This weekend’s streaming lineup features a vibrant mix of new TV shows and movies across platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. Peacock’s “The Paper” season 2 returns with its newsroom drama involving characters from the “Office” universe, including Domhnall Gleeson and Chelsea Frei. Netflix debuts the adult animated comedy “DANG!” about messy New Yorkers disrupted by a successful sister, while FX/Hulu offers “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,” a sequel focusing on the 1990s West Coast rap scene tied to crime and gang politics. Apple TV’s thriller “Last Seen” follows a father’s search for his missing daughter through mysterious calls, and HBO Max presents the true crime docuseries “A Killer Story,” revisiting a controversial 2002 murder case.
Among new movie releases on streaming, HBO Max started streaming “Supergirl,” starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa in a DC Universe film that has polarized critics and audiences since June theatrical release. Hulu adds the anime fantasy “Suzume” by acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai, about magical doors unleashing disasters in Japan, praised for stunning animation and storytelling. Starz features “In The Grey,” a Guy Ritchie action thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill about operatives recovering stolen wealth from a despotic villain. Disney+ debuts “Kraven the Hunter,” focusing on Spider-Man’s villain with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, though it received poor critic ratings. Netflix also streams “Call My Agent! The Movie,” continuing the popular French series with celebrity cameos.
On the theatrical front, the South Korean sci-fi creature feature “Hope” opened September 9, directed by Na Hong-jin and featuring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander in alien roles. “Practical Magic 2,” a sequel to the 1998 cult classic, stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters battling a family curse, but the film currently holds a low 35% critics score. Historical drama “The Uprising,” starring Andrew Garfield as a leader in the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, also screens in theaters, blending real events with Robin Hood legend. Meanwhile, action thriller “Runner,” starring Alan Ritchson as a former soldier transporting a donor organ while pursued by a cartel, opened September 11 with moderate reviews.
Several ongoing TV series offer new episodes this weekend. Prime Video’s “Reacher” season 4 continues with weekly drops, though reviews have waned. HBO Max’s “Lanterns” delivers new Green Lantern storylines weekly, and Apple TV’s sci-fi series “Dark Matter” releases its second season episodes weekly through October. Hulu airs “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 18, garnering strong acclaim. Paramount+ launched “Lioness” season 3 starring Zoe Saldaña in a tense spy thriller. Other highlights include the finale of “The Shards” (Hulu), Conan O’Brien’s travel show season 3 finale on HBO Max, and “Ted Lasso” season 4 on Apple TV continuing the beloved sports comedy. The weekend offers a rich palette of genres and stories for all viewing tastes.
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