Last week I saw the likes of Wonka, Poor things And The gentlemen debut on streaming services, and while this week’s list of on-demand recommendations isn’t all that exciting, there Are a handful of new movies and TV shows that are sure to get the pulse racing.
Leading the load is Invincible season 2 part 2 on Prime Video, continuing the blood-splattered adventures of hybrid superhero Mark Grayson. Elsewhere, new South Korean drama Chicken nuggets debuts on Netflix, while Apple’s latest historical thriller, Queststarts streaming on Apple TV Plus.
Below, we’ve rounded up the seven biggest new movies and TV shows you can stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more.
Invincible season 2 part 2 (Prime Video)
The second season of Invincibleone of the best Prime Video shows, continues this weekend after a four-month hiatus.
To avoid spoilers, we won’t reveal the plot details Invincible season 2 part 1 here – view Invincible season 2 episode 4 ending explained article if you need a refresher – but it’s safe to expect more skull-crushing action from the likes of Omni-Man, Atom Eve, The Immortal and of course Invincible itself in Part 2.
In our Invincible In the Season 2 Part 2 review, we described the show’s latest installment as “a superhumanly strong entry laced with tragic potential and pulsating storylines,” so existing series fans will no doubt find plenty to enjoy here.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
Chicken Nugget (Netflix)
Chicken nuggets It’s the second chicken nugget-themed Netflix production to hit the streamer in less than four months, but judging by the blissful oddity of the new series’ trailer, we’re not complaining.
This unusual South Korean series centers on Choi (Kim Yoo-jung), a young woman who, after mistaking a strange new machine for a fatigue-reducing treatment, is accidentally turned into a chicken nugget – yes, a chicken nugget. Episodes follow the attempts of her father (Ryu Seung-ryong) and his intern (Ahn Jae-hong) to turn her back into a human.
If that all sounds utterly ridiculous, that’s because it is, as critics have described Chicken nuggets (perhaps unsurprisingly) as a “surreal and whimsical comedy that may not be to everyone’s taste.” But if you’re someone who just loves chicken nuggets, this could end up being one of the best Netflix shows.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Chase (Apple TV Plus)
Apple TV Plus is no stranger to historical thrillers and the streamer’s latest series offering: Questfurther expands that portion of the content library.
This seven-part series describes the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the long search – led by US Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) – for his assassin, the actor and murderer John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle). Hamish Linklater, Lili Taylor and Patton Oswalt also star.
The first two episodes of Quest – which has drawn praise for its production but criticism for its pacing – are now available to stream on Apple TV Plus. The remaining five episodes of the show will be released weekly every Friday through April 19.
Now available to stream on Apple TV Plus.
The girls on the bus (Max)
New political drama series The girls on the bus Finally starts streaming on Max this weekend, originally destined for Netflix and then The CW.
This ten-part show is set during a fictional presidential campaign and is loosely based on the non-fiction book by Amy Chozick. After Hilary – follows four female journalists as they navigate the unpredictable challenges of modern American politics.
Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam and Christina Elmore lead the cast The girls on the bus, which critics have described as “compulsively observable and surprisingly apolitical.” While this may not be the best Max show of all time, fans of workplace drama will certainly find plenty of twists and turns to enjoy here.
Now available to stream on Max.
Apples never fall (Peacock)
After the success of Big little lies And Nine perfect strangersyet another novel by Liane Moriarty, Apples never fallgets the TV treatment this weekend.
Adjusted by Great love From director Melanie Marnich (Big Love), this seven-episode series centers on retired tennis coaches Stan and Joy Delaney (Sam Neill and Annette Bening), whose lives are turned upside down when an injured young woman arrives on their doorstep. Mysterious!
Alison Brie, Jake Lacy and Nate Mann also star in this “propulsive, binge-worthy beach read,” now streaming in its entirety on Peacock.
Now available to stream on Peacock.
Small grand piano (Paramount Plus)
If you’d like to see Brian Cox in a decidedly more subdued role than his Logan Roy SuccessionBiggest Plus’ Small wing could be the weekend movie for you.
This coming-of-age drama – inspired by the 2006 New Yorker article of the same name – follows a teenage girl (Brooklyn Prince) whose unlikely relationship with an older pigeon breeder (Cox) helps her come to terms with her problems. parents. parting. Che Tafari, Kelly Reilly and Simon Khan also star.
Now available to stream on Paramount Plus.
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (Netflix)
This week’s documentary choice is Turning point: the bomb and the Cold War on Netflix.
Continuing the conversations reignited by Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film OppenheimerThis nine-episode docuseries examines the Cold War and its aftermath – from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the rise of Vladimir Putin.
Described by critics as a ‘daunting overview of the global threat of nuclear war’, we caution against viewing this as a weekend pick-me-up, but Turning point: the bomb and the Cold War could be among the best Netflix documentaries of the year so far.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
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