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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as the savvy defense attorney navigating Los Angeles’ toughest cases in the tense legal drama that is “The Lincoln Lawyer.” From high-stakes courtroom cases to the personal challenges that complicate his life, Mickey Haller balances strategy, ethics and occasional risk-taking in every episode. Fans of smart, fast-paced legal storytelling will want to tune in to the series fourth season exclusively on Netflix. — April Borjon

The animatronic nightmare returns as “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” begins streaming on Peacock this month, bringing more eerie tension and jump scares to the screen. Following the success of the first film, the sequel dives deeper into the sinister secrets behind the haunted pizzeria, where nothing stays still after dark. If you’re in the mood for something creepy with a side of nostalgia, this one is ready to keep you up at night. — April Borjon

Oscar-nominated “Marty Supreme” makes its way to HBO Max on April 24. Based loosely on the life of legendary American table tennis player Marty Reisman, the 2025 film stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, an ambitious ping pong player who runs roughshod over all of his relationships as he pursues greatness in his chosen sport. — Jennifer Mulson

Mindy Kaling’s sports comedy, “Running Point,” is back for season two. The Netflix show, which drops April 23, stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl turned president of her family’s basketball team, the Los Angeles Waves. The team might have lost at the end of last season, but Gordon is determined to get her underdog team to the winner’s circle. — Jennifer Mulson

In this age of shrinking attention spans, how does a TV series make it to five seasons? Perhaps with equal humor and drama. With complicated characters who keep you caring and guessing — a late-career comedien and her writer who seem to love each other and then hate each other. What’s next? “Hacks” is back for its final season on HBO Max. — Seth Boster





