In winter, many interesting TV series will be released, the release date of which is scheduled for 2019-2020. Check out the list of the most anticipated films from famous studios like HBO, Netflix and more.
The Witcher
- Genre: Fantasy, Action, Drama, Adventure
- Release date: December 20, 2019
- Netflix
- Actor Henry Cavill reported that he performed some of the stunts on his own, without the help of stuntmen.
Details about the series
The series takes place in a fictional world inhabited by various creatures, including dangerous monsters. In the center of the story is the witcher Geralt, who destroys fierce monsters for money. The main character does not like to get involved in conflicts, he prefers to do his job quickly, calmly and without pity. However, local rulers now and then entangle him in insidious intrigues, and he is forced to find himself in the middle of a war between the empire of the south and the northern lands. Gradually Geralt comes to the conclusion that people are much worse than monsters ...
The New Pope
- Genre: Drama
- Premiere: January 10, 2020
- HBO
- The shooting of the second season took place in Rome, the Vatican and Venice.
Details about the series
In the season 1 finale, Lenny Bellardo, aka Pope Pius XIII, fell into a coma as a result of a heart attack. There is practically no hope of recovery, so thousands of Catholics have pitched camp and pray for the great pontiff. The Vatican understands that a new Pope is needed. Soon it becomes the English aristocrat John Brannox, who loves to play the guitar and lives in a luxurious castle with a pack of dogs and a crowd of servants. The newly minted Pope takes the name John Paul III and begins to develop the Church in his own way. Suddenly Lenny Belardo comes to his senses, and hundreds of thousands of Catholics find themselves in a difficult situation. The two popes will not only have to share power between themselves, but also deal with the threat of a terrorist attack in St. Peter's Basilica.
Sex in Another City: Generation Q (The L Word: Generation Q)
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Release date: 9 December 2019
- Showtime
- American rock band Betty has written a number of soundtracks for the series.
Details about the series
More than ten years have passed since the events of the series "Sex in Another City". Since that time, the lives of the three main characters have changed significantly. Bette is running for Los Angeles City Hall and has an active interest in PR lady Dani Nines. Shane has failed yet again and comes to the "city of angels", and Nat tries to share the upbringing of children with realtor Gigi. The series will introduce us to new girls - Finley, Sophie, Gigi, Mika and Felicity. They will have many difficulties in building relationships ahead, but thanks to female friendship, they will continue to walk the thorny path to happiness.
Method 2
- Genre: thriller, detective
- Release date in Russia: 2020
- First channel
- Streaming service Netflix bought the rights to show the series in 2017.
Details about the series
A year has passed since the death of the investigator Rodion Meglin, but Yesienia could not forget what happened. Every day the girl mentally returns to the same fateful day when Rodion died. She tries to start a new life, but the memories haunt her. Yessenya is raising a charming daughter, but the heroine wants to return to work as soon as possible. Such a chance appears when a series of strange murders takes place in the city. On the first day, she loses her partner and close friend. To find the culprit, she will have to remember everything that Meglin once taught. Secrets from the past life are gradually emerging, now mortal danger looms over Yesieniei ...
Star Trek: Picard
- Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Adventure
- Russian premiere: January 23, 2020
- Cbs
- For the first time actor Patrick Stewart got the role of Captain Picard in 1987.
Details about the series
The series takes place in 2399. At the center of the story is retired Starfleet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, former captain of the ships USS Enterprise-D and USS Enterprise-E. The main character is retired and spends all his free time in the family vineyard Chateau Picard. It has been about 20 years since his friend Date sacrificed his own life to save Picard. A man tries to forget about the past, doing wine and taking care of his dog. One day a woman Daj comes to Jean-Luc, who asks him for protection. Picard will have to leave his old place, take on a new mission and go to meet the next adventure.
Truth Be Told
- Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
- Release date: 7 December 2019
- Apple TV +
- The plot of the series is based on the work of the writer Kathleen Barber.
Among the series that will be released in the winter of 2019-2020, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the picture "In truth". Well-known journalist Poppy Parnell writes about crimes. The girl became famous 18 years ago when she helped the police in the murder of Chuck Berkham. Thanks to Parnell's testimony, the jury sent 16-year-old Warren Cave to jail. After a while, Poppy stumbles upon evidence that can justify the young man. The girl feels that she must re-investigate the case and figure out all the details. Most of all she was afraid to meet Warren face to face ...
911: Lone Star (9-1-1: Lone Star)
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 2021
- FOX
- 911: Lonely Star is a spin-off of 911, a life-saving series.
Owen is a professional firefighter who moves with his son to the capital of Texas. In a new city, he is trying to solve the problems in his own life that have haunted him lately. But he cannot completely surrender only to problems, because there are those who are waiting for his help every day.
ZeroZeroZero
- Genre: Drama
- Premiere in Russia: 2020
- Sky italia
- Actress Andrea Riseborough starred in the film Oblivion (2013).
Zero Zero Zero is the name of the purest cocaine among drug dealers. The series shows the mechanisms of work of the world drug trafficking. One day, an influential Mexican cartel decides to buy a large shipment of cocaine in Colombia and smuggle it into Italy across the Atlantic Ocean. Corrupt politicians, businessmen, the Italian mafia, gangsters and numerous loners will clash in a ruthless and brutal war to control drug trafficking.
The Outsider
- Genre: Thriller, Detective, Crime
- Russian release: January 13, 2020
- HBO
- The series "Stranger" is based on the novel by American writer Stephen King.
Details about the series
Terry Maitland is an English teacher and loving husband who is unexpectedly arrested for the brutal murder of an 11-year-old boy. Fingerprints point to him, but if you believe the recordings from CCTV cameras, then at the time of the murder he was at a conference 90 kilometers from the scene. Detective Ralph Anderson, investigating the crime, begins to suspect that something supernatural is involved in what happened. The criminal case begins to gain the most amazing momentum ...
Reprisal
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: December 7, 2019
- Hulu
- In the series "Massacre" there are a lot of scenes of violence and cruelty.
A gang of thugs motorcyclists attack the fragile woman Katherine Harlow. Thugs, led by the heroine's brother, mock her and then leave her to die unconscious. The girl miraculously manages to escape. The victim goes to the hospital and makes a promise to herself that when she recovers, she will definitely find her offenders and deal with them in full. The heroine changes her name to Doris Diri and for a long time hatches a plan in her head, calculating every detail in detail. One day the girl learns that her niece fell into the treacherous "paws" of the very monsters who almost killed her. The moment has come to finally come out of the shadows and give the villains what they deserve. Let the bloody massacre begin!
Deputy
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Premiere: January 2020
- FOX
- Actor Stephen Dorff starred in True Detective.
Details about the series
Los Angeles County Sheriff dies of heart attack. In his place, a fifth-generation policeman, Bill Hollister, is appointed. He is known for his integrity and cruelty. The protagonist leads a qualified team of ambitious professionals with complex personalities who will not rest until justice prevails in the district. Under Bill's strict guidance, there is a former Marine who had serious alcohol problems. As well as the meticulous officer Rachel Delgado and the sarcastic driver Brianna Bishop, in charge of Hollister's safety. The heroes take out firearms and get down to business.
Vampire Wars (V-Wars)
- Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- Release in Russia: December 5, 2019
- Netflix
- Filming for the series began in Ontario and ended in Toronto.
Details about the series
Successful Dr. Luther Swann encounters an unknown virus that turns humans into bloodthirsty vampires. The first "convert" was his best friend, helicopter pilot and extreme sports fan Michael Fane. A new viral disease is spreading at a tremendous speed, every day there are more and more vampires. Dr. Luther is trying to find a vaccine for a deadly disease, while society is divided into two castes. Fane becomes an influential monster and the leader of a vampire clan who is preparing a real revolution. Old friends, Michael and Luther, find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades when it comes to the future of humanity.
Everything's Gonna Be Okay
- Genre: Comedy
- Premiere in Russia: January 2020
- Freeform
- Actress Kayla Cromer starred in the TV series Love Is Dangerous to Freedom.
At the center of the series is 25-year-old Thomas, who has to suffer from neurotic breakdowns. The main character is going through far from the best times, as he has to put up with the position of a typical loser who has not achieved anything in life. In addition to this, Thomas has huge family problems. The unhappy guy is trying to morally support his father, who is raising children alone. Thomas has two sisters, one of them has autism and needs constant supervision. When the father dies, Thomas must replace the deceased dad for the girls. Despite the difficulties, he is confident that in the end everything will be fine.
Fifth Avenue (Avenue 5)
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
- Premiere in Russia: January 2020
- HBO
- Actor Hugh Laurie starred in the hit TV series House Dr.
Details about the series
Fifth Avenue is one of the most anticipated TV series of 2020. The action of the picture takes place in the near future, where space and the solar system have become the main tourist destinations. The ship, under the strict guidance of Captain Ryan Clarke, plows the galaxy, transporting tourists from all over the world. One of the passengers is an aspiring comedian who is given a unique chance to demonstrate to everyone that he is "the funniest person in the Universe." The hero goes on board the space liner "Galaxy of Judd", although he realizes that he is not ready for long flights.
Fanatic (High Fidelity)
- Genre: Comedy
- Premiere in Russia: February 2020
- Hulu
- "Fanatic" is an adaptation of the 1995 bestseller Nick Hornby, which was published in Russia under the name "Hi-Fi".
Details about the series
Rob loves music and cannot imagine a happy life without it. The girl owns a music store in the booming Crown Heights area of Brooklyn. In her personal life, the heroine is a complete failure. She constantly breaks up with the guys and does not understand why this is happening. Having broken off relations with another boyfriend, Rob tries to figure out what is wrong with her. To do this, she analyzes her previous romantic stories and revises them in terms of the music that she understands best. Rob has two loyal friends who help her sort out her personal life.
The Good Lord Bird
- Genre: Drama
- Russian release: February 2020
- Abu dhabi tv
- The series is based on real events.
Henry's usual black slave was used to his slave lot. In the life of a young man, everything turns abruptly when he meets John Brown, a white man who believes that slavery should be completely abolished. Henry is inspired by the idea of a new friend, changes into a woman's dress and escapes from the city. The boy will have to witness how the struggle of blacks for their freedom is born in Kansas. John Brown has become a key figure in American history. He is one of the first white people to speak out in support of the abolition of slavery.
Messiah
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: January 2020
- Netflix
- Actress Michelle Monaghan starred in Source Code (2011).
The series "Messiah" will be released in winter, its release date is scheduled for late 2019 - early 2020. The plot of the series revolves around Eva Geller, an American intelligence officer. The girl is confronted with an unusual case: in Syria, a man named Al-Masih is declared, declaring himself a messenger of God. A man walks across vast expanses and gathers an army of followers. Eve will have to figure out who he really is - the messiah or a dangerous impostor who is trying to provoke riots among the population of Central Asian countries.