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Before stepping into Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, Timothy Olyphant had already explored the sci-fi cyborg territory, voicing a Terminator in Netflix’s Terminator Zero. Released in 2024, the anime miniseries follows Professor Malcolm Lee, who builds an AI defense network to protect humanity, but standing in his way is a ruthless new model of Terminator.

Unlike the human characters Olyphant is popularly known for, like Dick in Fargo and Raylan in Justified, his portrayal of a robot brought uniqueness and depth to his versatility. As a Terminator, his voice carried mechanical menace, which he now infuses into Kirsh in Alien: Earth.

While one role was the calculated silence of a machine,...

There is a reason that music plays a starring role in The Summer I Turned Pretty. It is not just background mood; it is a heartbeat. From Taylor Swift’s re-recorded anthems to Vampire Weekend, each track feels meticulously chosen. Jenny Han, the show’s creator, even penned a handwritten note to Taylor Swift to secure The Way I Loved You (Taylor’s Version) for the finale, underscoring how central it is to the narrative’s soul (via People).

Apart from licensed songs, the official score also features brilliant pieces composed by Zachary Dawes. So, given below, you will find all the licensed and original songs featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty...

Hollywood loves nothing so much as self-satire — except maybe getting somebody else to help pay for it.

Yes, “The Studio” is returning for a second season, this time with $13 million in support from the state of California.

The Apple TV+ show was one of 22 productions awarded a total of $256 million in state tax credits on Wednesday. This is the first allocation since the state expanded its filming incentive to $750 million overall in June — triggering a surge of interest from the studios.

According to the California Film Commission, applications leaped nearly 400% compared to the prior round for TV shows. Perhaps more noteworthy, no qualified projects were turned away.

“The Studio” is among the first to qualify under new eligibility rules that allow credits to go to half-hour shows. In the past, TV shows had to have episodes of at least 40 minutes to qualify — with exceptions for shows like “Veep” that were relocating from other states.

In the last few years, Marc Maron has not shied away from criticizing comedians whose main schtick is being "anti-woke" or from pointing out where such an embrace of right-wing ideology in the comedy sphere has left society. Most recently, the comedian criticized streaming giant Netflix for backing comedian Dave Chappelle after a string of transphobic jokes across multiple specials.

Per Variety, during an appearance on the Pod Save America podcast, Maron, who recently released a comedy special on HBO and stars in the Apple TV series Stick, explored his perspective on the direction of the comedy scene, as well as its ties to politics. He started with continued criticism...

Apple TV+ is steadily diversifying its portfolio. Known at one point for star-driven limited series and sci-fi epics, the platform is carving out space for itself in the comedy space. Platonic and The Studio are among the well-liked comedies of the year. The platform is already fortifying the ranks of its returning dramas, with The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Presumed Innocent.

But despite the early positive buzz around new comedies like Owen Wilson's Stick and Vince Vaughn's Bad Monkey, it's hard to deny Apple's specific focus on sci-fi. Between originals like Severance and Silo, to Dark Matter and For All Mankind, there is variance within the genre itself.

There is a lot to watch on Apple TV+ right now, and this week brought a fresh mix of dramas and comedies to the front of the queue. From sweeping sci fi to workplace therapy, the lineup covers a wide range of stories and styles that keep viewers coming back for more each night.

Below is a simple countdown of the ten titles everyone streamed the most this week. Each entry includes helpful background on what the show is about and who is behind it, so you can jump in knowing the basics and pick your next watch with confidence.

10. ‘Shrinking’ (2023) Warner Bros. Television

‘Shrinking’ follows a grieving therapist who...

Exclusive: Marc Maron is soon bringing Wtf to an end, but the wildly-popular interview podcast will live on as a graphic novel.

Having clocked up well over 1,000 episodes since launching Wtf with Marc Maron in 2009, the actor and comedian will have plenty of stories to tell, and that history will be told in Wtf is a Podcast.

The likes of Barack Obama, Robin Williams and Lorne Michaels have all featured as guests over the years, and their tales could be among the ones told in print.

Maron is working with graphic novel publisher Z2 on the project, alongside Wtf‘s longtime producer Brendan McDonald and cartoonist Brian Box Brown, to capture the story. You can see the cover in the image above.

The story will span the period between 2004 and 2025. Maron had launched Wtf in 2009 after the abrupt cancellation of his webcast Breakroom Live with Maron & Seder, and the show...

On a streaming service that includes sci-fi gems like Severance and Foundation, an underrated Apple TV+ show is climbing up the global streaming charts ahead of its highly anticipated third season. This under-the-radar show has positioned itself in the top 10 of all shows on Apple TV+.

Just days ahead of its third season, Invasion, which first premiered back in 2021, is the 10th most-watched show on Apple TV+ worldwide, per FlixPatrol. As of Aug. 15, the sci-fi drama is just behind Owen Wilson’s new sports comedy Stick among worldwide streaming audiences. The show currently has a 57% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a 50% audience score.

Created by Simon Kinberg (The Martian) and David Weil (Citadel), Invasion stars Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza, and Enver Gjokaj. A summary of the series reads: “Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time...

One of Timothy Olyphant's biggest box office duds is getting a new streaming home -- and fans can't wait to rewatch it.

2011's feature film adaptation of authors James Frey and Jobie Hughes' young adult sci-fi hit I Am Number Four is officially headed to Hulu as its new streaming home. Fans will be able to stream I Am Number Four on Hulu beginning Sept. 1.

Directed by D. J. Caruso from a screenplay by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Marti Moxon, I Am Number Four stars Alex Pettyfer as John Smith, aka Daniel, aka Number Four, an interstellar refugee who, along with eight others of his kind known collectively as the Garde, was sent to Earth as a child in order to escape the invading, murderous Mogadorian fleet. While posing as a human teenager under the watch of his guardian, Henri, John must try to keep his alien abilities...

The Yellowstone franchise is undoubtedly one of the most lucrative Western sagas in recent memory, so it comes as no surprise that Paramount is in no hurry to let go of a good thing. There are already several spin-offs in the works, and now it appears as if another secret Yellowstone project is on the horizon from Taylor Sheridan, or is it?

According to a report from the San-Antonio Express News, Sheridan has selected Ferris, Texas as the shooting location of his new Yellowstone spin-off, which is being called at this time Rio Palo (Spanish for "Stick River"), but that may just be a placeholder and not the show's actual title. The small town sits 20 miles south of downtown Dallas and is home to just 5,000 people.

"Ferris helped build Texas and the nation," said City Manager Brooks Williams in a statement, adding: "Paramount's decision to film here is one more chapter in that story.

Apple TV+'s Taron Egerton-led crime drama Smokekeeps lighting up the streaming charts.

Per Flix Patrol, Smoke is still holding strong in the number five place on the list of the top ten streaming series available on Apple TV+. The series, which premiered nearly two months ago, has even reached the number three spot on the list of the top streaming programs overall on the platform, beating out competition like The Gorge starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy and the Owen Wilson-led golf comedy Stick.

Created by Dennis Lahane and based on the podcast Firebug, which explored the crimes of real-life arsonist John Leonard Orr, Smoke stars Taron Egerton as Dave Gudsen, an arson investigator and former firefighter who teams up with Jurnee Smollett's Detective Michelle Calderone in uncovering the truth about a string of fire attacks in the fictional city of Umberland. The series also stars Rafe Spall,...

Reboots, remakes, and reimaginings have dominated the big and small screens lately, making some decry a lack of originality in Hollywood. However, at least one person with some reboot experience isn't bothered: actor Timothy Olyphant. The Deadwoodstar is currently starring in Alien: Earth, the long-running science fiction franchise's first foray into television.

In a new interview, Olyphant likens Hollywood's franchise fixation to stage revivals: "...everybody goes to Broadway to see the same couple plays every few years. It’s such a dumb, shallow argument to say Hollywood has no new ideas just because they’re rebooting things." Olyphant notes that the times he returned to past roles for new productions were thoroughly enjoyable: "Every experience I’ve had revisiting characters or working with the same people again, I’m batting a thousand in terms of it being really gratifying. I highly recommend it." Olyphant certainly has experience returning to his greatest hits.

Apple TV+ viewers showed range this week, bouncing from prestige sci-fi and workplace mind-benders to fizzy comedies and sweeping period pieces. Whether you’re craving cathartic laughs, big-canvas worldbuilding, or a historical epic, this lineup is a quick way to catch up on the buzz without doom-scrolling for something new.

Below, we’re counting down the ten titles dominating watchlists right now, with quick context on why each one is popping and who it’s perfect for. Start from the bottom to build the anticipation—or jump straight to the top pick if you like living dangerously.

10. ‘Shrinking’ (2023–) Warner Bros. Television

A grief-struck therapist decides to stop playing it safe and start telling his patients exactly what he thinks—ethics, boundaries, and consequences be damned. The result is a tender, messy, laugh-out-loud dramedy that turns tough conversations into humane, hopeful storytelling, anchored by deeply lived-in performances.

If you want something heartfelt but not saccharine,...

Most mornings, Marc Maron wakes up spiraling. Each turn of the globe brings a fresh catastrophe, a crisis, real or imagined, that sends the comedian back into battle with his tenacious anxiety. This isn’t great for mental health, but it does make for good material. And today, his psyche is playing the hits.

“I got cat problems,” Maron sighs, a Zyn pouch migrating from the inside of his left cheek to the right. “I’ve got one that’s just beating the shit out of another one, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. You want your home to be a place where you can relax.”

Photographed by Guy Aroch

Maybe the nicotine is helping with that. At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.

After years of waiting and build-up, “Fargo” creator Noah Hawley’s ambitious new entry in the “Alien” franchise, FX’s “Alien: Earth,” has finally arrived. The series, which is set in the same universe as the other “Alien” films, drops viewers right into a dystopian future where Earth is controlled by a handful of all-powerful corporations and the humans who find themselves at their mercy are repeatedly subjected to reckless biological experimentation and unnecessary danger.

At the center of the series are characters with opposing interests, perspectives and goals. There are a lot of them, and they are played by actors you may or may not have ever seen before. With that in mind, here is your guide to who’s who in the new, long-awaited FX series.

Sydney Chandler as Wendy in “Alien: Earth” (Kurt Iswarienko/FX) Sydney Chandler as Wendy

Sydney Chandler leads “Alien: Earth” as Wendy, a young,...

“This process is similar to my acting,” says Timothy Olyphant. “It’s a little something I call winging it.”

The 57-year-old, a cultural fixture since the late ’90s who’s claimed to have found the absolute “sweet spot” of fame, is discussing his approach to ceramics at his Westside studio. And like that dig at his Hollywood career, he’s being modest. Olyphant majored in Studio Art at USC. If you frequent Los Angeles galleries, you might have spotted him — likely in a cowboy hat. “What a cry for attention,” he jokes. “The guy that’s played a cowboy most of his career wears a cowboy hat.”

After donning Western gear for lead roles in Deadwood, Justified and Fargo, the guy just looks good in a wide brim. But Olyphant, who shares three grown children with his wife of 34 years, is more than just a cowboy and budding ceramicist. He...

Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson have both led divisive careers, and they were in a movie together relatively recently. Lopez is known for starring in some notoriously terrible films, countless which hold rotten Tomatometer scores on Rotten Tomatoes, including Gigli, which is often regarded as one of the worst movies of all time.

At the same time, Lopez has been in several titles that have proved her critics wrong, legitimizing her as an actress. This was witnessed in the 2019 movie Hustlers, which really shows off Lopez's dramatic chops. Wilson has had a similarly divided career. For every hit like The Royal Tenenbaums, he has also made something like Are You Here or Marmaduke.

This has created a highly inconsistent reputation for the Midnight in Paris actor. Likewise, the recent romantic comedy collaboration between Lopez and Wilson split many critics. Now, a few years later, the movie is finding renewed success on streaming.

It did not take long for Apple TV+, after its inception in 2019, to slowly but surely prove itself to be the home of high-quality prestige television, competing with the likes of HBO and FX. Among its latest offerings is the new sports comedy Stick, which took streaming by storm for a few weeks after its debut. The comedy premiered on June 4, wrapping up its debut season run towards the end of the following month, on July 22. Sports comedies are great, mixing the intense passion and competitiveness of elite sport with humorous comedy, delivering an excellent cocktail. However, while it might have dethroned it for a time, the Og sports comedy Ted Lassois making a comeback as it has overtaken Stick in the latest Apple TV+ rankings.

Stick tells the story of Pryce Cavill, a former pro golfer whose career goes downhill rapidly and unexpectedly nearly two decades ago. Pryce is played by Owen Wilson,...

Exclusive: Sources are telling us that Apple TV+ is in early development on an untitled series exploring female identity and modern motherhood written and executive produced by Emily Ratajkowski and author Stephanie Danler with Lena Dunham executive producing under her Good Thing Going label.

Ratajkowski is attached to star and the project reps her screenwriting debut following her New York Times best-selling debut book My Body. A24, which is behind HBO’s Euphoria, is serving as the studio. A24 also made the Sophia Coppola-directed movie On the Rocks starring Bill Murray and Rashia Jones with AppleTV+.

The project also reps a reteam between Ratajkowski and Dunham, who are coming off of the Netflix series Too Much. Dunham co-created that show which follows New York workaholic Jessica who moves to London after a break-up, planning to be alone, but falls for Felix. Ratajkowski plays Wendy Jones on Too Much.

In addition to Too Much,...

A couple new hits just cracked the list — here’s what made the cut.

When Apple TV+ first launched, I was more curious than confident. How was a tech giant going to compete in the prestige TV world? But a few years in, it’s clear: they’ve absolutely figured it out. The approach is obvious now… fewer shows, bigger bets, and major talent behind (and in front of) the camera. Whether it’s a smaller character study or a massive sci-fi epic, Apple’s not afraid to swing for the fences. And it’s working. I don’t churn Apple TV+. And the best part about a top 10 list for a newer streamer with a relatively lean catalog? A great new show can immediately shake things up, and that’s exactly what happened here. So if you’re wondering where to start, here’s my updated list of the...

Apple TV+ has officially announced that Andrene Ward-Hammond (Your Honor), Yumi Asō (Perfect Days), Tobias Menzies (F1: The Movie), Reece Shearsmith (The League of Gentlemen), Nabhaaan Rizwan (Kaos), Meera Syal (The Wheel of Time), and Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) have joined the cast of Prodigies, the upcoming series in the works starring Ayo Edebiri and Will Sharpe. Rina Sawayama, who is best known for her role opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also attached to star in the series. In addition to starring in the series, Sharpe also wrote and created Prodigies, and he’ll executive produce the show alongside Edebiri, Jane Featherson, Naomi de Pear, and Katie Carpenter. Apple TV+ has yet to announce an official release date for the show, but these new casting additions are a step in the right direction.

Prodigies is a new seven-episode comedy with Sharp, Edebiri, and Sawayama that’s billed...

A Saturday Night Live reunion is coming to Netflix. Will Ferrell will reunite with one of his former co-stars in his upcoming Netflix comedy series centered around a fictional golf legend.

Netflix announced, via its Tudum website, that Molly Shannon has joined the untitled comedy series as Stacy. She will appear in all 10 episodes. Shannon and Ferrell's respective times as cast members on SNL almost perfectly sync up, with the two both joining in 1995. However, Shannon left in 2001, while Ferrell didn't depart the hit sketch comedy series until 2002. In the years since SNL, Shannon has starred in the films A Good Person, Promising Young Woman, Other People, Scary Movie 4 and Scary Movie 5, as well as the television series The White Lotus, Divorce, The Other Two, and I Love That For You. She most recently appeared in the fourth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.

Ferrell's golf comedy...

Not long after Collider exclusively debuted the first images from Invasion Season 3, the sci-fi series from Apple TV+ just got an exciting new look. The streamer has officially released the first trailer for Invasion Season 3, which will premiere its first episode on August 22 with subsequent installments following weekly until the finale on October 24. The show hails from Simon Kinberg (Deadpool) and Davie Weil (Citadel), and it follows an alien invasion around the world told through the perspectives of three normal people. In Season 3, those perspectives will clash for the first time as the show’s fan-favorite main characters are brought together to infiltrate the alien ship. The aliens have finally emerged on Earth, leaving the planet with very little time until their tendrils consume the planet.

Returning to star in Invasion Season 3 is Shamier Anderson, who lit the world on fire two years ago with his performance opposite Keanu Reeves...

Apple TV+ has become a go-to platform for gripping stories and unforgettable characters, with a lineup that keeps us glued to our screens. This week, a mix of intense dramas, heartfelt comedies, and thrilling sci-fi series are dominating the charts, showcasing the platform’s knack for delivering something for everyone.

From historical epics to quirky workplace tales, the most-watched shows span genres and eras, pulling in viewers with bold storytelling and stellar casts. Whether you’re into epic battles, mind-bending mysteries, or lighthearted laughs, there’s a series here to spark your interest. Let’s dive into the top 10 shows commanding attention this week, counting down from the tenth spot to the first.

10. The Studio (2025-present) Point Grey Pictures

This fresh comedy dives into the chaotic world of a Hollywood studio, where egos clash and creativity sparks. Starring Seth Rogen, the show blends sharp humor with behind-the-scenes drama, poking fun at the entertainment industry.

Apple TV+’s new sports comedy Stickhas taken over the U.S. streaming charts, per FlixPatrol. It stayed in the #1 spot for the entire week leading up to July 30. In doing so, it managed to beat out some of the platform’s biggest titles, like Severance, The Studio, and even more recent releases like Foundation and Murderbot. The show premiered on June 4 and wrapped up its first season on July 22. Since then, it’s only picked up more attention, helped by strong word of mouth and a solid 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stick stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a former golf pro who’s now stuck selling golf kits and giving lessons to rich clients. However, his life changes when he spots a teenager sneaking into the club every day to hit shots. Pryce realizes the kid is incredibly talented and decides to coach him. As their bond grows,...

Into every generation a Slayer is born, and now the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has given her a name.

Per Deadline, Ryan Kiera Armstrong's new Slayer will be called Nova, describing her as "an introverted high-school student" who becomes the latest Chosen One to battle supernatural forces of evil. Additionally, the article confirmed actor Kingston Vernes will join the show as Nova's potential love interest Carson, a fellow student at New Sunnydale Academy who "starts noticing her after a life-changing event."

Prior to Buffy, Armstrong made appearances in shows like Anne with an E and American Horror Story: Red Tide, most recently playing At Atin resident Fern in the Star Wars pirate adventure Skeleton Crew. The actress' involvement was confirmed in May, with Sarah Michelle Gellar -- who'll reprise her role as fellow Slayer Buffy Summers -- revealing Armstrong got the part via an Instagram recording of their conversation.

Another week, another new Netflix title atop the Samba TV Wrap report streaming chart. It’s become old hat now: the streaming giant has held the No. 1 spot for eight straight weeks, with six different titles claiming the top spot.

The latest to take the throne is “Happy Gilmore 2,” the sequel to the classic Adam Sandler golf comedy that comes nearly 30 years after the original.

Netflix has bet big on Sandler, signing several deals that have paid his Happy Madison Productions an estimated half a billion dollars to produce films for the streamer. With 4.7 million households watching “Happy Gilmore 2” over the first weekend it was available — the biggest Netflix movie debut of 2025 so far — that is clearly money well spent.

As we mentioned above, “Happy Gilmore 2” is the sixth Netflix title to rise to the top spot over the past two months. The chart churn makes it...

Apple TV+ recently kicked off its third season of Foundation a few weeks ago, but now another upcoming sci-fi series just got an exciting new look. Collider is thrilled to partner with Apple TV+ to exclusively debut a new batch of images from Invasion Season 3, which will begin streaming on August 22. The sweeping sci-fi series hails from Simon Kinberg and David Weil, and it stars Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza, and Enver Gjokaj. Erika Alexander has also joined the cast of Invasion Season 3 in a regular capacity. Invasion Season 2 earned a solid 67% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and the show has been hailed for its beautiful cinematography and for upping the ante with each season — expect Season 3 to be no different.

Ahead of the new season, Kinberg told Collider:

"From the start of the series, I was always planning to eventually bring the main storylines together.

Apple TV+’s Stick revolves around the life of a former golfer, Pryce “Stick” Cahill, (Owen Wilson), who comes back to the field to mentor a talented amateur player. Disrupting his path of revival is a self-serving villain, whom fans have already drawn parallels with for the classic villain in Ted Lasso. Comparison between the two shows is inevitable considering their sports premise.

The emotional dynamics and the mentor-betrayal arc of the villains in Ted Lasso are mirrored by the presence of Clark Ross (Timothy Olyphant) in Stick. As the audience ponders the show’s wit and warmth, its sharply written antagonist character draws the same kind of tensions that Ted Lasso fans are all too familiar with.

How Stick’s Clark Ross Mirrors Nate Shelley and Rupert Mannion From Ted Lasso

Clark Ross is introduced as a charming, calculated character who makes it difficult for Pryce to redeem his career.

La comedia deportiva de Apple TV+ vuelve al campo con una nueva entrega. © Apple TV+

Apple TV+ ha renovado su serie deportiva Sticks: Cracks del golf para una segunda temporada.

Sticks: Cracks del golf está creada por creada por Jason Keller (guionista de Le Mans ’66) y sigue a Pryce Cahill, un ex golfista profesional cuya carrera descarriló prematuramente hace 20 años. Después del fracaso de su matrimonio y ser despedido de su trabajo en una tienda de artículos deportivos de Indiana, Pryce deposita todas sus esperanzas de futuro en un fenómeno del golf de 17 años llamado Santi.

La serie de 10 episodios está protagonizada por Owen Wilson (De boda en boda) y Peter Dager (Insidious: La puerta roja). Completan el reparto Marc Maron (The Order), Mariana Treviño (El peor vecino del mundo), Lilli Kay (Rustin), Judy Greer (El sueño de mi vida) y Timothy Olyphant (Terminator Zero), y cuenta con apariciones especiales...

Starz has a new ‘Power’ series in the works, ‘Stick’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ get renewed, and more streaming stories you might not have caught this week.

It was a bit quiet on the streaming news front this week, until it wasn’t. With the Paramount and Skydance merger finally receiving FCC approval to go forward, headlines are packed with portents about the future of the company and its various linear channels and streaming services.

With media news sites like The Streamable abuzz with merger talk, there may have been a streaming story or two that have escaped attention. We’ve assembled our weekly list of the news topics you might not have seen between Monday and now; check them out below!

What streaming stories did you miss this week?

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While Stick Season 1 left viewers wondering whether Owen Wilson‘s Pryce Cahill might attempt a comeback as a pro-golfer, Apple TV+ decided to leave nothing to the imagination as it unveiled the comedy had been renewed for Season 2 the same day the finale episode dropped. Although there will be a wait for Season 2’s arrival, we already know quite a few details about Stick‘s return already. Below, we’re breaking down everything we know so far, ranging from returning stars to potential plotlines, and beyond. Scroll down for a closer look, and stay tuned for Stick Season 2 details as the episodes take shape at Apple TV+. When will Stick Season 2 premiere? Stick Season 2 doesn’t currently have a premiere date at Apple TV+, but we wouldn’t anticipate the show’s return before 2026 at this point in time. Stay tuned for exact premiere date details as Season 2 comes together at the streamer.

As the work week concludes and the weekend rings the bell, there is no better way to unwind than sinking into the comfort of your couch and binge-watching the latest television delight.

This weekend, Apple TV+ is here with a list of binge-worthy original series, promising everything from sun-soaked laughter to gripping suburban intrigue, quirky family sagas, and behind-the-scenes content. Whether you like a heart-warming watch or a thought-provoking drama, discover your next obsession in the list below of five standout shows.

1. Stick: A Drive for Redemption in a Heart-Warming Sports Dramedy Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill in Stick | Credits: Apple TV+

If you like a story that blends sport, comedy, and heartfelt moments, then Stick, which premiered in June this year, deserves a spot on your weekend watchlist.

It explores the story of Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson), a former professional golf player, who finds himself mentoring a young yet rebellious teenage phenom,...

It looks like fans of golf and comedy are in for happy news with Apple TV+’s Stick series!

Apple TV+ is an interesting streamer as it has a lot more A-list talent involved, mostly in comedies. The show has had its hits, like Ted Lasso, even with other series that slip under the radar a bit. Among them is Stick.

Premiering in June 2025, Stick stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a former top golfer until a public meltdown after losing a tournament ruined his career and his life. Two decades later, Pryce is working at an Indiana sports store when he spots Santi (Peter Dager), a promising teenage golfer. Pryce takes Santi under his wing to try and make him a star while recapturing his own past glory.

The series got good reviews and a first-season finale that wrapped up the main storyline but paved the way for a possible second season.

Owen Wilson's golf show Stick was hyped up as a Ted Lasso replacement has been a surprise success for AppleTV+.

Following the finale of Stick Seasoln 1, the show was renewed for a second season. According to FlixPatrol, ratings for Stick have seen an increase. Stick is number one in the world and has consistently stayed in the top ten for weeks now.

Just as Ted Lasso told a story of fathers and sons (and soccer), Stick explores similar themes via a story about golf. Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) lost his toddler son to cancer, but when he meets Santi (Peter Dager) he sees in him the potential to be one of the greatest golf masters of all time. He takes him on the road, but Santi has a mind of his own, and it causes the two to clash. Just as their relationship is improving, Santi's absent father Gary...

Apple TV+’s Stick was highly anticipated. After all, it was about golf, and it starred Owen Wilson as a washed-up golfer mentoring a reluctant teen prodigy. Viewers expected it to be the next Ted Lasso or Happy Gilmore. It turned out to be neither. After watching season 1, viewers have complained of unlikable characters with no redeeming characteristics and a lack of good chemistry between the cast.

These are the things that Jason Sudeikis’s Ted Lasso got right. The soccer-based show has a simple plot that manages to incorporate contrasting characters and their dynamics with each other. Most importantly, none of the core characters are unlikeable even while they grow and change.

The team as a whole has great chemistry, which makes the show always enjoyable to watch, even when the plot itself feels wonky. Stick, by all these yardsticks, fails to create that same emotional glue that would...

Over the past few years, viewers have seen various types of sports series. From docuseries describing some of the most iconic moments in history to dramas based on true stories, the world of sports has expanded beyond courts and fields. While the rise of sports content is becoming a significant thing on social media, sports comedies are taking away the stress of watching your favorite team lose, and instead making you laugh. One of those shows is newcomer Stick. The Apple TV+ series debuted on June 4, 2025, and recently aired its debut season's finale. While fans tuned in to watch "Showtime," news broke about the fate of Owen Wilson's former golfer.

According to Variety, Stick, starring Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, has been renewed for a sophomore season. So, instead of having to wait in anticipation over whether the cancelation axe will fall, fans can simply enjoy the finale knowing...

Owen Wilson and Peter Dager in ‘Stick’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

Apple TV+’s Stick won’t be one and done, with the streamer officially renewing the sports comedy for a second season. The renewal announcement was made on the day of the first season finale’s release.

“I think we all had a great time making it,” stated series star and executive producer Owen Wilson. “It’s really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!”

Apple TV+ reports first season stars, including Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, and Lilli Kay, will return for season two. Season one premiered on June 4, 2025 and consisted of 10 episodes. The streamer didn’t confirm the episode count for season two, or when fans can expect it to premiere.

Professional golfers Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, and Wyndham Clark...

On “3x,” a standout track from London-based musician Jim Legxacy’s new mixtape Black British Music, the 2016 UK rap classic “Wanna Know,” by Dave — who is also featured on the song — serves as a thematic core. Legxacy’s vocals, sparkling and ethereal, suffused with emotion but never saccharine, give Dave’s iconic hook a new depth. It’s one of multiple references to the track on the tape — on “d.b.a.b.” Jim coos: “I don’t wanna know like the old Dave,” an easter egg of sorts pointing to a specific cultural lineage.

Big news has been revealed about the future of Stick, the sports comedy series that debuted on Apple TV+ on June 4. The Season 1 finale debuts on July 23, and now fans can stream it knowing that there will be more episodes to come.

Per Variety, Stick has been renewed for a second season. Owen Wilson, who stars and serves as an executive producer, confirmed the renewal by stating, “I think we all had a great time making it. It’s really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!”

Apple TV+'s head of programming, Matt Cherniss, added, "With [the] first season of Stick, audiences instantly fell in love with the charming, funny and heartfelt world that Jason [Keller], Owen [Wilson] and their all-star team created this season. There’s plenty more in the bag for fans of the series...

These shows aren’t just about winning games — they’re about finding yourself along the way.

“Stick” closed out its first season on Wednesday, July 23, and yeah… I’m already wishing for more time on those lush fairways and chaotic campgrounds. What makes the show work isn’t just how funny it is or how perfectly Owen Wilson plays a washed-up golf pro trying to coach a teenage phenom. It’s the heart underneath — a man still reeling from a personal tragedy, desperate to find something that gives his life meaning again. That’s what makes it stick (pun intended). And it’s the same thing that makes the best sports comedies so good: they’re about people first, sports second. So if you’ve finished “Stick” and need another binge with laughs, heart, and a little redemption mixed in, I’ve got you covered. Here’s what to watch...

Today, Apple TV+ announced that its beloved sports comedy hit, Stick, starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller, has been renewed for a second season.

Stick Season 2 will offer more heart, laughs, and new characters, as well as the return of the ensemble cast including Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, and Lilli Kay.

“I am inspired and humbled by the audience reaction to ‘Stick,’ and I’m thrilled to be making a second season with this magical cast, led by the incomparable Owen Wilson, and the wonderful creative team at Apple TV+,” said creator Jason Keller.

“It’s a joy to be able to continue this story. Most importantly, however, this season two order will provide me with an undeniable excuse to play even more golf. Thank you, Apple TV+.”

“I think we all had a great time making it,” said star and executive producer Owen Wilson.

Timothy Olyphant and Owen Wilson's golf comedy Stick has officially been renewed for a second season on the same day that season 1 ended. The ending of Stick season 1 debuted today on Apple TV+. Reviews for Stick were generally positive, and the series earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%. Stick also dominated Apple TV+'s viewership charts for weeks, and it's now been renewed.

Apple TV+ confirmed that Stick season 2 is on the way. The main cast of Stick, including Owen Wilson (Pryce), Peter Dager (Santi), Marc Maron (Mitts), Mariana Treviño (Elena), and Lilli Kay (Zero), will be returning. It's not yet clear if Timothy Olyphant or his character, Clark Ross, will be returning. Wilson also shared his thoughts on Stick's renewal.

I think we all had a great time making it. It’s really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!

On the same day that Apple TV+ released the season finale of Owen Wilson’s new hit golf series, the streamer has already reached a verdict about its future. Apple TV+ has officially announced that Stick has been renewed and will indeed receive a second season, with Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, and Lilli Kay all expected to return. The show was a hit among critics and audiences throughout its widely beloved first season, which earned it a “Certified Fresh” rating of 82% from critics and 69% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The show was written and created for television by Jason Keller, who is also known for his work as a scribe on Ford v Ferrari, the 2019 racing epic starring Christian Bale. Keller shared a full statement on Stick’s renewal:

"I am inspired and humbled by the audience reaction to 'Stick,' and I’m thrilled to be...

Apple TV+ has picked up a second season of Stick. The renewal coincides with the sports comedy starring Owen Wilson dropping its Season 1 finale on the streamer today.

Confirmed to return for Season 2 is the main cast that includes Wilson as Pryce Cahill (nicknamed Stick), Peter Dager as Santi, Marc Maron as Pryce’s friend Mitts, Mariana Treviño as Santi’s mom Elena and Lilli Kay as bartender-turned-caddy Zero.

In the mold of Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso, Stick, created by Jason Keller, is a feel-good sports comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf. Wilson stars as Pryce, an over-the-hill ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. In Season 1, after the collapse of his marriage and while working at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi.

Since its June 4 debut,...

The sports comedy series “Stick” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The renewal news comes the day of the launch of the first season finale.

“I think we all had a great time making it,” said star and executive producer Owen Wilson. “It’s really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!”

Wilson stars in the seres as Pryce Cahill, described as “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and while working at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager).”

The cast of the series also includes Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant. Golf stars Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark...

Owen Wilson is gonna play another 18. Or, more accurately, he’s gonna carry the bag for at least one more round.

Apple TV+ has renewed Wilson’s golf comedy Stick for a second season. Stick, created by Jason Keller, stars and is executive produced by Wilson. The series also stars Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño and Lilli Kay, all of whom are returning for a second season.

The renewal coincides with the Stick season one finale, which released on Wednesday.

“I am inspired and humbled by the audience reaction to Stick, and I’m thrilled to be making a second season with this magical cast, led by the incomparable Owen Wilson, and the wonderful creative team at Apple TV+,” Keller said in a statement. “It’s a joy to be able to continue this story. Most importantly, however, this season two order will provide me with an undeniable excuse to play even more golf.

Apple TV+ is teeing up some more Stick: The Owen Wilson-led golf comedy has been renewed for Season 2, the streamer announced Wednesday.

The renewal news comes on the heels of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is now available to stream.

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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Stick Season 1, Episode 10, “Déjà Vu All Over Again.”] Stick‘s finale has arrived, and with it, triumph for young golf protégé Santi (Peter Dager), who manages to make a comeback in the Ready Safe Invitational competition after his father, Gary (Mackenzie Astin), shakes his confidence briefly. Mentor Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) gets Santi back on track just in time for a sweet victory. After celebrating the win with Pryce, Elena (Mariana Treviño), Mitts (Marc Maron), and Zero (Lilli Kay), Santi returns home with his head held high and the potential for a bright future in the golf world, but as he putts on the local course with Pryce, he can’t help but want to see what his mentor is capable of. As viewers learned this season, Pryce had left his professional career as a golfer in the wake of losing his young son Jett to cancer. Apple TV+ Could...

Stick is Apple TV+'s latest show for audiences to fall in love with. Starring Owen Wilson, the series follows Pryce (Wilson) as he caddies for a young golfer named Santi (Peter Dager). But their relationship isn't that easy to navigate. Santi's relationship to golf is tied to his father, who only loved him when he was winning, and Pryce has struggled to get back into the sport after the loss of his own son. But the two together are working to make Santi's rise as an amateur pro golfer the best it can be. And now, Collider is excited to share a new exclusive look at the upcoming Season 1, Episode 10 titled "Déjà Vu All Over Again."

In the clip, Santi and Pryce are getting Santi ready for the Ready Safe Invitational. Actual golf pro Collin Morikawa makes a fun cameo in the clip, playing Santi's playing partner, and we...