Digging Into The New Series By Sky "Force & Majeure" And Its Stars Matt Berry and Natasha Lyonne

If your idea of a good night out is catching a gig at a sweaty venue and then talking about it over craft beers until 2 a.m., this is the TV news you didn’t know you were waiting for.

Sky has just announced Force & Majeure, a new original series starring none other than Matt Berry and Natasha Lyonne—two cult-favorite icons who’ve mastered the art of making weird feel wildly cool. The show promises espionage, existential weirdness, and off-kilter humor—basically, the screen version of that band you love that no one else has heard of (yet).

The Vibe: Strange, Smart, and Slightly Unhinged

We don’t have all the plot details yet—Sky’s playing it close to the chest—but here’s what’s been teased: Force & Majeure will be a genre-blending, darkly comic dive into the lives of two misfit operatives entangled in a plot that may or may not involve international espionage, metaphysical confusion, and, knowing these two, a healthy dose of existential dread served with a wink.

Think Withnail & I meets Russian Doll, with a bit of Twin Peaks thrown in for good measure.

The Cast: A Match Made in Cult Comedy Heaven

Matt Berry (Toast of London, What We Do in the Shadows) is the king of theatrical absurdity—equal parts lounge singer, Shakespearean ham, and reluctant vampire. He’s got a voice that could sell out a venue on its own, and a sense of timing that turns even the driest line into gold.

Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Poker Face) is his spiritual cousin across the pond—gravel-voiced, hyper-intelligent, and totally unfazed by the chaos of the world around her. She’s the type of performer who could read a bus schedule and make it feel like a jazz solo.

Together, they’re not just an odd couple—they’re a chaotic pairing that somehow just works. If you’ve ever been to a show where two totally different acts shared a bill and ended up blowing your mind, that’s the energy.

Behind the Scenes: Creative Control and Killer Collaborations

Berry and Lyonne aren’t just starring—they’re producing too. That means Force & Majeure won’t be watered down for mass appeal. It’s shaping up to be a passion project from two people who know exactly what makes comedy sing—and how to make it hit like a late-night encore.

Sky Studios is backing it, alongside Lyonne’s Animal Pictures and Berry’s own production banner. A stacked ensemble cast and a slate of guest stars from the UK and US comedy circuits are expected to drop in throughout the season—think the TV equivalent of a secret set from your favorite underground act.

When Can You Watch It?

Sky has penciled in a 2026 release across Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK. Word is, a teaser trailer might land sometime early next year, possibly at SXSW or another festival where film and music types tend to mingle.

International release details are still under wraps, but with NBCUniversal involved, expect it to land on a major streaming platform stateside.

Why This Matters

Let’s be real—most comedy on TV right now feels like algorithmic white noise. Force & Majeure sounds like it’ll cut through the static. It’s weird, risky, and being made by two of the most distinctive voices in modern comedy. For fans of smart, surreal, deeply original storytelling—this one should be on your radar.

If you like your humor like you like your music—unpredictable, slightly left-of-center, and way cooler than what’s on the charts—Force & Majeure might just be your next obsession.