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

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 (The Six Triple Eight), Apple TV+ (The Secret Lives of Animals) and more.

From Fast Friends to Mufasa, here’s what to watch this weekend.

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

This season is all about the countdown to Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) big day—and, yes, the wedding does actually happen. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed it, but don’t get too comfy—there are still plenty of surprises in store for viewers or as PureWow Senior Editor Greta Heggeneess puts it "the stakes are higher than ever."

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 127 minutes

Kerry Washington stars as an army captain leading a groundbreaking battalion of all-female soldiers on a mission like no other. Their goal? To bring hope back to the WWII frontlines by delivering over 17 million backlogged letters—because even in the darkest times, a little love and connection can go a long way.

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime:

From the legendary Clint Eastwood comes a gripping drama starring a killer cast—Nicholas Hoult, Zoey Deutch, Toni Collette, Gabriel Basso (you know him from Night Agent), Kiefer Sutherland, Francesca Eastwood and more.

The story follows a juror in a high-stakes murder trial who’s hit with a serious moral dilemma—one that could tip the scale between convicting or freeing the accused killer.

• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 118 minutes

Mufasa: The Lion King takes us back to Pride Rock with a fresh twist. This time, Rafiki shares the epic tale of Mufasa with young Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter, while Timon and Pumbaa bring their classic comedic flair. Through flashbacks, we meet Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone—until he crosses paths with Taka, a lion with royal ties and a big role to play in Mufasa’s rise to greatness.

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

The darkly hilarious rom-com Laid is the story of a woman whose exes start dying in unusual ways. To figure out what’s going on (and maybe save herself), she has to revisit her past lovers.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Runtime:

Broad City’s Ilana Glazer keeps it hilariously real in her unfiltered stand-up special, tackling everything from cringey high school moments to figuring out parenthood as a stoner mom.

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

Hosted by comedy queen Whitney Cummings, Fast Friends is here to celebrate 30 years of the beloved sitcom Friends. This four-part game show takes superfans on a nostalgia-packed ride with trivia, puzzles and iconic moments from the show we all know and love.

• Rating: TV-14
• Number of seasons: 2

Everyone’s favorite Manny is back. After a stressed-out executive hires a cowboy to watch her kids, she has no idea he’s about to shake up her views on gender roles—and love. Get ready for more laughs and surprises in season two.

• Rating: PG
• Number of seasons: 1

A thousand contestants put their physical, mental and social skills to the test for a shot at a mind-blowing $5,000,000—the BIGGEST cash prize in TV history. Oh, and that’s not all: there’s a private island, Lamborghinis and millions more in cash up for grabs along the way.

• Rating: G
• Number of seasons: 1

Get ready to dive into the wild world of animals with The Secret Lives of Animals, narrated by the one and only Hugh Bonneville (Paddington and Downton Abbey). This docuseries takes you through 77 species across 24 countries, showcasing mind-blowing, never-before-seen animal behaviors and the incredible intelligence of the natural world.

• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 109 minutes

Sonic, Knuckles and Tails are back and facing their toughest challenge yet—Shadow, a mysterious new villain with powers unlike anything they’ve encountered before. With their abilities no match for Shadow, Team Sonic must team up with some unexpected allies to save the planet. Directed by Jeff Fowler and featuring an all-star cast with Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter and Idris Elba, it’s going to be an epic ride.

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 119 minutes

A young TSA agent is caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when a mysterious traveler blackmails him into letting a dangerous package onto a Christmas Eve flight. Starring Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson and Jason Bateman, this is bound to be a thriller for the books.

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

Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin, the prequel to the beloved Dexter series, follows Dexter, as a young man grappling with his dark, murderous urges. With guidance from his father, he adopts a Code to help him channel his bloodlust and eliminate those who deserve it, all while navigating a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The series also stars Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and features a special guest appearance by Sarah Michelle Gellar.

• Rating: TV-MA
• number of seasons: 1

This dark comedy, starring Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me) and more, follows three families vying for the same Los Angeles dream home—only to discover it might be more of a nightmare than they bargained for.

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

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is back with five new couples facing the ultimate relationship test. One partner in each couple will issue an ultimatum: get married or move on. In just over eight weeks, they’ll decide by testing out new trial marriages before making their life-changing decision.

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