Ready to relax this weekend in front of your TV (or smartphone, I don’t judge)? Some of you would do well to find something worth enjoying on the world’s best streaming services.
It’s actually been a surprisingly quiet week for new movies and TV series. And while there’s just enough to fill this week’s streaming roundup, a few of you might not be thrilled with how weak the selection is compared to previous editions
Still, I hope one of the below will pique your interest. If not… well, there’s always the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals to watch instead! — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Little House on the Prairie Season 1 (Netflix)
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Netflix has made it 1974 again! The Ingalls return to the small screen in this adaptation of Little House on the Prairie (NB: read my Little House on the Prairie review while you’re here), which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s namesake book series.
Essentially, this story of protagonist Laura navigating her childhood days on the Prairie lands of Kansas is comforting to watch at its best. And while its typical “Netflix look” can be jarring, the content makes sense if you look past the form. Season 2 is also already on its way and I’m already looking forward to it. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
The Westies (MGM+ and Prime Video)
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Looking for a new gritty crime to binge on? The Westiesa JK Simmons-fronted MGM+ TV Original also available on Prime Video should appeal to you.
Set in the early 1980s, it follows the notorious New York crime family as they navigate mob wars, family battles and an FBI investigation that could unsettle the increasingly fragile truce the Hell’s Kitchen-based syndicate has with the Italian mafia.
Episodes 1 and 2 of this Amazon TV Original are out now, while new chapters will air weekly every Sunday for the foreseeable future. — JV
The Long Walk (HBO Max)
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Francis Lawrence is excellent The long walk has sauntered onto HBO Max and, in my opinion, is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever.
Set in a dystopian 1970s, a group of boys compete in an annual televised competition where they are forced to walk non-stop while maintaining a pace of 3 miles per hour. If they don’t, they will be killed. There can also only be one winner, so the pressure is on.
There are lots of likable characters here and a lot unbearable one in the form of Mark Hamill’s The Major, which is arguably his creepiest performance to date. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Tries Season 5 (Apple TV)
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Apple TV’s long-running comedy series Samples has returned for its fifth season.
Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as central couple Nikki and Jason, who we’ve seen journey to parenthood, and now they have two foster children, they have to navigate unexpected challenges. This season, Kat (Charlotte Riley), the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, returns and causes the family dynamic to change.
Samples has been praised for its approach to difficult themes, providing both comedy and emotional moments. It’s very good to have this Apple TV Original back on our screens. — LB
Wardriver (Paramount+)
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Did you really think we were going to leave you action fans hanging this week? Introduction Warlorda new film that just came out on Paramount+ and has already been described by fans online as “fantastic acting by unsavory characters.”
In it, we follow a hacker caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he is forced into a multi-million dollar cyber heist. There is a real sense of danger here, as each line of code could be his last.
Hopefully the “last” won’t come until the end of the film’s atrocious 94-minute runtime. But hey, who knows about storytelling these days? — JV
The Man Will Burn (HBO Max)
You’ve no doubt heard of The Burning Man, but how much do you know about its roots? You can now experience this iconic arts festival from the comfort of your living room, so you don’t even have to trek out into the desert.
Across four episodes, we go behind the scenes of the festival of the same name, from its origins right up to the present day. There is also a special focus on organizing an event of this scale in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both seasoned “Burners” and newcomers take part in the documentary, giving us a complete insight into the festival and how it has developed over time. — LB
Married At First Sight Season 20 (Peacock)
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Despite all the controversy surrounding the international versions, we’re going back to where it all began Married at first sight. Like Love Island USA also coming to an end, so perfect timing.
You know the result here: 14 newly singles will agree to marry someone they’ve never met and see if their newfound relationship was actually worth saying “I do” to.
Experts Paul C. Brunson and Doctor Lisa Paz return to oversee the drama, and judging by the trailer above, the weddings themselves really do look the smartest they’ve ever been. — JV
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