BLACK WATCH: (6.12.26) ‘Run Away’ ‘No Sudden Move,’ & More

It is June, which means Juneteenth is on the horizon, which means your TV viewing should have a healthy dose of color in it just off g.p.

CassiusLife’s latest Black Watch features a thriller from the mind of Harlan Coben and yet another solid entry in the filmography of Don Cheadle.

Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic shows, or movies newly introduced to your favorite streaming platform, we’re making sure your watch list features some of the brightest talents the culture has to offer.

Harlan Coben’s Run Away – Netflix

When you see Harlan Coben in a headline, you already the plot is going to hit you with brain-twisting loops just about every episode. Run Away is no different as the Netflix limited series, one of over a dozen produced by the best-selling author, will have you wondering who did what and why with a whole lot of WTF’s for good measure.

The series stars James Nesbitt, who’s cool, but stay for Alfred Enoch, who you’ll recognize from How To Get Way With Murder and Harry Potter flicks, and the underrated Lucian Msamati (Gangs Of London, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency).

Nesbitt portrays Simon, a privileged bloke whose eldest daughter Paige has dipped out thanks to a bad drug problem, a wild boyfriend, and some hard luck. Add in cult members with an assassination list, a savvy private eye with ulterior motives, cops who care (see Enoch), a neighbor with scruples (see Msamati), and a seedy underworld, and this is perfect for a weekend binge.

Watch Run Away on Netflix.—Alvin aqua Blanco

No Sudden Move – HBO Max

A gangster period piece is always a must-watch, and 2021’s No Sudden Move may have flown under the radar, making it perfect to stream this weekend. Starring the odd pairing of Don Cheadle and Benicio Del Toro, the two are a pair of felons hired to steal some very important documents. But in the midst of their scheme, they uncover who’s really behind the theft, which drags them into a plot that finds itself at the intersection of exposing the unsavory mess of the automotive industry and race.

The cast is star-studded, no matter who’s on screen, featuring Ray Liotta, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Brandan Fraser, Matt Damon, Kieran Culkin, and even Julia Fox.

See who makes it out alive by watching No Sudden Move on HBO Max. — Bruce Goodwin II

The Legend of Vox Machina – Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina is one of the more interesting stories on television, as it follows the first campaign of the Dungeons & Dragons series, Critical Role. The premise follows a ragtag bunch of maurading misfits who end up becoming protectors of the world of Exandria.

What makes The Legend of Vox Machina work aside from its top-notch animation is the voice acting from main cast members Laura Bailey as Vex’ahlia “Vex” Vessar, Taliesin Jaffe as Percival “Percy” Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III, Ashley Johnson as Pike Trickfoot, Liam O’Brien as Vax’ildan “Vax” Vessar, Marisha Ray as Keyleth, Sam Riegel as Scanlan Shorthalt, and Travis Willingham as Grog Strongjaw.

Several Black actors voice characters in the show, including the late Lance Reddick, Cree Summer, Gina Torres, Khary Payton, Wayne Brady, Ike Imadi, Logic aka Bobby Hall, and LeVar Burton. We should note right now that this is for adults only.

Check out the swashbuckling action of The Legend of Vox Machina on Prime Video. — D.L. Chandler