"Citadel" renewed for S2 / Peacock summer deal / Mansa teams with AMC / "I Think You Should Leave" trailer

Plus today's calendar, "How To with John Wilson" to end, Apple "Hijack" trailer, "Heartstopper" S2 first look, and more

Inside Streaming For May 25, 2023

1 Amazon renewed the globe-trotting spy thriller series "Citadel" for a second season. Series regulars Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lesley Manville, and Stanley Tucci are all expected to return for Season 2. More: Filmmaker Joe Russo ("Avengers: Endgame") will direct the entirety of Season 2, while "Hunters" vet David Weil returns as showrunner. The renewal was largely anticipated; according to Amazon, "Citadel" is Prime Video's most-watched original series of all time outside the US, and its fourth most-popular show of all time worldwide. Only the "Lord of the Rings" adaptation "The Rings of Power" has apparently scored higher launch numbers for Prime Video than "Citadel." Amazon will make Season 1 of "Citadel" available for free with ads on the Freevee platform, to help grow its audience, starting on Friday, May 26. Season 1 of "Citadel" ranks among the most expensive seasons of television ever produced, with a reported budget of over $200 million.

2 Peacock is offering US consumers an annual Premium subscription for just $20. The ad-supported plan typically costs $5 per month, or $50 annually. More: The new promotion runs through June 12 and excludes existing or returning subscribers. Premium subscribers will see ads, but get access to Peacock's full library of content, including live sports streams. Use the promo code SUMMEROFPEACOCK when signing up.

3 DAILY CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 25 FUBAR: Debut spy adventure series, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first-ever regular TV role. He plays CIA operative Luke Brenner, who's on the verge of retirement when he discovers that his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro) is also working for the agency, and needs his help on a mission. Jay Baruchel, Aparna Brielle, and Andy Buckley co-star; Nick Santora ("Reacher," "The Fugitive") created. [Netflix] THE KARDASHIANS: The Hulu reality series -- chronicling the glamorous yet tumultuous lives of the Kardashian and Jenner clans -- is back for a third season. Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner co-star. [Hulu] MASTERCHEF: The culinary competition series is back on Fox for a 13th season; new episodes air Wednesdays and come to Hulu on Thursdays. Contestants this year will be organized by region: West, Northwest, Midwest, and South. Gordon Ramsay hosts and judges alongside Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich. [Hulu] GORDON RAMSAY'S FOOD STARS: Debut Fox reality competition series in which various entrepreneurs from around the culinary industry square off in a series of themed challenges for a shot at a $250,000 personal investment from host Gordon Ramsay. New episodes air on Wednesdays and hit Hulu on Thursdays. [Hulu] MAYANS M.C. The crime drama series -- a spinoff of "Sons of Anarchy" focused on the Mayans Motorcycle Club of Southern California -- is back this week for its fifth and final season. JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, and Edward James Olmos co-star. New episodes air Wednesday nights on FX and come to Hulu on Thursdays. [Hulu] THE PRANK PANEL: Unscripted comedy series from ABC in which everyday people pitch pranks to a panel of expert celebrity pranksters -- Johnny Knoxville, Gabourey Sidibe, and Eric Andre -- who then help them pull off the wild and elaborate schemes. A special preview aired Wednesday night on ABC and comes to Hulu today; regular episodes begin on June 5. [Hulu] 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. Original documentary looking back on the history of the iconic Warner Bros. studio from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks ("The Imagineering Story"). Tim Burton, Clint Eastwood, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, Keanu Reeves, Jacqueline Stewart, Gal Gadot, Constance Wu, and many others share insights and reflections; Morgan Freeman narrates. [Max] VGLY: Debut Spanish-language musical comedy-drama series, set in the highly competitive world of Mexico's rap scene, and focused on the rivalry between emcees VGLY (Daniel García Treviño) and Lil Vato (Natanael Cano). [Max] JUDGE ME NOT: Debut comedy-drama series from creator (and former "Divorce Court" judge) Lynn Toler, inspired by her own life. Chyna Layne stars as Zelma Jay Johnson, who's balancing a new job as a judge with a string of mental health issues, a volatile love life, and a demanding family. [ALLBLK]

4 Free ad-supported streaming service Mansa struck a new distribution deal with AMC Theatres. Original Mansa productions will be screened at AMC's theaters nationwide. More: Mansa produces original content for Black audiences with a focus on Black culture; it was co-founded by filmmakers and actors David Oyelowo, Nate Parker, and Chiké Okonkwo. Specific Mansa titles headed to theaters will be announced later this year. According to Mansa executive Chris Yates, the company's films will premiere exclusively in theaters before moving over to the streaming platform; AMC and Mansa will also team on special events and Q&A screenings with filmmakers.

5 Netflix released a trailer for Season 3 of the cult sketch comedy series "I Think You Should Leave." All six new episodes arrive on May 30. More: Co-creator Tim Robinson stars in the series and appears in most sketches. Previous guest stars Sam Richardson, Will Forte, Patti Harrison, Tim Heidecker, Biff Wiff, and Conner O'Malley all return for new sketches. Debut Season 3 guests include Jason Schwartzman, Tim Meadows, Fred Armisen, Ayo Edebiri, Mitra Jouhari, Beck Bennett, and Carmen Christopher. Robinson co-writes and created the show with his former "Saturday Night Live" colleague Zack Kanin; Lonely Island members Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone executive produce.

6 The HBO docu-comedy series "How To With John Wilson" will close out with its upcoming third season. The new episodes hit HBO and Max on July 28. More: The show features Wilson, a self-described "anxious New Yorker," pairing footage captured in the city (and occasionally elsewhere) with humorous and sometimes thoughtful narration in which he provides everyday advice. In a statement, Wilson said that "thematically," he felt the new episodes "kind of reach a vanishing point by the finale, and it felt like a natural place to sign off." Wilson executive produces the show alongside Nathan Fielder. Season 2 of "How To" was Emmy nominated for its writing.

7 Apple posted a trailer for the upcoming real-time thriller series "Hijack." The story centers on a terrorist hijacking of a plane traveling from Dubai to London; the show unfolds over the course of the seven-hour flight. More: Idris Elba stars as an experienced business negotiator who finds himself on the plane, attempting to outwit his captors; Archie Panjabi co-stars as a counter-terrorism expert following the situation from the ground. "Lupin" vet George Kay co-created the series along with Jim Field Smith, of "Criminal"; they both also serve as executive producers. "Hijack" hits Apple TV+ on June 28.

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Lon Harris Writer Lon Harris is the writer and editor of Inside Streaming and was the very first person to ever write an Inside newsletter. He lives in Los Angeles, California, and also writes about TV and film for Fandom, Screen Junkies, Rotten Tomatoes, Gamma Ray and others. Plus he has a Game of Thrones podcast called "Casterly Talk" and competes on The Movie Trivia Schmoedown as "The Professor." This newsletter was edited by Eduardo Garcia

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