“Poker Face”, Netflix’s “Endlessly” adaptation, and Kali Uchis’ new album prime this week’s Should Record

The Must List image featuring Natasha Lyonne from 'Poker Face' season 2; A still from the Netflix series 'Forever'; Kali Uchis performing The Must List image featuring Natasha Lyonne from 'Poker Face' season 2; A still from the Netflix series 'Forever'; Kali Uchis performing
Kali Uchis performs; Natasha Lyonne on 'Poker Face'; Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr on 'Endlessly'.

Hi there from abroad! I'm within the midst of taking my mother on her first European journey. And whereas I'm positive the Sound of Music tour we're possible at present on if you learn this will likely be wonderful, I'm going to make use of this letter to tout the thrill of Paddington in Peru. I used to be late to the Paddington movies, however they’ve turn into the proper aircraft motion pictures for me over time, and I lastly accomplished the trilogy on the flight to London final weekend. The world is a multitude proper now, and we may all use somewhat extra Paddington in our lives. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief

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"Poker Face"

Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in 'Poker Face'
Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in 'Poker Face'.

Sarah Shatz/PEACOCK

No bulls— right here: The Rian Johnson-helmed whodunit sequence is again! This time round, Natasha Lyonne's Charlie is on the run from mob boss Beatrix Hasp (a delightfully evil Rhea Perlman) — and there's no scarcity of bizarre circumstances for Charlie to make use of her impeccable lie-detecting superpowers on. Coming off a critically acclaimed first season, season 2 stacks the deck with a wild checklist of stars together with Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, Steve Buscemi, Katie Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Melanie Lynskey, and extra. The primary three episodes are out now on Peacock. —Lauren Huff, Staff Writer

Natasha Lyonne hunts for answers with John Mulaney and 3 Cynthia Erivos in first look at Poker Face season 2

"Endlessly"

Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards on 'Forever'
Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. on 'Endlessly'.

ELIZABETH MORRIS/Netflix

In her adaptation of Judy Blume's traditional YA novel, Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends) tells the story of a bumpy romance between two L.A. teenagers (Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr.) in 2018. Brace for a bittersweet story of past love and the challenges of elevating distinctive Black children in our trendy period. —Kristen Baldwin, TV Critic

Forever review: A magnificent, modern reimagining of Judy Blume's classic

"Disco Witches of Hearth Island"

'Disco Witches of Fire Island' by Blair Fell book cover
'Disco Witches of Hearth Island' by Blair Fell e-book cowl.

Penguin Random Home

What are disco witches? Disco-obsessed witches, clearly. And this coven has used its magic for years to guard the gays of Hearth Island. Meet all of them on this enjoyable romantasy by Blair Fell that glistens with queer magic even in opposition to the grim background of the HIV/AIDS disaster. —Nick Romano, Senior Editor

Kali Uchis' "Sincerely"

Kali Uchis performs on stage during Latino Mix Live 2024 at Dos Equis Pavilion on August 24, 2024 in Dallas, Texas
Kali Uchis performs throughout Latino Combine Stay 2024.

Omar Vega/Getty

Kali Uchis is complete “mushy woman” vibes on her fifth album — her first since giving start to her son in 2024. Delivering an ethereal, dreamy sound on tracks corresponding to “Sunshine & Rain,” the Colombian American singer invitations followers to immerse themselves in her extra emotionally weak aspect, harking back to her earlier work. —Yolanda Machado, Staff Editor

"Caught Up and Silly"

'Stuck Up and Stupid' by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice book cover
'Caught Up and Silly' by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice e-book cowl.

Candlewick Press

Mom-daughter duo Kate Rice and Angourie Rice (Imply Women) workforce up for this frothy summer season retelling of Jane Austen's Pleasure and Prejudice, the place Lily's chill summer season is disrupted when A-lister Dorian Khan arrives and an sudden romance strikes up between them. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer

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