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With Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), Apple TV+, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Starz and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes, the sheer amount of great films and television shows available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to aimless scrolling.
Scroll no more! To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this week, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, and more. For starters, the much-anticipated third season of Bridgerton comes to Netflix on Thursday.
There are plenty more new series and movies in store to stream. The Oscar-winning film American Fiction is dropping to Prime Video just in time for your upcoming weekend movie night. RuPaul is back with another incredible season of Drag Race All Stars which is sure to make her-story. Country music fans will want to mark their calendars because the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by the illustrious Reba McEntire streams live on Thursday.
It’s time to make your weekly streaming plans. Here are this week’s best TV shows and movies to stream.
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Bridgerton (Season 3)
Delivered in two parts, Bridgerton season 3 focuses on Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) quest to snag a husband. Penelope finds herself striking out with eligible bachelors, but Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) offers his help to make her more confident. When his advice works a little too well and she has the attention of a respectable suitor, Colin begins to realize he has feelings for Penelope. Part one of Bridgerton season 3 premieres on Netflix on May 16.
Watch on Netflix
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The Academy of Country Music Awards honors the best artists of the genre. Country music legend Reba McEntire is hosting the event for the 17th time. It will be a night to remember with some of the biggest stars attending the show and unforgettable performances from Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and more. The event streams live on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. EDT.
Watch on Prime Video
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 9)
In season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, iconic queens will compete for the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a donation to their charity of choice. Watch as RuPaul royalty sashays the runway once again, including Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Shannel, Roxxxy Andrews and Gottmik. The new season premieres on Paramount+ on May 17 along with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (Season 6) for a behind the scenes look.
Watch on Paramount+
American Fiction
When a novelist is told his stories aren’t “Black” enough, he writes an outlandish book filled with offensive stereotypes to please his editor. However, when the book becomes a hit, he finds himself in over his head as he is part of the establishment he hates. The Oscar-winning film for best adapted screenplay, American Fiction begins streaming on Prime Video on May 14.
Watch on Prime Video
The Big Cigar (Limited Series)
Based on a true story, The Big Cigar gives audiences a look into the Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton’s daring escape to Cuba. When the FBI puts its sights on Newton, Bert Schneider, a Hollywood producer, comes to his rescue. Putting on a fake movie production as a decoy, Schneider gives Newton an opportunity to flee the country. Watch it go down when the limited series premieres on Apple TV+ on May 17.
Watch on Apple TV+
The Killing Kind (Season 1)
Following its run in the U.K., The Killing Kind is making its streaming debut in the States. After defending John Webster (Colin Morgan) for coercive control of his girlfriend and winning his case, a barrister, Ingrid Lewis (Emma Appleton) soon realizes his attention is now on her. When someone attempts to kill Ingrid, she believes John can help, but is he really a friend or rather a foe? The complete series drops to Hulu on Tuesday, May 14.
Watch on Hulu
Mother of the Bride
When Lana (Brooke Shields) begins helping her daughter (Miranda Cosgrove) prepare for her upcoming wedding, she is shocked to realize the father of the groom (Benjamin Bratt) is the man who stole her heart in college. Things get even more complicated as the two find themselves together in the weeks leading up to the big day. Will they rekindle their old flame? Find out by streaming Mother of the Bride now.
Watch on Netflix
The GOAT (Season 1)
Reality titans from your favorite franchises, including The Real Housewives, The Bachelor, Big Brother, and more will see who is the best of the best in Prime Video’s latest series The GOAT. Comedian Daniel Tosh puts these stars to the test in some next-level challenges — in the trailer, former Bachelorette contestant Grocery Store Joe, or Joe Amabile, puts his face in a cage of extra-large roaches. See what these television personalities will do for the title of the GOAT and a prize of $200,000 on streaming now.
Watch on Prime Video
The Iron Claw
A24’s film The Iron Claw stars Emmy-winning actors Jeremy Allen White and Zac Efron. The movie, which has only been available to buy or rent online since its premiere in theaters, dropped to Max on May 10. The Iron Claw tells the story of the real-life Von Erich brothers, who made professional wrestling history in the 1980s.
Watch on Max
Doctor Who (Season 14)
Don’t ask us why, but Disney+ is calling the upcoming season — with Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor — season 1 of Doctor Who. On Friday, May 10, Disney+ dropped the first two episodes of the new season. While we don’t know exactly what to expect, we do know the Doctor and his companion, Ruby Sunday, (Millie Gibson) will travel space and time in the TARDIS to save worlds in need.
Watch on Disney+
Let It Be
First released in 1970, Let It Be documented The Beatles trying to go back to their roots for a new album — which only further widened the rift between the members of the beloved group. This documentary landed the Beatles their only Oscar, which they won for Best Music, Original Song Score. Disney+ has fully restored Let It Be and began streaming the documentary on Wednesday, May 8.
Watch on Disney+
Unfrosted
Written, directed and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Unfrosted tells a very embellished story of the creation of the beloved breakfast food, Pop-Tarts. Along with Seinfeld, this film is stacked with star power, including appearances from Amy Schumer, Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant and so many more. Unfrosted premiered on Netflix on Friday, May 3.
Watch on Netflix
Selena + Restaurant
After the success of her previous show, Selena + Chef, superstar Selena Gomez is hitting LA’s hottest restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck’s and Shirley Chung’s spots, in her new Food Network show Selena + Restaurant. The series premiered on Food Network and began streaming on Max on May 2. While we wait for the trailer, learn more about Gomez in the Food Network clip above.
Watch on Max
The Idea of You
Based on the romance novel of the same name, The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. In the film, a single mom (Hathaway) finds herself in an unexpected romance with Hayes Campbell (Galitzine) — a member of one of the hottest boy bands on the planet — despite their large age gap. Can their happiness withstand public scrutiny? Find out by streaming the film on Prime Video now.
Watch on Prime Video
Hacks (Season 3)
The Emmy-award-winning series Hacks is back for a third season on Max. Jean Smart plays Deborah Vance, a Las Vegas comedian who has recently made it back on top, while her former writer (Hannah Einbinder) is still struggling in her career after moving on. Despite their difficult relationship, the duo will once again try to work together.
Watch on Max
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
In honor of Star Wars Day, May 4, Disney+ released a new Star Wars animated series for the galactic holiday. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode series that shows the journey of a young Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee. While one seeks vengeance, the other copes with the rapidly changing galaxy as the Imperial world takes over.
Watch on Disney+
FX’s The Veil (Limited Series)
To stop a widespread attack that could take countless lives, two women must work together in FX’s latest series, The Veil. An elite M16 agent (Elisabeth Moss) and a woman who may have the answers (Yumna Marwan) must stay alive on the perilous road from Istanbul to London while outside forces try to stop them. The action-packed series began streaming on Hulu on Tuesday, April 30.
Watch on Hulu
Anyone But You
Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, Anyone But You was the highest-grossing R-rated rom-com since 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby and the highest-grossing live-action Shakespeare adaptation of all time. The film follows two former rivals (played by Sweeney and Powell) who hate each other but must pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding in Australia. Inevitably, sparks start to fly between them. The classic enemies-to-lovers movie dropped to Netflix on April 23.
Watch on Netflix
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story is a four-part docuseries chronicling the group’s legendary rise and staying power. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with band members — including singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboard player David Bryan, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Tico Torres and guitar player Phil X — this is a streaming event fans won’t want to miss. Thank You, Goodnight: A Bon Jovi Story premiered on Hulu on Friday, April 26.
Watch on Hulu
Knuckles (Miniseries)
A hilarious, action-packed adventure, Knuckles centers around the red hedgehog, Knuckles, from the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog video games. Idris Elba voices Knuckles, who agrees to train Wade Whipple (Happy Endings‘ Adam Pally) in the ways of an Echidna warrior. Things quickly get out of hand as forces try to steal Knuckles’ power. The six-episode miniseries premiered on Paramount+ on April 26.
Watch on Paramount+
Tiger
Priyanka Chopra Jonas narrates Disneynature’s latest documentary, Tiger. The nature film documents 1,500 days in the forest of India where a young tigress has just given birth to cubs. Viewers will see how the tigress raises these clumsy cubs to be fierce predators while dealing with predators of their own as they grow including pythons, bears and rivaling male tigers.
Watch on Disney+
We’re Here (Season 4)
The Emmy-winning HBO original series We’re Here is, well, back for a fourth season on Max. Renowned drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royal will visit towns in small-town America on a mission to spread love.
Watch on Max
Under the Bridge
Under the Bridge is based on the book of the same name written by Rebecca Godfrey and the book is based on true events. The story follows the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), who never returns after attending a high school party. A local police officer (Lily Gladstone) and the writer Godfrey (Riley Keough) dive into the case to reveal the likely suspects are a group of teenage girls. The thriller began streaming on Hulu on April 17.
Watch on Hulu
Conan O’Brien Must Go (Season 1)
Beloved comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a new Max series, Conan O’Brien Must Go, which began streaming on April 18. The series follows the Emmy-winning television host as he travels around the globe to visit some of his most memorable podcast guests while taking in the local culture.
Watch on Max
Going Home with Tyler Cameron (Season 1)
Bachelor Nation will remember Tyler Cameron, who was a contestant on Bachelorette Hannah Brown‘s season. Since his time accepting roses, Cameron has launched a flourishing home renovation business. Going Home with Tyler Cameron showcases his house remodels with special appearances from other Bachelor contestants including Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell and Jason Tartick. The series premiered on Prime Video on April 18.
Watch on Prime Video
Orlando Bloom: To the Edge
Orlando Bloom is no stranger to pushing himself to the limit and now he is taking it one step further in Orlando Bloom: To the Edge. In Peacock’s upcoming docuseries, Bloom chronicles his journey to master three extreme sports: wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing. Facing his fears as he is trained by experts in these fields, Bloom learns about himself along the way. Orlando Bloom: To the Edge began streaming on Peacock on April 19.
Watch on Peacock
Dinner with the Parents (Season 1)
Dinner with the Parents is a Freevee Original series — meaning anyone can watch the new show for free with ads. The hilarious series, about a dysfunctional family’s weekly dinners, stars some of our favorite comedians like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Carol Kane, The Unicorn‘s Michaela Watkins and Veep‘s Dan Bakkedahl. The series premiered on Freevee on April 18.
Watch on Freevee
Fallout (Season 1)
Gamers, rejoice! The Fallout series is finally premiering this week. It has all the characters you know and love from the video game including the beloved pup, Dogmeat. You’ll find vault dwellers, ghouls and the Brotherhood of Steel in the series about surviving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Starring Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell, Fallout premiered on Prime Video on April 11.
Watch on Prime Video
The Sympathizer
A Pulitzer Prize-winner for fiction, The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen tells the story of a double agent (Hoa Xuande) in the wake of the Vietnam War. After the war ends, the man is sent to the States to continue spying for Vietnam, but things quickly become treacherous. Max began streaming the HBO adaption of the novel, which stars Robert Downey Jr, on April 14.
Watch on Max
Franklin (Limited Series)
Academy Award winner Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+’s new limited series Franklin. Franklin documents the forefather’s trip to France as he tries to gain allies for the upcoming Revolutionary War. Danger looms for Franklin and his grandson (Noah Jupe) as he navigates this foreign land. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on April 12.
Watch on Apple TV+
The Greatist Hits
Harriet (The Politician‘s Lucy Boynton) is coping with the death of her boyfriend (Pearl‘s David Corenswet) when she realizes certain songs take her back in time. Traveling between the present day and the past, Harriet will do anything to save his life, but things become complicated when she develops feelings for David (The Umbrella Academy‘s Justin H. Min), a member of her grief group. The heartfelt film premiered on Hulu on April 12.
Watch on Hulu
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion
Fashion retailer Brandy Melville has had a cult-like following of teenage girls due to the brand’s popularity on social media despite the controversial “one size fits most” message and racist business practices. The HBO documentary Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion dives into the toxic culture of fast fashion and the effects it has on our environment. The hard-hitting documentary premiered on Max on April 9.
Watch on Max
Loot (Season 2)
Maya Rudolph is back as Molly Novak, a divorcee to one of the wealthiest men in North America (Adam Scott), in Loot season 2. This season, Novak is thriving at her charitable organization where she shares her $87 billion divorce settlement with those in need. She’s focusing on herself, and swearing off men (for now), and her trusted assistant (Joel Kim Booster) is nearby as she works on becoming more independent. The second season premiered on Apple TV+ on April 3.
Watch on Apple TV+
Vanderpump Villa (Series Premiere)
Hulu’s new original series, Vanderpump Villa, documents the daily life of the staff at Chateau Rosabelle, Lisa Vanderpump‘s French estate. The hand-selected staff indulges the affluent guests’ every whim, which as you can imagine, can be quite extravagant. Fans of Bravo’s Below Deck or Vanderpump Rules will want to check out this reality show for a new generation. Vanderpump Villa premiered on Hulu on April 1.
Watch on Hulu
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