Top Movies and TV Shows Streaming This Weekend

Viewers looking for new entertainment have a variety of options across major streaming platforms, ranging from dark supernatural mysteries to lighthearted mockumentaries [1, 2]. These selections include both returning series and fresh adaptations that have recently arrived on services like Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video [1, 2].

Key takeaways

• Widow’s Bay on Apple TV has earned a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes for its blend of horror and comedy [2].
• Crime 101, a thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, is available on Prime Video with an 89% critic score [1].
• St. Denis Medical has moved to Netflix, offering a hospital-based mockumentary for fans of The Office [1].
• Bait, a 6-part British satire starring Riz Ahmed, holds a 97% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes [1].
• Man On Fire on Netflix features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an ex-mercenary in a new adaptation of the A.J. Quinnell novel [2].

New Crime Thrillers and Supernatural Mysteries

For those interested in darker narratives, Widow’s Bay on Apple TV offers a supernatural mystery set in an ailing New England town [2]. The series, which stars Matthew Rhys and Kate O’Flynn, explores whether the town’s troubles are caused by a curse or something more nefarious [2]. Meanwhile, Netflix has released a new adaptation of the thriller novel Man On Fire, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a former mercenary seeking revenge [2].

In the realm of crime dramas, Crime 101 on Prime Video features a high-profile cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry [1]. The film follows a jewel thief whose activities attract the attention of a detective [1]. For viewers who prefer episodic content, the Nordic Noir series Harry Hole on Netflix provides a dark, sinister look at serial killer investigations in Oslo, Norway [1]. Additionally, the crime comedy Your Friends & Neighbors has returned to Apple TV for a second season, following a financial broker who turns to burglary after losing his job [1].

Comedies and Satirical Dramas

Streaming services are also offering lighter or more satirical fare this season. St. Denis Medical, a mockumentary set in a hospital, has transitioned to Netflix, providing a comedic tone similar to The Office [1]. For fans of satire, the 6-part British series Bait on Prime Video stars Riz Ahmed as an actor whose audition for the role of James Bond sparks controversy [1].

Other notable releases include Pizza Movie on Hulu, a drug-fueled college comedy featuring Gaten Matarazzo, and the second season of the prequel series on Netflix [1]. For those interested in film history, is now available on Prime Video, following its theatrical run [1].