What To Watch This Weekend: ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Girls,’ ‘The Danish Girl,’ And More

Choosing what to binge over the weekend is hard. On one hand, you want to be on top of the latest shows and movies. On the other hand, you only have so much weekend time. You don’t want to waste is on a pop culture dud. That’s where we come in. We’ve compiled all of the new releases that have been added this week and will be added this weekend to a variety of services, including Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Amazon Prime Video. But we didn’t stop there. We’ve also compiled some of the best new titles now available for digital rental or purchase from Amazon Instant, iTunes, and Vimeo. Whether you’re craving an Oscar nominated drama or a sexy trip back to the strip club with Magic Mike XXL, there’s something here for everyone. Happy streaming!

BINGE-WORTHY WATCH: ‘THE WALKING DEAD’

If you’re a fan of tense situations caused by undead monsters, get ready to stay in and binge this weekend. The second half of this AMC hit is now available for purchase. Watch with a weapon and supplies.

[Where to stream The Walking Dead]

NEW SEASON EXCITEMENT: ‘GIRLS’

Whether you watch because you love Lena Dunham’s portrayal of millennial life or if you just hate binge to make your life feel more put together, get ready to queue up this divisive show. Hannah, Jessa, Marnie, and Shoshanna are back for Season 5 this Sunday, February 21, on HBO.

[Where to stream Girls]

WHEN YOU’RE PLAYING OSCAR CATCH UP: ‘THE DANISH GIRL’

Starring Eddie Redmayne, this heartfelt drama about one of the first sex-change operations is sure to pick up a couple Oscars. Stay (slightly) ahead of the hype by checking out The Danish Girl, which is now available for digital purchase.

[Where to stream The Danish Girl]

TO WATCH: ‘LOVE’ *NETFLIX ORIGINAL

From executive producers Judd Apatow, Paul Rust (Comedy Bang! Bang!), and Lesley Arfin (Girls) comes this story about reluctant love, the pressures of romance when you’re thirtysomething and single, and 21st century dating. Starring Rust as pushover nice guy Gus and Gillian Jacobs (Community) as party animal Mickey, this one makes a great weekend binge.

[Where to stream Love]

TO WATCH: ‘11.22.63’ *HULU ORIGINAL

Based on the novel by Stephen King and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, this show follows Jake Epping (James Franco), an English teacher who discovers he can go back in time. Will he be able to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy?

[Where to stream 11.22.63]

NEW ON VIDEO ON DEMAND

Room: You’ve been working pretty hard lately (we assume), so you deserve to treat yourself to a truly awe-inspiring cinematic experience. Based on the book of the same name, Brie Larson stars as a mother who is trapped in a room for years with her 5-year-old son. Larson gives a compelling performance that may redefine her career.

[Where to stream Room]

To Buy:

Creed
Miss You Already
The Danish Girl
Youth

To Rent:

Cabin Fever
Foresaken
Trumbo
Tumbledown
Sand Castles
Standoff

99¢ iTunes Rental: ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’

Need something to watch with the kiddos? Look no further than this adorable British film. However, don’t be fooled by the film’s near-silence. This movie is as entertaining as it is cute.

[Where to stream Shaun the Sheep Movie]

TV

Togetherness (Season 1)
The Walking Dead (Season 6, second half)
Better Call Saul (Season 2)
Thomas & Friends: Start Your Engines
Rizzoli & Isles (Season 7)

NEW ON NETFLIX

Cooked (Season 1) *Netflix Original: If you like Netflix’s Chef’s Table or The Mind of a Chef, then you’ll love Cooked. Hosted by world-class food critic Michael Pollan and directed by Oscar winning documentary filmmaking Alex Gibney, Cooked examines our relationship with food in a way that’s insightful and brings food porn to an all new level.

[Where to stream Cooked]

TV

Africas Deadliest (Season 1)
American Genius (Season 1)
Animal Fight Night (Season 1)
Big Picture with Kal Penn (Season 1)
Diggers (Season 1)
Highway Thru Hell (Seasons 1 – 2)
Love (Season 1) *Netflix Original
Monster Fish (Seasons 1 – 2)
Remote Survival (Season 1)
Startalk (Season 1)
Street Genius (Season 1)
The Koala Brothers (Season 1)
The Returned (Season 2)
Unlikely Animal Friends (Season 1)
World’s Deadliest (Season 1)

Movies

Atonement
Asthma 
Brothers in War
Cast Party 
Ellis 
The Koala Brothers: Outback Christmas
Open Season 
Plant Pure Nation 
XXY 

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NEW ON HULU

11.22.63 (Season 1) *Hulu Original: Based on the novel by Stephen King and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, this show follows Jake Epping (James Franco), an English teacher who discovers he can go back in time. Will he be able to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy?

[Where to stream 11.22.63]

From Rocky To Creed (2015)
Monster Fish (Season 6 Premiere)
Premio lo Nuestro

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NEW ON HBO

This Weekend’s HBO Movie: Magic Mike XXL (2015): February 20

Did you miss the sequel to Magic Mike? Not a problem! Now’s your chance to return to the strip club without ever leaving your couch.

[Where to stream Magic Mike XXL]

Girls (Season 5 Premiere) February 21
Gonzaga: The March to Madness
La pantalla desnuda
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Season 3)
Togetherness (Season 2 Premiere) February 21
Vinyl (Season 1)

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NEW ON PRIME VIDEO

The New Yorker Presents (Season 1) *Prime Video Original: If you’re a fan of The New Yorker or if you just enjoy a good documentary, this series is for you. Each 30-minute episode of this refreshingly creative series examines interesting stories from interesting people all around the world.

[Where to stream The New Yorker Presents]

Love & Friendship February 21
Solomon Kane
The Americans Season 3
The Newsroom (Season 3)

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