On this episode of Why Watch That:

Series Premiere

P-Valley (Starz)

First Looks

Palm Springs

Website: Hulu

Synopsis: “When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.”

Release Date: July 10, 2020
Directed by: Max Barbakow
Screenplay by: Andy Siara
Starring: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Meredith Hagner, Camila Mendes, Tyler Hoechlin, Peter Gallagher, and June Squibb
Distributor: Hulu
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Running Time: 90 minutes
Rated R

The Old Guard

Website: Netflix

Synopsis: “Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (KiKi Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Greg Rucka and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball, Beyond the Lights), The Old Guard is a gritty, grounded, action-packed story that shows living forever is harder than it looks.”

Release Date: July 10, 2020
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Screenplay by: Greg Rucka
Based on the graphic novel series by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Leandro Fernández
Starring: Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Van Veronica Ngo, with Matthias Schoenaerts, and Chiwetel Ejiofor
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Running Time: 125 minutes
Rated R

Greyhound

Website: Apple TV+

Synopsis: “In a thrilling WWII story inspired by actual events, Captain Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads an international convoy of 37 ships on a treacherous mission across the Atlantic to deliver thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies to Allied forces.”

Release Date: July 10, 2020
Directed by: Aaron Schneider
Screenplay by: Tom Hanks
Based on the novel “The Good Shepherd” by C.S. Forester
Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue
Distributor: Apple TV+
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Running Time: 91 minutes
Rated PG-13