Last week I saw people like Wonka, poor things and The Knights debuts on streaming services, and while this week's list of on-demand recommendations isn't all that exciting, there are are A handful of new movies and TV shows sure to get your pulse racing.
Leading the charge is Invincible season 2 part 2 on Prime Video, which continues the bloody adventures of hybrid superhero Mark Grayson. Elsewhere, new South Korean drama chicken nugget debuts on Netflix, while Apple's latest historical thriller, Huntbegins streaming on Apple TV Plus.
Below, we've rounded up the seven biggest new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend.
Invincible season 2 part 2 (Prime Video)
The second season of Invincibleone of Prime Video's best shows, continues this weekend after a four-month hiatus.
To avoid spoilers, we will refrain from divulging plot details of Invincible season 2 part 1 here – take a look Invincible The end of season 2, episode 4 explains the article if you need a refresher, but it's safe to expect more smashing action from the likes of Omni-Man, Atom Eve, The Immortal, and of course, Invincible himself in part 2.
In our Invincible In our Season 2 Part 2 review, we described the show's latest installment as “a superhumanly strong entry with tragic power and vibrant stories,” so fans of the existing series will no doubt find a lot to enjoy here.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.
Chicken Nugget (Netflix)
chicken nugget It marks the second chicken nugget-themed Netflix production to hit the streamer in less than four months, but judging by the wonderful weirdness of the new series' trailer, we're not complaining.
This unconventional South Korean series centers on Choi (Kim Yoo-jung), a young woman who, after mistaking a strange new machine for a treatment to reduce fatigue, accidentally turns into a chicken nugget; yes, a chicken nugget. The episodes follow the efforts of her father (Ryu Seung-ryong) and her intern (Ahn Jae-hong) to turn her back into a human.
If this all sounds completely ridiculous, that's because it is, and critics have described it as chicken nugget (perhaps unsurprisingly) as a “surreal, whimsical comedy that may not be to everyone’s taste.” Still, if you're someone who just loves chicken nuggets, this may end up being one of the best shows on Netflix.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Manhunt (Apple TV Plus)
Apple TV Plus is no stranger to historical thrillers and the streamer's latest series offering. HuntIt further expands that section of your content library.
This seven-episode series chronicles the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the long search, led by United States Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies), for his assassin, actor-turned-assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle). Hamish Linklater, Lili Taylor and Patton Oswalt also star.
The first two episodes of Hunt – which has earned praise for its production but criticism for its pacing – are now available to stream on Apple TV Plus. The remaining five installments of the show will arrive weekly every Friday until 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 intended for Netflix and then The CW.
Set during a fictional presidential campaign, this 10-episode show, which is loosely based on the nonfiction book by Amy Chozick. Chasing Hilary – follows four female journalists as they face the unpredictable challenges of modern American politics.
Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam and Christina Elmore lead the cast of The girls on the bus, which critics have described as “compulsively watchable and surprisingly apolitical.” So while this may not be the best Max show of all time, fans of workplace dramas are sure to 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 strangersanother novel by Liane Moriarty, apples never fallgets the television treatment this weekend.
Adapted by Big Love Directed by Melanie Marnich, this seven-episode series focuses 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 at their door. Mysterious!
Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, and Nate Mann also star in this “propulsive, bingeable beach read,” now streaming in its entirety on Peacock.
Now available to stream on Peacock.
Small Wing (Paramount Plus)
If you want to see Brian Cox in a decidedly more low-key role than his Logan Roy in SuccessionParamount Plus' small wing It could be the movie of the weekend for you.
This coming-of-age drama, inspired by the 2006 New Yorker article of the same name, follows a teenager (Brooklyn Prince) whose unlikely relationship with an elderly pigeon farmer (Cox) helps her come to terms with her parents' situation. divorce. 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 selection 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 explores 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 study of the global threat of nuclear war,” we caution against watching this video for weekend cheer, but Turning point: the bomb and the cold war It could well rank among Netflix's best documentaries of the year so far.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
For more streaming coverage, check out our guides to the best Disney Plus movies, the best Netflix movies, the new Prime Video movies, and the new Max movies.
