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Where is the cast of NYPD Blue now? See the 15th precinct more than 20 years after the finale

One of TV's greatest police procedurals starred Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits, and David Caruso.

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For 12 seasons and 261 episodes, audiences and critics alike were captivated by the stories — both professional and personal — of the detectives working at the 15th precinct in Manhattan.

*NYPD Blue*, a series created by crime and legal procedural hitmaker Steven Bochco (*Hill Street Blues*, *L.A. Law*) and future *Deadwood* creator David Milch, was a hit right out of the gate, lauded for its gritty, boundary-pushing take on the police drama genre and its beloved ensemble cast.

All in, the show, which aired from 1993 until 2005, earned 20 Emmys from 84 nominations. It went on to influence and inspire many ensemble dramas, crime or otherwise, that would follow. Below, we take a closer look at some of the actors and characters that made *NYPD Blue* such an enduring hit.

Dennis Franz (Andy Sipowicz)

Dennis Franz as Andy Sipowicz / Franz at the Emmys in 2016.

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Andy Sipowicz’s arc from sloppy bigot with a drinking problem to flawed man working on himself to beloved commander of the 15th precinct is something to watch. The more you watch Andy on *NYPD Blue*, the more obvious it is that no actor but Dennis Franz could’ve done this complex character justice.

Even Franz knew his main job in the early seasons was to “make this basically unlikable man a tragic hero,” he told EW. And he did so to the tune of four Emmys, with eight total nominations during his 12-season run.

While Sipowicz is the cop role for which Franz will forever be recognized, it wasn’t his first. After serving 11 months in Vietnam after being drafted into the Army (a backstory he shared with his *NYPD Blue *character), Franz joined a theater group in Chicago and eventually made a name for himself in supporting TV and film roles — most notably on *Hill Street Blues* — throughout the 1980s.

He may have been Norman Buntz to them, but he’ll always be Sipowicz to us. Perhaps it will remain that way: After *NYPD Blue* ended in 2005, Franz retired from acting.

Of course, he has some other impressive acting work deeper on his resume. He was a regular in Brian De Palma films for years, appearing in *The Fury* (1978), *Dressed to Kill* (1980), *Blow Out* (1981), and *Body Double* (1984). He also had a meaty role in *Die Hard 2 *(1990) and co-headlined the film adaptation of David Mamet’s *American Buffalo* (1996), alongside Dustin Hoffman.

He has been married to his wife, Joanie Zeck, since 1995.

Jimmy Smits (Bobby Simone)

Jimmy Smits as Bobby Simone / Smits at the Stand Up to Cancer telecast in 2023.

Bob D'Amico/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Charley Gallay/Getty

When *NYPD Blue* fans reflect on Jimmy Smits’ five seasons as Det. Simone (he arrived in season 2 and left in season 6’s heartbreaking and acclaimed “Hearts and Souls”), they might think about Bobby’s ability to be sensitive and vulnerable while also being very much a tough guy. Or they might simply recall his great chemistry with Andy Sipowicz.

But if you ask Smits to do the same, like EW did, he’ll be reminded of all the “butt work” required. Equally important!

Whatever the special sauce of *NYPD Blue *was, it worked. Aside from critical acclaim, Smits picked up Emmy nominations for all five of his seasons — and won a Golden Globe, too.

These accolades were not new to Smits. Prior to this series, he earned six Emmy nominations and one win for his supporting role as attorney Victor Sifuentes on *L.A. Law*.

After leaving the 15th precinct, Smits departed for a galaxy far, far away, playing Senator Bail Organa — Princess Leia’s adoptive father — in several *Star Wars* films and series beginning with *Revenge of the Sith *(2005).

In 2004, he joined the cast of *The West Wing* for its final two seasons as Matthew Santos, who would go on to succeed President Bartlet. He also appeared in series like *Dexter*, *Sons of Anarchy*, *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, and *How to Get Away With Murder*.

Smits and his partner, actress Wanda De Jesus, have been together since 1986. He also has two children with his ex-wife.

Kim Delaney (Diane Russell)

Kim Delaney as Diane Russell / Delaney on 'General Hospital' in 2021.

Bob D'Amico/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Todd Wawrychuk via Getty

Kim Delaney made a splash in 1995 when she joined *NYPD Blue* as Det. Diane Russell, who would become Bobby Simone’s love interest.

The Philadelphia native made a name for herself in soaps during the early 1980s, then appeared in a number of thrillers, including *Darkman II: The Return of Durant* (1995).

For *NYPD Blue*, she won an Emmy in 1997 before departing in 1998 to lead Bochco’s next legal drama, *Philly*. The series only lasted one season. She headlined another series in 2007, the Lifetime military family drama *Army Wives*, ultimately starring in six of its seven seasons.

The veteran actress recently appeared on *General Hospital *and in a handful of *Chicago Fire *episodes.

Delaney has one son and has been married three times.

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Gordon Clapp (Detective Greg Medavoy)

Gordon Clapp as Detective Medavoy / Clapp at opening night of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' in 2025.

Scott Garfield/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Michael Loccisano/Getty

The longest-running main character on the series next to Sipowicz, Gordon Clapp’s Det. Greg Medavoy was a routine source of comic relief across 12 seasons. The actor won one Emmy for his performance.

Clapp found consistent work on TV following *NYPD Blue*, appearing on series like *Deadwood*, *Damages*, *Chicago Fire, Mare of Easttown*,* *and *Poker Face*. He’s also a noted stage actor, with a Tony nomination under his belt for the 2005 revival of *Glengarry Glen Ross*.

The New Hampshire native is also well known to fans of John Sayles, having appeared in the ensemble casts of *Return of the Secaucus Seven *(1979)*, Matewan *(1987)*, Eight Men Out *(1988), and *Sunshine State *(2002). He also went to war for Clint Eastwood in *Flags of Our Fathers *(2006).

Clapp has been married to his second wife, Elisabeth Gordon, since 2016.

James McDaniel (Lt. Arthur Fancy)

James McDaniel as Lt. Fancy / McDaniel on 'For Life' in 2020.

Frank Ockenfels/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; ABC/Peter Kramer

For eight seasons, James McDaniel played Lt. Arthur Fancy, the initial commander of the 15th precinct. The role earned him an Emmy nomination in 1996.

*NYPD Blue* wasn’t McDaniel’s only Bochco production, as he was previously in the cast of the producer’s infamous police musical *Cop Rock*, as well as the legal dramas *Civil Wars* and *L.A. Law*.

The D.C. native’s long career includes early guest spots on shows like *Hill Street Blues *and *Crime Story*, which he followed up with film roles in Spike Lee’s *Malcolm X *(1992) and Kiefer Sutherland’s *Truth or Consequences, N.M. *(1997).

Since leaving *NYPD Blue* in season 8, McDaniel has popped up on *Detroit 1-8-7*, *The Night Shift*, and *Sleepy Hollow*.

The veteran actor is married and has two children.

Sharon Lawrence (Sylvia Costas)

Sharon Lawrence as Sylvia Costas / Lawrence at the Marilyn Monroe Centennial Celebration in 2026.

Craig Sjodin/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Sharon Lawrence began her career in the 1987 Broadway production of *Cabaret*. But it was her six seasons on *NYPD Blue* — in which her Sylvia Costas married Andy Sipowicz before dying tragically — that really put her on the map.

Like so many of her castmates, Lawrence received several Emmy nominations for her performance. In 1996, she won a SAG Award.

The North Carolina native has had a prolific career, primarily on television, where she has appeared on *Desperate Housewives*, *Rizzoli & Isles*, *Shameless*, and *Joe Pickett*. Her turn as Izzie's mother on *Grey’s Anatomy* earned Lawrence another Emmy nomination.

Her big-screen work over the years includes *Little Black Book *(2004) and Ava DuVernay’s *Middle of Nowhere *(2012).

Lawrence and her husband, Tom Apostle, have been married since 2002.

David Caruso (John Kelly)

David Caruso as Detective Kelly / Caruso in Miami Beach in 2012.

Bonnie Colodzin/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Aaron Davidson/Getty

When Bochco and Milch originally created *NYPD Blue*, it was meant to be a star vehicle for David Caruso. His Det. John Kelly was the clear lead of the series in the first season.

But after a salary dispute, Caruso, who earned a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for the role, infamously left *NYPD Blue* early in season 2. Even Caruso has said the decision was short-sighted, admitting to EW in 2011 that he was “pretty inexperienced and didn’t really understand the magnitude of the situation.”

The actor, who had previously appeared in films like *Twins* (1988) and *King of New York* (1990), returned to the big screen with *Kiss of Death* and *Jade*, both released in 1995, and the 2001 cult classic *Session 9*.

In 2002, Caruso took on the role of a different law enforcement officer, Lt. Horatio Caine, on *CSI: Miami*. When it was canceled a decade later, he retired from acting.

The New York native has been married three times and has three children.

Nicholas Turturro (James Martinez)

Nicholas Turturro as Det. Martinez / Turturro at the 'Call Her King' premiere in 2023.

20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; John Nacion/Getty

Two of Nicholas Turturro’s most well-known acting roles just happen to be cops. He played Det. James Martinez for the first seven seasons of *NYPD Blue*, and then spent six years as a recurring cast member on *Blue Bloods*, playing Sergeant Anthony Renzulli.

John Turturro’s younger brother also made his onscreen debut as a policeman in Spike Lee’s *Do the Right Thing* (1989). He has since become a semi-regular in Lee’s work, most recently appearing in *Highest 2 Lowest* (2025).

The two-time Emmy nominee also received an Independent Spirit nomination for *Federal Hill* (1994), and more recently starred with his brother in the miniseries adaptation of *The Name of the Rose*.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar (John Clark Jr.)

Mark-Paul Gosselaar as John Clark Jr. / Gosselaar at the Critics Choice Awards in 2025.

Michael Ansell/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Gregg DeGuire/WWD via Getty

Andy Sipowicz’s fourth and final partner was Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Det. John Clark Jr., who arrived in the ninth season. By the end of the series, he was the 15th precinct's lead detective.

Gosselaar is, of course, known for playing Zack Morris in the generational touchstone *Saved by the Bell*. Once he graduated from Bayside, it took him a few years to find his footing, but once he landed a lasting home on *NYPD Blue*, he became a small-screen fixture.

The L.A. native went on to lead Bochco’s *Raising the Bar* for two seasons before moving on to *Franklin & Bash,* the short-lived baseball drama *Pitch*, the sitcom *Mixed-ish*, and the crime thriller *Found*.

Most recently, he booked a recurring role on the police drama *Will Trent*.

Gosselaar has four children, two with his first wife and two with his current wife, Catriona McGinn, whom he married in 2012.

Henry Simmons (Baldwin Jones)

Henry Simmons as Jones / Simmons at the Ebony Power 100 event in 2022.

Michael Ansell/ABC/Courtesy Everett; JC Olivera/WireImage

After two seasons on the daytime soap *Another World*, Henry Simmons nabbed the role of the calm but intimidating Det. Baldwin Jones in the seventh season of *NYPD Blue*. He remained a main cast member until the series ended in 2005.

Following the hit procedural, Simmons was a regular on another crime drama, the James Woods-led *Shark*, for two seasons. He went on to play supporting roles on *Pepper Dennis* and *Ravenswood* before landing the part of Alphonso “Mack” McKenzie on *Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D*. He joined the cast in season 2 and remained until the series’ conclusion in 2020.

More recently, the Connecticut native starred alongside Forest Whitaker on the *Emperor of Ocean Park*.

Rick Schroder (Dan Sorenson)

Rick Schroder as Sorensen / Schroder at the DGA Awards in 2020.

20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Rachel Luna/WireImage

Child star Rick Schroder — formerly known as Ricky — first made a name for himself by becoming the youngest recipient of a Golden Globe for his performance in *The Champ *(1979). He then spent the bulk of the ’80s headlining the popular sitcom *Silver Spoons*.

But by the time he arrived at the 15th precinct in season 6, Schroder had effectively shed his former persona. Det. Sorenson became Sipowicz’s third partner following Bobby Simone's death — though he, too, would meet an untimely end by season 8.

Following the series, Schroder had a meaty season 6 arc on *24* while also appearing in Lifetime’s *Strong Medicine *and a handful of episodes of *Scrubs*. He also tried his hand in the director’s chair, helming the indie drama *Black Cloud *(2004). The native New Yorker hasn’t had an acting credit since 2016.

Schroder has four children with his first wife Andrea Bernard. They divorced in 2016. He married actress Julie Trammel in 2025.

Garcelle Beauvais (Valerie Haywood)

Garcelle Beauvais as Valerie Heywood / Beauvais at the Comics Unleashed launch party in 2026.

Bob D'Amico/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Greg Doherty/Getty

Haitian-born Garcelle Beauvais began her career modeling in Miami and New York City — she was signed by Ford Models at 17 — but it wasn’t long before she made the jump to acting.

Beauvais was part of the ensemble cast of Aaron Spelling’s *Melrose Place *spinoff, *Models Inc. *In 1996, she took a leading role on *The Jamie Foxx Show*, playing the love interest Fancy Monroe for all five seasons.

It was the latter role that helped her get cast on *NYPD Blue *in 2001. Beauvais played attorney Valerie Haywood from seasons 8 through 11.

While Beauvais continued to act in film and television following *NYPD Blue*, she’s perhaps best known as a cast member on *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* for five seasons, exiting the show in 2025.

She was also a regular on the first two seasons of *Franklin & Bash *and appeared in *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017) as the unassuming wife of Michael Keaton’s villainous Adrian Toomes.

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Where is the cast of “NYPD Blue” now? See the 15th precinct more than 20 years after the finale Maggie FremontTue, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC 0 The officers of the 15th precinct, circa season 8Credit: 20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett For 12 seasons and 261 episodes, audiences and critics alike were captivated by the stories — both professional and personal — of the detectives working at the 15th precinct in Manhattan. NYPD Blue, a series created by crime and legal procedural hitmaker Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues, L.A.

Where is the cast of “NYPD Blue” now? See the 15th precinct more than 20 years after the finale

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The officers of the 15th precinct, circa season 8Credit: 20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett

For 12 seasons and 261 episodes, audiences and critics alike were captivated by the stories — both professional and personal — of the detectives working at the 15th precinct in Manhattan.

NYPD Blue, a series created by crime and legal procedural hitmaker Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law) and future Deadwood creator David Milch, was a hit right out of the gate, lauded for its gritty, boundary-pushing take on the police drama genre and its beloved ensemble cast.

All in, the show, which aired from 1993 until 2005, earned 20 Emmys from 84 nominations. It went on to influence and inspire many ensemble dramas, crime or otherwise, that would follow. Below, we take a closer look at some of the actors and characters that made NYPD Blue such an enduring hit.

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Dennis Franz (Andy Sipowicz)

Dennis Franz as Andy Sipowicz / Franz at the Emmys in 2016Credit: ABC; Dan MacMedan/WireImage

Andy Sipowicz's arc from sloppy bigot with a drinking problem to flawed man working on himself to beloved commander of the 15th precinct is something to watch. The more you watch Andy on NYPD Blue, the more obvious it is that no actor but Dennis Franz could've done this complex character justice.

Even Franz knew his main job in the early seasons was to "make this basically unlikable man a tragic hero," he told EW. And he did so to the tune of four Emmys, with eight total nominations during his 12-season run.

While Sipowicz is the cop role for which Franz will forever be recognized, it wasn't his first. After serving 11 months in Vietnam after being drafted into the Army (a backstory he shared with his NYPD Blue character), Franz joined a theater group in Chicago and eventually made a name for himself in supporting TV and film roles — most notably on Hill Street Blues — throughout the 1980s.

He may have been Norman Buntz to them, but he'll always be Sipowicz to us. Perhaps it will remain that way: After NYPD Blue ended in 2005, Franz retired from acting.

Of course, he has some other impressive acting work deeper on his resume. He was a regular in Brian De Palma films for years, appearing in The Fury (1978), Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981), and Body Double (1984). He also had a meaty role in Die Hard 2 (1990) and co-headlined the film adaptation of David Mamet's American Buffalo (1996), alongside Dustin Hoffman.

He has been married to his wife, Joanie Zeck, since 1995.

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Jimmy Smits (Bobby Simone)

Jimmy Smits as Bobby Simone / Smits at the Stand Up to Cancer telecast in 2023Credit: Bob D'Amico/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Charley Gallay/Getty

When NYPD Blue fans reflect on Jimmy Smits' five seasons as Det. Simone (he arrived in season 2 and left in season 6's heartbreaking and acclaimed "Hearts and Souls"), they might think about Bobby's ability to be sensitive and vulnerable while also being very much a tough guy. Or they might simply recall his great chemistry with Andy Sipowicz.

But if you ask Smits to do the same, like EW did, he'll be reminded of all the "butt work" required. Equally important!

Whatever the special sauce of NYPD Blue was, it worked. Aside from critical acclaim, Smits picked up Emmy nominations for all five of his seasons — and won a Golden Globe, too.

These accolades were not new to Smits. Prior to this series, he earned six Emmy nominations and one win for his supporting role as attorney Victor Sifuentes on L.A. Law.

After leaving the 15th precinct, Smits departed for a galaxy far, far away, playing Senator Bail Organa — Princess Leia's adoptive father — in several Star Wars films and series beginning with Revenge of the Sith (2005).

In 2004, he joined the cast of The West Wing for its final two seasons as Matthew Santos, who would go on to succeed President Bartlet. He also appeared in series like Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and How to Get Away With Murder.

Smits and his partner, actress Wanda De Jesus, have been together since 1986. He also has two children with his ex-wife.

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Kim Delaney (Diane Russell)

Kim Delaney as Diane Russell / Delaney on 'General Hospital' in 2021Credit: Bob D'Amico/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Todd Wawrychuk via Getty

Kim Delaney made a splash in 1995 when she joined NYPD Blue as Det. Diane Russell, who would become Bobby Simone's love interest.

The Philadelphia native made a name for herself in soaps during the early 1980s, then appeared in a number of thrillers, including Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995).

For NYPD Blue, she won an Emmy in 1997 before departing in 1998 to lead Bochco's next legal drama, Philly. The series only lasted one season. She headlined another series in 2007, the Lifetime military family drama Army Wives, ultimately starring in six of its seven seasons.

The veteran actress recently appeared on General Hospital and in a handful of Chicago Fire episodes.

Delaney has one son and has been married three times.

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Gordon Clapp (Detective Greg Medavoy)

Gordon Clapp as Detective Medavoy / Clapp at opening night of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' in 2025Credit: Scott Garfield/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Michael Loccisano/Getty

The longest-running main character on the series next to Sipowicz, Gordon Clapp's Det. Greg Medavoy was a routine source of comic relief across 12 seasons. The actor won one Emmy for his performance.

Clapp found consistent work on TV following NYPD Blue, appearing on series like Deadwood, Damages, Chicago Fire, Mare of Easttown,and Poker Face. He's also a noted stage actor, with a Tony nomination under his belt for the 2005 revival of Glengarry Glen Ross.

The New Hampshire native is also well known to fans of John Sayles, having appeared in the ensemble casts of Return of the Secaucus Seven (1979), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), and Sunshine State (2002). He also went to war for Clint Eastwood in Flags of Our Fathers (2006).

Clapp has been married to his second wife, Elisabeth Gordon, since 2016.

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James McDaniel (Lt. Arthur Fancy)

James McDaniel as Lt. Fancy / McDaniel on 'For Life' in 2020Credit: Frank Ockenfels/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; ABC/Peter Kramer

For eight seasons, James McDaniel played Lt. Arthur Fancy, the initial commander of the 15th precinct. The role earned him an Emmy nomination in 1996.

NYPD Blue wasn't McDaniel's only Bochco production, as he was previously in the cast of the producer's infamous police musical Cop Rock, as well as the legal dramas Civil Wars and L.A. Law.

The D.C. native's long career includes early guest spots on shows like Hill Street Blues and Crime Story, which he followed up with film roles in Spike Lee's Malcolm X (1992) and Kiefer Sutherland's Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997).

Since leaving NYPD Blue in season 8, McDaniel has popped up on Detroit 1-8-7, The Night Shift, and Sleepy Hollow.

The veteran actor is married and has two children.

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Sharon Lawrence (Sylvia Costas)

Sharon Lawrence as Sylvia Costas / Lawrence at the Marilyn Monroe Centennial Celebration in 2026Credit: Craig Sjodin/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Sharon Lawrence began her career in the 1987 Broadway production of Cabaret. But it was her six seasons on NYPD Blue — in which her Sylvia Costas married Andy Sipowicz before dying tragically — that really put her on the map.

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Like so many of her castmates, Lawrence received several Emmy nominations for her performance. In 1996, she won a SAG Award.

The North Carolina native has had a prolific career, primarily on television, where she has appeared on Desperate Housewives, Rizzoli & Isles, Shameless, and Joe Pickett. Her turn as Izzie's mother on Grey's Anatomy earned Lawrence another Emmy nomination.

Her big-screen work over the years includes Little Black Book (2004) and Ava DuVernay's Middle of Nowhere (2012).

Lawrence and her husband, Tom Apostle, have been married since 2002.

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David Caruso (John Kelly)

David Caruso as Detective Kelly / Caruso in Miami Beach in 2012Credit: Bonnie Colodzin/20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Aaron Davidson/Getty

When Bochco and Milch originally created NYPD Blue, it was meant to be a star vehicle for David Caruso. His Det. John Kelly was the clear lead of the series in the first season.

But after a salary dispute, Caruso, who earned a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for the role, infamously left NYPD Blue early in season 2. Even Caruso has said the decision was short-sighted, admitting to EW in 2011 that he was "pretty inexperienced and didn't really understand the magnitude of the situation."

The actor, who had previously appeared in films like Twins (1988) and King of New York (1990), returned to the big screen with Kiss of Death and Jade, both released in 1995, and the 2001 cult classic Session 9.

In 2002, Caruso took on the role of a different law enforcement officer, Lt. Horatio Caine, on CSI: Miami. When it was canceled a decade later, he retired from acting.

The New York native has been married three times and has three children.

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Nicholas Turturro (James Martinez)

Nicholas Turturro as Det. Martinez / Turturro at the 'Call Her King' premiere in 2023Credit: 20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; John Nacion/Getty

Two of Nicholas Turturro's most well-known acting roles just happen to be cops. He played Det. James Martinez for the first seven seasons of NYPD Blue, and then spent six years as a recurring cast member on Blue Bloods, playing Sergeant Anthony Renzulli.

John Turturro's younger brother also made his onscreen debut as a policeman in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989). He has since become a semi-regular in Lee's work, most recently appearing in Highest 2 Lowest (2025).

The two-time Emmy nominee also received an Independent Spirit nomination for Federal Hill (1994), and more recently starred with his brother in the miniseries adaptation of The Name of the Rose.

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar (John Clark Jr.)

Mark-Paul Gosselaar as John Clark Jr. / Gosselaar at the Critics Choice Awards in 2025Credit: Michael Ansell/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Gregg DeGuire/WWD via Getty

Andy Sipowicz's fourth and final partner was Mark-Paul Gosselaar's Det. John Clark Jr., who arrived in the ninth season. By the end of the series, he was the 15th precinct's lead detective.

Gosselaar is, of course, known for playing Zack Morris in the generational touchstone Saved by the Bell. Once he graduated from Bayside, it took him a few years to find his footing, but once he landed a lasting home on NYPD Blue, he became a small-screen fixture.

The L.A. native went on to lead Bochco's Raising the Bar for two seasons before moving on to Franklin & Bash, the short-lived baseball drama Pitch, the sitcom Mixed-ish, and the crime thriller Found.

Most recently, he booked a recurring role on the police drama Will Trent.

Gosselaar has four children, two with his first wife and two with his current wife, Catriona McGinn, whom he married in 2012.

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Henry Simmons (Baldwin Jones)

Henry Simmons as Jones / Simmons at the Ebony Power 100 event in 2022Credit: Michael Ansell/ABC/Courtesy Everett; JC Olivera/WireImage

After two seasons on the daytime soap Another World, Henry Simmons nabbed the role of the calm but intimidating Det. Baldwin Jones in the seventh season of NYPD Blue. He remained a main cast member until the series ended in 2005.

Following the hit procedural, Simmons was a regular on another crime drama, the James Woods-led Shark, for two seasons. He went on to play supporting roles on Pepper Dennis and Ravenswood before landing the part of Alphonso "Mack" McKenzie on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He joined the cast in season 2 and remained until the series' conclusion in 2020.

More recently, the Connecticut native starred alongside Forest Whitaker on the Emperor of Ocean Park.

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Rick Schroder (Dan Sorenson)

Rick Schroder as Sorensen / Schroder at the DGA Awards in 2020Credit: 20th Century Fox Television/Courtesy Everett; Rachel Luna/WireImage

Child star Rick Schroder — formerly known as Ricky — first made a name for himself by becoming the youngest recipient of a Golden Globe for his performance in The Champ (1979). He then spent the bulk of the '80s headlining the popular sitcom Silver Spoons.

But by the time he arrived at the 15th precinct in season 6, Schroder had effectively shed his former persona. Det. Sorenson became Sipowicz's third partner following Bobby Simone's death — though he, too, would meet an untimely end by season 8.

Following the series, Schroder had a meaty season 6 arc on 24 while also appearing in Lifetime's Strong Medicine and a handful of episodes of Scrubs. He also tried his hand in the director's chair, helming the indie drama Black Cloud (2004). The native New Yorker hasn't had an acting credit since 2016.

Schroder has four children with his first wife Andrea Bernard. They divorced in 2016. He married actress Julie Trammel in 2025.

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Garcelle Beauvais (Valerie Haywood)

Garcelle Beauvais as Valerie Heywood / Beauvais at the Comics Unleashed launch party in 2026Credit: Bob D'Amico/ABC/Courtesy Everett; Greg Doherty/Getty

Haitian-born Garcelle Beauvais began her career modeling in Miami and New York City — she was signed by Ford Models at 17 — but it wasn't long before she made the jump to acting.

Beauvais was part of the ensemble cast of Aaron Spelling's Melrose Place spinoff, Models Inc. In 1996, she took a leading role on The Jamie Foxx Show, playing the love interest Fancy Monroe for all five seasons.

It was the latter role that helped her get cast on NYPD Blue in 2001. Beauvais played attorney Valerie Haywood from seasons 8 through 11.

While Beauvais continued to act in film and television following NYPD Blue, she's perhaps best known as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for five seasons, exiting the show in 2025.

She was also a regular on the first two seasons of Franklin & Bash and appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as the unassuming wife of Michael Keaton's villainous Adrian Toomes.

Where can I watch NYPD Blue?

NYPD Blue is currently available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.

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These short watches linger for a long time.

The 25 best miniseries ready to binge-watch this weekend

These short watches linger for a long time.

By Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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Olivia Cooke as Cherry Laine in 'The Girlfriend'; Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'; Jason Bateman as Vince Friedken in 'Black Rabbit'. Credit:

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For those who can’t commit to dozens of 20-plus-episode seasons, miniseries are a major solution. This month, the guide highlights women in law enforcement with the additions of *Mare of Easttown* and *Escape at Dannemora*. If it's a shootout you seek, the Western drama *Godless* pits an outlaw against his former mentor and sets them in a town occupied by almost all women.

Still to come in 2026: Apple TV premieres *Cape Fear* (psychological thriller) on June 5, and a new *Pride & Prejudice* adaptation (romance) is slated to hit Netflix at some point later in 2026. In these busy times, find a series as limited as your attention span. Read on as ** runs down the 25 best miniseries streaming options.

Adolescence (2025)

Mark Stanley as Paulie Barlow, Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, and Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

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One of the most talked-about pieces of television to emerge in 2025 is *Adolescence**. *A British crime drama about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller who is accused of murdering his classmate, the miniseries offers four episodes, all of which were shot in one continuous take. The technical execution of the project is thrilling, and so is the show’s depiction of how modern media affects the minds and actions of teenage boys.

Young actor Owen Cooper makes a brilliant Emmy-winning debut as Jamie, and the scenes between him and his therapist (Erin Doherty) in episode 3 are some of the most affecting examples of storytelling in recent history. A series that feels especially relevant as talk of incels and loneliness epidemics becomes more mainstream, *Adolescence *gets deep about what teenage boyhood really looks like today. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast: **Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay

American Crime Story (2016–present)

Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson and Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran in 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: An American Crime Story'.

Ryan Murphy more or less does away with his signature campy trappings for this riveting fact-based anthology series profiling some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Each of the three seasons so far — concerning O.J. Simpson’s trial; the murder of Gianni Versace; and the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal — are accomplished pieces of television, but the first two installments are particularly well done.

Coming from Murphy’s stable, the miniseries are nothing if not soapy. However, *American Crime Story* takes a much more serious approach to its material, allowing a murderer’s row of talent to dramatize the most notorious period in the lives of those chronicled. *—Declan Gallagher*

Where to watch *American Crime Story*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A

**Cast: **Sarah Paulson, Sterling K. Brown, John Travolta, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance

Angels in America (2003)

Meryl Streep as the ghost of Ethel Rosenberg in 'Angels in America'. HBO/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Tony Kushner adapted his own Pulitzer Prize-winning two-part play into a six-part HBO miniseries. For the uninitiated, *Angels in America* is a fever dream collision of historical figures and events (Republican lawyer Ray Cohn’s closeted homophobia, the AIDS crisis, the execution of Ethel Rosenberg) and everyday New Yorkers of Kushner’s own design. Director Mike Nichols' televised version breaks the story into six chapters and adds a dash more humor and coherence to appeal to HBO’s audience.

The finished product is an achievement in both acting and writing. EW’s review compliments “Kushner’s language, arias of desire and fury and lamentation,” and gives special praise to Al Pacino’s work as Ray Cohn, and Meryl Streep’s performances. (She plays multiple roles — blink and you’ll miss her as the Rabbi.) *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Angels in America*: HBO Max

**Cast:** Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Patrick Wilson, Mary-Louise Parker, Emma Thompson

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

This Netflix hit is as controversial as it is buzzy, but there’s no denying a terrific miniseries when you see it. Making splendid use of both the short-form medium and the tragi-comedy genre, Richard Gadd’s seven-episode, semi-autobiographical work follows a struggling comedian (Gadd) who can’t shake an increasingly deranged stalker (Jessica Gunning) who inserts herself into all aspects of his life.

*Baby Reindeer* is an excellent example of juggling tone and allegedly true events with dramatizations. That’s caused quite a stir, including a lawsuit, but the combination makes for one of the most daring and bingeable miniseries in recent memory. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Nina Sosanya, Hugh Coles

Band of Brothers (2001)

Cast of 'Band of Brothers'. Everett Collection

HBO’s groundbreaking dramatization of WWII takes an ensemble approach to the mayhem, showing many different facets of the American men who served and their disparate experiences fighting abroad.

Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who are well-heeled in authentic WWII productions, *Band of Brothers* positions itself as overtly emotional and realistic. This is an incredibly harrowing, at times hard-to-watch miniseries, but it’s one of the finest stories ever told about war. The heartbreaking moments feel authentic and well-earned, while the brilliant writing rarely relies on the easy way out. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Band of Brothers*: HBO Max

**Cast:** David Schwimmer, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Peter O’Meara, Matthew Settle

Beef (2023–present)

Ali Wong as Amy Lau and Steven Yeun as Danny Cho in 'Beef'.

Andrew Cooper/Netflix

The first season of Netflix’s astonishing anthology series stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as Amy and Danny, two strangers who get into a fender bender and proceed to disrupt each other’s lives to the nth degree. To say any more would ruin *Beef*’s terrific surprises. This is both one of the funniest and most tragic shows in recent memory, one which conveys with unmistakable clarity the low-level anxiety, and perhaps anger, that many people harbor in the modern age. The second season (starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny) premiered on April 16. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Beef*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Young Mazino, David Choe, Ashley Park

Black Rabbit (2025)

Jude Law as Jake in 'Black Rabbit'.

Combine *The Bear'*s subject matter with the stress of *Uncut Gems* (2019), and you get *Black Rabbit*. Netflix’s thriller miniseries tells the story of the Friedken brothers, Jude Law's Jake and Jason Bateman's Vince, whose restaurant business is threatened by debt, accusations of sexual harassment, and other criminal activity. As their family, friends, and co-workers get pulled into the madness, Jake and Vince must confront their history and look for a way to save themselves and their restaurant, The Black Rabbit.

The series unfolds over eight fast-paced episodes — New York City culinary and scandal nerds may recognize elements of the story as being similar to those that precipitated the closing of the West Village’s beloved gastropub, The Spotted Pig. And while no one would describe this miniseries as uplifting, it does give Bateman a chance to reunite with former *Ozarks* costar Laura Linney, who directs two *Black Rabbit* episodes. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Black Rabbit: *Netflix

**Cast:** Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Cleopatra Coleman, Sope Dirisu, Amaka Okafor

Chernobyl (2019)

Jared Harris as Valery Legasov and Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk in 'Chernobyl'.

The 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine was a situation unlike anything ever experienced on planet Earth. Millions of Europeans were exposed to low levels of radiation, and doctors later linked thousands of cancer cases to the nuclear contamination. Even after four decades, the city of Chernobyl and the surrounding Exclusion Zone remain restricted.

History lovers will be pleased to learn the story of what occurred that April night is available to watch as a five-part miniseries on HBO Max. Craig Mazin (*The Last of Us*) focuses *Chernobyl* on the scientists and government officials tasked with cleaning up after the disaster, and the everyday people who lost their lives and loved ones. Jessie Buckley is a particular standout in her role as Lyudmilla Ignatenko, the wife of one of the first responders. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Chernobyl*: HBO Max

**EW grade: **A–

**Cast: **Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley, Adam Nagaitis

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

Larry Horricks/Netflix

President James A. Garfield is best known for how he was born and how he died: in a log cabin, and by assassination, only 120 days into his time in office. His truncated presidency meant Garfield was largely overshadowed in the history books, but the 20th President of the United States finally gets his time to shine in Netflix’s *Death by Lightning*.

The four-episode series stars Michael Shannon as Garfield, chronicling his election, civil rights advocacy, and eventual collision with Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), the failed lawyer with a mental health condition, who was destined to end his life. Adapted from the 2011 book *Destiny of the Republic* by Candice Millard, *Death by Lightning *is a fascinating historical footnote. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford

Dopesick (2021)

Michael Keaton as Dr. Samuel Finnix in 'Dopesick'. Antony Platt/Hulu

Hulu’s distressing miniseries spotlights America’s opioid epidemic, from the Purdue Pharma headquarters to a small middle-American community ravaged by drug abuse. Michael Stuhlbarg stars as Richard Sackler, a modern-day villain if there ever was one, while Michael Keaton plays a well-intentioned GP who is suckered into prescribing OxyContin to a young coal miner (Kaitlyn Dever) with a back injury.

Charting the crisis from the early 1990s to the present day, *Dopesick* lays out in tragic and unambiguous detail how pharmaceutical companies have been allowed to prey upon hapless victims for decades. The series, created by writer Danny Strong, is one of the most compelling and credible modern dramas. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Dopesick*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Michael Keaton, Michael Stuhlbarg, Kaitlyn Dever, Will Poulter, Phillipa Soo

Dr. Death (2021–2023)

Joshua Jackson as Dr. Christopher Duntsch on 'Dr. Death'. Scott McDermott/Peacock

The first season of NBC’s haunting true-crime procedural, based on the Wondery podcast of the same name, stars Joshua Jackson as real-life spinal surgeon Christopher Duntsch, who was eventually found guilty and sentenced to life in prison after maiming 31 of his patients and killing two.

*Dr. Death*’s terrifically satisfying structure pivots around Duntsch’s co-workers, Dr. Robert Henderson (Alec Baldwin) and Dr. Randall Kirby (Christian Slater), slowly putting the pieces together which implicate the twisted surgeon in a series of increasingly botched procedures. The series is “part medical drama, part mystery, part *Catch Me If You Can* thriller,” EW's critic noted in a glowing review. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Dr. Death*: Peacock

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Joshua Jackson, Grace Gummer, Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater, AnnaSophia Robb

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Dying for Sex (2025)

Jenny Slate as Nikki and Michelle Williams as Molly in 'Dying for Sex'.

One woman’s terminal cancer diagnosis prompts her to leave her husband of 15 years and prioritize pleasure in *Dying for Sex*. Based on a true story — which was first shared in a critically acclaimed podcast — this miniseries follows Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams) and her best buddy, Nikki Boyer (Jenny Slate), as Molly tries to find a partner she can have an orgasm with, and Nikki tries to support her sick friend through her sexual exploration.

A story about living and dying on one’s own terms, the series is thoughtfully created, beautifully performed, and uniquely empowering. As EW’s critic writes, “*Dying for Sex* is a heartbreaking (and at times, very horny) story about female friendship, self-actualization, and the realization that it’s never too late to heal.” *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Dying for Sex*: Hulu

**EW grade: **B+

**Cast: **Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass

Escape at Dannemora (2018)

Patricia Arquette as Tilly in 'Escape at Dannemora'.

Christopher Saunders/Showtime

For fans of *The Shawshank Redemption *(1994), the limited series *Escape at Dannemora* scratches a similar itch. Based on the true story of two murderers who escaped from prison in 2015 with the help of an employee, the series offers eight episodes covering the relationship between Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell (Patricia Arquette) and inmates Richard Matt (Benicio Del Toro) and David Sweat (Paul Dano).

Arquette gained and lost 40 pounds for the project, and her work was recognized with a Golden Globe, a SAG award, and a Critics’ Choice award. Ben Stiller directs, and while the pace is a bit slow at the beginning, the camerawork, performances, and plotting sucks the viewer in to the point where not bingeing is not an option. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Escape at Dannemora*: Paramount+

**Cast: **Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano, Bonnie Hunt, Eric Lange

Five Days at a Memorial (2022)

Vera Farmiga as Dr. Anna Pou in 'Five Days at Memorial'.

Russ Martin/Apple TV+

Among the best shows Apple TV has produced thus far, John Ridley and Carlton Cuse’s eight-episode miniseries is an adaptation of Sheri Fink’s non-fiction book, which chronicled a New Orleans hospital left devastated after Hurricane Katrina.

If “agonizing” and “deeply anxiety-inducing” are things you avoid in your entertainment, *Five Days at Memorial* is probably not for you. The title itself is almost a taunt — can you make it through another? However, despite the challenging material, the series is a compelling dissection of the U.S. government’s beyond-blundered response to the natural disaster and an inspiring ode to the first responders who attempted to fill the gaps. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Five Days at Memorial*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Molly Hager, Julie Ann Emery, Cornelius Smith Jr.

Feud: Bette vs. Joan (2017)

Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis in 'Feud: Bette vs. Joan'.

The polar opposite of *American Crime Story*’s (relatively) austere presentation, this is likely the closest Ryan Murphy will ever come to producing an out-and-out WWE battle. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange play the titular divas, respectively, in this dramatization of their infamous (though largely invented) feud.

Less baroque than its title suggests but just as campy as it needs to be,* Bette vs. Joan* relies less on extended sequences of Sarandon and Lange berating one another (though there are plenty) in favor of more nuanced stories about how hard it was, and still is, to be a woman in a man’s world. There are also fun Easter eggs for film buffs — like John Waters playing schlock-meister William Castle, and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Olivia de Havilland, doing her best *Lady in a Cage* impression. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Feud: Bette vs. Joan*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon, Jackie Hoffman, Stanley Tucci, Kathy Bates

The Girlfriend (2025)

Robin Wright as Laura Sanderson in 'The Girlfriend'.

Christopher Raphael/Amazon Content Services LLC

Yes, technically, *The Girlfriend* is a miniseries about two women fighting for a man’s attention, but not in the way that you think. This psychological thriller tells the story of Daniel (Laurie Davidson), who brings his girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke), home to meet his mother, Laura (Robin Wright), only for the two women to engage in a power struggle for the ages.

Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships. The series skews soapy, and Cooke and Wright revel in putting each other through psychological hell. It’s all leading up to what Wright calls a “psychotic" ending, making *The Girlfriend* the perfect binge option. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Girlfriend*: Amazon Prime Video

**Cast:** Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

La Belle, N.M. is practically a no man’s land: In 1882, the majority of the town’s male population was killed in a mining accident, and the women were left to pick up the pieces. Now it’s 1884, and injured outlaw Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell) rides into town, fleeing his former mentor, Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels), who is terrorizing the area.

A traditional Western with a twist, *Godless’* seven-episode arc takes viewers through La Belle’s backstory and its current reality, as the surviving women navigate running the town and securing the mine’s future. *Godless* gives off notes of *Deadwood*, but is delivered in a more compact and female-focused package. Merritt Wever is a standout as Mary Agnes, widow of the late mayor, giving what EW’s critic describes as an “electric” performance. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Jack O'Connell, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Merritt Wever, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

I May Destroy You (2020)

Michaela Coel as Arabella in 'I May Destroy You'. HBO

Writer-director-actor Michaela Coel’s devastating, terrifically smart miniseries follows a young writer (Coel) who attempts to remount her life after a sexual assault lingers as such a fleeting, dim memory she’s not entirely sure what happened.

Coel’s exceptional, largely autobiographical 12-part series upends the clichés about processing unspeakable trauma. *I May Destroy You* is a vicious satire of modern social mores and a deeply authentic, heartbreaking examination of a life undone just as it was taking flight. Coel has just lined up her next series with Max and the BBC, *First Day on Earth*, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *I May Destroy You*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michaela Coel, Paapa Essiedu, Weruche Opia, Marouane Zotti

Mare of Easttown (2021)

Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan in 'Mare of Easttown'.

Michele K. Short/HBO

There’s not a lot of lightness in *Mare of Easttown*, a miniseries whose thematic focuses include suicide, drug addiction, poverty, and missing teenagers. This seven-episode drama ushers viewers into the heart of a fictional working-class suburb of Philadelphia (though there is also a *real* Easttown, Pa.), where Detective Sergeant Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet) lives with her mother (Jean Smart), daughter (Angourie Rice), and grandson. Mare’s life is complicated enough with four generations living under one roof and her ex-husband (David Denman) announcing his engagement. Then a teenage single mother ends up murdered.

Winslet nails everything about the role, from Mare’s regional accent to her physicality as a former basketball star turned frustrated cop. Julianne Nicholson offers a solid presence throughout as Mare’s best friend, Lori, but ends the series with a powerhouse performance. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Mare of Easttown*: HBO Max

**Cast: **Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, David Denman

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul in 'Midnight Mass'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Mike Flanagan’s stunning Netflix miniseries stars Zach Gilford as a former finance bro who returns to his hometown following a tragedy. His arrival coincides with that of Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater), a charismatic priest who is to replace the church’s ailing monsignor. As you may have guessed, Father Hill isn’t exactly who (or what) he appears to be, and his presence has shocking ramifications throughout the close-knit community.

Flanagan is a clear-eyed auteur who rarely puts a foot wrong. With this darkly hilarious, genuinely quite frightening ode to Stephen King and ‘80s supernatural horror, *Midnight Mass** *is unabashedly an homage to the author, but it’s also blessedly and entirely its own beast. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade: **A–

**Cast:** Zach Gilford, Hamish Linklater, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan

Normal People (2020)

Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne and Paul Mescal as Connell in 'Normal People'. Enda Bowe/Element Pictures/Hulu

Sally Rooney writes novels “about what it feels like to be alive right now,” and the miniseries adaptation of her book *Normal People *is bursting with youthful romance and struggle. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal star as Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, two Irish high school seniors transitioning into college life and young adulthood.

At school, Marianne is the rich outcast and Connell is the working-class jock whose single mother cleans Marianne’s family’s home. In spite of their differences, the two connect emotionally and begin a complicated relationship that continues through their time at Trinity College Dublin. The story is told over 12 episodes, and while binging is definitely an option, *Normal People* is best enjoyed slowly, so you have time to process the show’s vulnerability and nuance. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Normal People*: Hulu

**Cast:** Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Sarah Greene

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma and Leo Woodall as Dexter in 'One Day'.

This adaptation of David Nicholls’ 2009 novel gets the source material completely right, unlike the anemic 2011 film of the same name starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The Netflix miniseries sees Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall) meet at their university graduation and proceed to fall in and out of love throughout the next two decades.

*One Day* takes the *Normal People* recipe of sex and tragedy and manages to do the most authentic, interesting version of it since. Nicholls’ novel, and both of its screen adaptations, are upfront about their emotional manipulation. It’s a testament to Woodall and Mod’s undeniable chemistry and the sharp character writing that *One Day* makes those turns not only believable but deeply affecting. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall, Essie Davis, Eleanor Tomlinson, Amber Grappy

One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024–present)

Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.

Considered one of the foremost literary achievements of the last century, Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism novel, *One Hundred Years of Solitude*, has finally been adapted for television. The series tells the story of the Buendía family over multiple generations and is set in the fictitious town of Macondo, Colombia, which the family founded.

Critics and fans have commended the adaptation for its acting, cinematography, and adherence to the original source material. A TV series with the spirit of the novel, Netflix released the show's first eight episodes in December 2024, with another eight to come this August. A must-watch for literary lovers and TV nerds alike, treat yourself to *One Hundred Years of Solitude*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *One Hundred Years of Solitude*: Netflix

**Cast: **Claudio Cataño, Diego Vásquez, Marleyda Soto, Viña Machado, Loren Sofía

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

Ken Woroner/Netflix

One of the cultural highlights of the pandemic, *The Queen’s Gambit* is a period drama about an orphan who becomes a chess prodigy in the 1950s and '60s. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Beth, a young woman who becomes addicted to tranquilizers during her time in an orphanage, and whose substance abuse and mental health issues threaten to undermine her rise through the competitive chess world.

Chess is an internalized and intellectual pursuit, but Taylor-Joy throws her body, face, and soul into it, and the result is a performance that makes a board game feel as exciting as an NBA championship. The show’s success generated a renewed interest in chess, and Taylor-Joy’s performance is almost universally acclaimed. EW’s reviewer highlights the show’s “luscious production design” and notes the “darkly fascinating lead performance duel against mawkish sentiment and a messy final act. It's always fun to watch, even when it's playing emotional checkers.” *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Isla Johnston, Christiane Seidel

The White Lotus (2021–present)

Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett in season 3 of 'The White Lotus'.

The best way to travel these days is through HBO’s *The White Lotus*. The anthology series is set at The White Lotus Resort and Spa, a fictional hotel chain with luxurious locations in Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand (so far — France is next). The staff at The White Lotus is on hand to provide a special experience to the resort’s wealthy, if eccentric, guests, but the hotel is fast becoming known for the strange deaths that keep occurring.

Mike White has established himself as a character study artist, a keen observer of families, friend groups, and social dynamics. The characters on his show are fascinating, flawed people, and White knows exactly where to push to apply pressure and tension. The show is especially beloved for its ensemble casts, which are full of some of the best actors you forgot about. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The White Lotus*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Jon Gries,** **Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Rothwell

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