The Weekend Binge: ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’, Boris Becker Doc, ‘Rise of the Pink Ladies’, Ali Wong Has Road Rage, and James Marsden Is On ‘Jury Duty’
Hopelessly devoted to this list of TV shows to binge 🎀
It’s as if all the streaming platforms got together and said, “Okay, how about we release our musicals all at the same time!” - “OMG, that’s such a great idea!”. This weekend you’ll have plenty of shows and specials to stream with shocking docs, working class comedies, feel-good dramedies, and oh, those musicals!
Here’s What’s Streaming New This Weekend…
What’s Streaming on Netflix? - Beef
Ali Wong and Steve Yeun star in this dramedy about two people who let a road rage incident consume their minds and take over their every thought and action. All 10 episodes now streaming.
Also new on Netflix: Lewis Calpaldi - How I’m Feeling Now, The Last Stand, Chupa, Holy Spider, Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign, Oh Belinda, Thicker Than Water, Transatlantic, Hunger
What’s Streaming On Hulu? Tiny Beautiful Things
Kathryn Hahn stars in this 8-episode series based on Cheryl Strayed bestselling book about a woman who is an anonymous advice columnist even when her own life is falling apart. The series is told in multiple timelines and is already getting great reviews.
Also New On Hulu: New York Times Presents: J Dilla, The Honeymoon, Medieval, Dave: Season 3, The Good Mothers: Complete Limited Series, The Pope Answers: Special Premiere, Reginald The Vampire: Complete Season 1, Area21: Live on Planet Earth
What’s Streaming On Paramount+? - Grease: The Rise of the Pink Ladies
This is a spinoff of the original John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John 1978 musical that takes place in 1954, four years before the original “Grease”. This was before the T-Birds were the cool cats in school and when four fed-up outcasts dared to have fun on their own terms, sparking moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.
Also New On Paramount+: The Challenge - Argentina
What’s Streaming On Peacock? - Praise This
The future Little Mermaid, Chloe Bailey stars in this film about a group of youth choirs who gather together for a musical competition.
Also New On Peacock: The Professional Bridesmaid (Hallmark), Of An Age
What’s Streaming On Amazon Prime? - On A Wing and A Prayer
Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham star in this film about a small-town pilot who unexpectedly dies mid-flight and Dough White (Quaid) must safely land the plane and save his entire family from tragedy.
Also New On Amazon Prime: Lizzy Hoo - Hoo Cares?, Gangs of Lagos
New On Amazon’s Freevee - Jury Duty
James Marsden stars in this comedy about the inner-workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a juror who is unaware the entire case is fake. This series is already getting really great reviews. 8 episodes.
What’s New To Stream On Apple TV+? - Schmigadoon!: Season 2
The musical adventures continue of a couple on a backpacking trip who discover a magical town in which everyone acts like they’re in a musical.
Also New On Apple TV+: Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker
What’s New To Stream On Disney+? Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview - A Story of Terror
Diane Sawyer takes audiences on a journey through the near-death snowplow accident involving Marvel superhero Jeremy Renner.
Also New On Disney+: The Crossover, Wicked Tuna: Outerbanks Showdown - Season 1, Journey To The Center of the Earth, The Owl House
What’s New To Stream On HBO Max? - Music Box: Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed
A musical documentary about 4-time Grammy winning country sensation Jason Isbell.
Also New On HBO Max: Happy To Be Home With the Benkos: Season 1, Kung Fu: Season 3, The Winchesters: Season 1, Looney Tunes Cartoons: Max Original Season 5 Premiere
What’s New To Stream On MGM+? 80 For Brady
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno stars as a group of friends who made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady.
Also New On MGM+: The Portable Door
What’s New To Stream On Showtime? - 2nd Chance
A documentary about the exploration of Richard Davis, the inventor of the modern-day bulletproof vest who shot himself at least 192 times to prove his product. This doc won the Audience Award at the Chicago Film Festival.
Also New On Showtime: Catching Lightning: Docuseries Premiere
What’s New To Stream On AMC+? - Slasher: Ripper: 2-Episode Premiere (Shudder)
An anthology series featuring rampaging serial killers leaving carnage in their wake as their next victims fight to stay alive.
Also New On AMC+ - A Lot of Nothing, Hullraisers: Season 1, Public Sex (IFC Films)
What's New To Stream On STARZ? - Oz The Great and Powerful
Okay, not new, but STARZ is a little light on the new stuff. This 2013 film I totally forgot about. A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle with three witches. The origin story of Oz. Stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, and Michelle Williams.
Weekend Wine: Orin Swift, Abstract Red, California Red Blend ($39.99)
A gorgeous blend of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Syrah from their hillside vineyards in Sonoma County. The aromas are thick on the berry and black fruits, with creamy notes of caramelized oak. Easy on the palate. Perfect to pair with all the musicals this weekend.
Happy Streaming!