
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

Bring Them Down: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Barry Keoghan movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan fight over livestock in indie drama Bring Them Down. Here’s what you need to know.

Love Me: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Kristen Stewart movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star in the unique sci-fi romance Love Me. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How to watch Presence
By Michael Balderston last updated
Steven Soderbergh’s haunted house movie Presence is now playing, here’s what you need to know on how to watch it.

Presence: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Steven Soderbergh horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Presence is a haunted house movie via Steven Soderbergh. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Inheritance starring Phoebe Dynevor: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor becomes a spy in the new thriller Inheritance. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How to watch Flight Risk
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Michelle Dockery and Mark Wahlberg action movie has taken off, here’s what you need to know to watch Flight Risk.

Flight Risk: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Mark Wahlberg action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Mel Gibson directs Flight Risk, an action thriller that takes place at 10,000 feet. Here's everything you need to know about the movie.

How to watch Wolf Man
By Michael Balderston last updated
The classic horror monster gets a refresh, here’s how you can watch Wolf Man to check out what that entails.

Wolf Man: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Classic movie monster the Wolf Man gets a new take from the director of The Invisible Man. Here’s what you need to know.

How to watch One of Them Days
By Michael Balderston last updated
The when, where and how you can watch One of Them Days, the 2025 comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA.

Alarum: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Sylvester Stallone action movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Alarum sees Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald get caught in a dangerous spy game and need Stallone’s help. Here’s what you need to know.

How to watch Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
By Michael Balderston last updated
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is now playing. Here’s what you need to know to watch it.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera — how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Gerard Butler crime thriller
By Michael Balderston last updated
Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson are back in Den of Thieves 2, this time working together. Here's everything you need to know.

How to watch The Damned
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Damned, the first new movie of 2025, is now playing. Here’s everything you need to know on how to watch it right now.

The Damned: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Iceland-set horror movie The Damned looks to chill audiences in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How to watch Companion
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher thriller is now playing, but how can you watch it? Here’s what you need to know.

The Penguin Lessons: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Steve Coogan movie
By Michael Balderston published
Based on a true story of a stuffy English teacher who befriends a penguin, here’s everything you need to know about The Penguin Lessons.

Companion: how to watch, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jack Quaid thriller
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher are questionable companions in the 2025 movie. Here is everything you need to know about Companion.

You can watch Andor season 1 without a Disney Plus subscription for a limited time
By Michael Balderston published
Andor hits Hulu and YouTube ahead of the Andor season 2 premiere. Here’s what you need to know.

New Apple TV Plus show is being called the 'best new comedy' of the year and I can’t wait to watch it
By Michael Balderston published
Seth Rogen’s The Studio appears to be the next “must-watch” show on Apple TV Plus. Here’s why I’m excited for it.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2: release date, cast and everything we know about the reality show
By Michael Balderston published
The MomTok influencers are back with a brand new season. Here’s everything you need to know about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2.

Ringo Starr TV concert special airing tonight, March 10, mixes The Beatles and country
By Michael Balderston published
CBS is showing Ringo & Friends at The Ryman, which sees a myriad of guests join the legendary musician playing some Beatles classics and his latest work.

The Electric State: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Millie Bobby Brown movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Electric State also stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and is based on a popular graphic novel. Here’s everything else you need to know.

1923 season 2 episode 3 recap: Alex's not so ceremonious arrival in America
By Michael Balderston published
1923 season 2 episode 3 gives us an up close look at 1920s immigration and medical practices. Spencer, Zane and others hit some tough roads too.

New on Hulu March 8-14: our expert's picks for 9 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 a brand new stand-up special, early seasons of a TV hit and some all-time classic movies.
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