Ready to relax this weekend in front of your TV (or smartphone, I’m not judging)? Some of you will do well to find something worth enjoying on the world’s best streaming services.
In fact, it’s been a surprisingly quiet week for new movies and TV shows. And while there’s enough to fill this week’s streaming roundup, some of you may not be thrilled with how weak the selection is compared to previous editions.
Still, I’m hoping one of the following will pique your interest. If not… well, there’s always the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals to watch! — Tom Power, Senior Entertainment Reporter
Little House on the Prairie season 1 (Netflix)
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Netflix has relived 1974! The Ingalls family returns to the small screen in this adaptation of Little house on the prairie (N.B: read my Little house on the prairie check out while you’re here), which is based on the book series of the same name by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Essentially, this story, in which protagonist Laura navigates her childhood days on the prairie lands of Kansas, is heartwarming at its peak. And while its typical “Netflix look” may be irritating, if you look beyond the form, the content is significant. The second season is also on the way and I’m already looking forward to it. —Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
The Westies (MGM+ and Prime Video)
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Are you looking for a gritty new crime drama to binge? The Westiesan MGM+ TV original starring JK Simmons that is also available on Prime Video, should appeal to you.
Set in the early 1980s, it follows the notorious New York crime family as they navigate mob wars, family infighting, and an FBI investigation that could upset the increasingly fragile truce the Hell’s Kitchen-based syndicate has with the Italian mafia.
Episodes 1 and 2 of this Amazon TV original are available now, while new episodes will air weekly every Sunday for the foreseeable future. — J.V.
The Long Walk (HBO Max)
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Excellent Francis Lawrence The long walk It’s arrived on HBO Max and, in my opinion, it’s one of the best Stephen King adaptations of all time.
Set in a dystopian 1970s, a group of boys compete in an annual televised competition in which they are forced to walk non-stop maintaining a pace of 3 miles per hour. If they don’t, they kill them. Plus, there can only be one winner, so the pressure increases.
There are many nice characters here and one very unfriendly one in the form of Mark Hamill’s The Major, which is possibly his creepiest performance yet. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer
Testing season 5 (Apple TV)
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Apple TV’s long-running comedy series trying has returned for its fifth season.
Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as the central couple Nikki and Jason, who we have seen on their journey to becoming parents and, now that they have two adopted children, have to face unexpected challenges. This season, Kat (Charlotte Riley), Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, returns and changes the family dynamic.
trying has been praised for its approach to difficult topics, providing comedy and emotionally charged moments. It’s very good to have this Apple TV Original back on our screens. — L.B.
War Driver (Paramount+)
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Did you really think we were going to leave action fans hanging this week? Presenting war drivera new movie that just premiered on Paramount+ and that fans have already described online as “great acting from unlikeable characters.”
In it, we follow a hacker who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he is forced to pull off a multi-million dollar cyber heist. There’s a real sense of danger here, as each line of code could be your last.
Hopefully, that “last” doesn’t come before the end of the film’s terse 94-minute running time. But hey, who knows with storytelling these days? — J.V.
Man Will Burn (HBO Max)
You’ve no doubt heard of The Burning Man, but how much do you know about its roots? Now you can experience this iconic arts festival from the comfort of your living room, so you don’t even need to trek out into the desert.
Over the course of four episodes, we go behind the scenes of the effigy festival of the same name, from its origins to the present day. Special attention is also being paid to organizing an event of this scale after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both seasoned “Burners” and newcomers appear in the documentary, giving us a well-rounded look at the festival and how it has evolved over time. — L.B.
Married at First Sight season 20 (Peacock)
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Despite all the controversies surrounding the international versions, we are returning to where it all began. Married at first sight. Just as Love Island United States It’s also coming to an end, so it’s perfect timing.
You know the result: 14 newly single people will agree to marry someone they’ve never met and see if their new relationship was really worth saying “I do.”
Experts Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz return to oversee the drama, and judging by the trailer above, the weddings themselves actually look the most elegant they’ve ever been. — J.V.
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