Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
There’s a great selection of new TV trailers to check out this week, show renewal announcements, and more.
It’s been quite a week in the entertainment world, as Warner Bros. Discovery has finally made its choice as to which company it would sell its assets to. As speculated on all week and reported on Friday, Netflix will purchase WBD’s studio and streaming assets in a deal worth more than $82 billion.
That story hasn’t generated the last of its headlines, to be sure, but it has certainly obscured some other headlines throughout the course of the week. Which streaming stories did you potentially miss while following the WBD sale process? We’ve assembled a list of them here!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
‘Mad Men’ 4K stream on HBO Max holds unexpected goofs
In mid-November, HBO Max announced that it was adding one of the most celebrated drama series of the 2000s in “Mad Men.” Not only is HBO Max streaming all episodes of the show, but customers on the service’s Premium plan can stream it in Ultra-High-Definition 4K for the first time.
The show premiered on the streamer on Dec. 1, and it didn’t take viewers long to spot a hilarious, if stomach-churning mistake. In Season 1, Episode 7 of the show, viewers spotted a tech crew operating a vomit machine off-camera during a scene in which John Slattery’s character, Roger, becomes ill on screen. Series producer Lionsgate Television told Deadline that incorrect files were delivered to HBO Max by mistake, and that the scene would be updated in short order.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.
HBO Max expands distribution to nearly all of Europe
Staying in the HBO Max sphere, the streamer announced on Wednesday that it was expanding to Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The streamer is already available in over 100 markets around the world, and now it’s present in most countries in Europe. The streamer’s executives talked of the need to continue expanding into different markets in May, when the streamer launched in Australia. The streamer clearly hasn’t slowed down in its efforts to enter new territories.
FanDuel Sports Network App now available on VIZIO
FanDuel Sports Network is trying to help more local fans access their favorite teams. The streamer announced in October a plan to distribute some NBA and NHL games from partner teams available free, and on Tuesday, the regional sports broadcaster announced another step in the direction of helping viewers find its content. As of that date, customers can download the FanDuel Sports Network app directly onto VIZIO smart TVs, so subscribers can stream their favorite teams with no additional device required.
FanDuel Sports Network
FanDuel Sports Network is a direct-to-consumer streaming service that offers live games for those who want access to your local FanDuel Sports Network RSN without subscribing to a cable or satellite package. It was most recently known as Bally Sports, and prior to that, Fox Sports Network.
Show renewals and new premiere dates
Hallmark renews ‘When Calls the Heart’
The long-running drama series “When Calls the Heart” has a large and devoted fanbase, and those fans will be thrilled to learn that the show is coming back for a fourteenth season at some point in 2027. Not only is the show returning, but original cast member Lori Loughlin is returning to the role of Abigail Stanton in six of the season’s 12 episodes.
Hallmark+
Hallmark+ is a cable-free subscription service that offers thousands of hours of Hallmark’s signature feel-good programming in the form of movies and ongoing series. Nearly all media found on the service is exclusive to the Hallmark brand, created either specifically for Hallmark+, or pulled from another source such as Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, or Hallmark Family. The service can be added as a channel to Prime Video.
Prime Video announces ‘Scarpetta’ release date
Prime Video has seen the success that adaptations of Michael Connelly’s works have generated, and now it’s moving to another hit author in your local bookstore’s mystery section. The streamer is adapting Patrica Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, and on Nov. 25, it announced the “Scarpetta” series will debut on March 11, 2026. The show will star Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
Apple announces ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ S2 date, renews ‘Platonic’
The Apple TV streaming service had news to share about two of its returning shows in recent days. On Wednesday, the streamer set a release date for “Your Friends & Neighbors” Season 2, which will debut on the streamer on April 3, 2026. The show will have 10 episodes, and will premiere at a rate of one per week through June 5.
On Friday, the streamer also revealed that the Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne comedy series “Platonic” has been officially renewed for a third season.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
‘Chad Powers’ returning for Season 2
On Wednesday, Hulu signified its pleasure with the performance of “Chad Powers” by announcing that the show would be brought back for a second season. There was no official word on when fans could expect to see Season 2.
Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”