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15 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

From 'Love is Blind' to 'Yellowjackets'

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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload. And just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are totally worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series or killer films, these picks will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Love is Blind), Apple TV+ (The Gorge) and more.

From Captain America: Brave New World to Muslim Matchmaker, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Cobrai Kai

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 6

The final five episodes of Cobra Kai season six are here. Part 2 left off with Miyagi-Do headed to Spain for the Sekai Taikai, facing new challenges and old enemies. But after a tragic brawl in Episode 10, everything changes—now we get to see what happens next. And based on this review, it's good.

2. The White Lotus

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 3

The White Lotus is back for season three, and this time, it’s set at a luxe Thai resort. The new season follows the drama-filled week of guests and employees and it kicks off with the first episode on Sunday, February 6, at 9 PM ET.

3. Yellowjackets

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 3

In Yellowjackets season three, the survivors face a fragile victory as summer arrives. However, buried secrets from their pasts begin to resurface, forcing them to confront chilling truths.

The two-episode season premiere drops Friday, February 14 on Paramount+ before airing on Sunday, February 16 at 8 PM ET/PT.

4. Captain America: Brave New World

  • Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 118 minutes

Anthony Mackie is back as Sam Wilson, now officially stepping into the Captain America role. After a meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam gets caught up in an international mess. He’s got to figure out who’s behind a dangerous global plot before the real villain turns the world upside down.

*Only in theaters

5. The Gorge

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 127 minutes

Two top operatives, played by Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, find themselves drawn to each other while guarding opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. But when a dark force emerges, they’ll need to team up to survive. Sigourney Weaver also stars in this intense thriller.

6. SNL50: The Anniversary Special

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 3 hours

SNL is going all out for its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special you cannot miss. The lineup? Comedy legends like Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell—plus big names like Bad Bunny, Pedro Pascal, Miley Cyrus and Tom Hanks.

Catch SNL50: The Anniversary Special live from Studio 8H on Sunday, Feb 16 at 8 PM ET on NBC and Peacock

7. Love is Blind

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number os seasons: 8

Love is Blind has returned, and this season, it's set in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Watch as singles date without ever seeing each other in person in an effort to uncover if love really is blind.

8. Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 112

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) explores the rise and fall of Sly & The Family Stone, one of pop music's most influential bands, led by the complex Sly Stone. Directed by Questlove, the film delves into the challenges Black artists face with success and the personal cost of genius, offering a fresh perspective on pop culture.

9. Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 124 minutes

Bridget Jones is back in the dating game—and stuck between a younger man and her son’s science teacher. Starring Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, this rom-com is full of love, laughs and classic Bridget chaos.

10. Muslim Matchmaker

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

In this new reality series, matchmakers Hoda and Yasmin help Muslim American singles navigate the chaos of modern dating to find the one.

11. Heart Eyes

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 90 minutes

For years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has terrorized Valentine’s Day, stalking and killing couples in love. This year, it looks like no one’s safe from his deadly obsession.

*Only in theaters

12. The Hunting Party

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

When a mysterious explosion sets a group of serial killers loose from a top-secret prison, an elite team is on a race against time to catch them—before they strike again.

13. The Z-Suite

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

The Z Suite is a fictional comedy series where a New York City ad agency’s C-suite is replaced by Gen Z employees, sparking chaos as both generations clash over shifting power dynamics and the evolving marketing world.

14. Kinda Pregnant

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 100 minutes

When Lainy (Amy Schumer) tries to settle down and start a family, everything goes sideways. So, she throws on a fake baby bump, tells a little fib—and somehow ends up falling for her dream guy.

15. Clean Slate

  • Rating: TV-13+
  • Number of seasons: 1

From producer Norman Lear, this heartfelt comedy follows Harry (George Wallace), an old-school car wash owner in Alabama, who faces some soul-searching when his child, Desiree (Laverne Cox), returns as a proud trans woman. Her return sparks laughs and heart as they both try to make things right the second time around.

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