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“The White Lotus Season 2” (TV-MA) – The huge success that followed the limited series “The White Lotus” led to its renewal by HBO as an anthology series, prompting a second season with a mostly new set of characters. Jennifer Coolidge reprises her role as Tanya, Michael Imperioli (“The Sopranos”) portrays a new troubled character named Dominic Di Grasso and Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Recreation”) stars as Harper Spiller. The second season is set in the White Lotus resort based in Sicily and explores a range of tough relationship dynamics similar to the ones viewers encountered at the Hawaii resort during the first season. The first episode of the season is out now. (HBO Max)
Bobby Cannavale stars as Dean Brannock in “The Watcher.” (Courtesy of Netflix)
“The Watcher” (TV-MA) – If you’re looking for a new TV show to binge, look no further than this mystery thriller out now. Based on a true story, this seven-episode series focuses on the Brannock family, who relocated from New York after finding their dream home in a quiet suburb in New Jersey. Shortly after they move in, the Brannocks begin receiving disturbing letters in the mail from someone called “The Watcher,” who claims to be watching them, and their house, from a distance. These letters, followed by odd interactions with their neighbors, leave the Brannocks to question their move. But little do they know that once they had set their sights on the house, they would never be able to just walk away. (Netflix)
“Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” (R) – From director Alek Keshishian (“Madonna: Truth or Dare”), this documentary film zooms in on the past six years of Selena Gomez’s career in Hollywood. Gomez reached a turning point in her life when she was diagnosed with lupus. After having battled depression and anxiety for years leading up to this point, the young star knew she needed to reset and regain her power back, so she focused her efforts on learning how to stabilize her mental health. This documentary shows a vulnerable, raw side to Gomez in a way meant to inspire others as she reaches a breakthrough in her personal and professional life. Out Nov. 4. (AppleTV+)
“My Policeman” (R) – Another notch on Harry Styles’ acting belt this year is the romantic drama film “My Policeman,” based on the 2012 novel by Bethan Roberts. In Brighton, England, during the 1950s, Tom Burgess (played by Styles) is a policeman who’s deeply within the closet but marries schoolteacher Marion Taylor (Emma Corrin) in order to maintain the image that he’s a heterosexual man. However, Tom is in love with a museum curator named Patrick, and by choosing to marry Marion, he swears all three of them to secrecy. But can either relationship truly thrive this way, or will Tom have to sacrifice for love? “My Policeman” is available to stream Nov. 4. (Prime Video)
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