or whether empathy, morality, and individuality can withstand the forces pushing them in the opposite direction. The official logline sums up the tension at the heart of the project.
The Matthew Perry Documentary
“The One About Matthew Perry” is a three-part docuseries about the late “Friends” star. It premieres Tuesday, October 27 on Netflix.
The trailer features talking heads, including former NBC Entertainment president Warren Littlefield and Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick.
Mormon Wives In Orange County
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County” premieres Thursday, November 12 on Hulu. It follows “a new group of dynamic young mothers” whose differing beliefs put them at odds as they come together to build their answer to #MomTok.
The cast includes Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jen Affleck, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron, and Salomé Andrea.
What To Watch First
The scheduling is dense enough that viewers will need to pick their priorities. Here is how the five premieres stack up:
- “Phony” starts Tuesday, October 20 on Hulu.
- “Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” premieres the same night on Bravo.
- “The New Stanford Prison Experiment” begins Wednesday, October 21 on Netflix.
- “The One About Matthew Perry” premieres Tuesday, October 27 on Netflix.
- “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County” premieres Thursday, November 12 on Hulu.
If you want to watch everything, you will need to plan your week accordingly. The Game Of Thrones movie is still far away, so it is the easiest to put off until next year.
Why So Many Dates?
The sheer volume of announcements is notable. Five shows, five premiere dates, and no overlap between them. That is a lot of content to release in a short stretch.
None of these shows have been reviewed yet, so the quality remains unknown. But the talent attached to each project — Britton, Goddard, Willimon, Harris — suggests ambition at the very least.
The scheduling is generous to the viewer. There is no reason to rush from one premiere to the next. Each show gets its own day.
That is a lot of scheduling to keep track of. The dates are fixed, the trailers are out, and the viewing options are plentiful.
The next few months will be busy for anyone who watches streaming.
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