What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, Apr. 26 - May 3, 2024

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“Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” (May 4, Limited Series Premiere)

The force is with Star Wars fans once again. Lucasfilm’s new animated follow-up series to “Tales of the Jedi” acts as the second installment of the “Tales” series. This six-episode miniseries adventures “into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras” (per Disney+), as Morgan Elsbeth (voiced by Diana Lee Inosanto, “Ahsoka”) has lost everything, and is now heading down a path of vengeance. Meanwhile, former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger, “The Prank,” 2022) does whatever it takes to survive in their rapidly changing galaxy.

“Ahsoka” - Season 1 (Available Now)

After joining the franchise in Season 2 of “The Mandalorian,” Rosario Dawson (“Rent,” 2005) returns to a galaxy far, far away to reprise her role as Ahsoka Tano in this “Mandalorian” spinoff series. Taking place somewhere after the events of 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” these episodes serve as a continuation of “Star Wars Rebels,” following Tano, a former Jedi Knight, as she investigates galactic threats following the fall of the Empire. “Ahsoka” also sees the return of some familiar faces, including Lars Mikkelsen (“Headhunter,” 2009) as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Hayden Christensen (“Star Wars: Attack of the Clones,” 2002) as Anakin Skywalker.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” - Season 1 (Available Now)

Set a decade after the events of “Revenge of the Sith” (2005), this miniseries picks up as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor, “Moulin Rouge!,” 2001) begins his journey to rescue the kidnapped Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair, “The Boogeyman,” 2023) from the Galactic Empire. All the while, he is pursued by vengeful Imperial Inquisitors and his former Padawan, who now goes by a different name: Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen, “Jumper,” 2008).

“The Mandalorian” - Season 1-3 (Available Now)

With a stellar cast and three exciting seasons, this “space western” Star Wars spinoff stars Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) as the titular Mandalorian — a lone bounty hunter traveling the outer reaches of the galaxy, far past the reach of the New Republic. As he journeys from planet to planet, the man must protect a “force-sensitive” child, Grogu, from the Imperial forces hunting them down. Chris Bartlett (“Shining Vale”), Katee Sackhoff (“Battlestar Galactica”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”) and Carl Weathers (“Rocky,” 1976) also star.

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“The Idea of You” (May 2)

Based on the novel by Robinne Lee, this rom-com centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway, “Les Misérables”), a 40-year-old single mom. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s (Ella Rubin, “The Chair”) trip to the Coachella Music Festival at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine, “Purple Hearts”), the lead singer of August Moon — the hottest boy band on the planet — and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship.

“Clarkson’s Farm” - Season 3 (May 3, Season Premiere)

Diddly Squat farm is facing some seriously daunting challenges. The crops are failing in the severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky high, dreams for the beloved restaurant are dashed and now, the farm shop also faces closure. Jeremy urgently needs to come up with creative new ways of making ends meet, so he hatches a plan to turn a profit from hundreds of acres of unfarmed land — thick woodland and hedgerows that make up half the land. This triggers an avalanche of Clarkson-crafted schemes, involving everything from goats and pigs, to mushrooms, nettles and deer.

“The Beekeeper” (Available Now)

Jason Statham (“Crank,” 2006) stars as Adam Clay, a wronged man who begins a relentless campaign for vengeance following the death of his neighbor (Phylicia Rashad, “Creed”), who killed herself after being scammed and robbed of over $2 million. Adam contacts The Beekeepers for help — a powerful and clandestine organization of connected operatives that he just so happens to be a part of. Jeremy Irons (“Dead Ringers,” 1988), Josh Hutcherson (“The Hunger Games,” 2012), Bobby Naderi (“Under the Shadow”) and Emmy Raver-Lampman (“The Umbrella Academy”) also star.

“Saltburn” (Available Now)

The latest feature written and directed by “Promising Young Woman” (2020) filmmaker Emerald Fennell, this dark and comedic psychological thriller stars Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin,” 2022) and Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria”). The film follows as a young, scholarship student at Oxford University, Oliver Quick (Keoghan), is invited to spend his summer at the home of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Elordi): Saltburn, a gorgeous and expansive estate. Drawn deeper into the other boy’s world, Oliver begins a summer that he will never forget.

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“Fiasco” (April 30)

Raphaël Valande (Pierre Niney, “Frantz,” 2016) is revved up and ready to shoot his directorial debut — a tribute to his grandmother — but when things start to go wrong on set, his dream job turns into a nightmare, which leaves Raphaël to wonder if a member of the team is trying to sabotage his career. Created, written and directed by Igor Gotesman (“Two Is a Family,” 2016), this French comedy television series premieres with three episodes, also starring François Civil (“Frank,” 2014) and Marie-Christine Barrault (“My Night at Maud’s,” 1969).

“A Man in Full” (May 2)

When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker (Jeff Daniels, “American Rust”) faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace. With episodes directed by Regina King (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” 2018), this brand-new miniseries also stars L. Warren Young (“The Wonder Years”), Evan Roe (“Madam Secretary”), Shanita Wilburn (“Kemba,” 2024) and more.

“Beautiful Rebel” (May 2)

Based on the life of Gianna Nannini (portrayed by Letizia Toni, “Re Minore,” 2020), this Italian drama follows a fragment of the life of one of the most incisive and renowned voices in Italian music. It’s a story starting from childhood and the roots of her life and career, up to her consecration, passing through a turning point that cuts Gianna’s life into two parts, so much so that it is considered her true birth: the year 1983.

“Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story” (May 3)

Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar and menacing milkmen, this ultimate Pop-Tart story stars writer/director Jerry Seinfeld (“Seinfeld”), alongside Melissa McCarthy (“Tammy,” 2014), Jim Gaffigan (“Chappaquiddick,” 2017), Amy Schumer (“Trainwreck,” 2015), Hugh Grant (“Love Actually,” 2003), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Christian Slater (“True Romance,” 1993), Bill Burr (“Old Dads,” 2023), James Marsden (“X-Men,” 2000), Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”), Thomas Lennon (“Reno 911!”), Bobby Moynihan (“Mr. Mayor”), Adrian Martinez (“Renfield,” 2023) and Fred Armisen (“Portlandia”).

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“Dark Matter” (May 8, Series Premiere)

Based on the acclaimed sci-fi novel “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch, this thriller series follows Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who one night, while walking home on the streets of Chicago, is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.

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“Love Undercover” (May 9, Series Premiere)

Today’s athletes are mega stars with extreme wealth, giant fandoms and lavish lifestyles. This new reality series is a modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy about a small group of international soccer stars who come to the United States on a secret quest for true love, following the athletes on an epic journey filled with drama, heartbreak and self-discovery. Can they win over the ladies without their fame and fortune? And will any of them fall for an American princess before returning to the global stage? For these men, finding love is the #1 goal.