What to watch this weekend.
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Corrupt superheroes, nefarious loan sharks, ghostly visitors and hilarious adventures in a galaxy far, far away. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide, whether you like mysteries or superhero shows, family entertainment or more adult fare.
This week in entertainment news, Netflix dropped a first-look at Season 4 of The Witcher with Liam Hemsworth taking over for Henry Cavill as the protagonist, Geralt of Rivia. I am not hopeful that this season will be any better than the last, unfortunately. We’ll know more in October.
The Emmys basically confirmed that I have impeccable taste, awarding shows like The Studio, The Pitt, Andor, The Penguin and Severance while snubbing the rather disappointing third season of The White Lotus. Adolescence also won big, reminding me that I never did write anything about that miniseries and really ought to sooner than later. My opinions about the show are . . . complicated.
I’ve written a bunch of very critical posts and made some very critical videos about Hulu’s Alien: Earth and one commenter asked if I could recommend some shows that I’ve been enjoying, so I made a video about some of my favorite TV shows of 2025 outside the big, obvious ones like Andor and Severance. Watch that below:
I also fan-cast the new James Bond thanks to a stellar performance in my favorite new spy thriller.
As I do every week, I have scoured the internet for the best movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney+ and everywhere else. I’ve watched a lot of these but some are still on my backlog and others aren’t quite out just yet. September has been a big month for streaming content, and it’s not over yet. We still have Slow Horses coming out next week, which is very exciting!
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
Gen V — Season 2 (Prime Video)
It’s been a couple years since the first season of The Boys spinoff Gen V came out and I’m remarkably fuzzy on the details as I try to recollect everything. I remember the big story beats, but the character dynamics are a little fuzzy and I’m wondering if this is just the two year hiatus or something more. I used to really like The Boys a lot, and I did enjoy Gen V’s first season, but I think I’m just burning out on this superhero satire. It’s so heavy-handed and on-the-nose and it relies way too much on shock value over storytelling. I’ve only watched the first episode of Gen V season 2 so far (the first three dropped this week) so I’ll have to watch more before I can offer up an opinion. Hamish Linklater is great as the new dean of Godolkin University (aka God U). Hopefully the rest of the season is good and draws me back in.
Black Rabbit (Netflix)
This crime thriller just landed on Netflix on Thursday and I watched the first episode. The story follows two brothers, Jake (Jude Law) and Vince (Jason Bateman). The former is the owner of a New York City hotspot; the latter is a man on the run from loan sharks, with heaps of personal issues and bad debts hounding him. He brings trouble to Jake’s doorstep and things spiral from there. The first episode had some exciting bits, but I admit I wasn’t reeled in and I’m not sure if I’ll keep watching, despite really liking both Law and Bateman. Curious to hear your thoughts on this one.
Superman (HBO Max)
I’ve made it pretty clear at this point that I am not a fan of James Gunn’s Superman for a whole host of reasons, but a part of me still wants to give it a second watch now that it’s out on HBO Max. I think it’s definitely worth watching at least once if you have any interest in superhero movies, but it should have been so much better. David Corenswet is an excellent choice for Superman/Clark Kent and we actually now know that the sequel—Man Of Tomorrow—is coming to theaters much sooner than expected.
Tulsa King — Season 3 (Paramount+)
It’s probably not fair of me to say that Taylor Sheridan has spread himself too thin, simply because I haven’t watched many of his shows, including Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone. But part of the problem is that he’s simply put out way too many seasons of way too many shows to keep up with, and when I try to get into them I keep noticing a lot of Taylor Sheridan quirks that just put me off. I tried to watch Landman but the way the high school-aged daughter was treated mostly as eye candy to be ogled by old men really irked me, and I’m about the furthest thing from a prude when it comes to these things. It was just uncomfortable to watch. So I haven’t started Tulsa King and I haven’t finished Yellowstone. But hey, we still have Wind River and Hell or Highwater and Sicario, all of which are excellent films!
Haunted Hotel (Netflix)
Rick and Morty writer Matt Roller is the creator of this new Netflix adult animated comedy. It’s about a woman who finds herself running a hotel that’s (you guessed it!) haunted. Her estranged brother shows up to help—the twist being that he’s a ghost himself. This is getting middling reviews so far, but I’m always looking for new comedies.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past (Disney+)
“I find your abundance of faith . . . encouraging!” Darth Vader quips during the trailer. Brilliant. This, and a number of other tongue-in-cheek references, make for a fun trailer for the latest LEGO Star Wars adventure. A new evil has arrived in the form of Solitus, a Sith lord threatening to undo the entire galaxy who also happens to wield dual purple lightsabers. This definitely looks better than 90% of modern Star Wars.
Night of the Reaper (Shudder)
Night Of The Reaper should appeal to fans of classic slasher flicks. The story follows a college student who returns to her hometown where a babysitter was recently brutally murdered. She gets her own babysitting gig . . . and you can see where this is going. Director Brandon Christensen looks like he knows what he’s doing judging by the very tense trailer. It’s getting pretty solid reviews and looks like just the thing for fans of classic horror movies. I’ll be watching and reviewing here on this blog.
28 Years Later (Netflix)
The long-awaited third 28 Years movie has arrived on Netflix. I still haven’t seen it because I want to watch this first two films again beforehand. It’s gotten very mixed reviews. Some people really loved it, others really hated it and I suppose I’ll just have to make up my own mind. Of course, years of The Walking Dead has kind of burned me out on all things zombie.
Americana (VOD)
Sydney Sweeney stars in this crime thriller alongside Halsey and Paul Walter Hauser. This was on my list a few weeks ago when it came to theaters. It looks pretty good, but I’m going to wait until it’s available on a streaming service rather than VOD.
Eden (VOD)
Yet another Sydney Sweeney film, this one also stars Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby and Jude Law (yet another Jude Law entry!). It’s about a group of expatriates from Europe who settle on a remote island in the Galapagos archipelago. Things go very badly between the deadly wildlife and growing tensions between the settlers.
Him (In Theaters)
Have you ever wanted to watch a horror movie that’s also about American football? Has the thought even occurred to you? It’s not getting the best reviews, but it’s certainly a unique concept! Body horror + football makes sense as a critique of the sport.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (In Theaters)
This and the next two movies on this list actually came out last weekend but the list was already too full to include them. The grand finale of the Downton Abbey series ends on a high note, with 92% of critics and 96% of audiences giving this a thumbs up. I stopped watching the series years ago, but a part of me would like to go back to it now. I do love good, cozy-ish British aristocracy dramas. Though I’m more of a mystery guy.
Demon Slayer: The Movie — Infinity Castle (In Theaters)
I admit, I have never watched an episode of the wildly popular Demon Slayer anime series, but this was actually the number one movie at the box office last weekend, which speaks to the mainstream popularity of the franchise. I suppose I should give it a try, but I find that a lot of anime really grates on me. It’s all the shouting! Why does everyone shout so much?
The Long Walk (In Theaters)
The Long Walk is based on a Stephen King novella from decades ago, which predates the Battle Royale craze. It’s very much a Battle Royale story, but about a group of young people who have to walk at three-miles-per-hour until there’s just one standing. Fall behind or go off course and you’re a goner. I admit, the trailer did not impress me but it’s getting really great reviews from critics and audiences, especially for a movie adaptation of a King story (which are often, though certainly not always, rather bad).
What’s Streaming Weekly
So many shows have come to an end recently, including Apple’s Foundation, but many are still airing. Here’s what I’m watching these days (though some are on my backlog).
Task (HBO)
We’re only two episodes into Task on HBO Max and so far I’m enjoying the hell out of it thanks to the stellar writing, production and performances. It’s a new miniseries from the creator of Mare Of Eastown, which was fantastic. This one stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent tasked with investigating a string of home invasions. Tom Pelphrey stars as one of the home invaders who is knocking off a biker gang’s stash houses. You can read my review here.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — Season 3 (AMC+)
It’s a little ironic that the latest episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’s third season reminded me so much of The Three Amigos given Only Murders In The Building is now also airing new episodes and stars two of that film’s three protagonists. Suffice to say, I’m deeply unimpressed (shocker, I know) with this latest foray into what once was among the best zombie shows ever made.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video)
We only have one episode left of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, and I remain totally invested thanks in no small part to the terrific performances of Taylor Kitsch and Tom Hopper. Hopper is surprisingly terrific in this show. Every episode has been rock solid, and I’m both excited and a little sad that next week is the season finale. Read my review here.
Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max)
I still need to watch this week’s episode of Peacemaker but so far the season has been pretty good. Not great, but pretty good. John Cena is doing an outstanding job as the titular character and I’m definitely enjoying the mystery around the alternate dimension, which I actually find surprising given how sick of multiverse stuff I am. I guess when it’s done well it can still be fun. I do think the episodes seem a little short, or like they end abruptly and a part of me wishes they’d release more than one a week because of this. Hopefully the rest of the season continues to get better.
Alien: Earth (Hulu)
I’m trying to get a bead on what people think of Alien: Earth and it’s a little tricky. I wrote two posts that were both quite critical of the show this week, but neither had done a ton of traffic, which suggests to me that A) traffic is in a weird place these days thanks to Google and AI and B) people just aren’t that passionate about this series one way or another. Lots of fans have gotten mad at me for pointing out all the show’s plot holes and bad writing, but mostly it just seems people don’t care much one way or another. I talk about some of the problems this show continues to have in the video above.
Only Murders In The Building — Season 5 (Hulu)
I genuinely disliked the first three episodes of Only Murders In The Building Season 5, but the fourth one was a bit better. The celebrity guests playing the trio of billionaires are quite good this time around—especially Christoph Waltz who plays a techbro billionaire very much on the spectrum. The episode was good for his cleavering of vegetables alone. But I remain a little tepid on this season’s mystery and the humor has started to feel a bit stale. Hopefully things pick up.
Outlander: Blood Of My Blood (Starz)
I’m at a point where I’m just not sure I’m even going to go back and finish Blood of my Blood, the prequel spinoff to Outlander. What are your thoughts on this show so far? I’m three episodes behind now, and I find myself just . . . not caring. It’s trying too hard to be the same as the original. The characters don’t feel distinct enough.
I’ve written my review of the two-part series premiere which you can read here.
Chief Of War (Apple TV+)
Okay, I have no more excuses. I really enjoyed the first few episodes of Chief Of War and then I got distracted with so many other things to watch and decided to save the rest for binging. The finale was this week, so it’s time to dive back in. Jason Momoa stars and co-creates the historical drama about the warring tribes of Hawaii
Unforgotten — Season 6 (PBS/Masterpiece)
Finally, Unforgotten, which has actually been airing on PBS/Masterpiece for a few weeks now, meaning we only have a couple of episodes left. I stopped watching this excellent cold cases mystery after the finale of Season 4, which I disliked. I finally came back and watched Season 5 recently and while it was a stellar mystery for the first few episodes, the end devolved into weird political activism that felt hackneyed and on-the-nose. I’m worried about even starting Season 6. What a shame, as this used to be one of the best UK mysteries on TV.
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
September 12th Streaming Guide
September 5th Streaming Guide:
August 29th Streaming Guide:
August 22nd Streaming Guide:
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