What to watch this weekend.
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A ragtag band of spies facing down a threat to British national security. A citizen journalist facing off against powerful local politicians and business magnates. Cops and robbers, a new show from the creator of Peaky Blinders and much more all hit streaming services this week and I have the full list.
It’s the last weekend of September, so I hope everyone is preparing for chillier weather. We’ve had hail storms, thunder storms and some really lovely deluges in recent days. Perfect weather to curl up inside and watch some great TV shows and movies!
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:
One show not on this list—that was supposed to be—is Apple TV+’s The Savant starring Jessica Chastain. Apple delayed the show indefinitely, and while giving no stated reason for doing so, it’s obvious that the streamer was concerned about recent events. The series follows a woman who infiltrates far-right groups to prevent an attack, and with the Charlie Kirk slaying and all the threats of censorship in the media, it appears Apple got cold feet.
“I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They’ve been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team,” Chastain said in a post on her Instagram account. “That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we’re not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant.”
Hopefully Apple releases the series soon.
We had a big series finale this week with Alien: Earth wrapping up. I didn’t care for the show, but many others did. It’s been incredibly divisive! You can read my review of the finale here. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf also wrapped up its excellent season, and while the finale wasn’t its strongest episode, overall I really enjoyed the show.
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
The Lowdown (FX/Hulu)
Sterlin Harjo, the creator of the wonderful Reservation Dogs, returns with a very quirky, very funny crime thriller in The Lowdown, starring Ethan Hawke in one of his best roles in years. I’ve already written a pretty extensive review, so be sure to check that out, but I definitely recommend this one. The first two episodes are available on Hulu.
Slow Horses — Season 5 (Apple TV+)
I’m still working on my review of Slow Horses Season 5. It’s not my favorite season of the British spy thriller, but that’s not to say it isn’t good. It’s very good! It’s also just a tad bit goofier than the previous seasons, despite having some pretty harrowing moments. Gary Oldman is as terrific as ever as the flatulent Jackson Lamb, and the entire six episode season is a rollicking good time. The first episode is now available on Apple TV+.
House Of Guinness (Netflix)
Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, returns with a new show about the Guinness empire. It sounds a bit like Succession, but takes place in Ireland in 1868. The story follows the four children of Benjamin Guinness as they war over the succession of the Guinness empire.
All Of You (Apple TV+)
Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein co-wrote and stars in this new romance film about a man named Simon who falls in love with his best friend, Laura (Imogen Poots). There’s a sci-fi element to the film, with a “matching” system that pairs soulmates in this somewhat dystopian version of our world. It looks interesting and I have enjoyed everything with Goldstein.
One Battle After Another (In Theaters)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest crime drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio as washed-up revolutionary, Bob Ferguson, whose paranoia turns out to be right on the money when an old nemesis turns up and things go very badly for him and his daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). It’s getting rave reviews, with a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but I won’t have time to watch it until next week. The 2 hour and 42 minute runtime is a bit daunting, but I’m excited to go see it in theaters as soon as possible.
What’s Streaming Weekly
So many shows have come to an end recently, including Dark Wolf and Alien: Earth, but many are still airing. Here’s what I’m watching these days (though some are on my backlog).
Task (HBO)
We’re three episodes into Task on HBO Max with the fourth airing this Sunday, 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+)
I’m behind on my reviews of Daryl Dixon on AMC, but so far it reminds me a lot of The Three Amigos with its goofy Spain setting and costumes that look more like 19th century Mexico than anything. The last episode wasn’t terrible, by any means, and hopefully the second half of the season is decent.
Gen V — Season 2 (Prime Video)
I’m still behind on Gen V and I’m still feeling burnt out on The Boys, but if you’re looking for raunchy superhero parody fare, I believe we’re four episodes into the new season.
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video)
I have an interview coming up with Tom Hopper, the “dark horse” of Dark Wolf. Hopper is surprisingly terrific in this show. Every episode has been rock solid, and The finale was a bit weaker than the rest of the season, but I’m still sad to see it end. Read my review here.
Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max)
The latest episode of Peacemaker confirmed a lot of our theories about the alternate dimension John Cena’s character finds himself in. It’s Nazi America, and things are looking pretty bad for our heroes. With a surprising cameo and some fun twists and turns, this was easily the best episode of the season and maybe the entire show. I can’t wait to see what comes next, though these episodes are way too short!
Alien: Earth (Hulu)
I was not a fan of Alien: Earth which really bummed me out since I was really excited for it and have been a fan of Hawley’s previous works. The finale was incredibly unsatisfying. What a shame.
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.
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.
Other shows like Tulsa King continue to air as well, and I’m probably missing some. You tell me: 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.
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