Google has started rolling out Gemini for TV in the United States and Canada. This is an update for Google TV Streamer that replaces Google Assistant with the AI model Gemini.

According to Google, this update means you can use your voice in a more natural way to search for content. No more endless scrolling through Netflix or Prime Video because you can't find a movie, so to speak.

Explanation

Google explains: "Finding the perfect movie is now very simple. For example, say: 'I love dramas, but my wife loves comedies. What movie can we watch together?' and Gemini finds something both of you will enjoy."

The assistant can also be used in an "educational" way, for instance, to find YouTube videos that relate to a topic you are interested in.

Availability

Gemini for TV can be activated by pressing the microphone button on the remote. As mentioned, this update is currently only available in North American countries. Release dates for other markets have not yet been announced.

It has been almost two years since Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premiered on Apple TV, just a few days short. The series, which is part of Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse, enjoyed a successful first season and will return with season 2 in February 2026.


Good news has arrived for that second season. Apple TV has announced in a special video that one of the top actors from season 1 is coming back.

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell (The Thing, The Hateful Eight) portrayed Lee Shaw, a former military officer, in season 1. His son Wyatt Russell played the younger version of the character.

Given his fate at the end of Season 1, it was unclear if Russell would return for season 2, but the Apple TV video featuring behind-the-scenes footage officially confirms his return. You can find the video at the bottom of this article.

2026

Filming for season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters wrapped up back in February of this year. The new season is set to premiere sometime in 2026.

The preparations for the second season of Shogun are taking shape. Following the tremendous success of the first season, it is now clear which names will be responsible for the new episodes and which actors will step back into the world of the series. Additionally, a range of new faces has been added to the ensemble.

The expanded cast includes Asami Mizukawa as Aya, Masataka Kubota as Hyuga, Sho Kaneta as Hidenobu, Takaaki Enoki as Lord Ito, and Jun Kunimura as Goda. They will join returning players Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, along with a large portion of the existing cast. This maintains the core of the first season while allowing the production to explore additional storylines.

Directors And Writers

Behind the scenes, the lineup is also largely filled. Hiromi Kamata and Takeshi Fukunaga are back to direct episodes once again. They are joined by Anthony Byrne, Kate Herron, and co-creator Justin Marks. The writing team for the new season includes Rachel Kondo, Marks, Shannon Goss, Matt Lambert, Maegan Houang, Emily Yoshida, Caillin Puente, and Sofie Somoroff.

According to initial reports, the sequel takes place ten years after the events of the debut season. The story continues to revolve around two men from different worlds who are inextricably linked. The production remains in the hands of FX Productions, with Kondo and Marks again serving as executive producers.

Looking Back And Expectations

The success of the first season continues to resonate. Shogun received a record number of Emmy Awards and gained widespread recognition for its adaptation of the source material into television. Involved producers and cast members have confirmed that the new season builds on the same historical foundation, but with a clear shift towards new conflicts and political changes.

The creator of Sons of Anarchy is once again working on a motorcycle club series, this time for Apple TV. The project is titled Nomad and features a standout lead actor. Jason Momoa is on board for a new story that unfolds in a completely different setting than the Californian landscape of Sutter’s earlier work.

The production is being developed by Kurt Sutter and producer Chris Collins. They are currently working on the pilot concept, with Collins taking on the role of showrunner. The story revolves around a man struggling to survive within the tough motorcycle world of New Zealand. The protagonist balances between two families and two responsibilities and is forced to determine where his true loyalties lie.

New Collaboration

In addition to their work behind the scenes, Sutter, Collins, and Momoa also serve as executive producers. For Momoa, this marks his third project with Apple TV, following See and Chief of War. His recent experiences in action films and previous involvement in a motorcycle documentary series make him a logical choice for this role.

The series is still in development, but the premise offers room to explore a new kind of biker world. This time, Sutter is not focused on the legacy of his previous series, but on an entirely different subculture with its own codes and conflicts. The setting in New Zealand gives the creators the freedom to explore a rougher, lesser-known motorcycle scene.

Outlook

When Nomad will be released is still unknown, but the involvement of Apple TV and the creative team suggests that the series will become an important new title in the action genre. As more details emerge regarding production and cast expansion, it will become clear how this new world takes shape.