What to watch this weekend.
Warm summer-like spring days have transformed overnight to a full-blown winter storm here in the mountains, which is perfect for those of us inclined to stay inside curled up with a good TV show or movie. But even if you’re experiencing less chilly weather, there’s plenty this weekend to keep you entertained, and lots more coming next week as well.
As always, I’ve scoured the internet for the very best new streaming (and theatrical) content for your viewing pleasure. Below, you’ll find all the new stuff as well as the best shows airing each week—since most streaming services continue to release one episode at a time rather than the binge-watch Netflix method.
If you have any tips or I missed something, shoot me a message on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. You can check out last weekend’s streaming guide right here.
What’s New & Notable This Weekend
Ransom Canyon (Netflix)
Ransom Canyon is Netflix’s sprawling new Western romance starring Timothy Olyphant doppelganger, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. It’s clearly a show made for the Yellowstone crowd. Horses, wide-open landscapes, melodrama and romance all set in the modern American West. The Texas-based drama is based on the series of books by Jodi Thomas. All episodes are now streaming.
Law & Order: Organized Crime — Season 5 (Peacock)
Law & Order: Organized Crime returns for a fifth season and a new home on Peacock. The series follows longtime Law & Order detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) who I remember from wayback when he was on Special Victims Unit. Stabler is out of retirement and taking on organized crime. I haven’t actually watched Organized Crime yet but I used to be a huge fan of the original Law & Order and some seasons of SVU. I might have to check it out.
Towards Zero (Britbox)
I have started, but not yet finished, the new BBC / Britbox Agatha Christie limited series Towards Zero. It’s quite good so far, though it’s a slow burn. I wasn’t familiar with this one in the way I’m so steeped in all things Hercules Poirot and Miss Marple, so it’s kind of exciting to follow all new characters, including Matthew Rhys as Detective James Leach as he investigates a murder following a high profile high-society divorce. If you enjoy a swanky British mystery, give this a shot. All episodes are available to stream now.
#1 Happy Family USA (Prime Video)
An adult animated comedy series about a Muslim-American family in the shadow of 9/11 navigating the early 2000s and all that entailed from over-zealous patriotism to the challenges of assimilation and the War on Terror.
The Rehearsal — Season 2 (HBO / Max)
Nathan Fielder returns for the second season of his docu-comedy series on HBO. I haven’t watched this, and honestly hadn’t even heard about it until I was researching this guide, but it sounds funny and riveting. Fielder plays a fictional version of himself, commissioning actors and sets to stage elaborate simulations to help his clients work through difficult scenarios. I get the feeling this summary doesn’t do the show justice. I’ll be adding this to my backlog of shows to catch up on for their current or upcoming season!
Light & Magic — Season 2 (Disney+)
The second season of the behind-the-scenes look at Industrial Light and Magic and Lucasfilm and the movies made by some very talented special effects people debuts just ahead of Andor Season 2. If you’re interested in the history of these films, give it a watch. Very interesting stuff. (Even if you’ve grown disillusioned with Star Wars, you can’t fault the teams behind the special effects!)
Sinners (In Theaters)
Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers who return from a life of bootlegging in Chicago to their Mississippi hometown in order to start up their own juke-joint. I saw this movie Thursday night and thought it was pretty outstanding, with some genuinely great music and cinematography and a fun horror twist. You can read my review right here.
What I’m Watching Weekly
The Wheel Of Time (Prime Video)
Several shows ended last week including Yellowjackets, which gave us yet another lackluster season despite some interesting stuff happening in the finale. Ludwig aired its final episode as did The Wheel Of Time, both of which I thought were excellent. The Wheel Of Time has really come into its own finally. The actors have found their stride. The writing is much better than it’s been in the past. The special effects, costuming and production as a whole have just been phenomenal, and I love the 70+ minute runtime for each of the eight episodes. Vastly better than Amazon’s other big epic fantasy show, The Rings Of Power. With all these shows ending, we have fewer to keep track of in this section. But there’s still some good stuff airing weekly.
The Last Of Us (HBO / Max)
Season 2 of HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama The Last Of Us premiered last week, and I had pretty mixed feelings. Of course, I had mixed feelings about the second game, too, so this should come as no surprise. I’ll be reviewing this one every Sunday evening. I’m hoping it picks up as the season progresses, but I have to admit that I doubt it will be as good as Season 1. Here’s my review of the premiere.
The Studio (Apple TV)
The Studio is definitely one of the best and funniest shows on TV right now. Seth Rogen, who is one of the show’s creators, plays a bumbling movie studio boss in way over his head, always making a mess of things but still endearing and likable despite his many flaws. It’s not only a funny show, it’s actually quite clever and really is an homage to film.
Dope Thief (Apple TV)
Apple is clearly on a roll these days, even if we’re in-between some of its best streaming shows like Severance and Slow Horses. I’m a few episodes behind on Dope Thief, but so far it’s a really tense, exciting story about two men who rob drug dealers while pretending to be DEA agents—until one heist goes bad and they find themselves mixed up with some very, very dangerous people.
Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV)
I’m really enjoying Your Friends & Neighbors so far. Jon Hamm plays a recently divorced financier who finds himself out of a job and facing debt and ruin, who turns to a life of crime to pay the bills. He realizes that all his uber-rich friends and neighbors probably won’t miss the odd piece of jewelry or expensive watch, and resorts to burglary, all while coming to terms with the shallowness and emptiness of the life he’s led. It’s funny, exciting and Hamm and the rest of the cast are terrific.
MobLand (Paramount+)
Tom Hardy plays a “fixer” for the ruthless Harrigan gang in this entertaining crime drama on Paramount+. And what a cast! Hardy stars alongside Pierce Brosnan, Hellen Mirren, Paddy Considine and more. I’ve only watched the first couple episodes, but it’s a lot of fun so far.
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
I keep debating whether I should buckle down and watch Season 5 so that I can catch up and write about Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale but as I’ve noted previously, it’s just so damn bleak. I burnt out on the show after Season 4 and I struggle to find the motivation to come back, especially when there are so many other things to watch right now. What do you think, dearest readers? Is it any good this season so far?
Other shows that I’m not following or caught up on but keep meaning to watch:
- Godfather Of Harlem on MGM+
- Happy Face on Paramount+
- The Righteous Gemstones on HBO
- Dark Winds on AMC
- Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+
- Doctor Who on Disney+
What else did I miss? What are you watching these days? What should I put on this list or add to my backlog? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook.
