Plus: 7 Hidden Gems from Your Favorite Showrunners
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|  | We’re saying goodbye to some dearly beloved shows this week, even as we greet the arrival of a new Amy Sherman-Palladino show about talented artists trying to balance ambition with happiness. And just in case none of this week’s premieres catch your eye, we have a few hidden gems that are worth a look. BTW, all you Game of Thrones fans, George R. R. Martin is tired of you asking him when he’s going to finish The Winds of Winter. So stop asking! | | Quick links: | |
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The Location: Boston, MA
Luxury Accommodations:
Rumor has it some of America’s Founding Fathers have stayed at what is now XV Beacon, Boston’s stunning boutique hotel. The elegant architectural gem boasts top-of-the-line modern amenities, including gas fireplaces and rainforest showerheads. Plus, with only seven rooms per floor, XV Beacon has an aura of privacy that is hard to come by in any major city.
Instaworthy Activities:
Situated on Beacon Hill, Boston, XV Beacon is just a minute away from Acorn Street, the most photographed street in the United States. After snapping your iconic picture, spend the day exploring American landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Massachusetts State House, or the elegant townhouses at Louisburg Square. | 
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| |  | | | Andor | | The second and final season of the Star Wars series premieres on Disney+ April 22, with Diego Luna returning as the story picks up a year after Season 1, before another year-long time jump halfway through the season. | | More details |
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| | | Battle Camp | | Taking a page from The Traitors playbook, this Netflix series unites 18 stars of the streamer’s various reality series for a Survivor-esque competition. All 10 episodes premiere April 23. | | More details |
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| | | Étoile | | Amy Sherman-Palladino returns to Prime Video with this series about a dancer swap between New York City and Parisian ballet companies—with the accompanying publicity, culture clashes, and artistic temperaments. Starring Luke Kirby and Charlotte Gainsbourg, it premieres April 24. | | More details |
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| | | You | | Joe Goldberg’s life seems to have finally settled down—but on You, the ghosts of girlfriends past never really stay dead, do they? The final season also brings Anna Camp into the fold as delicious, contrasting twins—how many of them will survive? Premieres April 24 on Netflix. | | More details |
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| | | | After five seasons and countless murders, Penn Badgley is saying goodbye to Joe Goldberg and You. While we wait to see what’s next for him, can you guess on which TV show Badgley made his debut on? | | Select your choice below for the reveal! | - A) Will & Grace
- B) Law & Order
- C) What I Like About You
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| | | |  | | We know them for zeitgeist-changing, award-winning series—but not every showrunner’s series is a seasons-long smash. Here are the hidden gems from some of our favorites that are worth a watch! | | | The Unusuals | | Before Fargo, Noah Hawley made this oddball police procedural (with a great theme song) starring Jeremy Renner and Amber Tamblyn. In 2009, it was a surprise that it was on a major network; 16 years later, it seems downright insane in the best way. | | More details |
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| | | Enlightened | | Mike White has lived many lives: acclaimed film director, Survivor contestant, and White Lotus mastermind. But aficioandoes think this HBO series, in which he and Laura Dern conspired to create one of the most memorable, short-lived shows of the aughts about a woman whose newfound enlightenment doesn’t mesh well with her day-to-day life. | | More details |
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| | | Battle Creek | | Josh Duhamel and Dean Winters star in this CBS series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, about a cop and an FBI agent who reluctantly partner up to solve drug-related crimes—and a maple syrup-motivated murder. | | More details |
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| | |  | | 28 Years Later | | It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory in 28 Days Later. Now, with 28 Years Later, we return to the zombie-filled planet to see what’s become of the human population and how the infected are evolving. The movie premieres June 20 in theaters. | | View trailer |
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