TV highlights: 'Furious' finale, 'Chad Powers' and 'The Gentlemen' season premieres
The week features the season one finale of Hulu's thriller 'Furious' on Monday, followed by the season two premiere of 'Chad Powers' on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Netflix debuts season two of 'The Gentlemen' with Theo James expanding his weed empire in Italy. Additionally, the 2026 'Scary Movie' hits Paramount+ on Thursday.
The week’s premieres and finales span multiple streaming platforms, with Hulu anchoring both a thriller conclusion and a sports comedy return. “Furious” has already secured a second season, suggesting its finale may leave threads open despite resolving the initial chase. “Chad Powers” drops all six episodes at once, a binge-friendly format that contrasts with the weekly rollout of “Furious.” Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” shifts its setting to Italy, introducing new antagonists while retaining key cast members from the first season. The “Scary Movie” reboot brings back original stars after a 13-year gap, leaning on nostalgia alongside new franchise additions.
This slate reflects how streaming services increasingly cluster high-profile releases around holiday weekends, aiming to capture fragmented audiences. Viewers may benefit from more choice, but the sheer volume could dilute attention for any single show. The return of legacy franchises like “Scary Movie” and “The Gentlemen” suggests studios rely on established IP to cut through noise, potentially shaping what gets greenlit. For fans, these premieres offer shared cultural moments, though the binge model may shorten collective discussion cycles compared to weekly releases.