
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Letterboxd to keep up with what I'm watching.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

The Conners season 7: next episode and everything we know about the final season of the sitcom
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Conners have become an iconic TV family, so get everything you need to know about The Conners final season right here.

St. Denis Medical: next episode, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the TV comedy
By Michael Balderston last updated
The mockumentary format is back with this comedy set in a hospital. Here's everything you need to know about St. Denis Medical.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Here is everything that we know about Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two, which may be the final entry in the Tom Cruise franchise.

The Voice season 27: next episode, coaches and everything we know about the singing competition
By Michael Balderston last updated
Adam Levine returns for The Voice season 27. Who’s joining him? Here’s everything you need to know about the latest season.

NCIS season 22: next episode and everything we know about the crime drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
CBS hit crime drama NCIS is back for its 22nd season. Here is everything that you need to know about when it returns and more.

NCIS: Origins — next episode, cast, plot and everything we know about the NCIS prequel series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The latest NCIS spinoff, premiering in fall 2024, focuses on a young Gibbs. Here is everything we know right now about NCIS: Origins.

Tron: Ares — release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jared Leto movie.
By Michael Balderston last updated
Tron: Ares is the third movie in Disney's groundbreaking science-fiction franchise. Here's what we know about it right now.

The Dutton family tree: from 1883 to Yellowstone
By Michael Balderston last updated
Find out how all the main characters from 1883, 1923 and Yellowstone are connected with this Dutton Family Tree.

My theory on how 1923 could connect to upcoming Yellowstone spinoff The Madison
By Michael Balderston published
Could the series focus on a different branch of the Dutton family? The 1923 season 2 finale could offer some clues.

1923 exclusive: Michelle Randolph on the key to Taylor Sheridan TV shows
By Michael Balderston published
1923’s Elizabeth also breaks down her character’s journey and favorite memories from the series in an interview with What to Watch.

1923 exclusive: Brandon Sklenar & Julia Schlaepfer talk John Dutton’s lineage
By Michael Balderston published
We still may not have the full story on who are John Dutton’s grandparents after the 1923 finale, as the two leading candidates reveal.

1923 season 2 ending explained: what happens to the Duttons?
By Michael Balderston published
How does 1923 come to an end? We break down the epic two-hour series finale (SPOILERS ahead).

New on Hulu April 5-11: our expert's picks for 5 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week
By Michael Balderston published
Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week include the final run for an award-winning series and an all new Hulu original.

The Legend of Ochi: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the fantasy adventure movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
A24 does a family fantasy adventure with The Legend of Ochi. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 new movie.

Superman: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the James Gunn Superman movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
James Gunn's Superman is set to be one of the flagships of the new DC Universe. Here is everything that we know about the movie.

New episodes of Grosse Pointe Garden Society airing on Fridays starting tonight, April 4
By Michael Balderston published
NBC’s mystery series shifts to a new night, so here are all the details to know so you don’t miss the latest episodes of Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

How to watch A Minecraft Movie
By Michael Balderston published
The popular video game Minecraft gets a big-screen adaptation, here’s how to watch A Minecraft Movie.

Death of a Unicorn: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jenna Ortega movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Death of a Unicorn is a star-studded horror/comedy from A24. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

The Naked Gun: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Liam Neeson action-comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Liam Neeson takes Leslie Nielsen’s role on Police Squad in reboot of classic comedy The Naked Gun. Here’s what you need to know.

The Ballad of Wallis Island: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Carey Mulligan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden and Tim Key star in The Ballad of Wallis Island. Here’s everything you need to know about the indie comedy.

How to watch The Friend
By Michael Balderston last updated
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray star in indie dog movie The Friend, now playing. Here’s all the details on where and when you can watch it.

The Friend: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Naomi Watts movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Naomi Watts, Billy Murray and a Great Dane named Bing star in indie drama The Friend. Here’s what you need to know.

A Nice Indian Boy: release date, reviews, cast and everything we know about the rom-com
By Michael Balderston last updated
Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff look for love in the new romantic comedy, A Nice Indian Boy. Here’s everything you need to know.
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