What to watch this weekend.
Credit: Peacock, AMC, Apple
Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. These and much more are here to occupy our time this fine summer weekend. There isn’t much summer left, and the days and nights are getting cooler as autumn breezes in.
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In any case, I’ve scoured the internet and the myriad streaming services we all subscribe to these days to find the best new stuff to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney+ and everywhere else. A lot of these I tend to forget about, but we have MGM+, AMC+, Peacock, Starz, BritBox, Masterpiece Theater, Tubi, Mubi, Freevee and countless others to choose from. There’s a lot to keep track of across all these apps. Hopefully this guide can help you sort through some good options. Let’s dive right in!
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. Let’s dive right in!
New Shows & Movies This Weekend
Task (HBO)
Task is a new mystery / crime drama from the creator of Mare Of Easttown, which is enough to pique my curiosity. The first episode comes out on Sunday, and it looks terrific. Mark Ruffalo stars. Reviews are in and seem to be mostly very positive. I’ll definitely be tuning in Sunday.
The Paper (Peacock)
I’ve watched all ten episodes of The Office sequel series, The Paper and I’m pleased to report that it’s very fun and charming. Not nearly as funny as The Office, but it does its own thing and succeeds. I’m glad that it’s already been renewed for a second season. Even the original show didn’t really find its stride until Season 2. You can read my review here.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — Season 3 (AMC+)
The Walking Dead keeps shambling along, now splintered into a bunch of pretty lackluster spinoffs. Season 2 of Daryl Dixon was preposterously awful, and I guess I’m so out of the loop when it comes to this series that I didn’t even realize Season 3 was debuting this Sunday until I started writing this guide. I love Daryl (and used to love Carol) and I wish that both Norman Reedus and Carol McBride had a better show to star in. We’ll see if Spain treats our heroes any better than France. I will be reviewing!
Wednesday — Season 2, Part 2 (Netflix)
I’m still annoyed at Netflix for splitting Wednesday Season 2 into two parts, but it is what it is. Fortunately, the second half of the season is terrific. It has my favorite episode of the entire series and Jenna Ortega and the rest of the cast really knock it out of the park. Here’s my review.
Highest 2 Lowest (Apple TV+)
Spike Lee’s new movie Highest 2 Lowest is out this weekend. Starring Denzel Washington, the thriller is based on legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low. It looks great, and reviews have me very excited to give this one a watch.
The Runarounds (Prime Video)
From the creator of Outer Banks comes another coming-of-age story about a group of musical hopefuls trying to find fame and fortune after high school. The series takes place in North Carolina and is definitely geared toward a younger audience.
The Great British Baking Show — Season 13 (Netflix)
I’ve never actually watched the incredibly popular Great British Baking Show, but I know my kids have, or at least they used to when they were younger. If you like shows about baking, and you enjoy British television, this is clearly must-watch TV. If you added a murder, I’d probably eat it up!
Black Bag (Prime Video)
I’ve had Black Bag on my list of movies to watch ever since it was in theaters. Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett star in what certainly looks like a gripping spy thriller. Critics were more fond of the film than audiences, but it looks right up my alley. Have you seen this one? What did you think?
Inglourious Basterds (Netflix)
Not only is Inglourious Basterds one of my favorite WWII movies, it’s one of my favorite Quentin Tarantino movies. Now that it’s on Netflix, you should definitely give it a shot if you haven’t seen it yet. Or watch it again if it’s been awhile. Honestly, I like this movie more every time I see it.
Friendship (HBO Max)
Tim Robinson is a very funny, very weird guy. If you’ve ever seen his sketch comedy show, I Think You Should Leave, you’ll know what I mean. Now drop him into an A24 film with Paul Rudd and Kate Mara and . . . see what happens. The movie just came to HBO Max so you can watch and judge for yourself.
What’s Streaming Weekly
A number of shows have ended recently. Dexter Resurrection just dropped its finale. The Institute wrapped up last week. But plenty are still airing each week including several that I’m writing about. We’ll start with a show I wasn’t expecting to like so much.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video)
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, the spinoff prequel to the Chris Pratt-led Terminal List. This show is much, much better in my opinion. It’s a really fun international spy thriller and basically Call Of Duty: The Movie. Read my review here.
Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max)
The third episode of Peacemaker on HBO was a blast. John Cena is really killing it this season, and the fight choreography during his takedown of a terrorist cell in the alternate dimension was top-notch in Episode 3. I also really enjoyed the big cameo, which was pretty funny. No spoilers, though. Read my review of the first episode here. Watch the video above for my discussion of the season so far.
Alien: Earth (Hulu)
I really wish Alien: Earth was good, but it’s just . . . . not. The production value is fantastic. Some of the actors and characters, like Timothy Olyphant’s synth character, Kirsh, are really compelling. But the story feels pretty pointless, and even though Episode 5 was a nice respite from the silly Peter Pan stuff, the crew of the Maginot was just too stupid and sloppy for me to take it seriously. You can read my review of Episode 5 right here. Watch the above video for my discussion of Season 4’s pros and cons so far.
Outlander: Blood Of My Blood (Starz)
I’m behind on Outlander: Blood Of My Blood mostly because I’m just not very drawn in by the time-traveling aspect of the series. I guess I was expecting it to be more distinct from the main show, but it feels more like fan-service than its own thing. I’ll catch up and come back with more thoughts. It’s certainly a lovely show, with great costumes and sets and a strong cast.
I’ve written my review of the two-part series premiere which you can read here.
Chief Of War (Apple TV+)
I keep meaning to sit down and binge the three or four episodes of Chief Of War that I’m behind on. This is such a great historical drama with so much fun action and a really unique setting and story, but I keep getting sidetracked by my busy life. Definitely give this one a shot, though. Jason Momoa has really outdone himself here as both the lead and the show’s creator.
Dexter: Resurrection (Paramount+)
We finally came to the finale of Dexter: Resurrection. I’m working on a review, but the short version is this: Michael C. Hall does a terrific job returning as Dexter Morgan and the entire season is very solid, very entertaining and yet I was still left feeling pretty unsatisfied and letdown by the conclusion. The series never really got me to that place that the best Dexter seasons take you, where you’re really on the edge of your seat. It felt too easy and more than a little rushed. Not bad, by any means. I’m excited for Season 2. Just incomplete.
Other Currently Airing Shows
- Invasion Season 3 (Apple TV+) — The third season of Apple’s big alien invasion series continues to drop episodes each week.
- South Park Season 27 (Paramount+) — I haven’t watched the latest South Park episode yet, but I’ve enjoyed the parody of current politics this season quite a bit. Trey Parker and Matt Stone make fun of everybody, and Trump is not out of bounds.
- Rick and Morty Season 8 (HBO Max) — The foul-mouthed Back To The Future parody duo has been airing on Adult Swim but the entire season is now out on HBO Max. I won’t lie, the humor in this show can be great at times but I find it a bit much. Just not my cup of tea, or rather only in small doses.
- Foundation Season 3 (Apple TV+) — I know. I still haven’t started Foundation yet. You keep telling me to, and I will. Please send me four extra hours a day.
What else did I miss? What should I put on this list or add to my backlog? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. Check the links below for past weekend streaming guides. You might have missed something! It’s been a great year for TV and movies.
Previous Streaming Guides From Yours Truly:
August 29th Streaming Guide:
August 22nd Streaming Guide:
August 15th Streaming Guide:
August 8th Streaming Guide:
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