What to watch this weekend.
Credit: MGM/Netflix/BBC
Monster hunters in a dark and dangerous fantasy world, future kings fighting for the future of England, forest birds. . . also fighting for the future of England, and old friends reunite after times apart. These and many more stories await you on the countless streaming services we all subscribe to these days. It’s indeed a series of somewhat controversial TV shows this Halloween weekend (or Halloweekend as the kids say). There’s even a new family-friendly Halloween movie in theaters.
Before we get to the guide, here are some of the week’s entertainment highlights.
What’s new in entertainment news
Netflix has released the official trailer for Stranger Things 5 this week, and it’s pretty good. I’m definitely feeling more excited about the long-awaited return of the hit series, though I’m glad it’s coming to an end.
We also learned about a smart robot that you can pre-purchase for the low-low price of $20,000. It’s basically something out of all those science fiction books, movies and shows we’ve all consumed over the years – for a whole host of slightly terrifying reasons.
Netflix came out last week A house made of dynamite and while it shot to the top of Netflix’s Top 10 chartthere were many dissatisfied viewers who were angry about the ending of the film.
As always, I scoured the internet for the best movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney+, and everywhere else. Halloween weekend is here, but you’ll only find treats on this list. No tricks. (Yes, that’s actually a dad joke).
If you have any tips or I missed something, please message me Tweet, Instagramor Facebook. That’s possible Check out last weekend’s streaming guide here. Let’s dive right in!
See also: The 20 best movies coming to Netflix in November
New shows and movies this weekend
The Witcher – Season 4 (Netflix)
The Witcher season 4
Credit: Netflix
I’m only a few episodes into the fourth season of The witcher, so my rating isn’t going up yet. I’ll post one though, since I already have so much to say about the fantasy show. Liam Hemsworth has taken over Henry Cavill’s role as Geralt of Rivia, and it’s just not the same. It didn’t even make it to the top of Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows list! Critics weren’t particularly enthusiastic either. Still, this season has some fun new characters, including Laurence Fishburne’s barber-surgeon Regis and excellent new villain Leo Bonhart (Sharlto Copley). All eight episodes are out now.
The Rats: A Witcher’s Tale (Netflix)
The Rats: A Witcher Tale
Credit: Netflix
In a surprise move, Netflix also released a prequel Witcher movie alongside season 4 of The witcher. The new film follows the group known as The Rats, who guide Ciri (Freya Allan) in the new season. We’re also introduced to a brand new Witcher, played by Dolph Lundgren. No one knew it was coming out and so far there are no reviews of the film (which is meant to be viewed). after Season 4).
King and Conqueror (Prime Video)
King & Conqueror
Credit: BBC
I was so excited when I first heard about the BBC King & Conqueror, which was already released across the pond – where it received some pretty bad reviews. The historical drama shines Game of Thrones alumni, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror and Happy Valley‘s James Norton as Harold Godwinson. It’s a fascinating time in history with a great cast. Of course, I’ll have to check it out and see for myself. The first episode will be released on Saturday, November 1.
Robin Hood (MGM+)
You don’t just walk to Sherwood Forest. Sean Bean takes a villainous turn in MGM’s new Robin Hood series. I couldn’t think of a better actor to play the role of Sheriff of Nottingham (except for Alan Rickman, who completely stole every scene in Kevin Costner’s film). Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves). The show seems to focus on the conflict between the Saxons and the Normans, so in some ways it can be seen as a sequel to King & Conqueror. The first episode will be released on Sunday and I am very curious whether it will be good.
I Love LA (HBO Max)
New episodes of HBO’s comedy series I love LA land on Sunday, so you can watch these alongside new episodes of The Chair Company. I admit this doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, but if you’re interested in a story about friends reuniting over time, rather than fantasy monsters and medieval warfare, then this might be just what you’re looking for. The show features Josh Hutcherson, Odessa A’zion, True Whitaker and Jordan Firstman.
Stinghead (in theaters)
Stinghead
Credit: Wild Bunch
Something modern Frankenstein, Stitch Head is about a boy assembled from spare parts who is awakened in a strange castle by a mad professor who orders him to protect his other creations from the nearby villagers. It looks cute.
Bonus Recommendations
Fans of Netflix’s excellent series Boots should check out this movie for more military boot camp drama. And one of Kevin Costner’s best films is also one of his earliest, and it has been seen something of a comeback on streaming.
Everything is streamed weekly
It’s the end of the road for at least one popular show this week, but there’s still plenty to keep you busy after you’re done trick-or-treating. Prime Videos Gen V wrapped up and ended up finding that I really enjoyed it. I think it’s definitely surpassed The boys in terms of storytelling and the sympathy of the characters. Anyway, here’s what’s streaming every week.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max)
IT: Welcome to Derry
Credit: HBO
Stephen King’s famous novel has been adapted for the small screen many times, but this is the first time in decades that it has been adapted for the small screen. IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel series to the recent films featuring Bill Skarsgard reprises his role as Pennywise, the murderous, evil clown. New episodes normally stream on Sundays, but this week’s episode is coming out early to celebrate Halloween. Logically!
The Chair Company (HBO Max)
The Chair Company
Credit: HBO
Tim Robinson stars in this quirky comedy/conspiracy thriller about Ronald Trosper, a mid-level manager at a mall company who finds himself investigating a mysterious chair company after he sits on one of their chairs and it breaks, causing him to fall to the ground in an embarrassing public incident that turns his entire world upside down. It’s a very strange show, but really hilarious and really different from anything else. The fourth episode of The Chair Company comes out on Sunday.
Slow Horses – Season 5 (Apple TV+)
Slow Horses Season 5
Credit: Apple
Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) and the rest of the misfits from Slough House had another wild ride this season, but the season 5 finale dropped earlier this week and now we all have to wait for season 6. Luckily, the wait shouldn’t be too long since they filmed the seasons back to back.
The Lowdown – Season 1 (FX/Hulu)
Reservation dogs Director Sterlin Harjo returns with this unusual crime drama. Ethan Hawke stars as citizen journalist and “truthstorian” Lee Raybon as he takes on local corrupt businessmen and white supremacists in search of truth and justice and maybe a little glory along the way. New episodes appear on Tuesdays. Read my review here.
Only Killings in the Building – Season 5 (Hulu)
Only murders in the building
Credit: Hulu
Only murders in the building concluded its fifth season with some surprising revelations. Not so much about who the killer was, but who the next victim is for season 6. I really didn’t like this season and thought the finale was pretty bad compared to every other season finale in this usually great mystery series. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are normally so much fun together, but everything really fell flat. That’s life!
Maigret (PBS / Masterpiece)
Maigret
Credit: PBS/Masterpiece
Maigret follows Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright) as he investigates crimes in Paris, France. The show, based on the popular Maigret detective novels by Georges Simenon, airing on PBS/Masterpiece on Sunday evenings.
Abbott Elementary – Season 5 (Hulu)
Abbott Elementary
Credit: Hulu
The popular mockumentary-style series Abbott Elementary, follows teachers and staff at a Philadelphia public school as they navigate the pitfalls of education and workplace drama. New episodes of season 5 drop every Wednesday on Hulu.
Billy The Kid – Season 3 (MGM+)
Billy the Child
Credit: MGM+
This western drama from Michael Hirst, the creator of Vikings, is in its third and final season on MGM+. Billy the Child follows the misadventures of the infamous gunslinger, with Tom Blyth saddled as the titular hero. New episodes appear on Sundays.
Tulsa King – Season 3 (Paramount+)
Tulsa King
Credit: of utmost importance
Sylvester Stallone stars in this Taylor Sheridan production about a gangster who is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he begins to form his own gang. Samuel L. Jackson joined the cast in season 3 and will star in a spin-off, NOLA King, which will premiere in 2026. New episodes of Tulsa King dropped on Sunday.
Be sure to check out last weekend’s streaming guide here.
And that’s it folks! Let me know what you’re looking at and if I missed anything you think I should add to this guide. If there’s something on your radar, let me know too! Tell me: what else have I missed? What should I put on this list or add to my backlog? Let me know Tweet, Instagram, Blue sky or Facebook.
#watch #weekend #shows #movies #stream #Netflix #Hulu #Prime #Video #Apple