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Super-secret spec-ops military squads facing off against the next diabolical terrorist threat. Actual docuseries about the fallout and investigation into one of the most serious terrorist attacks in history. Superhero movies that might just restore our faith in the genre<\/a> after all these years. There\u2019s so much to watch this weekend, this guide is probably too long for its own good.<\/p>\n But hopefully it\u2019s good for you, dearest reader of mine, because I want you to have something fun to watch after a long day of work, or a long day of play, or hell, even just something to watch all day long while you do nothing. That is my quest. My holy mission. To help you find what to watch and what not to watch, and then to have a fun time talking about it with you on social media or YouTube.<\/p>\n Speaking of which, I\u2019ve started my YouTube channel back up again! Here\u2019s my return video:<\/p>\n And you can watch my video review and breakdown of what went wrong with Season 4 of FROM right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n As per usual, I\u2019ve searched high and low for the best TV shows and movies streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+ for you to watch this weekend. If you have any recommendations, tips or other thoughts feel free to shoot me a note. Let me know what you\u2019re watching these days, or if you\u2019ve enjoyed any of my recommendations, on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or Facebook<\/a>. Be sure to also check out last weekend\u2019s streaming guide<\/a> below:<\/p>\n ForbesWhat To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And MoreBy Erik Kain<\/a><\/p>\n Shall we proceed, my droogies?<\/p>\n New TV Shows To Watch This Weekend Lioness \u2013 Season 3 (Paramount+)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness returns for a third season with Zoe Salda\u00f1a back as CIA operative Joe McNamara, who finds herself caught up in her most dangerous mission yet. As a sprawling conspiracy threatens both national security and the people she cares about most, Joe is forced to balance her loyalty to the mission with her responsibilities at home. Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez, and Dave Annable all return for another season of high-stakes espionage and military action.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: You know, I thought the first season of Lioness was pretty excellent military spy thriller fare, and I\u2019m a sucker for that kind of stuff. I\u2019m okay with shows that make Islamic radical terrorists and South American cartels the bad guys and I\u2019m okay with shows that point out that often the bad guys can be right here in the West, too. Taylor Sheridan is a bit more \u201cred-blooded\u201d than a lot of contemporary Hollywood and that\u2019s fine, but I just got kind of sick of the characters in Season 2, so I\u2019m behind. New episodes drop Sundays with the finale landing on September 20.<\/p>\n Batman: Caped Crusader \u2013 Season 2 (Prime Video)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Gotham\u2019s Dark Knight is back for a second season as Hamish Linklater returns to voice Batman in this noir-inspired animated series from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves. Season 2 pits Batman against more of Gotham\u2019s most notorious criminals while continuing the show\u2019s stylish blend of detective stories, classic comic book influences, and old-school film noir. All ten episodes are out now on Prime Video.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: You did see that Hamish Linklater is the voice of Batman, right? If that isn\u2019t enough of a reason, I don\u2019t know what to tell you. There was some controversy over gender-swapping the Penguin (which was weird, but whatever) but I thought the animation was terrific and it was a fun Batman story. But I\u2019m a Batman nerd. Batman > all other superheroes. Season 2\u2019s reviews are a bit weaker (down from 94% to 88%) but still strong. <\/p>\n Adults \u2013 Season 2 Teaser Episode (Hulu\/FX)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Before Season 2 arrives, FX is releasing a special teaser episode of Adults, the comedy about a group of twenty-somethings trying\u2014and usually failing\u2014to figure out adulthood. Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the series has earned comparisons to Friends and Girls thanks to its awkward humor, relatable characters, and chaotic friendships.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I guess if this kind of young adult sitcom is your cup of tea (or whatever 20-somethings drink these days, boba tea?) then this show might be for you. I haven\u2019t seen it, so I can\u2019t say. The first season has pretty good reviews<\/a>, though.<\/p>\n The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (Netflix Documentary)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: This six-part limited series dramatizes the investigation into the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people. Starring Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams, and Merritt Wever, the series follows investigators and victims’ families as they work to uncover the truth behind one of history’s deadliest terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: It\u2019s a really fascinating, really depressing and frustrating piece of history and we should all strive to learn as much about history as we possibly can before we ourselves become lost to that great deep ocean of time.<\/p>\n You can also watch the TV series, Lockerbie, on Peacock for a fictionalized version of the story starring Colin Firth. <\/p>\n New Movies To Watch This Weekend<\/p>\n There are a whole bunch of movies dropping on the 1st of the month (Saturday) and I\u2019m putting together a separate guide for these because most of them are older releases \u2013 like the whole Fast and the Furious saga coming to Netflix \u2013 and it\u2019s just too much to list here. So I\u2019m actually going to keep a few of the movies from last week\u2019s guide in this list because there are some good ones that I hope you watch. Look for other guides for new movies and shows releasing this month soon right here on this blog<\/a> (which you should subscribe to!)<\/p>\n Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Prime Video)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Set generations after Caesar’s reign, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follows a young chimpanzee named Noa (Owen Teague) as he sets out on a journey that challenges everything he believes about ape society. Along the way he teams up with a mysterious human (Freya Allan) while facing the ruthless ape ruler Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Directed by Wes Ball, the film launches a new chapter in the long-running sci-fi franchise.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I haven\u2019t been the biggest fan of the new Planet of the Apes series, but I really liked this one. It made me go back and rewatch the first three and I enjoyed them all more than I did the first time around. Go figure. There\u2019s just some great drama, incredible special effects and even some nice humor. Freya Allan, of The Witcher, does a great job. <\/p>\n The Drama (HBO Max)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: A24’s latest film comes from Dream Scenario director Kristoffer Borgli and stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple whose relationship begins to unravel just before their wedding. Also starring Alana Haim and Mamoudou Athie, The Drama blends romance, comedy, and psychological tension in Borgli’s signature offbeat style.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I haven\u2019t seen this but both Zendaya and Pattinson were in The Odyssey and I enjoy both actors (though Pattinson, I\u2019d have to argue, is kind of on another level). I typically love what A24 serves up, so even if a wedding movie might not normally be my cup of tea, this one is on my radar. It has a 76% \/ 78% split with critics\/audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, which is interesting for an arthouse film, which usually goes the other way around.<\/p>\n Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (Paramount+)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: The first animated feature film featuring the original characters from the wildly popular Nickelodeon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, this movie was originally intended for a wide theatrical release but now drops on Paramount+ this Saturday, July 25. The story picks up 13 years after the original series, and follows Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, Appa and Momo on a brand new quest to restore peace and order to the world, and maybe revive the Air Nomads. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: Well, instead of going into any great length in this guide, I should note that I was able to watch an early screener of the film, which I quite enjoyed, though I do have some caveats. You can read my review of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Masters of the Universe (Prime Video)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan\/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man \u2014 the most powerful man in the universe. Alison Brie also stars as villain Evil-Lyn. Directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings)<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I already devoted an entire post to why you should watch this fantastically fun, hilarious, heartfelt action-packed movie<\/a> that\u2019s not just great for guys like me who loved the toys and cartoons back in the day, but for kids of all ages. You can also read my very glowing review of this underrated gem right here<\/a>. Seriously, give this a watch. It\u2019s one of my favorite films of 2026.<\/p>\n Mortal Kombat II (HBO Max)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: The fan favorite champions of the popular video game series, now joined by martial arts expert and washed-out actor, Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) that threatens the very existence of Earthrealm and its defenders. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: While the film has divided critics and audiences<\/a>, with audiences liking it way more than critics, I\u2019m going to go with the common man this time around. Mortal Kombat II is cheesy, fun, funny, action-packed \u2013 many of the same qualities and actually a remarkably similar plot to Masters of the Universe. And who cares? This is more 80s-style action-movie awesome sauce. I enjoyed it to pieces, much more than the first film from 2021.<\/p>\n Pressure (Peacock)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Group Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice \u2014 launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I thought this movie looked absolutely phenomenal when I first learned about it<\/a> and the cast is pretty much as good as it gets. Yes, it\u2019s a bit of an odd premise, the fate of the great war hanging in the balance based on competing predictions from meteorologists \u2013 but that\u2019s also what makes it cool and unique and a different kind of war movie. <\/p>\n New Movies In Theaters This WeekendSpider-Man: Brand New Day<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Several years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is a reclusive loner, still the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man but without any real friends or heroic allies since he asked Doctor Strange to wipe the world\u2019s memory of Peter Parker. When a new, mysterious threat arrives on the scene, Peter has to reach out for help from some unlikely places, including Frank \u201cThe Punisher\u201d Castle (Jon Bernthal).<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: Because I said so. That\u2019s good enough, right? I thought this movie was an absolute banger \u2013 easily one of the best superhero movies I\u2019ve seen in years. You should read my review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day if you want the real reason to see this in theaters<\/a>. The first half is totally spoiler free, and then the second half talks about the ending and why I thought it just made this such a profound, emotionally resonant piece of cinema. Good stuff.<\/p>\n Forbes\u2018Spider-Man: Brand New Day\u2019 Review: The First Superhero Movie That Made Me Feel Something In A Very Long TimeBy Erik Kain<\/a>TV Shows Currently Streaming WeeklyHouse of the Dragon \u2013 Season 3 (HBO Max)<\/p>\n House of the Dragon<\/p>\n Credit: HBO<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: HBO\u2019s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon<\/a>, follows the Westerosi civil war known as the Dance of Dragons and the struggle for the Iron Throne between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D\u2019Arcy) and her supporters (Team Black) and her half-brother, King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) and his supporters (Team Green). It\u2019s adapted from George R.R. Martin\u2019s fake \u201chistory\u201d of Westeros, Fire & Blood (which has a very nice illustrated companion book, Rise of the Dragon<\/a>, as well).<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: While Season 2 was a bit of a dreary affair, and not much happened over the course of its eight episodes, Season 3 has been much more compelling television. It\u2019s far from perfect, far too bleak and there hasn\u2019t been as much battle and bloodshed so far as I would have liked, but the pacing and writing and overall production just feels much stronger this season. The penultimate episode airs this Sunday. Read my review of Episode 6 right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n New episodes drop weekly with the season finale airing on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 9.<\/p>\n The Walking Dead: Dead City \u2013 Season 3 (AMC+)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: The Walking Dead: Dead City returns with an eight-episode season 3, with Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan returning, now working alongside Perlie Armstrong (Gaius Charles) to build a “functioning” community in post-apocalyptic Manhattan. The fragile alliance is tested by newcomer Renata (Aimee Garcia), her doctor brother Luis (Ra\u00fal Castillo), and loner Dillard (Jimmi Simpson of Westworld fame). New showrunner Seth Hoffman, a Walking Dead veteran writer and former co-executive producer on the original series, is taking over this season. New episodes drop Sundays, running through September 13.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I don\u2019t think this show should exist, quite frankly, and after watching the Season 3 premiere, I not only wrote a scathing review<\/a>, I made a scathing video to go with it, which you can watch above. It\u2019s not good, folks, but I genuinely hope that it gets better because there are other ways I could be spending my Sunday evenings.<\/p>\n Star Trek: Strange New Worlds \u2013 Season 4 (Paramount+)<\/p>\n Strange New Worlds<\/p>\n Credit: Paramount<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise is back for another round of adventures as Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) continues leading his crew across the final frontier. Season 4 picks up after last season\u2019s cliffhanger and sends Pike, Spock, Number One, and the rest of the Enterprise crew on a series of dangerous new missions, from mysterious alien encounters to impossible scientific mysteries, while continuing to build toward the events of Star Trek: The Original Series. The new season is comprised of 10 episodes airing Sundays through September 24<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I actually gave up on New Star Trek some time ago, having doggedly tried my best with the JJ Abrams films, Discovery and Picard. And while I\u2019d heard some very positive things about Strange New Worlds, I just couldn\u2019t find the energy to catch up. Maybe someday. I do really like the casting in this series, and Anson Mount is the perfect Pike (though I thought he looked more handsome in the very first episode before he shaved and cut his hair). However, it should be noted that Season 4 has a stellar 100% on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, higher than any previous season. If there is a show that could lure me back to Star Trek, it\u2019s this one.<\/p>\n Sugar \u2013 Season 2 (Apple TV)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Colin Farrell returns as private investigator John Sugar for a new season of Apple’s stylish neo-noir mystery. This time, Sugar is hired to track down the missing older brother of a rising young boxer, but the case quickly spirals into a much larger conspiracy as he continues searching for his own missing sister. New cast members include Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, Tony Dalton, Laura Donnelly, Sasha Calle, and Shea Whigham, with Sam Catlin taking over as showrunner from series creator Mark Protosevich. Like the first season, Sugar blends classic detective storytelling with unexpected twists\u2014but if you somehow avoided learning that Season 1 reveal, it’s best to keep it that way.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I can think of very few shows with a more shocking twist than Apple TV\u2019s Sugar. It\u2019s such a shocking twist that I won\u2019t spoil it here. I\u2019m very excited to start Season 2, which I\u2019ve been hoarding so I can binge a few episodes at once, but now I realize that I\u2019ve hoarded too many and the show is almost over. There\u2019s just too many shows on right now! A total of eight episodes comprise Season 2, with new episodes landing Thursday evenings and the season finale dropping on August 6.<\/p>\n Silo \u2013 Season 3 (Apple TV)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Set in a dystopian future, 10,000 people live in a massive, self-sustaining underground “Silo” comprising 144 levels. Residents are strictly governed by regulations and believe the outside world is toxic, but the protagonist, an engineer named Juliette Nichols, begins to uncover secrets about the Silo\u2019s history and the truth behind their world. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I thought the first season was a bit slow but ended up being a really compelling mystery. For whatever reason, I couldn\u2019t get into Season 2 and still need to catch up. I keep looking at this and Sugar and thinking, I need to watch these shows! But then something else is out that I have to watch. Time is my enemy, and yet the only thing that can defeat my enemy is more of it, which I cannot get. What a conundrum! Season 3 airs weekly on Thursday evenings for a total of 10 episodes, with the finale dropping on September 4.<\/p>\n The Westies \u2013 Season 1 (MGM+)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Set in the 1980s, this new MGM+ drama centers on the New York City Irish gang of the same name and the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center on the gang\u2019s home turf in Hell\u2019s Kitchen. The Westies have to contend not only with the NYPD and the FBI but also the Italian mafia, which has them outnumbered, outgunned but not necessarily outwitted. The cast is, as the kids say, \u201cstacked\u201d including Titus Welliver, J.K. Simmons, Tom Brittney, Sarah Bolger, Jessica Frances Dukes, Alan Leech and many more. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I\u2019ve seen the first three episodes and keep meaning to write up a proper review, but so far it\u2019s like if Martin Scorsese directed a TV show (with a TV show budget) and I\u2019m enjoying it quite a bit, warts and all. New episodes drop Sundays with the finale airing August 23.<\/p>\n X-Men ’97 \u2013 Season 2 (Disney+)<\/p>\n X-Men 97<\/p>\n Screenshot: Erik Kain<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: This animated series follows the X-Men as they continue to face new challenges and threats in a world that fears and hates them. Season 2 released earlier this week and consists of nine episodes and picks up following the events of the first season. The first three episodes are out now, though Episode 3 is only the first part of a two-episode double feature. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I actually started Season 1 and then got sidetracked, so I\u2019ll have to pick this back up. It got solid reviews, though there was some controversy surrounding its lead writer, Beau DeMayo, who left the series. New episodes drop Wednesdays, with the season finale airing on August 12.<\/p>\n Ghost in the Shell (Prime Video)<\/p>\n Ghost in the Shell<\/p>\n Credit: Prime Video<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Ghost in the Shell has been around forever, but it\u2019s always fun to see a new take on an old classic. The new series, which debuted on Prime Video this past Tuesday, was created by Science Saru (aka Science Monkey), the studio behind the hit Devilman Crybaby and Danadan. The new series is based on the 1989-91 manage of the same name and takes place in the distant future (well, 2029) in a futuristic Japan replete with elite cyborgs, tactical anti-terrorism forces and mysterious hackers. You can also watch the old 1995 movie on Prime Video. A total of 10 episodes will comprise the first season, with the finale airing on September 8.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: If you like this anime series, or you\u2019re just into anime in general, this is probably your thing. I found that even though I\u2019ve seen the movie, I was totally lost and confused after the first episode and so I haven\u2019t continued. Maybe someday.<\/p>\n Gone (BritBox)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Headmaster Michael Polly (David Morrissey) becomes the prime suspect in his wife Sarah’s disappearance, drawing him into a tense game of cat and mouse with Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles) as she fights to uncover the truth. The six-part British crime drama is partly inspired by the true crime book “To Hunt A Killer,” detailing a real 1984 murder investigation that wasn’t solved until 2016.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: First of all, David Morrissey is always great. He was fantastic as the Governor in The Walking Dead and I recently watched him as the lead detective in the UK crime show, Sherwood. With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and critics using phrases like \u201can absorbing crime thriller\u201d and satisfying \u201cslow burn\u201d this is directly up my alley. My alley is very much UK crime thrillers, after all. I did start this show but it was on the same night I\u2019d had anesthesia earlier in the day and, well, I fell asleep. Not the show\u2019s fault! It could have been the loudest, most action-packed show you\u2019ve ever seen and my lights would have been out. I will go back to it and watch as it seemed pretty damn good!<\/p>\n Cape Fear \u2013 Season 1 Finale (Apple TV)<\/p>\n Cape Fear<\/p>\n Credit: Apple TV<\/p>\n The finale of Cape Fear is here at last. Javier Bardem and Amy Adams star in this television series based on the novel The Executioners and its two film adaptations (1962 and 1991) both of which were also called Cape Fear. The story follows vicious ex-con, Max Cady (Bardem) and his revenge plot against married couple Tom (Patrick Wilson) and Anna Bowden (Adams). The series holds a 76% on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. <\/p>\n Lucky (Apple TV)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Lucky is a seven-episode crime thriller based on Marissa Stapley\u2019s bestselling novel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy as a former con artist named Lucky, forced back into the criminal underworld after a multimillion-dollar heist goes disastrously wrong and Lucky is betrayed by someone she trusted. <\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: I\u2019ve watched the first episode and enjoyed it quite a bit, though so far it\u2019s not one of those shows I\u2019m telling everyone I know to watch (like Widow\u2019s Bay, for instance). A pretty standard crime thriller so far, but Anya Taylor-Joy is really good so far and I\u2019ll watch just about anything with Timothy Olyphant \u2013 even something really bad like Alien: Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n The first two episodes are out now with new episodes dropping on Tuesday evenings on Apple TV and the finale airing August 18.<\/p>\n Stuart Fails To Save The Universe (HBO Max)<\/p>\n What It\u2019s About: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe stars Kevin Sussman, reprising his Big Bang Theory role as Stuart. Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon \u2014 and as the title implies, things don’t go well. Along the way he meets alternate-universe versions of familiar Big Bang Theory faces.<\/p>\n Why You Should Watch: First, a confession: I have never watched even a single episode of Big Bang Theory. Sure, I\u2019ve seen the odd clip here or there, but I really couldn\u2019t even tell you what it\u2019s about. And yet, this show sounds like a really clever spinoff. It takes the sitcom into an entirely new genre, and even though I\u2019m sick of multiverse stuff, this sounds really fun. It has a 71%\/78% critic\/audience split on RT. New episodes land Thursdays and the finale drops on September 24.<\/p>\n Check out the week before last\u2019s streaming guide below<\/a>:<\/p>\n ForbesWhat To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And MoreBy Erik Kain<\/a><\/p>\n What are you watching these days? Let me know on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or Facebook<\/a>. <\/p>\n