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EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

The 25 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey

on July 3, 2026 9:24 a.m. ET

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'; Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'; Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'. Credit:

In the late-2000s and early-2010s, it was looking like miniseries were going away. Then came *American Horror Story* in 2011, which helped resurrect the genre and led to a boom of limited and anthology series that hasn't slowed down 15 years later.

Netflix has been at the forefront of this resurrection, housing numerous buzzworthy miniseries that went on to win the genre's top prize at the Emmys, such as *Adolescence*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Queen's Gambit*. The streamer also has riveting docuseries like *The Andy Warhol Diaries* and *Wild Wild Country* that explore their subjects further than a traditional documentary feature could.

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 25 best miniseries on Netflix worth binging in their entirety over the weekend.

James Franco as Jake Epping in '11.22.63'.

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Based on the alternative history novel by Stephen King, this Hulu-produced miniseries is even more thoughtful and engrossing than its premise suggests. James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who gains access to a portal that allows him to travel back in time to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But Jake's mission becomes complicated when he finds himself adjusting nicely to his new life in the '60s, while every choice he makes threatens to change the course of human history. It's a powerful character study in the body of a propulsive sci-fi thriller. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *11.22.63*: Netflix

**Cast:** James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay

Adolescence (2025)

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

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This four-part miniseries has become a TV unicorn since its March 2025 release, becoming a massive hit with viewers, achieving universal acclaim from critics, and earning eight Emmys (including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series). *Adolescence* centers on a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) accused of murdering a female classmate, deftly exploring the motive that led to the crime as well as the devastating impact it has on his family. Each episode takes place over the course of an hour and is filmed in one continuous take, from immersing us in the unnerving dread of the initial police interrogations to the sobering reality of his family left to ponder where they went wrong. It's gripping television, powered by masterful performances and urgent, economical storytelling. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco

Alias Grace (2017)

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'. Jan Thijs/Netflix

If you're excited that female antiheroes are having a moment, then *Alias Grace* should be next on your watchlist. Created by *Women Talking *director Sarah Polley and directed by *American Psycho* helmer Mary Harron, *Alias Grace *follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a 19th-century maid who is in jail for allegedly murdering her employers. Like fellow Margaret Atwood adaptation *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Alias Grace* is a powerful critique of the plight of women in a patriarchal society, but it's also a miniseries that will keep you constantly guessing about the protagonist’s guilt or innocence. —*Janey Tracey*

Where to watch *Alias Grace*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Anna Paquin, Zachary Levi

The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'.

This absorbing Emmy-nominated documentary series follows the rise of the influential pop artist Andy Warhol. Utilizing innovative technology to simulate Warhol's voice, the series brings the artist's meticulously written diaries to life, guiding us through his career as a painter, the various loves of his life, and his emergence as a pop culture icon in the '60s. Aided by revealing interviews from various public figures whose lives were touched by Warhol, *The Andy Warhol Diaries* is a fittingly stylish tribute to a legend. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Andy Warhol Diaries*: Netflix

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

Based on Richard Gadd's one-man show about his experience with stalking, *Baby Reindeer* starts with humor, then takes a sharp turn that makes you reevaluate everything that came before. The Emmy-winning miniseries has been controversial, especially after a lawsuit was filed by the woman who claims to be the inspiration for the series. But, wherever you stand on the ethics of fictionalizing real people, *Baby Reindeer* still stands on its own as intimate, gut-wrenching television that's deeply personal. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill

The Beast in Me (2025)

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'.

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Two of television's most accomplished stars square off in this gripping cat-and-mouse miniseries. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author struggling with depression, who finds inspiration to write her latest book about her enigmatic new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Nile, a real estate developer, is suspected of murdering his first wife, and Aggie goes on a dangerous mission to learn the truth. Both Emmy-winning stars turn in committed performances as their respective deeply flawed characters, but Rhys in particular delivers one of the most chilling performances in recent television history. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Beast in Me*: Netflix

**Cast:** Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Bodies (2023)

Stephen Graham as Elias Mannix in 'Bodies'.

How can the same dead body be discovered in the exact same place in four vastly different time periods? This is the intriguing premise of *Bodies*, a cleverly conceived miniseries that blends crime drama, science fiction, and a strong dose of mystery. The corpse in question is that of a professor, who is discovered on London's Longharvest Lane in 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053. While *Bodies* has grand ambitions in its storytelling, its driving force ultimately stems from a deeply human, often painful desire to be loved. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bodies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller, Stephen Graham

Bodyguard (2018)

Richard Madden as David Budd and Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague in 'Bodyguard'. World Productions/Netflix

Many shows might build to their first nail-biting sequence, but not *Bodyguard*. The first episode starts with a 20-minute scene in which David Budd (Richard Madden), a British Army war veteran suffering from PTSD, tries to talk down a suicide bomber while on a train with his two children. EW staffers praised Madden's Golden Globe-winning performance, the portrayal of women in positions of power, and the "what-the-heck-is-even-happening moments" that make the miniseries impossible not to binge. And the viewers seemed to agree: When it aired in the U.K., *Bodyguard* became the country's most successful launch of a drama series in the 2010s. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Bodyguard*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

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James A. Garfield may not have the name recognition of other centuries-old presidents like George Washington, John Adams, or Abraham Lincoln, but this four-part miniseries has certainly elevated his profile. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield as he becomes the 20th President of the United States and advocates for civil rights. Meanwhile, troubled devotee Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) turns increasingly disgruntled, leading to him shooting the president. It's a compelling two-hander that explores both the potential and dangers of humanity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

*Godless* takes the Western genre and turns it on its head, focusing on a town almost entirely run by women after a mining accident kills most of the men. Jeff Daniels chews the scenery as murderous robber Frank Griffin, giving a villainous performance for the ages (even if some of his monologues run a little long). But the women are the standouts, especially *Downton Abbey*'s Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever as the men's clothes-wearing, overtly feminist Mary Agnes. "I'm done with the notion that the bliss of me and my sisters is to be found in childbearing and caregiving," she declares. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Merritt Wever, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

Griselda (2024)

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'.

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You've never seen Sofía Vergara quite like this. The *Modern Family* alum sheds her comedic persona — and puts on some prosthetics — to deliver a chilling, Emmy-nominated performance as Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord. According to director Andrés Baiz, who also worked on *Narcos*, Vergara was drawn to the role of a woman in a man's world and the opportunity to show her range. "This was a chance to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone," Baiz told EW. "She knew she had to dive in completely into this role and...push herself to the limit." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Griselda*: Netflix

**Cast:** Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Steve Dietl/Netflix

Less of an adaptation than a reimagining, *The Haunting of Hill House* has almost nothing in common with the original Shirley Jackson novel except the characters' names. But director Mike Flanagan captures the spirit of the work; in true elevated horror fashion, the miniseries uses ghosts as metaphors for trauma and unresolved grief, reaching a terrible and beautiful climax with the now-classic episode "The Bent-Neck Lady."

"A ghost can be a lot of things: memories, guilt, regrets, trauma, loss," Flanagan told EW. "We all have our ghosts to contend with, and that contention is where we learn the most about ourselves, as individuals and as a society." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Haunting of Hill House*: Netflix

**Cast:** Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisma, Kate Siegel, Timothy Hutton

The Last Dance (2020)

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997.

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You don't need to follow basketball to appreciate *The Last Dance*. Chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls, this 10-part docuseries became a quarantine favorite at a time when no one could watch live sports, painting a compelling portrait of ambition, leadership, and the price of success. "Sports fans or non-sports fans, the Chicago Bulls were a global phenomenon," director Jason Hehir told EW. "This was a cast of characters that Hollywood couldn't come up with, and Michael Jordan was the star of all stars." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Last Dance*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman

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Lord of the Flies (2026)

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'.

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William Golding's classic novel about British boys who survive a plane crash and make a new society on a deserted island has seen multiple film adaptations over the years. Jack Thorne, fresh from co-creating the Emmy-winning miniseries *Adolescence*, successfully delivered the book's first TV adaptation, a four-part miniseries that gives the story its proper due as it explores the psychological impact of the boys' gradual descent into darkness. Teeming with exciting new talent (particularly David McKenna as Piggy), the limited series manages to be as relevant today in its depiction of the corruption of youth as it was when the book was published in 1954. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lord of the Flies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, David McKenna, Ike Talbut

Maid (2021)

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'.

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Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, *Maid* follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to support herself and her daughter. The miniseries is a raw and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society and a scathing indictment of the institutions that make it nearly impossible to escape abuse and poverty. Qualley's real-life mother Andie MacDowell has an unsettling supporting role as Alex's mentally ill mother, but Qualley is the star, and her nuanced, Emmy-nominated performance makes *Maid *both heartbreaking and inspiring. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Maid*: Netflix

**Cast:** Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'.

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*The Haunting of Hill House* is Mike Flanagan's claim to fame, but some might call *Midnight Mass* his magnum opus. The miniseries follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to his religious hometown after serving prison time for manslaughter. When a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives, strange and unexplainable events begin to occur. Full of slow-burn horror, it's Flanagan's most personal work, based on his experiences with recovery and his upbringing in a Catholic community. "I don't know how long I could have gone without writing it," he wrote in a letter to critics. “This...was the story I always wanted to tell." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast**: Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'.

Forget the 2011 film version starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway — *One Day* on Netflix is now the definitive adaptation of the beloved novel by David Nicholls. The series follows college classmates Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall), whose relationship unfolds on the same day over the course of 20 years. A lovely rom-com elevated by Mod and Woodall's chemistry and nuanced, charming performances, *One Day* will have you in tears by the end of your binge. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'. Liam Daniel/Netflix

A prequel series to ratings juggernaut *Bridgerton*, *Queen Charlotte* offers a lush, romantic look at the origins of one of the most beloved characters. The miniseries, by super creator Shonda Rhimes, delves into the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to power and her relationship with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The story has a modern resonance as Queen Charlotte is written as a woman of color, which is the belief of many historians. "I wanted to tell the story of this young woman of color arriving in this world where she never imagined she'd be," Rhimes told EW. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

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The miniseries that made everyone learn chess during quarantine, *The Queen's Gambit* was the surprise hit of 2020, captivating audiences with its riveting tale of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). Set during the Cold War, the Emmy-winning series traces Beth's journey from a Kentucky orphanage to the international chess scene, all while dealing with addiction and inner demons. The quick pacing and inventive visuals make chess matches as thrilling as a sports movie climax, but Taylor-Joy's mesmerizing performance is the real draw. As EW's critic writes, "*Queen's Gambit* will be remembered as the final star-making moment for Taylor-Joy, before her movie career rockets fast and Furiosa-ly." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'.

*Ripley* brings Patricia Highsmith's infamous con artist to the small screen in a stylish retelling that goes full noir, filmed entirely in black and white. These changes allow for a darker, lonelier version of Tom Ripley (played by a career-best Andrew Scott), whose complex psychology and lack of glamour is for a modern audience. "I didn't purposely try to get sympathy or empathy for him," creator Steven Zaillian told EW. "I trusted that, just by telling the story, that same thing would happen as it did in the book." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Ripley*: Netflix

**Cast: **Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, Margherita Buy

Toxic Town (2025)

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'.

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This four-part British series is based on the real-life story of mothers who fought their town's council on behalf of their children. At the center is the toxic waste scandal in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, where the mishandling of industrial waste led to birth defects for several of the town's newborns. Jodie Whittaker and *White Lotus* alum Aimee Lou Wood are superb as two of the mothers whose babies were affected, and the series is at once infuriating and inspiring as it portrays the long and winding road of seeking justice. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Toxic Town*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle

Unbelievable (2019)

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Based on the devastating, Pulitzer Prize-winning article "An Unbelievable Story of Rape" from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, *Unbelievable* is a hard-hitting, unusually compassionate police procedural about two detectives (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) as they investigate a series of sexual assaults. Kaitlyn Dever gives a heartbreaking performance as Marie, a rape survivor dismissed by authorities, which the actress called "the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career." But instead of dwelling on the gendered injustices, the miniseries highlights the importance of having women in positions of power, as the empathetic approach taken by the female investigators is key to righting the wrongs of the case. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unbelievable*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

Unorthodox (2020)

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'. Anika Molnar/Netflix

Based on Deborah Feldman's memoir, *Unorthodox* tells the story of Esther "Esty" Shapiro, a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn for a new life in Berlin. The miniseries is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion, with Shira Haas delivering an extraordinary turn as Esty. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, not least because of that powerful singing scene. "The show is about a woman finding her voice, and in that scene, she's literally finding it," Haas told EW. "She's even surprising herself of what's coming out of her." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unorthodox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch

When They See Us (2019)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's *When They See Us* is a searing, unflinching account of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, five Black and Latino teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal assault in 1989. The miniseries powerfully depicts the systemic racism and injustice faced by these young men, following their harrowing journey from arrest to exoneration. With DuVernay's auteur touch and stellar performances from an ensemble cast, especially Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise, *When They See Us* is as emotionally devastating as it is necessary viewing. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *When They See Us*: Netflix

**Cast:** Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash-Betts, Felicity Huffman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

Cult documentaries have been a part of our media diet, but *Wild Wild Country* is one you have to see to believe. Chronicling the rise and fall of the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon during the 1980s, the docuseries delves into the controversial practices of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers, leading to one of the most bizarre, shocking, and underreported events in American history. It's a wild ride filled with twists, legal battles, and a fascinating cast of real-life characters. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

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Prince Harry didn't get any special treatment for being a royal. World Cup aftershow host James Corden ranks Britain's top 4 Harrys: 'This show is only an hour long' Prince Harry didn't get any special treatment for being a royal. By Raechal Shewfelt :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/RaechalShewfeltauthorphotoc49d3a3b6aa442f588f2bbc0de804e09.jpg) Raechal Shewfelt Raechal Shewfelt is a writer at . She has been working at EW since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Yahoo and in American Journalism Review and The Shreveport Times. EW's editorial guidelines June 30, 2026 6:49 p.m.

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- British TV host James Corden ranked the top Harrys in the country on an episode of his post-World Cup show.

- Harry Kane, who's been a standout on England's national team, spurred the conversation.

- Corden said the discussion will continue when Prince Harry is a guest in a few weeks.

James Corden is a fan of standout British footballer Harry Kane, but he's only his second- or third-favorite Harry in his native England.

The topic came up during the talk show host's *FIFA World Cup on Fox* *After Hours With James Corden*, which airs nightly following coverage of each day's matches, when Corden noted that the ongoing international sports tournament is part of "the greatest period" of British soccer star Harry Kane's career. (He's now England's all-time leading scorer at the event.)

That's when Corden's cohost, comedian Ian Karmel, asked where Kane ranks on the list of all-time British Harrys.

Corden proceeded to rank the top people with the popular name in the country. Not that it was easy for him.

Harry Styles, Harry Kane, and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe).

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"This show is only an hour long," Corden told his cohosts. "I feel like we could sit here through to the breakfast show tomorrow and not get to the bottom of this."

After only a moment's consideration, Corden said, "Styles one, Kane two," but then decided that the fictional Harry Potter (portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe in the hit movies) was the real runner-up. That left Prince Harry in fourth place.

"I do think the thing with Harry Potter is the weight that was on his shoulders," Corden said. "That kid was sleeping under the stairs."

J.K. Rowling's boy wizard, the main character in her massively successful books and movies of the same name, did, in fact, live in poor conditions when he was away from his boarding school, Hogwarts. His lonely life away from friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) included sleeping under the stairs.

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Then Corden was adamant: "Prince Harry is coming on the show in a few weeks time. We'll discuss this fully then. We'll save it for then."

The World Cup continues through July 19, with Corden's show airing at midnight local time on Fox.

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Zooey Deschanel went blonde to play pop star ‘like Britney Spears’ in unmade film before landing “Elf ”role Ryan ColemanWed, July 8, 2026 at 3:39 AM UTC 0 Zooey Deschanel in ‘Elf’; Britney Spears in 2002Credit: New Line/ Everett; Evan Agostini/GettyKey Points Zooey Deschanel explained why she went blonde for Elf. The actress was cast as “a pop star that was like Britney Spears” before the holiday classic, and her hair was bleached for the role, she revealed on The Zach Sang Show. The film was never made, and because of the “long process” to become a brunette again, the blonde stayed for Elf.

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Zooey Deschanel explained why she went blonde for Elf.

The actress was cast as “a pop star that was like Britney Spears” before the holiday classic, and her hair was bleached for the role, she revealed on The Zach Sang Show.

The film was never made, and because of the “long process” to become a brunette again, the blonde stayed for Elf.

We can thank Britney Spears for Zooey Deschanel’s one-and-only journey out of brunette-land.

Known for her thick, raven-dark locks, the 500 Days of Summer and New Girl star shocked fans the one time she went blonde: to play Will Ferrell’s love interest, Jovie, in the 2003 holiday classic Elf.

“I did a screen test for a movie that never ended up going about like a pop star that was like Britney Spears,” the actress revealed on Monday’s episode of The Zach Sang Show. “It didn’t ever happen, but yeah, it was a pop star that was like Britney Spears, who then — it’s like Roman Holiday, where she has a day where she’s not a pop star.”

For her screen test, the film’s producers were “trying to prove — because I didn’t look to them what a pop star looks like — so they were like, ‘We’re going to make you into a pop star.’” Then came a bleaching process so laborious, it ended up sticking around for Elf.

“They dyed my hair blonde, and they put these extensions in, and they gave me a tan and a whole thing,” Deschanel recalled. “I did look as much like a pop star as I can. But then the movie never happened, but then here I was with this blonde hair.”

According to Deschanel, it would have been “hard to just go right back, because it takes a real — my hair is almost black. To go from really dark brown hair to light blonde is a long process... It was right after that screen test that I went in for Elf. Once I got cast, I was like, ‘Well, can I dye my hair back brown?’ And they were like, ‘No, you need to look how you looked in the audition.’”

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“So that’s how I ended up blonde in Elf,” Deschanel cheerily concluded. “Not because I was like, ‘I need to be blonde.’ It was really random.”

Deschanel has looked back on the Elf casting process before — even on producers digging their heels in over there being hair-color continuity from screen test to final cut.

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The other major role went to Deschanel, a relative newcomer who had turned heads in the 2003 indie drama “All the Real Girls” and had first hit the scene playing Patrick Fugit’s older sister in 2000’s “Almost Famous.” Her performance as Jovie, the department store employee who struggles to get into the Yuletide frame of mind, was her big break. Deschanel and Ferrell have a sweet chemistry on screen, but they almost didn’t get a chance to work with each other. The actress wasn’t the first choice for the role.

Zooey Deschanel in New York City on April 26Credit: John Nacion/FilmMagic

Despite almost being cast in a film inspired by the biggest pop star on the planet at the time, Deschanel was still a relative newcomer, having received her best notices for her 2000 turn in Almost Famous.

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“I went in as a backup,” she recalled to Varietyin 2018, for the 15th anniversary of the film. “The person they cast couldn’t do it. A lot of the parts I got early in my career, I was filling in for someone else who had dropped out last minute.” Then in 2025, Deschanel revealed that initial casting choice in question was Katie Holmes.

“When I met with Jon Favreau, the director, I walked in, and he was like, ‘Oh, you don’t need to read. We just offered it to Katie Holmes,’” she shared. Holmes ultimately dropped out. As Deschanel told it, “I think the character was kind of meant to be worked around whoever played her, and they knew I sang because I had a cabaret act, so that kind of worked out with the character.”

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What USA TODAY experts had to say about the USMNT&x27;s 2026 World Cup exit Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAYWed, July 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM UTC 0 The United States&x27; journey in the 2026 World Cup ended when Belgium knocked them out with a 41 win in the round of 16. After winning their group for the first time since 2010, the USMNT went on to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 20 in the round of 32. It was their first knockout win since 2002.

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The United States' journey in the 2026 World Cup ended when Belgium knocked them out with a 4-1 win in the round of 16.

After winning their group for the first time since 2010, the USMNT went on to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32. It was their first knockout win since 2002.

USA TODAY's experts analyzed the match and the team's performance at the tournament on an episode of USA TODAY Sports' "Sports Seriously" soccer podcast published after the loss.

"Disappointing, heartbroken for the guys," former USWNT player Lori Lindsey said, "and hats off to all of them because it's been an excellent tournament, I would say, one hundred percent up until this game."

One of the key factors heading into the matchup was Folarin Balogun's red card. He was in the starting lineup against Belgium after the controversial red card was rescinded by FIFA. He was booked for the penalty in the USMNT's round of 32 win. The penalty for a red card is that the player is ejected from the match and then suspended from the team's next match. The decision to overturn the red card was met with fierce criticism.

"One of the things about this team has been so impressive is it seems to be their togetherness, unity, blocking outside noise coming into this," Lindsey commented, noting how hard it would be to handle the news that Balogun was not playing and then was playing within 24 hours. "... That's a huge energy shift regardless of the mentality and what this team has been able to do up until this point whether we kind of want to admit that or not. And I'm not saying that that played the biggest part in this game, but I certainly think it had a part."

Once the round of 16 matchup kicked off, Belgium overwhelmed the United States. The Red Devils' best finish at a World Cup was in 2018 when they finished third. The USMNT didn't even qualify for that tournament.

"Overall a game that had ebbs and flows," USA TODAY's national soccer writer Jon Arnold said, "but it seemed like the U.S. wasn't able to dig themselves out of the ebbs and every time they did, Belgium had an answer."

Lindsey said that Belgium's 3-2 extra time win over Senegal in the round of 32 served as the wake-up call for the European side. They were fired up to prove they were better than they've been showing in the tournament, including two draws in group play.

Against the U.S., Romelu Lukaku, the Red Devils' all-time leading scorer, came off the bench to score the last goal and put the exclamation point on the victory.

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"It just felt like a matter of time unfortunately for Lukaku," Lindsey said, "because we know he scores goals when a team's defeated and down."

The game was a rematch of the 2014 World Cup round of 16 where Belgium beat the United States 2-1.

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The two analysts also reflected on what this World Cup means as a whole for the United States. There was extra pressure on them as one of three host countries for the tournament.

"I think it's going to be very difficult not to look back at this as a lateral step," Arnold reflected. "It kind of feels like this is the same World Cup the U.S. men have always had. Because they've legitimately been knocked out by Belgium before in this round. They get to this round in 2022 and don't get past it. Yes, the World Cup is expanded, yes, they get the first knockout win since 2002.

"But overall, I also think it would have been such a big moment to say, 'Ah, look at this linear progress. Look at this line going up' had the U.S. been able to get this victory. And instead, it's a score line and I would say a performance that says, 'You're not there yet.' Kind of a slap down from a team in the European elite."

Lindsey had a bit more positive outlook of the United States' performance overall and what the competition meant for the sport in the country. FOX reported that 30 million people tuned in to their English broadcast of the loss to Belgium, a record for the most-watched telecast of a soccer match in U.S. history.

"The fact that this was on home soil, there's so many eyeballs, this is disappointing," she said, "so I think that's what lingers in people's mind and that's the tough part to kind of overcome or reconcile sometimes. But the body of work that they have done and how they have captivated new eyeballs, excitement around this team, the amount of viewers that have shown up to watch these games, I think cannot be overstated, either."

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Tom Holland — no, not that one — says “The Odyssey” is ‘the best’ movie adaptation of a Greek myth

Tom Holland — no, not that one — says “The Odyssey” is ‘the best’ movie adaptation of a Greek myth Kathleen PerriconeTue, July 7, 2026 at 11:42 PM UTC 0 Actor Tom Holland as Telemachus in ‘The Odyssey’Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal PicturesKey Points A certain someone named Tom Holland is confusing people on social media with his rave review of The Odyssey. This Tom Holland isn’t the famous actor who plays Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s new movie. Even more confusing, both Tom Hollands attended the film’s London premiere.

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A certain someone named Tom Holland is confusing people on social media with his rave review of The Odyssey.

This Tom Holland isn’t the famous actor who plays Telemachus in Christopher Nolan’s new movie.

Even more confusing, both Tom Hollands attended the film’s London premiere.

The first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey are flooding social media, but one early viewer’s rave review is raising eyebrows — and evoking the Spider-Man-pointing-at-Spider-Man meme.

A verified account for a gentleman named Tom Holland took to X after previewing the epic fantasy film not once, but twice. “It is by some way the best cinematic adaptation of a Greek myth I have ever seen,” gushed Holland, a historian, author, and host of The Rest Is History podcast. “It honours Homer while simultaneously making something new of him.”

While many commenters were busy arguing that last point, others couldn’t understand why one of The Odyssey’s main cast members — that is, the 30-year-old actor Tom Holland — appeared to be shamelessly promoting his opinion of the movie.

“Bro, you’re in it,” replied one account in a quote tweet that has already racked up 1.5 million views.

“The other Tom Holland on the film starring Tom Holland. Both are superb,” remarked another X user.

“Is it any surprise that you think a Tom Holland movie is good,” asked a follower who later clarified which Tom Holland had his allegiance. “Sir, I’ve been a fan of Tom Holland the historian since the beginning—even before the actor came to stage.”

Tom Holland, the actor, at ‘The Odyssey’ premiere in LondonCredit: Jeff Spicer/Getty

In a separate thread, Tom Holland the Historian linked to the Guardian’s roundup of film critics praising The Odyssey. One follower replied with a screengrab of a quote from Erik Davis from Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes: “Tom Holland continues to prove he can do just about anything.”

“You just wanted people to see this line,” they commented, to which Holland the historian reacted with a winking emoji.

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Both the Tom Hollands were at The Odyssey’s London premiere, though they apparently didn’t cross paths.

“If Tom Holland meets Tom Holland the universe may implode,” joked an X user.

“Yes, just imagine if that happened,” Holland the historian replied.

“As long as Tom Hollander doesn’t also show up,” cracked another follower, referencing the English actor who has appeared in films like Pride & Prejudice and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Holland the historian is the award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books, including 2023’s The Wolf-Girl, The Greeks and The Gods.

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Holland the actor stars in The Odyssey as Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, played by Matt Damon.

Making the film, the first to be shot entirely in IMAX, was “nostalgic and futuristic at the same time,” Holland recently told Collider. “It did feel like we went back in a time machine, but a time machine that was both taking us to the future and to the past, which is so Chris Nolan, if you think about it, because the movie felt super nostalgic.”

The Odyssey his theaters July 17.

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Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone

Senate GOP leaders say they&x27;ve talked with McConnell by phone Kaia Hubbard Tue, July 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM UTC 1 Washington — Senate GOP leaders said Tuesday they spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has sparked growing speculation about his health. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the South Dakota Republican and McConnell spoke on Monday by phone and "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security." And the No. 2 Republican, Sen.

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Washington — Senate GOP leaders said Tuesday they spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has sparked growing speculation about his health.

A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the South Dakota Republican and McConnell spoke on Monday by phone and "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security." And the No. 2 Republican, Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, spoke to McConnell by phone Tuesday afternoon for around 20 minutes, a spokeswoman said.

"Senator McConnell was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate," Barrasso spokeswoman Kate Noyes said in a statement.

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has been hospitalized since June 14, his office said. On the same day, emergency medical personnel responded to an unconscious person at McConnell's home, according to a public EMS dispatch call reviewed by CBS News last week.

During the call, a dispatcher called in a "cardiac arrest" and a medic said there was "CPR in progress" at McConnell's address. The dispatcher also said an individual was "unconscious." The senator's name is not mentioned during the EMS call, and CBS News has not confirmed the identity of the unconscious person.

McConnell's staff has neither confirmed that the dispatch call was about the senator nor provided more information about why he was admitted to the hospital.

His office last issued a statement on July 2 that said the senator was still hospitalized.

"Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," the statement said. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session."

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Thune said last month that he had spoken to McConnell following his hospitalization. On June 15, he told reporters that McConnell "sounded good" and "wants to be back." The next day, Thune told Fox News that McConnell "was in good spirits." He also said McConnell indicated that "he'd be back soon."

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Will Beyoncé join JayZ at his London concert? Here&x27;s what we know. Caché McClay, USA TODAY NETWORKTue, July 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM UTC 0 JayZ added a London show to his series of anniversary concerts and the newly announced date has fans wondering whether there&x27;s more in store, including whether Beyoncé will be part of it. The Grammywinning rapper recently announced an additional show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sept. 4 as a part of his "JayZ 30" concert series.

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Jay-Z added a London show to his series of anniversary concerts and the newly announced date has fans wondering whether there's more in store, including whether Beyoncé will be part of it.

The Grammy-winning rapper recently announced an additional show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sept. 4 as a part of his "Jay-Z 30" concert series. The string of shows commemorates the 30th anniversary of his debut album "Reasonable Doubt," released June 25, 1996. He's also celebrating the 25th anniversary of his sixth studio album "Blueprint," released Sept. 11, 2001.

The added date marks Jay-Z's first solo headline show in the U.K. in over a decade. Most notably, the show falls on Beyoncé's 45th birthday, which is also the anniversary date of Beyoncé's sophomore album "B'Day," released Sept. 4, 2006.

Jay-Z is featured two of the songs from the album, "Déjà Vu" and "Upgrade U."

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The "Cowboy Carter" creator recently surprised fans by officially releasing her song "Morning Dew (Donk)" on July 4. The surprise drop has kicked off a 60-day countdown to her birthday on Sept. 4, when she will release a special anniversary edition of her second studio album. The track, which leaked more than a decade ago, is now expected to be included on the upcoming re-issue.

Fans are now wondering whether Beyoncé and Jay-Z are planning something special for Sept. 4, her birthday and "B'Day" anniversary, related to his London show on the same date.

Will Beyoncé perform during Jay-Z's Sept 4. London show?

The Carters have not indicated whether Beyoncé will appear onstage during Jay-Z's London show, but it's fair to say there's a strong possibility.

Of course, it is possible that she could support him and choose to sing along from backstage or the wings, as she has done before. But there are many reasons to think otherwise. The British capital holds personal significance for both of them. The two performed together in London in both 2014 and 2018 and have frequented many times.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z also have turned London concerts into major moments in the past. The Carters announced their joint album "Everything Is Love" on June 16, 2018, surprising fans by revealing the news on screen with an "album out now" sign during their "On the Run II" Tour stop in London. The album was released simultaneously on Tidal.

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When did Beyoncé and Jay-Z last perform in London?

The "I Know" rapper's last headline solo performance in the U.K. was Oct. 2013, when he took the stage at The O2 in London as part of his Magna Carta World Tour.

Meanwhile, "Morning Dew" singer last performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on her "Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour" last June. She took the stage for a total of six nights and made it clear she loves London.

"I don't want to go home," she said before her final "Cowboy Carter" performance at the stadium. Thank you, London. We've been having such great shows here. Thank y'all so much."

She doubled down after the show, hinting at going on tour again and returning to London for it. In an Instagram post, she wrote "Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family. Holla at 'ya when I come on tour again!"

While Jay-Z did not join Beyoncé onstage during the London shows in 2025, he made a surprise appearance onstage with his wife a few days later during her Paris stop along her "Cowboy Carter" tour.

It's only a matter of time before fans find out if the Grammy-winning couple have something up their sleeves for the newly added U.K. show.

For now though, Jay-Z is set to take the stage for three major shows in his hometown of New York City.

On July 10, he will celebrate "Reasonable Doubt" with a concert at Yankee Stadium. This will be followed by a show for "The Blueprint" on July 11. A third "EXTRA INNINGS" show was added on July 12 to combine both shows due to high demand. This fall he will perform two additional shows  in Paris on Sept. 10 and in Los Angeles on Oct. 23.

Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.

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