‘Final Destination’ and Alexander Skarsgård in ‘Murderbot’ top EW’s Must List

I’ve always been a fan of Natasha Lyonne, so was thrilled that my Russian Doll fix was quickly replaced by Poker Face. Then we had to wait TWO YEARS for season 2 of the Peacock series! Well, it’s finally here — and if you want a taste of what’s to come, check out our latest cover story, which dives into how the rest of the season will play out after that first three-episode arc. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief

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“Final Destination Bloodlines”

Death is finally back in theaters. After a 14-year break, the Final Destination franchise returns with another installment sure to inspire a host of new irrational fears. The sixth film in the series weaves a through-line between the previous films as death arrives to torment the remaining descendants of a mass casualty catastrophe that never was, thanks to a last-second premonition. The reaper won’t be denied forever. Franchise veteran Tony Todd, who died in November, returns for the last time — reminding horror fans of what made the original films so memorable. —Mike Miller, Executive Editor

Final Destinations Bloodlines directors say they broke the world record for oldest person set on fire

“Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1”

Six Blaxploitation classics (including Pam Grier in Coffy and Sheba, Baby and Fred Williamson in Black Caesar) make their way to 4K for the first time in this box set also featuring a new documentary on the genre. What’s not to dig? —Dalton Ross, Editorial Director

“Murderbot”

Come for the Apple TV+ adaptation of Martha Wells’ best-selling science fiction book series, stay for Alexander Skarsgård’s deadpan, soap opera-loving SecUnit. The show is a slow burn, but the payoff in the final episodes is worth the wait. —Yolanda Machado, Staff Editor

Murderbot review: Alexander Skarsgård’s killer robot comedy is slow to boot up

“Love, Death + Robots: Volume 4”

While the puppetized Red Hot Chili Peppers performance kicking off season 4 is something of a departure, the animated shorts series’ vibe endures. The Netflix title, from Tim Miller and David Fincher, continues to stun with its delicious, bite-sized eye morsels. —Debbie Day, Staff Editor

“The Education of Kia Greer”

The first novel from culture and TV writer Alanna Bennett (XO, Kitty) is the swoony YA romance we need. As the daughter of a reality TV star, Kia Greer craves normalcy. But being thrust into the spotlight leaves her to save both her relationship and her sense of self. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer