10 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend
With so many streaming services at our disposal these days, it can feel almost impossible to settle on something to watch. Sometimes, we find ourselves scrolling and scrolling for so long that ultimately, we just end up turning off the TV and going to bed. But even when sites like Netflix offer us their most-watched titles, it still feels hard to pick among all the trending TV shows and movies (not to mention the fact that just because it's trending, doesn't always mean it's good). Luckily, we've decided to make this process a little easier by rounding up some of the best shows and movies from various streaming services in order to turn that endless scroll into a problem of the past.
From the return of smash shows like Manifest to anticipated new films like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, here's what to watch this weekend.
1. Manifest
The story of Manifest has become legend by now. The supernatural NBC series was suddenly canceled after its third season, but due to a strong outcry from fans, the drama was picked up by Netflix and renewed for a fourth and final season. Now, the first part has finally premiered, and PureWow's Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “Manifest hasn't lost its ability to balance the supernatural and the bizarre with deeply human themes, from grief and loss to redemption. It smartly capitalizes on a formula that has always worked, revealing twist after jaw-dropping twist—but teasing just enough hints to keep viewers guessing.”
2. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Daniel Radcliffe is trading out the wizarding wand for a guitar as he takes on the role of Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic, a popular musician who famously makes covers of hit songs. And while we were already pumped for the biographical parody film, the hype has been raised even more now that the movie has an impressive “fresh” rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
3. Blood & Water
Netflix's teen crime drama, Blood & Water, is about to return for its third season, and PureWow's very own Karelle McKay says this show about a girl trying to find her long lost sister is one of the best titles to watch right now. McKay wrote, “Now, this show has everything: Drama, angst, romance, love triangles and did we mention drama? But most of all, this show will have you glued to your television screen from beginning to end.”
4. The White Lotus
After winning a whopping ten Emmys last month, The White Lotus is back with a whole new season and just as many stars. In this iteration of the anthology series, viewers are transported to Italy, where we follow a new batch of privileged guests at a European branch of the White Lotus resort. (But don't fret, because Jennifer Coolidge is reprising her role for season 2.) New episodes premiere each Sunday at 9 p.m. EST.
5. Blockbuster
Netflix's new workplace comedy, Blockbuster, takes place at the titular company's final store, where a team of employees try to keep the business running and the love of films alive. In PureWow's review, we said, “Viewers who remember the days of visiting Blockbuster rental stores will love the nostalgic aspect, and they will further appreciate the winking moments the show provides.”
6. Black Panther
With only a week until Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters, now is the perfect time to rewatch the original, or even stream it for the first time. Not only is it a winning performance from the late Chadwick Boseman, but it's also a standout title among Marvel's many recent smashes. (And if that new Rihanna song didn't get you pumped for the sequel, we don't know what will.)
7. Coco
Earlier this week was Día de los Muertos (AKA Day of the Dead), and if you're looking to celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday, then why not watch Coco. In the popular animated film from Pixar, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician, but he struggles against his family's mysterious aversion to music. And as Miguel learns more about his family's ancestry, he will discover things that will change his world forever.
8. Election
With election season right around the corner, you might be stressed out by the upcoming U.S. midterms, so why not get in the political spirit with the ’99 Reese Witherspoon black comedy Election. This film follows a high school student election and all the drama that comes with it.
9. Enola Holmes 2
If you're missing Millie Bobby Brown (and you've already rewatched Stranger Things too many times), then get pumped because the sequel to Brown's mystery film series has finally arrived. In Enola Holmes 2, we follow Sherlock Holmes's teenage sister once again, as the action and the intrigue continues.
10. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Selena Gomez gets raw like never before in her new Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, where she discusses everything from her mental health, to her relationships and her celebrity. Check it out to see the Only Murders star offer a rare peek into her life.
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