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 Residence), Apple TV+ (Dope Thief) and more.

From Tyler Perry's Duplicity to O'dessa, here’s what to watch this weekend.

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 109 minutes

High-powered attorney Marley (Kat Graham) takes on her most personal case yet: uncovering the truth behind the murder of her best friend Fela’s husband. With her boyfriend (Tyler Lepley)—an ex-cop turned PI—by her side, Marley dives headfirst into a tangled web of deception, betrayal and shocking secrets. Buckle up, because this mystery is not playing fair. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out—bam. Another plot twist hits.

• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 109 minutes

Get ready for a magical musical reimagining of Disney’s classic 1937 film. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, this live-action adventure brings the beloved fairy tale to life with a fresh, musical twist.

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

Shonda Rhimes is back with another must-watch—this time, taking murder mystery to Washington D.C. In this new eight-episode series, a brilliant (and delightfully eccentric) detective, played by Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), is on the case after a murder shakes up the White House residence.

With the staff and guests of a high-profile state dinner all under suspicion, she must navigate a maze of secrets, power plays and political intrigue. Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito and Al Franken also star.

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

This intense drama starring Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo explores bias, trauma and mystery as a Midwestern couple adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism—only to question her true age and identity. As they fight to protect their family, the adopted daughter battles to confront her past, leading to a dramatic showdown in the tabloids and courtroom.

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

In this steamy twist on the hit reality series, four couples take their relationships to the ultimate test by living with eligible singles on a tropical island. What could possibly go wrong? Get ready for drama, temptation, and plenty of surprises.

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 106 minutes

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, O'Dessa follows a brave farm girl (Sadie Sink of Stranger Things) on a journey to recover a family heirloom and rescue her one true love in this musical drama.

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

Inspired by a true story, Happy Face follows Melissa Reed (Annaleigh Ashford), daughter of "The Happy Face Killer" (Dennis Quaid), as her estranged father forces his way back into her life. She must uncover whether an innocent man is set to be executed for his crime, while grappling with her own identity.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Runtime: 67 minutes

Comedian Bert Kreischer is back with Bert Kreischer: Lucky, his fourth Netflix special. From dropping 45 pounds to wild family antics and parenting advice from Snoop Dogg, he’s counting his blessings—one hilarious story at a time.

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

Adolescence is a gripping four-part limited series with each episode filmed in a single, continuous shot. As a family and detectives search for answers after a shocking tragedy, the real-time storytelling pulls you deep into the mystery—leaving you questioning everything.

• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 160 minutes

Whether you missed it in theaters or just can’t get enough, Wicked is finally streaming. Join Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the misunderstood green-skinned girl, as she forms an unlikely bond with the popular Galinda (Ariana Grande) at Shiz University in the magical Land of Oz.

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 95 minutes

Josh and Rohan are all set for a weekend getaway to introduce their parents—until they realize their rental comes with an unexpected guest: a 400-year-old poltergeist.

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 93 minutes

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag, a nail-biting spy thriller about George Woodhouse, a legendary intelligence agent, and his wife, Kathryn. When Kathryn is accused of betraying their country, George is forced to choose between his loyalty to his marriage and his duty to his nation.

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

When a string of murders hits a Philadelphia neighborhood deep in the opioid crisis, one detective (Amanda Seyfried) starts connecting the dots—only to realize her own past might be tangled up in the case.

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

This mini-series, based on Dennis Tafoya’s 2009 novel, follows two friends from Philadelphia who impersonate DEA agents to rob a house—only to find out they’ve stolen from a major narcotics operation. Starring Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura and more, it’s a gripping tale of crime and the fallout that follows.

• Rating: TV-MA
• Runtime: 104 minutes

A motivational speaker dealing with an annoying, never-ending itch on her head ends up getting infected by a parasitic demon from her homeland.

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