Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Peaky Blinders, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Saturday Night Live, Only Murders in the Building and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston
Welcome to the Sheridan-verse: Taylor Sheridan's shows from Yellowstone and 1883 to Special Ops: Lioness
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get a rundown of all of the shows Taylor Sheridan is working on, including Yellowstone,1923, Special Ops: Lioness and more.
Vudu streaming service teams up with AMC Theaters on Demand
By Michael Balderston published
Vudu and AMC Theaters on Demand have announced a new partnership that gives AMC Theater on Demand users complete access to Vudu’s on-demand library.
The Days: episodes, trailer and everything we know about this historical drama
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Days depicts the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in Japan. Here’s what we know about the series based on true events.
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies — next episode, plots, trailer and everything we know about the TV series
By Michael Balderston last updated
See how the queens of Rydell High got their start in Paramount Plus’ Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Here’s everything we know about the series.
The Great season 3 ending explained: what happens in the historical comedy?
By Michael Balderston published
We break down The Great season 3 ending, including what happens to Catherine and who is still alive in the historical comedy.
Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 4 — did Dorothy Hunt die in a plane crash?
By Michael Balderston last updated
We break down White House Plumbers episode 4, "The Writer's Wife." What's fact and what is fiction?
Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 3 — how many times did the plumbers break into the Watergate?
By Michael Balderston last updated
White House Plumbers episode 3 reenacts the Watergate break-in, but how many times did they actually try and what role did Frank Wills play in their arrest?
Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 2 — who is Dita Beard?
By Michael Balderston last updated
In the White House Plumbers episode 2, we learn about Dita Beard and the different projects Hunt and Liddy were planning. But what is fact and what is fiction?
Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 1 — were they really called the Plumbers?
By Michael Balderston last updated
We look at what's fact and what's fiction in White House Plumbers episode 1, including how they got their name and how Howard left the CIA.
Ted Lasso season 3: finale, how to watch and everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Ted Lasso has become one of Apple TV Plus' most acclaimed shows. Here's everything you need to know about Ted Lasso season 3.
Viewers are on edge watching Missing movie on Netflix
By Michael Balderston published
Missing is one of the top movies on Netflix right now, with viewers typically on edge while watching it. Here's what they're saying.
The Emmys 2023: date, categories and everything we know about the annual Emmy TV awards
By Michael Balderston published
The Emmys are TV's night to shine. So find out everything you need to know about when, who and how to watch right here.
America's Got Talent auditions sneak peek: shadow artist and metal band try to impress the judges
By Michael Balderston published
As America's Got Talent season 18 auditions get underway, here's an advance look at two of the contestants set to appear on the May 30 premiere episode.
Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 5 — what happened during the Watergate trials?
By Michael Balderston published
White House Plumbers episode 5 covers the epic fallout of the Watergate break-in, but how much of what they showed was fact and what was fiction?
NCIS: Hawai'i season 3: everything we know about the crime drama
By Michael Balderston published
The NCIS franchise continues with NCIS: Hawai'i season 3 set to air on CBS. Here is everything you need to know about the show.
Barry season 4: next episode, trailer, cast and everything to know about the final season
By Michael Balderston last updated
Bill Hader and company are back for Barry season 4, the final season of the dark comedy. Here is everything you need to know.
Succession season 4: next episode, recaps and everything we know about the series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Succession season 4 is on the way and we now know when the popular drama will return.
Land Man: cast, plot and everything we know about the Taylor Sheridan series
By Michael Balderston published
Land Man is another Taylor Sheridan series coming to Paramount Plus. Here is everything that you need to know about the show.
Blindspotting season 2: next episode, cast and everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Based on the Sundance hit movie, Blindspotting season 2 returns to Oakland to catch up with Ashley, Miles and company. Here's what we know.
Watch Yellowstone marathon to get ready for Yellowstone season 5
By Michael Balderston published
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a Yellowstone marathon, airing every single episode, all the way through Yellowstone season 5 so far.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ending explained: what happens with Midge and Susie?
By Michael Balderston published
After five seasons, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has ended. We break down what happened and answer some of the big questions for the series.
5 big questions for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5
By Michael Balderston last updated
With the final episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel arriving, we look at five big questions for season 5 that we need answers to.
How to watch the NHL on ESPN, ABC and ESPN Plus
By Michael Balderston last updated
It's time for the 2022-2023 NHL season, so here's everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN Plus and the ESPN family of networks.
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