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staradvertiser.com MARCH 21 - 27, 2021 FAMILY MATTERS Now that the kids are a bit older, Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) face new parenting challenges in Season 2 of Breeders. This season, 13-year-old Luke (Alex Eastwood) struggles with increasing anxiety, while 10-year-old Ava (Eve Prenelle) is growing more independent. Premiering Monday, March 22, on FX. Enjoy original songs performed by up and coming local artists. Hosted by Jake ShimabukuroZg]Ûef^]Zm¶ũe^ehl Mele A‘e new soundstage, Studio 1122. A SHOWCASE FOR HAWAI¶I’S SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 7PM olelo.org olelo.org ASPIRING ARTISTS CHANNEL 53 | olelo.org/53 590242_MeleAePremiere_2_withJake_F.indd 1 3/3/21 3:19 PM ON THE COVER | BREEDERS Father doesn’t know best Martin Freeman’s of the show’s creators. The actor claims he had about “the parental paradox that you’d happily been inspired to create the show after having die for your children but quite often also want to ‘Breeders’ returns to FX a dream about yelling at his children. He ex- kill them.” In the first season, Paul and Ally dealt plained the premise in an interview with Variety with the very real pressures of modern-day par- By Kyla Brewer when the first season of “Breeders” premiered enting while trying to stay connected romanti- TV Media in March 2020. cally, work full time and maintain their sanity, “It doesn’t tip over into being actually trau- which, as just about any parent can attest, is no n the early days of television, TV dads always matic, but it should ring bells as far as the small feat. At the time, their son, Luke (George seemed to know just what to do. They would things that don’t make you proud as a parent Wakeman, “The Secret Life of Brothers and Icalmly dole out wit and wisdom on shows — the things that you don’t even necessarily Sisters”), was just 7 years old and their daugh- such as “Leave It to Beaver,” “Father Knows bring up at dinner parties,” Freeman said. “We ter, Ava (Jayda Eyles, “A Confession”), was 4. Best” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” However, decided to bring it up on TV instead.” Although Paul and Ally were past the constant today’s TV fathers may not always know best, Chris Addison (“Mock of the Week”) and sleepless nights and endless diapering phase and one show is following a dad who’s admit- Simon Blackwell (“Veep”) are also credited of parenting, there were still plenty of chal- tedly far from perfect. as co-creators of the series, and Blackwell lenges in raising their youngsters. Emmy winner Martin Freeman (“Fargo”) serves as the showrunner. The se- However, as they will likely learn in Season 2 reprises his role as Paul Worsley, a father of ries has officially been in the works of “Breeders,” parenting older children doesn’t two who struggles to keep it together as his since March 2018, though it was necessarily mean things get any easier. The kids endlessly push his buttons, in Season originally attached to FX and BBC. show, which was renewed for a second sea- 2 of the dark comedy “Breeders,” premiering By October of that year, Sky had son in May 2020, features a time jump as the Monday, March 22, on FX. A co-production replaced BBC, and “Breeders” re- family fast-forwards a few years. Luke, now of FX Productions, Avalon Television ceived a 10-episode order. played by Alex Eastwood (“Creeped Out”), is and Sky Original Productions, the According to the official 13 and has been suffering from anxiety. Ava, series also stars Daisy Haggard FX website, the show is now played by Eve Prenelle (“To Olivia,” 2021), (“Back to Life”) as Paul’s wife, Ally. is 10 and is becoming more independent by the Martin is not only one of the Martin Freeman day. All the while, both children continue to test stars in “Breeders” stars of the series, he is also one their parents’ patience. SUBSCRIBER DONATION PROGRAM Since its founding in 1970, Hale Kipa, We live here. We give here. or “House of Friendliness,” has served more than 65,000 at-risk youth and their How you can help: families who have nowhere else to turn. Make a donation to your Honolulu Show your support. Star-Advertiser subscription invoice Navigating the Future of Giving Give to Hale Kipa today. or call 538-NEWS (6397) For amounts over $25, a donation receipt will be sent to you directly from Compass Foundation. MARch 21 - 27, 2021 STAR CHANNELS 2 ON DEMAND Changing the Game Disney+ launches ‘Mighty’ ents who’ve hired private coaches and sports Opposites,” premiering Friday, March 26, on psychologists for their children, Evan never Hulu. At the end of this crude animated adult new series stood much of a chance of getting on the comedy series’ first season, it seemed as team. But when he is denied as a Mighty Duck, though the alien family had fixed up their ship WHAT’S NEW ON DISNEY+ Evan’s mother, Alex (Lauren Graham, “Gilmore and were about to head home. Alas, noth- Girls”), decides to create a team of their own, ing goes quite according to plan for Korvo “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” one specifically designed for those who simply (voiced by Justin Roiland, “Rick and Morty”), Calling all ‘90s babies, youngsters and hockey want to play the game for the love of the sport Terry (voiced by Thomas Middleditch, “B fans, the Mighty Ducks are back with a new and a bit of fun. Knowing nothing about hockey Positive”), Jesse (voiced by Mary Mack, “Golan addition to the franchise nearly 25 years after herself, Alex decides to recruit a familiar face: the Insatiable”), Yumulack (voiced by Sean the last installment was released. “The Mighty former Ducks coach Gordon Bombay (Emilio Giambrone, “The Goldbergs”) and the Pupa Ducks: Game Changers,” a new Disney+ series, Estevez, “The Breakfast Club,” 1985). Resolute (voiced by Sagan McMahan). Since crash land- is skating its way onto the streamer, and it in his new disgust for all things related to hock- ing in middle America at the beginning of the premieres on Friday, March 26. When 12-year- ey and children (despite the fact he owns an series, the family have been deciding whether old Evan (Brady Noon, “Boardwalk Empire”), an ice rink), Bombay finds that Alex is one mother life is better there or on their home planet. Now, aspiring hockey player, tries out for the pow- who is very hard to say no to. The new series, eight episodes into their saga, the aliens will erhouse Mighty Ducks junior hockey team, he directed by Michael Spiller (“Modern Family”), battle a whole new set of challenges as they finds himself in a league of his own. Amid seri- Jay Karas (“Superstore”) and James Griffiths are forced to live on Earth a little longer. From ous young hockey aficionados and intense par- (“Black-ish”), is set to run for 11 episodes dur- ravenous dogs to an explosive case of tes- ing its first season. tosterone-fueled “energy” and the concept of murder for the sake of human-made (literally) WHAT’S NEW ON HULU wine, this new season is sure to be just as odd and crass as the first — it will even be touching “Solar Opposites” Season 2 on the pandemic! The eight-episode second Emilio Estevez as seen in “The Mighty No need to panic. 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