What to watch this weekend.
Apologies for the tardiness of this weekend guide. I really lost track of the days this week and my Friday was unbelievably packed and, well, you know how it goes. In any case, I’ll dispense with preamble. There’s a ton of good stuff to watch, so let’s dive right in!
Each week, I scour the internet for all the best new stuff coming to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+ and more. I also toss in new VOD options, theatrical releases and other bonuses—including 4K Blu-ray releases—because even though this is a streaming guide, we should never limit ourselves. If there’s anything you’re watching that I missed, let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
Check out last weekend’s streaming guide right here:
We’ll start off with everything new this week. Let’s dive right in!
New To Stream
The Secret Lives Of Orangutans (Netflix)
A new documentary about orangutans? Sign me up! I love all the primates, but there’s something so unique about these fascinating creatures. Netflix has some pretty great nature documentaries and I’m excited to check this one out.
The Terror (Netflix)
A bunch of AMC shows have just been added to Netflix including Interview With A Vampire and various Walking Dead shows, but I have one that tops them all for you, my dearest readers.
I only recently watched Season 1 of The Terror but I absolutely adored every minute of it. Based on a true story—with much filling in of the details—the limited series tells the story of two British naval ships—The Terror and The Erasmus—and their voyage to find the Northwest Passage. A truly phenomenal cast, brilliant writing and acting, incredible attention to detail that makes you feel like you’re right there in the cold in the mid 19th century, lost in the arctic. Some scary supernatural elements. This show is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys historical dramas and survival-horror, not to mention a cast that includes Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, Adam Nagaitis, Ciaran Hinds and so many other masterful actors. This is the polar (heh) opposite of the worst AMC show added to Netflix this past week.
Dark Winds (Netflix)
An excellent cop show based on some of my favorite mystery books by Tony Hillerman, Dark Winds is a Native American drama that takes place on the Navajo Reservation really close to where I live. I really loved Season 1, but Season 2 wasn’t quite as good. Still, I’m hoping this show gets many more. The excellent Zahn McClarnon leads a stellar cast. This is another of the AMC shows that just landed on Netflix.
Incoming (Netflix)
Incoming is Netflix’s take on the classic high school raunch-com. We follow a group of teens at a party. “Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery,” the blurb reads. Critics hate this movie (14% on Rotten Tomatoes) but audiences—under the new “Popcornmeter”—give it a 68% as of this writing.
Pachinko Season 2 (Netflix)
Apple TV’s hit series returns for a second season. The show follows two timelines, one set in 1940s Osaka and the other in 1980s Tokyo and tells the story of four generations of displaced Koreans who find themselves struggling as immigrants in a hostile Japanese society.
The Killer (Peacock)
John Woo’s classic 1989 Hong Kong action movie is back as a remake from John Woo himself. You don’t see that very often! I’m still not sure it’s a good idea, but the assassin-thriller stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy. Unfortunately, it’s reviewing pretty badly (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) compared to the original (95%) which shocks me not at all.
Classified (Prime Video)
The blurb on Prime Video reads: “15-year-old Ella Gardner who, after being arrested at a protest, must leave her home in California and spend the rest of her high school years in Johannesburg, experiencing a different reality than what she’s known.” Sounds pretty interesting!
Ongoing Series
Bad Monkey (Apple TV)
I have now watched the first three episodes of Bad Monkey and while I still need to write a review, I absolutely love it so far. I have never enjoyed Vince Vaughn as much as I do in this show. It’s funny, there’s a fun mystery, lots of colorful characters, and a great setting in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. If you’re looking for something light and breezy but with just enough intrigue and violence to keep things cracking, you really have to watch this show. Apple TV keeps knocking ‘em out of the park. Bravo!
Sunny (Apple TV+) starring Rashida Jones, is about a woman whose husband and son disappear. She’s left with her husband’s robot, Sunny, as she tries to unravel the mystery of her missing family in Kyoto, Japan. I started watching this and it’s really intriguing so far! Jones is terrific. The robots are fascinating. Good stuff!
Industry (HBO / Max) has taken over the empty Sunday slot from House of the Dragon on Max and HBO. The series is in its third season and I only ever learned about it last week, but it sounds like a pretty good drama about ambitious young people in London’s world of finance.
The Serpent Queen (Starz) starring Samantha Morton as Catherine De Medici in this historical drama filled with scheming and politics during the 16th century in France. One of the highest-rated shows in this guide with a 100% critic and 92% audience score.
Lady in the Lake (Apple TV) starring Natalie Portman is a mystery centered around two women and the disappearance of a young girl in Baltimore in the late 60s’. 76% critic and 75% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
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