{"id":377656,"date":"2026-04-06T09:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/377656\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:45:17","slug":"9-top-new-shows-to-stream-this-week-the-boys-euphoria-and-more-april-6-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/377656\/","title":{"rendered":"9 top new shows to stream this week: ‘The Boys,’ ‘Euphoria’ and more (April 6-12)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is in the air and it’s bringing a fresh slate of new TV shows premiering on Netflix, HBO Max and more of the best streaming services,<\/a> as well as broadcast and cable TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Boys\u201d and \u201cHacks\u201d are both heading into their final seasons, promising to close the books on their stories in different but equally shocking ways. \u201cEuphoria\u201d returns for its long-awaited season 3 to track the lives of the high schoolers-turned-adults.<\/p>\n

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As far as debuts go, \u201cStar Wars: Maul \u2013 Shadow Lord\u201d explores the dark side of the galaxy, while Margaret Atwood\u2019s \u201cThe Testaments\u201d brings her dystopian world back to the screen. Here’s our guide on the top new TV shows to check out this week.<\/p>\n

\u2018Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord\u2019 (Disney+)<\/p>\n

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord | Official Trailer | Streaming April 6 on Disney+ – YouTube
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The vibes: Moody space noir featuring a scheming Sith Lord who is absolutely not over it.<\/p>\n

The plot: Set after \u201cThe Clone Wars,\u201d this darker, more serialized entry follows Maul as he claws his way back to power under the Empire\u2019s shadow. Voiced again by Sam Witwer, the former Sith rebuilds his criminal syndicate on the remote world of Janix, where he encounters a disillusioned Jedi Padawan who may become his next apprentice \u2014 or a big mistake.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episodes 1-2 on Monday, April 6 at 3 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018The Testaments\u2019 (Hulu)<\/p>\n

The Testaments | Trailer | Hulu – YouTube
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The vibes: \u2018The Handmaid\u2019s Tale\u2019 but make it teen angst<\/p>\n

The plot: Based on Margaret Atwood\u2019s novel, this sequel series trades June\u2019s fury for a new generation raised inside Gilead\u2019s grip. Agnes, devout and sheltered, and Daisy, a newcomer from beyond its borders, connect at Aunt Lydia\u2019s elite school for future wives. As the two form a close bond, they start asking questions that can only lead to danger.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episodes 1-3 on Wednesday, April 8 at 12 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018The Boys\u2019 season 5 (Prime Video)<\/p>\n

The Boys \u2013 Final Season Trailer | Prime Video – YouTube
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The vibes: Apocalypse now as the endgame between Homelander and Butcher reaches violent heights.<\/p>\n

The plot: It\u2019s Homelander\u2019s world now, and it’s a nightmare for everyone else. With Hughie and company rotting in a \u201cFreedom Camp\u201d and Annie scrambling a resistance, the board is set for annihilation. Enter Butcher, armed with a Supe-killing virus that could end everything. Saving humanity might require losing it entirely.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episodes 1-2 on Wednesday, April 8 at 3 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Big Mistakes\u2019 (Netflix)<\/p>\n

Big Mistakes | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube
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The vibes: One hot priest, two hapless siblings and a bunch of blackmailing gangsters is a recipe for hilarity.<\/p>\n

The plot: Dan Levy ditches the cozy \u201cSchitt\u2019s Creek\u201d vibes for comedy with a side of crime. Nicky, a well-meaning gay pastor, and sister Morgan accidentally land in trouble with the mob after a misguided scheme for their dying grandmother goes awry. Soon, the inept siblings are strong-armed into jobs they\u2019re wildly unqualified for. Meanwhile, their family is even more of a mess.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: All 8 episodes on Thursday, April 9 at 3 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018The Miniature Wife\u2019 (Peacock)<\/p>\n

The Miniature Wife | Official Trailer | Peacock Original – YouTube
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The vibes: “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” but it\u2019s the wife and add marital therapy<\/p>\n

The plot: Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen star as Lindy and Les, a married couple whose power struggles are upended when a lab accident shrinks Lindy to six inches. Confined to a dollhouse, she navigates tiny domestic hazards while Les scrambles to reverse the mishap before she (literally) explodes.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: All 10 episodes on Thursday, April 9 at 3 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Hacks\u2019 season 5 (HBO Max)<\/p>\n

Hacks Season 5 | Official Trailer | HBO Max – YouTube
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The vibes: More jokes and bigger diva energy for the award-winning comedy\u2019s final season<\/p>\n

The plot: Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is very much alive, despite last season\u2019s erroneous obits, and back in Las Vegas ready to reclaim her throne. Alongside Ava (Hannah Einbinder), she balances her career comeback with a surprising romance with a much-younger rock star (Christopher Briney). How do you end the story of an icon? Smart has said it\u2019s \u201cshocking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episode 1 on Thursday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: HBO Max<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Malcolm in the Middle: Life\u2019s Still Unfair\u2019 (Hulu)<\/p>\n

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair | Official Trailer | Hulu – YouTube
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The vibes: Nostalgia mixed with total chaos as the \u201990s favorite returns with the same ol\u2019 family dysfunction<\/p>\n

The plot: Nearly 20 years after cutting ties with his family, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) is pulled back in when Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand he and his teen daughter Leah attend their 40th anniversary. He finds that parenting is no easy task when his family is engaging in their usual shenanigans.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: All 4 episodes on Friday, April 10 at 12 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018The Audacity\u2019 (AMC)<\/p>\n

The Audacity | Official Trailer | Billy Magnussen, Zach Galifianakis | Premieres April 12 | AMC+ – YouTube
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The vibes: \u201cSilicon Valley\u201d with sharper teeth and even more satirical edge.<\/p>\n

The plot: Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen) is a data-mining CEO who\u2019s equal parts delusional genius and nightmare boss. His icy therapist, Dr. JoAnne Felder (Sarah Goldberg), tries \u2014 and spectacularly fails \u2014 to keep him in check. Between blackmail, AI experiments and spoiled kids, this is a world where ambition has no ceiling and morality is optional.<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episodes 1-2 on Sunday, April 12 at 3 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: AMC+<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Euphoria\u2019 season 3 (HBO)<\/p>\n

Euphoria Season 3 | Trailer 2 | HBO Max – YouTube
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The vibes: Bad decisions in high school are nothing to bad decisions as an adult.<\/p>\n

The plot: It\u2019s been a long time since season 2, and \u201cEuphoria\u201d translates that into a five-year time jump. When season 3 begins, Rue (Zendaya) is hiding in Mexico, trying to dodge debts and a vengeful drug dealer named Laurie. Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) is married to Nate (Jacob Elordi) and building an OnlyFans empire. Jules (Hunter Schafer) navigates art school and sugar-baby dates, while Lexi (Maude Apatow) is trying to survives Hollywood\u2019s backstage politics. They may be older, but are they any wiser?<\/p>\n

Premiere date: Episode 1 on Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Where to watch: HBO and HBO Max<\/a><\/p>\n

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