Our latest Channel Surfing TV picks involve superheroes, crime dramedy, and science fiction. Ben Reilly comes to the small screen and in live-action in Spider-Noir. A pair of brothers try to run their father’s criminal organization in a new season of Deli Boys. Then, For All Mankind receives a spinoff with Star City.
On the Case
Spider-Man Noir had a significant role in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and had a cameo appearance in the sequel. Now he’s making the jump to television starring in his own series with the film’s voice actor bringing the character into live-action.
Spider-Noir follows a seasoned private investigator named Ben Reilly who served as the only superhero in 1930s New York. When he is offered a big case, he must come to terms with his superhero past and overcome a recent personal tragedy.
Spider-Noir premieres today, May 25, on MGM+. The entire season will be released Wednesday, May 27 on Prime Video.
Business Is Booming
In Deli Boys, Mir and Raj find themselves forced into the family business after their father passes away. Unfortunately for them, it’s an illegal shady business. Despite some hiccups along the way, the brothers finally get the hang of it.
In the new season, Mir and Raj are doing quite well. They are drowning in dirty money and need a way for all their cash to be laundered. To help solve their problems, they turn to casino tycoon Max Sugar and develop a complicated relationship. Elsewhere, Mir tries to expand the legitimate business while Raj plots revenge.
The second season of Deli Boys premieres Thursday, May 28, on Hulu.
The Other side
For All Mankind takes place in an alternative history where the Soviets are the first to land on the Moon. It follows the resulting space race around the world, and the American response to the development.
The spinoff Star City goes to the other side of the world to show a different perspective. Go behind the Iron Curtain to see the lives of the people responsible for such a historic achievement and all the risks they took in the process.
The two-episode series premiere of Star City releases Friday, May 29, on Apple TV+.
