It’s time to plan some pre-holiday time in front of your TV. With the festive break now in full effect for most of us, I suspect you’ll be loading up one or more of the world’s top streaming services to watch the latest new movies and shows that have arrived.
There is also a lot to choose from. From returning hit shows and the streaming debut of a recent Universal Pictures movie to a comedy special and another live sporting event on Netflix, you’re spoiled for choice this weekend. So grab some food, put on your sweatpants and relax after another busy year of work, school and more. – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Fallout Season 2 (Prime Video)
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It’s time to head back to the Wasteland, Vaulties. Fallout season 2 has finally emerged from its underground bunker on Prime Video, and like its predecessor, its premiere has already set the stage for another cracking episode of the hugely popular show.
Reunites with Lucy, Maximus, The Ghoul and Dogmeat Fallout The TV show’s second season will explore more of the franchise’s crazy and dangerous dystopia.
Yes, right from introducing characters like Mr. House, travels to iconic locations including New Vegas and Novac, and more beyond, Season 2 of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout video game series seem set to become another can’t-miss piece of television. Before you stream its first episode, read everything we know about it Fallout season 2. – TP
Emily in Paris Season 5 (Netflix)
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do Emily in Paris does season 5 really live up to its namesake or are we about to stream Emily in Rome season 1?
Lily Collins’ titular character has planted roots in the Italian capital, heading up the Italian branch of Agence Grateau. That doesn’t mean she’s free of drama though, as her budding relationship with Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) isn’t the fairytale ending she was hoping for, and representing his family brand Muratori is like jumping through endless PR hoops.
Frankly, I welcome the change of scene, and Marcello to boot. We certainly haven’t seen the last of Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), but I really want this Italian vacation to work. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
One match after another (HBO Max)
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Sometimes sitting down to watch a 142-minute movie is a shock to the system, but sometimes it’s worth the effort. Pricing season alone will tell you that One match after another which is out now on HBO Max, is one of those rare can’t-miss with director Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy taking the industry by storm.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Bob, a one-time revolutionary now driven solely by paranoia. When daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) goes missing, Bob must confront his tainted past to get her back.
Loud, off-the-wall and extreme in every possible sense of the word, One match after another is truly one of the best films of the year. It even manages to make dissecting ongoing culture wars feel fresh, but that’s just a day in the life for Anderson. – JV
Ham (Peacock)
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Jordan Peele is back with divisive new film Him (to be fair he only produced it!). Considering he’s had hits with Come out and Usthis movie’s 30% Rotten Tomatoes score might shock you. Still, if you’re going to watch it, it’s out now on Peacock.
Him follows a rising football star as he is invited to train at a legendary quarterback’s isolated facility. While there, he discovers a cult-like world of obsession and sacrifice.
It sounds like a new concept, but you will be the judge of whether it fumbles the legendary ball or not. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Counting Crows: Have you seen me lately? (HBO Max)
Music lovers, listen up. Ccounting crows: have you seen me last? does exactly what it says on the tin and charts the rise of the synonymous band. HBO claims it will be one of the most intimate behind-the-scenes looks we’ve ever seen, and I think we can see that from the trailer.
In fact, we’ll be treated to sit-down interviews with current and former band members, plus musical contemporaries, alongside rare archival footage and personal photographs. Personally, I’m looking forward to learning more about the story behind their breakout hit ‘Mr. Jones’.
There’s a mix of personal and professional struggles throughout their history, and I think it could be one of the streaming service’s strongest musical documentary releases to date. – JV
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts (Hulu/Disney+)
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After a long week, an hour of stand up comedy is just what the doctor ordered. If you’re in the mood to switch off and laugh at Kumail Nanjiani’s storytelling, I have the perfect pick for you after their Hulu and Disney+ debut.
Nanjiani returns to Chicago after a decade away, a city that is special to him as it is where he got his start in stand up. You may be familiar with his work on Silicon Valley, The big sick, Eternaland various other movies and shows, and he’s just an entertainer when it’s just him and a microphone.
Here he discusses topics such as anxiety, the dangers of buying drugs before legalization and finally cat medicine. You know as you do. – LB
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (Netflix)
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Live from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Netflix once again whips out the boxing ring to bring us the highly anticipated fight between it’s Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.
Preliminary rounds begin at 1:45 PM PT / 4:45 PM ET if you want to watch the whole thing, but if you’re just tuning in for the main event, it starts at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET.
No matter what Netflix plan you have, it will be available to everyone. It’s also set to be a fascinating match-up as World Boxing Association-ranked cruiserweight Jake Paul takes on two-time unified world heavyweight champion Joshua. Will it be seen by more people than Paul’s last fight? We’ll have to see. – LB
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