From the horror sequel The black phone 2 for the sci-fi thriller the astronaut, there’s a packed lineup of new movies coming out this weekend. But if you’re not heading to your local cinema to catch a show, you’re in for a treat at home because there’s plenty of new TV series to choose from.
Alongside the return of fan-favorite series like Netflix’s political thriller The Diplomat and CBS’ fiery drama series Tierra del Fuego, there’s a real mix of shows debuting on the world’s top streaming services that are sure to keep you busy, including two true crime dramas, a video game adaptation, and a documentary series about one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Browse below and let us know in the comments what ends up making your watchlist. – Amelia Schwanke, Senior Entertainment Editor
The Diplomat Season 3 (Netflix)
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More on Keri Russell and Alison Janney are brilliant in Netflix’s best political thriller? Then continue. The Diplomat season 3 returns after the death of President Rayburn (Michael McKean), which means Vice President Grace Penn (Janney) has no choice but to step forward.
As for Kate Wyler (Russell), her professional life has become much more complicated. Penn’s shift in political power means she’s struggling to land a new presidency alongside the fallout from the attack on HMS Courageous, creating something of a “living nightmare,” showrunner Debora Cahn told the streamer.
The drama is known for leaving us on the best cliffhangers and with a burning desire to know even more, and season 3 will be no exception. Our plot remains as compelling and as complex as ever (perhaps upping the ante if you ask me), and Russell’s performance is head and shoulders above the rest. It is all one The West Wing fan’s dream, really. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Hulu/Disney+)
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Patricia Arquette is no stranger to the true crime genre. She surprised me in her role as Dee Dee Blanchard in The lawalso available on Hulu, and now she’s back for another exciting story.
Here, Arquette plays Maggie Murdaugh, the wife of a prominent lawyer. This series follows the rise and fall of South Carolina’s Murdaugh dynasty as the couple’s son Paul is involved in a deadly boating accident, presenting them with a test unlike any they have ever encountered.
The first three episodes are on Hulu and Disney+ this weekend, with weekly releases thereafter. So if you want a good binge watch this weekend, check out the first episodes now. – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Fire Country Season 4 (Paramount+)
RIP, Vince Leone (Billy Burke)… we knew him well. Station 42 has been thrown into management turmoil at the start of Fireland season 4 for this very reason, leaving Bode (Max Thieriot) once again struggling to define who he is as a firefighter.
Personally, I think we can also extend that to who he is as an individual. Season 3 was a trying time for Bode, navigating the immediate aftermath of his father’s death while also having his credibility questioned within the force.
I’d like to say that things will get funnier in new episodes, but don’t hold your breath. However, we have a new boss on the block in the form of Brett Richards (Shawn Hatosy) and it’s sure to cause mayhem. – JV
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Netflix)
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I had a great time playing Ubisoft’s Splint cell series over the years and sometimes I really miss my PlayStation 2 because of it. We haven’t had a game since 2013, but don’t worry, the Netflix series is worth your time.
If, like me, you’re pining for more Sam Fisher, go check it out Splinter cell: Death watch this weekend. Liev Schreiber takes over from Michael Ironside in the lead role, and is no less brilliant.
Don’t just listen to me either, it has an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score and fans have praised it across social media as well. All eight episodes can be streamed right now. – LB
Mr Scorsese (Apple TV)
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It’s nearly impossible to pick a single best Martin Scorsese film, and I say that as a huge fan of the filmmaker’s work, so if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to tune in to this new five-part docuseries for a rare behind-the-scenes look into the director’s life.
The Apple TV Original consists of interviews with Scorsese himself and his closest companions, including family, friends and creative collaborators, such as Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mick Jagger. These are broken up by footage from the filmmaker’s private archives, giving fans an intimate look at the man behind the camera.
Taking us back to his film studies in New York, the series chronologically explores Scorsese’s filmography as he reflects on the influences that have shaped him creatively. My weekend plans are in place. – SEAM
Culpa Nuestra / Our Fault (Prime Video)
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Even through how Prime Video has chosen to market Our faulti can tell they expect it to be big. The Spanish-language drama follows Noah (Nicole Wallace) and her stepbrother Nick (Gabriel Guevara) in the aftermath of their breakup (yes, I spelled that correctly).
Their parents’ wedding forces them to confront their connection and whether their passion for each other can survive in their new lives. Amazingly, this is the third film in the series, which unsurprisingly began with My Fault and Your fault.
As the title suggests, the mess the couple find themselves in is definitely a shared burden, and frankly, I don’t know how they can fix things. The central conflict is intense enough that you can put the family logistics aside, and there’s no doubt that these two have incredible chemistry. – JV
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (Peacock)
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Peacock’s limited edition The devil in disguise following in Netflix’s footsteps Monster anthology starting with John Wayne Gacy. Season 2 is already set to focus on Richard Ramirez, aka ‘The Night Stalker’, per variant, so we should expect more sinister stories to come.
In this season, Resignation star Michael Chernus plays serial killer John Wayne Gacy, also known as ‘The Killer Clown’. Gacy was convicted of 33 counts of murder and a number of other heinous crimes, and this series dramatizes what happened.
According to a press release, the eight-episode drama “reshapes the narrative through the people forever affected by his crimes: the victims, their families and the detectives who refused to stop digging”. – LB
