What Are You Watching Lately? Jon Hamm’s New Series Drops This Week
It’s that time of year again—when staying in suddenly feels a little more appealing than going out. With the temperatures dipping and the comfort of a cozy blanket becoming irresistible, there’s no better excuse to catch up on some truly addictive television. So, what’s currently lighting up our screens and creeping onto our must-watch lists?
Let’s start with the show everyone’s about to talk about: Your Friends & Neighbors, starring none other than Jon Hamm. Yes, that Jon Hamm. The man who gave us Don Draper is stepping back into a lead TV role, and fans of clever, character-driven drama should definitely take notice. The series officially premieres tomorrow, and early buzz suggests it’s the kind of sharp, insightful storytelling that sticks with you. Think messy dynamics, complex relationships, and the unspoken tensions that live just beneath the surface of polite suburbia.
Hamm plays a seemingly charming, if slightly aloof, figure whose relationships with his neighbors begin to unravel in ways both unsettling and oddly funny. Without giving too much away, let’s just say the title isn’t ironic—it’s a warning. Hamm’s performance brings just the right mix of smooth charisma and quiet menace, making it impossible to look away.
Of course, Your Friends & Neighbors isn’t dropping into a vacuum. Television has been delivering across the board lately, from juicy dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and genre-bending gems. So if you’re in the mood to refresh your watchlist, here are a few other standout shows worth tuning into this season:
1. The Gilded Age – Season 2
If you’re a fan of lush period dramas and jaw-dropping wardrobes, HBO’s The Gilded Age is probably already on your radar. The second season brings even more intrigue, power plays, and high-society scandal to 1880s New York. With its sprawling cast and Downton Abbey-level opulence, it’s the kind of series that begs for a Sunday binge with tea in hand.
2. Lessons in Chemistry
Based on the bestselling novel, this Apple TV+ series stars Brie Larson as a whip-smart scientist in the 1960s who finds herself teaching an unexpected audience: housewives tuning into her cooking show. It’s feminist, funny, and full of heart—an easy recommendation for fans of character-rich storytelling.
3. The Bear – Season 3 (Coming Soon)
If you missed the first two seasons of The Bear, now is the time to catch up before season three drops. Centered around a fine-dining chef who takes over his family’s sandwich shop in Chicago, this FX dramedy blends chaos and tenderness in equal measure. It’s fast-paced, emotional, and full of food you’ll wish you could taste through the screen.
4. Slow Horses – Season 3
For those who love a British spy thriller with just the right touch of grit and humor, Slow Horses is back. Gary Oldman returns as the delightfully disheveled Jackson Lamb, and the stakes are higher than ever. Each episode delivers sharp writing, surprising twists, and a sense of espionage that feels fresh rather than formulaic.
5. The Curse
This new A24-produced series stars Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder as a married couple trying to launch a home-renovation reality show while navigating a bizarre, possibly supernatural set of events. It’s darkly funny, eerily offbeat, and full of uncomfortable moments that’ll keep you squirming in the best way. Definitely one for fans of The Rehearsal or Twin Peaks.
Back to Your Friends & Neighbors—why does this show feel like such a moment? Maybe it’s because we haven’t seen Hamm in a role this juicy in quite some time. Or maybe it’s because the idea of tensions simmering beneath the surface of polite suburbia is always oddly compelling. Either way, if you’ve been craving a new drama to dive into, this is your sign.
And let’s be real: nothing beats the feeling of discovering a new series just as it premieres. You get to avoid spoilers, join in on the weekly discourse, and fully immerse yourself in the story as it unfolds—episode by episode.
So, whether you’re team weekly-watch or prefer to binge in one glorious weekend, now’s the perfect moment to freshen up your queue. And who knows? Maybe your next favorite show is just a click away.
What are you watching these days?
