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Football Parents Season 1 arrives as a fresh, character-driven satire set on the muddy pitches of a Dutch under-13 football club. At its heart is Lilian, a newcomer mother whose aimless cheer meets the ironclad routines of overzealous sideline spectators. Alongside husband Ramadne and son Levi, she navigates a labyrinth of WhatsApp tirades, infantile power struggles and a coach’s mental-health mandate for match days. Crafted by Ilse Warringa—best known for her keen eye on social dynamics—and co-directed with Albert Jan van Rees, the series blends observational humor with authentic glimpses of community life.

In an era when global streaming platforms seek distinctive local voices, Football Parents stakes its claim through cultural specificity: a Surinamese protagonist, a neurodivergent mother-son duo, and subtle nods to faith traditions. These elements resonate against broader shifts toward inclusive casting and narratives that spotlight everyday diversity. The show’s pacing alternates brisk match montages...

Unscripted

Bollywood actress and fitness buff Shilpa Shetty is lined up to host a new wellness-themed chat show, produced by Mirchi, an Entertainment Network India Limited company, and presented by Pintola Peanut Butter with Sofit. Focusing on physical and mental wellness, “Shape of You” will invite a wide range of India’s most popular celebrities to share their best tips for caring for their physical and mental wellbeing. Confirmed guests include actor John Abraham (“Dhoom”), Sri Lankan actor Jacqueline Fernandez (“Aladin”), designer-actor Masaba Gupta (“Masaba Masaba”), rapper Badshah, actor Shehnaz Gill (“Honsla Rakh”) and more. The show will stream on Mirchi’s YouTube channel starting in March.

“My journey with fitness and wellness started over 15 years ago, and my involvement in this journey grew post giving birth to my first child,” said Shetty. “Over time I have realized the importance of health and fitness in my life, and I want...