Ready to relax this weekend in front of your TV (or your smartphone, I’m not judging)? Some of you would do well to find something worth enjoying on the world’s best streaming services.
Indeed, it’s been a surprisingly quiet week for new movies and TV shows. And, while there’s just enough to fill this week’s streaming roundup, some of you may not be excited about how weak the selection is compared to previous editions.
However, I hope one of the items below will pique your interest. If not… well, there’s always the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals to watch instead! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Little House on the Prairie season 1 (Netflix)
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Netflix thought back to 1974! The Ingalls family returns to the small screen in this adaptation of Little House on the Prairie (Attention : read my Little House on the Prairie review while you’re here), based on the namesake of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series.
Essentially, this story, which sees protagonist Laura journey through her childhood on the prairies of Kansas, is heartwarming to watch in its climax. And, while its typical “Netflix look” can be irritating, if you look beyond the form, the content is meaningful. Season 2 is also already on the way and I’m already looking forward to it. — Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
The Westies (MGM+ and Prime Video)
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Looking for a new crime drama to binge? The Westiesan MGM+ TV Original directed by JK Simmons and also available on Prime Video, should please you.
Set in the early 1980s, it follows the notorious New York crime family as they navigate mob wars, family infighting and an FBI investigation that could disrupt the increasingly fragile truce the Hell’s Kitchen-based syndicate has with the Italian Mafia.
Episodes 1 and 2 of this Amazon TV Original are available now, while new chapters will air weekly every Sunday for the foreseeable future. — Joint venture
The Long Walk (HBO Max)
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Francis Lawrence is excellent The long walk has arrived on HBO Max and, in my opinion, it’s one of the best Stephen King adaptations of all time.
Set in a 1970s dystopia, a group of boys compete in an annual televised competition where they are forced to walk non-stop while maintaining a speed of 3 miles per hour. If they don’t, they are killed. There can only be one winner, so the pressure is on.
There are a lot of likeable characters here and a very unpleasant one in the form of Mark Hamill’s The Major, which is arguably his scariest performance to date. — Lucy Buglas, senior entertainment editor
Try Season 5 (Apple TV)
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Apple TV’s long-running comedy series By trying is back for its fifth season.
Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as central couple Nikki and Jason, who we’ve seen journey to becoming parents and, now that they have two adopted children, they face unexpected challenges. This season, Kat (Charlotte Riley), Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, returns and changes the family dynamic.
By trying was praised for its approach to difficult themes, delivering both comedy and emotionally charged moments. It’s very good to find this Apple TV Original on our screens. -KG
War Pilot (Paramount+)
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Did you really think we were going to leave you action fans in the lurch this week? Presentation war pilota new film that was just released on Paramount+ and has already been described by fans online as “a superb piece of unsavory character acting.”
In it, we follow a hacker who finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he is forced to embark on a multi-million dollar cyber heist. There’s a real sense of danger here, as each line of code could be the last.
Hopefully this “last one” won’t happen before the film’s 94 minutes are over. But hey, who knows with storytelling these days? — Joint venture
The Man Will Burn (HBO Max)
You’ve probably heard of The Burning Man, but what do you know about its roots? Now you can experience this iconic arts festival from the comfort of your living room, so you don’t even have to wander through the desert.
Through four episodes, we go behind the scenes of the eponymous effigy festival, from its origins to the present day. Organizing an event of this magnitude in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is also receiving special attention.
Both seasoned “Burners” and newcomers feature in the documentary, giving us a comprehensive overview of the festival and how it has evolved over time. -KG
Married at First Sight season 20 (Peacock)
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Despite all the controversies surrounding international versions, we return to where it all began with Married at first sight. Just as Love Island United States also ends, so perfect timing.
You know the score here: 14 new singles will agree to marry someone they’ve never met and see if their new relationship was really worth saying “yes” to.
Experts Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz return to oversee the drama, and judging by the trailer above, the weddings themselves truly look like the chicest they’ve ever been. — Joint venture
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