The Weekend Binge: Jennifer Garner! Mrs. Maisel! and Cocaine Bear 🐻 , OH MY!
It’s the Wizard of Oz of Weekends, folks!
There’s always one weekend in the month where the streamers just unload their latest hits like a pile of fresh laundry on the bed that you won’t put away for two days. This is that weekend! There’s so much to stream — Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, The final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and a last minute addition — Cocaine Bear, because regular, cuddly bears are just not that cool anymore. If any of the above are not your speed (Cocaine Bear pun intended), then you’ll find exciting new premieres at Showtime, STARZ, and Netflix.
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It’s The Weekend — Let’s Binge!
Everything new premiering this weekend on most every streamer!
Note 📝 I started a new “Forecast” where I let you know how the reviews are looking for the new film or series. ☀️ ☁️ 🌧️
What’s New To Stream On Netflix? - Florida Man
Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace) stars in this crime drama and mystery series about an ex-cop who returns to his home state of Florida to find a mobster’s runaway girlfriend where he embarks on a wild odyssey with her. Now Streaming! (forecast ☁️ : reviews are lukewarm on this one).
Also New On Netflix - American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Operation Nation, Smother-in-Law: Season 2, Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks, Obsession, Phenomena, Queenmaker, Queens on the Run, Seven Kings Must Die, Doctor Cha, Time Trap, The Best Man Holiday, The Mustang, The Nutty Boy: Part 2.
What’s New To Stream On Hulu? - Single Drunk Female: Season 2
This dramedy series returns for a second season continuing the adventures of Samantha Fink who, after a public breakdown, is forced to move back home with her overbearing mother in order to sober up and avoid jail time. Now Streaming! (forecast ☀️ : the second season is already getting great reviews — even better than season 1).
Also New On Hulu: 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Til Death Do Us Part: Kourtney and Travis, Door Mouse, Flux Gourmet, The Offering, Section 8, Dan Rhodes: Quick Trick Minimash: Complete Season 1
What’s New To Stream On Peacock? - Cocaine Bear
Keri Russell and the late Ray Liotta star in this (based on an unbelievable true story) about an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens who meet in a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after ingesting cocaine. Now Streaming. (forecast ☁️: reviews are a mixed bag on this, either love it or hate it).
Also New On Peacock: Cocaine Bear: The True Story, The Wedding Cottage (Hallmark), The Wall: Season 5, The Weakest Link.
What’s New To Stream On Amazon Prime? - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5
The fifth and final season of Amazon’s #1 hit series about the charming escapades of comedian Midge Maisel and her agent Susie Myers. This is the final farewell, so of course I’ll be singing the first three episodes already uploaded to Amazon now! (forecast ☀️ : the critics are finding it a bit slow, but the fans are already loving it, giving the first three episodes high reviews).
Also New On Amazon Prime - Greek Salad, Alter Ego
What’s New To Stream On Showtime? - Waco: The Aftermath
Wow! This limited series is B-star-studded! Michael Shannon, Giovanni Ribisi, David Costabile (Billions), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession), Gary Cole (Office Space), John Leguizamo, and Abbey Lee (Mad Max) star in this five-part drama about the aftermath of the disaster at Waco, the standoff of the Davidian compound which influenced the American militia movements and radicalize Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Now Streaming. Forecast ☁️: So far, not great, but as I’m writing this and more people are watching the good reviews are actually going up!
Also New On Showtime: Personality Crisis: One Night Only Documentary Premiere (this one is directed by Martin Scorsese!). This one is getting great reviews ☀️ !
What’s New To Stream On Apple TV+? - The Last Thing He Told Me
Jennifer Garner stars in this limited series based on the bestselling novel by Laura Dave about a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year old stepdaughter while searching for the truth as to why her husband mysteriously disappeared. Also stars Game of Throne alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Now Streaming. Forecast ☀️ : So far, audiences are really loving this series. I enjoyed the book a lot and can’t wait to dive into this, this weekend.
What’s New To Stream On Discovery+/Food Network - Ciao House
Is this food competition series a mystery, because it’s not being advertised online and it looks like so much fun! I’m kind of mad I canceled my Discovery+ subscription due to the fact they are merging with HBO Max, but apparently this new series starts Sunday (you can also stream it on Food Network)! It puts together a group of chefs in a villa in Tuscany to compete. I follow one of the chefs on instagram — The Pasta Heiress out of NYC and can’t wait to see what she cooks up. There’s not even a shareable trailer for this online! Do better Food Network! Streaming April 16.
Here’s the trailer if you can view it: https://watch.foodnetwork.com/video/ciao-house-food-network-atve-us/ciao-house-season-trailer
What’s New To Stream On STARZ? - Blindspotting: Season 2
A new season of the critically acclaimed series about Ashley, who finds herself left to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis after her partner of 12 years and father of their son is suddenly incarcerated and she is forced to move in with his mother and half-sister. Now Streaming. Forecast ⛅️ : No reviews on the new season yet, but the last season got pretty good reviews. Also, finally STARZ has some new content. Are they about ready to sell their platform?
What’s New To Stream On HBO Max? - Barry: Season 4 Premiere
I’ve only seen the first three episodes of this series, but it’s pretty hilarious! It’s about a hit man from the Midwest who moves to Los Angeles ad gets caught up in the city’s theatre scene. Stars SNL alum Bill Vader and Henry Winkler. The fourth and final season premieres Sunday and the reviews for this series are 🔥 ! Forecast: ☀️
Also New On HBO Max: 100 Foot Wave: Season 2, #BringAliceBack: Season 1, Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Titans: Season 4
What’s New TO Stream On AMC+/Shudder? - Kids vs. Aliens
Shudder is the horror channel on AMC, and you know us horror fans we love a good movie, but usually it’s really hard to find a good one. This film is about a teen house party that turns to terror when aliens attack forcing two siblings that hate each other to join together to survive. Now Streaming. Forecast 🌧️ : Of course this got bad reviews, but horror fans never listen to reviews.
Also New On AMC+ - Alexander The Last (IFC)
What’s New To Stream On Disney+? - Rennervations
In case you didn’t know, Jeremy Renner is not just a Marvel superhero, but a longtime flipping houses guy. Him and his partner buy properties in Los Angeles and across the country to renovate. Now this 4-part series follows his journey as he travels the world helping communities by renovating for the greater good. Now Streaming. Forecast: ☀️Great reviews!
Also New On Disney+ - Critter Fixers: Country Vets - Season 5, Dr Oakley Yukon Vet: Season 11, It’s All Right
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For The Kiddos!
Jane (Apple TV+)
I just might watch this one with my niece! It’s inspired by one of my favorite activists — Jane Goodall. It follows 10-year old Jane Garcia and her trusty teammates who work to protect endangered species on each mission-driven episode. Now Streaming. Forecast: ☀️Positive reviews, so far!
Rugrats: Season 2 (Paramount+)
This is the new season of the new reboot of the old Nickelodeon classic.
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib - Season 2 (Netflix)
The animated series that kids love and parents love to hate.
Oswald The Lucky Rabbit (Disney+)
A short film about Oswald who has been in the Disney vault for more than 95 years. This is an all-new short from Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrating 100 Years of Wonder. Now Streaming. Forecast ☀️ : Of course this got positive reviews — it’s the OG Disney!
Weekend Wine Pick! - Caymus The Walking Fool Red Blend (39.99)
So while I’m streaming The Last Thing He Told Me, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and if I get tipsy enough, Cocaine Bear, I’ll be sipping on Caymus’ red blend that caught my eye at Target. The wine has aromas of rustic wood and sweet spices with a touch of cigar, ripe strawberries and cherry. You’ll get a smooth and lively coating on the palate with notes of raspberry, cranberry and espresso.
I think I’m Officially A Red Blend Person Now. What Are Your Thoughts?
Happy Sipping & Streaming! 🍷 📺