Congratulations, you’ve made it through the first full week at work/school/college/university in 2026. And if you’re like us, you’ll want to banish those post-New Years blues by watching something on the world’s best streaming services.
Luckily, there are plenty of new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend. So don’t delay, dear reader – read on to see what you can enjoy from the comfort of your sofa before Monday rolls around. – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
The Pitt Season 2 (HBO Max)
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In my review of The Pitt season 2, I’ll make no secret of the fact that it’s my most anticipated TV show of 2026. In it, we pick up 10 months after last season, when the daytime shift returns to the Fourth of July weekend.
Head doctor Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch is more grounded than his emotional breakdown in Season 1, and plans to go on a three-month sabbatical after the holiday shift ends. His replacement, Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), has entered the ER with an agenda, hoping to implement permanent changes to how Robby runs his department.
As you can imagine, it’s glorious mayhem from the moment ER’s doors open, and the stakes only rise in the second season of the award-winning HBO Max. By mixing its winning formula with new dynamic elements, The Pittis as strong as it was before. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix)
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It may not be groundbreaking filmmaking, but I was incredibly impressed People we meet on holiday. Adapting the grand romance by Emily Henry, one of January’s new Netflix movies, is the perfect reminder that the first month of the year doesn’t have to be cold and dreary.
The romantic chemistry between our two leads is amazing, and who needs cool filmmaking when you can have fun instead? Personally, I love that we start a new year with the energy that platonic love is just as important (if not more) than romantic love.
People we meet on holiday eventually injects the romance into the rom-com, but mostly we follow two people who learn to love each other for exactly who they are, and it’s not limited to romance. – JV
The Night Manager Season 2 (Prime Video)
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Jonathan Pine is back after a nine-year hiatus, and he’s hiding under a new alias. But Tom Hiddleston’s beloved character isn’t having a relaxing time as he’s drawn into a nail-biting new mission. This is one of my most anticipated Prime Video shows of the year (it’s already started airing on BBC One in the UK) and one I’m glad to see return after so long.
This time, Pine finds himself battling with menacing Colombian businessman Teddy dos Santos as demons from Pine’s past resurface. Season 2 welcomes back plenty of familiar faces like Olivia Colman, Alistair Petrie, Douglas Hodge and Michael Nardone. And with the first three episodes of this BBC-developed Amazon TV show coming out on Sunday, it’s got your weekend viewing sorted. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
A Thousand Blows Season 2 (Hulu/Disney+)
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Tempted to step back in time to see a notorious all-female gang plan a daring heist, street fights break out and royalty train in Victorian London? Steven Knight’s throwback period drama is the perfect watch for you.
A thousand blows season 2 picks up directly after the events of its predecessor, with Sugar Goodson bruised, Hezekiah Moskva in a heap of despair, and Mary Carr determined to get the forty elephants back together to reclaim the streets.
All six episodes are out now on Hulu or Disney+ if you don’t live in the US, so you don’t have to wait to see where the next chapter goes. Just be prepared: There may be less boxing this season, but it still packs a brutal punch. – Amelia Schwanke, Senior Entertainment Editor
His and Hers (Netflix)
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Netflix’s latest crime drama His & hers may have divided the critics in general, but all are in complete agreement about its wild ending, which I’m sure will be the talk of the town this weekend.
Marvel stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal play a news reporter and a detective who both try to solve a murder in which each believes the other is a prime suspect. Whether their suspicions are correct or not is another matter entirely.
The six-episode series is an ideal binge watch, as all episodes are now available on Netflix – and given the buzz about its big twist already, you’ll want to stream it all ASAP so no one spoils it for you. – LB
Tron: Ares (Disney+)
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One of many films that bombed at the global box office in 2025, Throne: Ares is making its Disney+ bow less than three months after its initial theatrical release.
Seen 15 years later Tron: LegacyThe sci-fi franchise’s latest entry stars Jared Leto as Ares, an artificial intelligence program created by Dillinger Systems and branded as the “perfect, demanding soldier.” But when Ares crosses over into the real world, the boundaries between reality and the digital worlds begin to blur.
I really enjoyed Tron: Legacy but whether it is the mixed reception Throne: Ares received and/or Leto’s involvement, I can’t say I’ll be riding my Light Cycle to see this one. Maybe you will though. – TP
Golden Globe Awards 2026 (Paramount+)
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Get your prom dresses and tuxedos ready, because the next big awards show of the season arrives this weekend. The 83rd Golden Globes will take place this Sunday and, like last year’s event, will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ in the US.
That said, you’ll need to be subscribed to the latter’s Premium tier to catch it live). Those of you with an Essential subscription will only be able to watch it on demand. With Nikki Glaser set to return as host for the second year in a row, it will hopefully be another night filled with laughs and well-deserved victories. – SEAM
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