Our latest Channel Surfing TV picks include some of the biggest franchises in pop culture. French comic characters receive an adaptation in Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight. Dive into the lives of dangerous criminals in Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Then, prepare to return to Manhattan in The Walking Dead: Dead City.
Defending Against the Romans
Astérix and Obélix are the creations of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The pair are Gaul warriors who have featured in comics since 1959. They have also appeared in numerous film adaptations, and now a television series,
The story follows the titular pair as the Romans look to conquer their village. So far, the village has managed to remain free thanks to a magic potion that grants the Gauls battle supremacy. When the village potion master comes down with amnesia, they lose their advantage and must find another way to defend against their enemies.
Stream the entire season of Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight beginning Wednesday, April 30, on Netflix.
The Criminal Underbelly
The Star Wars: Tales of anthology series has followed the lives of previous characters that were Jedi and who were involved with the Empire. The latest season looks into the criminal side of the galaxy.
Tales of the Underworld brings back fan favorite characters Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. Bane confronts an old friend who is now on the right side of the law while Ventress has turned her life around, but must go on the run when she meets a new ally.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld releases Sunday, May 4, on Disney+.
Battle for New York
When we last left The Walking Dead: Dead City, Maggie manages to return home with Hershel, but feels guilty for leaving Negan behind to save her son. Meanwhile, the forces on Manhattan prepare for an invasion since they are in control of valuable resources. The Dama and the Croat hope Negan can help unite the different tribes on the island.
In the new season, Maggie and Negan find themselves on opposite sides of the impending war. However, their fates are intertwined and their only chances at escape is more complicated than they could ever conceive.
Season two of The Walking Dead: Dead City premieres Sunday, May 4, on AMC.
