Most of the shows that premiered last week, including Apple TV’s Cape Fear, were new to their respective streaming services. This week, three returning shows highlight the top shows to watch this weekend. Two of the returning shows will conclude after their fifth seasons. The other show, streaming on Netflix, has not been renewed just yet.
As for the new shows this week, the top one is a British comedy that streams on Hulu. One of the stars has done some of his best work with Taika Waititi. The other new show is a young adult drama looking to capture the hearts of many Prime Video subscribers. All five shows can be streamed in the U.S.
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All the Queen’s Men season 5
Tyler Perry’s drama comes to an end
I’m convinced Tyler Perry doesn’t sleep. How else can you explain his ability to write, direct, and produce multiple movies and TV shows per year for different streamers? One of Perry’s shows that he produces for Paramount+, All the Queen’s Men, will conclude after this fifth and final season. Judging from the trailer, it’s going to be an explosive season full of lies, deceit, and betrayal.
Season 5 begins with Madam DeVille (Eva Marcille) in a hospital bed after an unidentified gunman shot her. Who would shoot Madam, one of the most powerful club owners in the city? That’s what Madam’s friends and top lieutenants must find out while she lies unconscious. In the official synopsis, it reads, “Not everyone will make it through.” Don’t get too attached to your favorites because they might not make it to the finale.
The first two episodes of All the Queen’s Men season 5 are streaming on Paramount+.
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5
The Power prequel series wraps up its run
It’s pretty amazing how one show started 12 years ago could still have a substantial impact on pop culture. In 2014, the crime drama Power premiered on Starz and ran for six seasons. The series inspired several spin-offs, including Power Book III: Raising Kanan, a prequel centered around Kanan Stark, originally played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in Power.
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Which actor plays the lead role of Nick Fowler, a private investigator, in Apple TV+’s Sugar?
AJake GyllenhaalBOscar IsaacCColin FarrellDPedro Pascal
Correct! Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar in the Apple TV+ noir thriller, bringing a brooding intensity to the role of a private detective searching for a missing young woman in Los Angeles. Farrell’s performance was widely praised as one of the standout elements of the show.
Not quite — the answer is Colin Farrell. He plays John Sugar, a private investigator navigating the seedy underbelly of Hollywood in this stylish Apple TV+ noir series. The show blends classic detective fiction with some surprising genre twists.
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Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias is based on a book series by which author?
AElin HilderbrandBDebbie MacomberCSherryl WoodsDNicholas Sparks
Correct! Sweet Magnolias is adapted from the beloved book series by Sherryl Woods, which follows three lifelong friends in the fictional small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Woods has written dozens of romance and women’s fiction novels, and the Sweet Magnolias series is among her most popular.
Not quite — the correct answer is Sherryl Woods. She wrote the Sweet Magnolias book series that Netflix adapted into the show, centering on three close friends juggling love, family, and ambition in a charming Southern town. Woods is a prolific author with dozens of novels to her name.
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In Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, which nation does the main antagonist Fire Lord Ozai rule?
AThe Earth KingdomBThe Fire NationCThe Water TribeDThe Air Nomads
Correct! Fire Lord Ozai is the ruthless ruler of the Fire Nation, the imperialist power waging war across the four nations in Avatar: The Last Airbender. In the live-action Netflix series, Ozai is portrayed by Daniel Dae Kim, who brings a cold menace to the role.
Not quite — Fire Lord Ozai rules the Fire Nation. He is the primary antagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender, leading his nation’s conquest of the other three peoples. Daniel Dae Kim plays Ozai in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series.
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Apple TV’s Cape Fear is a reimagining of the classic thriller. Which 1991 Martin Scorsese film does it draw most directly from?
AGoodfellasBCape FearCThe Silence of the LambsDBasic Instinct
Correct! Apple TV+’s Cape Fear is a reimagining of the 1991 Martin Scorsese thriller of the same name, which itself was a remake of the 1962 J. Lee Thompson original. Both films center on a menacing ex-convict who terrorizes the family of the lawyer he blames for his imprisonment.
The correct answer is Cape Fear — the 1991 Martin Scorsese thriller starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. Apple TV+’s series revisits that story of obsession and terror, updating it for a modern audience while maintaining the psychological dread of the source material.
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In Paramount+’s The Agency, which intelligence organization does the main character work for?
AMI6BInterpolCThe CIADMossad
Correct! The Agency follows a CIA operative who is forced to abandon a deep-cover mission when his past resurfaces unexpectedly. The Paramount+ series stars Michael Fassbender and is an American adaptation of the French espionage drama Le Bureau des Légendes.
Not quite — the answer is the CIA. Paramount+’s The Agency centers on a CIA spy played by Michael Fassbender who must navigate dangerous personal and professional territory. The show is an adaptation of the acclaimed French spy series Le Bureau des Légendes.
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House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones. Approximately how many years before the events of Game of Thrones is it set?
A50 yearsB100 yearsC200 yearsD300 years
Correct! House of the Dragon is set approximately 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, during the reign of House Targaryen at the height of their power. The story follows the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.
Not quite — House of the Dragon is set roughly 200 years before Game of Thrones. It chronicles the Targaryen dynasty during a devastating civil war over the Iron Throne, drawn from George R.R. Martin’s history book Fire & Blood. This era was notable for the large number of dragons still living in Westeros.
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Hulu’s The Bear is set primarily in which U.S. city?
ANew York CityBLos AngelesCChicagoDPhiladelphia
Correct! The Bear is set in Chicago, where chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto returns to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop after a personal tragedy. The show has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Chicago food culture and the high-pressure environment of restaurant kitchens.
Not quite — The Bear is set in Chicago. The critically acclaimed Hulu drama follows chef Carmy Berzatto as he takes over his family’s sandwich restaurant in the city, and it has become one of the most talked-about shows in recent years for its raw, kinetic depiction of kitchen life.
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Netflix’s I Will Find You is described as what type of series?
AA romantic comedy about long-distance relationshipsBA true-crime docuseries about missing persons casesCA survival thriller about a father searching for his kidnapped sonDA sci-fi drama about a detective who can see the future
Correct! Netflix’s I Will Find You is a survival thriller centered on a desperate father who escapes from prison to track down his kidnapped son, making it an intense and emotional chase story. The premise taps into primal themes of parental love and justice that have made it a compelling watch for audiences.
Not quite — I Will Find You is a survival thriller about a father who escapes prison to rescue his kidnapped son. Netflix’s series blends high-stakes action with raw emotional drama, following one man’s relentless pursuit to save his child against seemingly impossible odds.
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Raising Kanan starts in the 1990s and examines Kanan’s rise within the criminal underbelly of Queens. By season 5, Kanan is a ruthless drug dealer striving to become the top dog of the region. What Kanan didn’t expect was to face pushback from his mother and Queens drug lord, Raq (Patina Miller). If you watched Power, you know Kanan’s fate. How he got to that point is still to be determined in the final episodes of Raising Kanan.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 premieres on June 12 on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.
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Sweet Magnolias season 5
The Magnolias take Manhattan
I categorize Sweet Magnolias as a Hallmark-style show on Netflix. The same goes for other shows like Virgin River and My Life with the Walter Boys — romantic shows that favor sweetness over vulgarity. Like many Hallmark Channel programs, Sweet Magnolias focuses on a group of friends from a small town in North Carolina.
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The three friends, known as the Sweet Magnolias, are Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliot), and Helen (Heather Headley). In season 5, Dana Sue and Helen head to New York City to visit Maddie, who has recently started a new publishing job. All three women are entering the phases of their lives where they chase dreams. Overall, Sweet Magnolias is a warm show about the power of friendship. It’s an easy show to digest, and sometimes, that’s all you need.
All 10 episodes of Sweet Magnolias season 5 are now streaming on Netflix.
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Every Year After
A second chance at love for two young people
Prime Video emerged as a leader in the young adult romance space. Between The Summer I Turned Pretty and Off Campus, Amazon’s streaming service is cranking out romantic dramas geared at teens. Looking to join the ranks of those two shows is Every Year After, an eight-episode adaptation of Carley Fortune’s novel Every Summer After.
In the lake town of Barry’s Bay, Sam (Matt Cornett) and Percy (Sadie Soverall) fall in love as teenagers. It’s a summer love story told over the course of six years and one week. Flash forward to the present-day timeline, with Percy returning to Barry’s Bay, where she learns Sam has a new girlfriend. It’s a classic story about the one that got away, something most people can relate to.
All eight episodes of Every Year After are now streaming on Prime Video.
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June 10, 2026
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Amy Harris, Leila Gerstein
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Alice and Steve
A long-running friendship takes an unexpected turn
I love the fact that Hulu is describing their new show Alice and Steve as a “wrong-com,” not a rom-com. When you hear about the synopsis, you’ll understand why. Alice (Nicola Walker) and Steve (Jemaine Clement) have been great friends for over two decades. Alice tries to encourage Steve to find love. She didn’t expect it to be with someone from her family.
Steve ends up sleeping with Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith), Alice’s 26-year-old daughter. If that wasn’t enough to ruin a friendship, Steve dating Izzy might. What a messy situation that makes for an enticing premise. Can this friendship last, or will Steve have to choose between his friend and his lover? At only six episodes, you could easily finish this show in one sitting.
All six episodes of Alice and Steve are now streaming on Hulu.
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Release Date
June 8, 2026
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Disney+
Directors
Tom Kingsley
What else to watch this weekend?
There are so many shows to watch on streaming services. You can put some of the above programs on your watchlist and save them for another time. Star City, a spin-off to For All Mankind, is still in the early stages of its initial season on Apple TV, so you can catch up this weekend. Elsewhere, Euphoria completed its three-season run on HBO Max, and people are still talking about that explosive finale.