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It’s finally Friday, which means the weekend is right around the corner. You’ve had a long and stressful week, and you deserve the most relaxing vacation possible. Don’t fill your Saturday and Sunday with cheap thrills. Fill them with a source of entertainment you can count on — television. Your favorite streaming services know you need a break and Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, Showtime, and STARZ have you covered.
If you’re in the mood for new television, you’re set this weekend. The biggest new release of this week is the return of the beloved sci-fi anthology series, Black Mirror, on Netflix. Love House and Hugh Laurie? Then you won’t want to miss Hulu’s latest thriller, Chance. If you’re more in the mood for a feature-length film you may have missed, be sure to check out the latest James Bond movie Spectre or the new political documentary about Anthony Weiner, Weiner. Trying to find something for the kids? Between Netflix’s Word Party, Season Seven of Adventure Time, and Season Three of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, you should be covered when it comes to family-friendly entertainment. Cancel your plans. You have TV to watch.
Black Mirror Season Three Part One * Netflix Original
Charlie Brooker’s creepily prophetic anthology series is finally back in our lives, and we couldn’t be more excited. Season Three of the technology-focused sci-fi series is composed of six new episodes, which almost doubles the number of episodes currently available. So how is the new and Americanized Black Mirror? Even more ambitious than the show has even been.
Chance: Series Premiere *Hulu Original
Hugh Laurie has returned to the doctor’s office and our lives thanks to Hulu’s new series, Chance. The series focuses on a forensic neuropsychiatrist based in San Francisco, and the thriller is worth your time. Only two episodes have premiered so far, which means you have plenty of time to catch up.
Spectre (2015)
If you’re in the mood for Bond, James Bond, this weekend, then we have great news for you. The latest Bond movie is coming to both Hulu and Prime Video. Starring Daniel Craig, Christopher Waltz, and Monica Bellucci, this action mystery is exactly the sort of epic watch you need for Sunday night.
NETFLIX
Black Mirror: Season 3 (Part 1) *Netflix Original
Containment: Season 1
Joe Rogan: Triggered *Netflix Original
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories *Netflix Original
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show: Season 3 *Netflix Original
Word Party: Season 2 *Netflix Original
HULU
How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
The Suite Life (2011)
Twitches, Too (2007)
T’was the Night (2001)
Halloween High (2004)
Return to Halloweentown (2006)
Chance: Series Premiere *Hulu Original
Adventure Time: Season 7
StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Season 3 Premiere
Years of Living Dangerously: Series Premiere
The Librarians: Season 2
Spectre (2015)
Shine a Light (2008)
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Louder Than Bombs (2015)
Spectre (2015)
Shine a Light (2008)
HBO NOW
Gods of Egypt (2016) — Available October 22
Magnifica ’70: Season 2 Premiere
Mr. Right (2015)
OTHER STREAMING SERVICES
Weiner (2016)
If you’re looking for a cheat sheet on this newsworthy politician, this documentary is for you. Weiner focuses on the aftermath of the former U.S. Representative’s sexting scandal, but where it really shines is how it portrays the media’s ruthlessness when it comes to a juicy story. Who knew this doc would be so relevant in 2016?
American C*nt (Jena Friedman) — Seeso
The Guest List (Hosted by Irene Tu, Featuring Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher, Matt Braunger, Steve Byrne and Harrison Greenbaum) — Seeso
Britain’s Bloody Crown (Exclusive U.S. Premiere) — Acorn TV
The Code: Series 2, Episode 3 — Acorn TV
The Queen’s Worst Year — Acorn TV
Weiner (2016) — Available on Showtime October 22
Fathers and Daughters (2015) — Available on STARZ October 22
The Game Plan (2007) — Available on STARZ October 22
Red State (2011) — Available on STARZ October 21
