Several popular TV shows had their premieres this week.
The beloved historical drama “Outlander” is back with the second half of its seventh season, over a year after the last episodes aired. The Peacock drama “Based on a True Story” returns for its second season, and the HBO Max comedy “The Sex Lives of College Girls” premieres its third season.
There are a ton of new movies, too, both streaming-only releases like “Spellbound” and “Joy,” as well as theatrical films like “Blitz,” “Firebrand,” and “The Piano Lesson.”
Here’s a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you’re looking for.
If you love sci-fi or horror, watch “Alien: Romulus.”
The latest sequel in the long-running “Alien” movie franchise was a hit in theaters earlier this year. Now, it’s finally available to stream at home.
Brace yourself for a gnarly birth scene and an incredible new creature design that arguably blows the Xenomorph out of the water.
Streaming on: Hulu
“Outlander” finally returns.
The beloved Starz historical fantasy drama premieres the second half of its seventh season over a year after we last saw Jamie and Claire Fraser on our screens. (Here’s a refresher on where we left off with every “Outlander” character.)
Streaming on: Starz+, Hulu with Starz, or Prime Video with Starz
“Based on a True Story” is back, too.
The comedic thriller stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as married true-crime enthusiasts who find themselves tangled up in a new series of murders in the second season.
Streaming on: Peacock
So is “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”
The comedy about four college students returns for its third season. We’ll see how Renee Rapp’s character is written off after the singer revealed she’d be exiting the show.
Streaming on: Max
If you’re in a Christmas mood, watch “The Merry Gentlemen.”
Netflix’s latest Christmas movie stars Chad Michael Murray as a small-town handyman who joins an all-male dance revue to help save his love interest’s family bar. And yes, there’s lots of shirtless dancing.
Streaming on: Netflix
For a clever comedy, watch “Interior Chinatown.”
Showrunner Charles Yu adapted the action-comedy series from his own 2020 novel. The show centers on Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character stuck in a police procedural.
Streaming on: Hulu
“A Man on the Inside” offers feel-good laughs.
“The Good Place” creator Mike Schur re-teams with Ted Danson for this series about a widowed and retired professor turned amateur detective.
Streaming on: Netflix
Looking for a documentary? Watch “Surveilled.”
The new HBO documentary follows The New Yorker journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the espionage cybertechnology industry.
Streaming on: Max
“Blitz” is a thrilling war drama.
Saoirse Ronan plays a single mother in World War II-era London who makes the difficult choice to send away her 9-year-old son (Elliott Heffernan) during the German bombing campaign against the city.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
“The Piano Lesson” is another period drama.
Based on August Wilson’s 1987 play about a family and their heirloom piano, the new adaptation marks the feature directorial and writing debut of Malcolm Washington (Denzel Washington’s son) and stars his brother, John David Washington.
Streaming on: Netflix
True crime fans should check out “900 Days Without Anabel.”
The new docuseries explores the kidnapping of Anabel Segura, who was held captive for 900 days in Spain.
Streaming on: Netflix
For something to watch with kids, stream “Spellbound.”
The new movie from “Shrek” director Vicky Jenson features a star-studded voice cast, including Rachel Zegler as a heroic princess who sets out to save her parents (Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem) after a spell turns them into monsters.
Streaming on: Netflix
Or “Out of My Mind.”
This coming-of-age drama is about Melody Brooks, a sixth-grader who uses a wheelchair and has cerebral palsy. Melody develops more independence with help from supportive adults and friends around her.
Streaming on: Disney+
“Joy” is a drama based on the true story of a scientific breakthrough.
“Joy” tells the story behind the birth of the first IVF baby, Louise Brown, focusing on the three British medical professionals who pioneered the groundbreaking technology.
Streaming on: Netflix
If you’re into royal history, check out “Firebrand.”
The historical drama starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander tells the story of Henry VIII’s final and least-chronicled wife, Katherine Parr.
Streaming on: Hulu
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