Ready to chill this weekend in front of your TV (or smartphone, I’m not judging)? Some of you will be glad to find something worth watching on the world’s most popular streaming services.
It’s been a fairly quiet week for new movies and TV shows. And while there’s just enough to fill this week’s streaming roundup, you might not be thrilled by how slim the selection is compared to previous editions.
Still, I’m holding out hope that one of the below will pique your interest. If not… well, there’s always the 2026 World Cup quarter finals to watch instead! — Tom Power, Senior Entertainment Reporter
Little House on the Prairie season 1 (Netflix)
Netflix has made it 1974 all over again! The Ingalls family return to the small screen in this adaptation of Little House on the Prairie (read my Little House on the Prairie review while you’re here), which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series of the same name.
This story, which sees protagonist Laura navigate her childhood days on the prairies of Kansas, is comfort watching at its peak. And while its polished “Netflix look” might be grating, if you look past the style, the story is strong. Season 2 is already on the way, and I’m already looking forward to it. — Jasmine Valentine, Entertainment Reporter
Watch Little House on the Prairie season 1 on Netflix
The Westies (MGM+ and Prime Video)
Looking for a new gritty crime drama to binge? The Westies, a J.K. Simmons-fronted MGM+ TV Original that’s also available on Prime Video, might just appeal to you.
Set in the early 1980s, it follows the notorious New York crime family as they navigate mob wars, familial infighting, and an FBI investigation that could unsettle the increasingly fragile truce that the Hell’s Kitchen-based syndicate has with the Italian Mafia.
Episodes 1 and 2 of this Amazon TV Original are out now, while new chapters will air weekly every Sunday for the foreseeable future. — JV
Watch The Westies on MGM+ and Prime Video
The Long Walk (HBO Max)
Francis Lawrence’s film The Long Walk has strolled onto HBO Max and, in my view, it’s one of the best Stephen King adaptations of all time.
Set in a dystopian 1970s, a group of boys compete in an annual televised contest where they’re forced to race non-stop while maintaining a pace of 4.8 km per hour. If they don’t, they’re killed. There can only be one winner, too, so the pressure is on.
There are plenty of likeable characters here and one very unlikeable one in the form of Mark Hamill’s The Major, which is arguably his creepiest performance yet. — Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
Watch The Long Walk on HBO Max
Trying season 5 (Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s long-running comedy series Trying has returned for its fifth season.
Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as central couple Nikki and Jason, who we have watched go on to become parents and, now they’ve got two foster kids, they’re having to navigate unexpected challenges. This season, Kat (Charlotte Riley), the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, returns and causes the family dynamics to shift.
Trying has been praised for its ability to handle sensitive issues, offering both comedy and emotionally charged moments. It’s great to have this Apple TV+ Original back on our screens. — LB
Watch Trying season 5 on Apple TV+
Wardriver (Paramount+)
Did you really think we were going to leave you action fans hanging this week? Introducing Wardriver, a new movie that’s just dropped on Paramount+ and has already been described by fans online as “great acting of unsavory characters.”
In it, we follow a hacker who gets caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he’s forced into a multi-million dollar cyberheist. There’s a real sense of jeopardy here, as every line of code could be his last.
Hopefully, that “last” doesn’t come before the end of the movie’s tight 94-minute runtime. But hey, who knows with storytelling these days? — JV
Watch Wardriver on Paramount+
The Man Will Burn (HBO Max)
Sure, you’ve heard of Burning Man, but how much do you know about its roots? You can now experience this iconic arts festival from the comfort of your living room, so you don’t even have to trek out into the desert.
Across four episodes, we go behind the scenes of the eponymous effigy’s festival, from its origins all the way up to the present day. There’s particular focus on organizing an event of this scale in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, too.
Both seasoned “Burners” and new arrivals feature in the documentary, giving us a complete look at the festival and how it has evolved over time. — LB
Watch The Man Will Burn on HBO Max
Married at First Sight season 20 (Peacock)
Despite all the controversies surrounding the international versions, we’re returning to where it all started with Married at First Sight. Just as Love Island USA comes to an end, too, so the timing is perfect.
You know the deal here: 14 new singles will agree to marry someone they’ve never met, and see if their newfound relationship was actually worth saying “I do” for.
Experts Paul C. Brunson and Doctor Lisa Paz are returning to oversee the drama and, judging by the trailer, the weddings themselves look the chicest they’ve ever been. — JV
Watch Married at First Sight season 20 on Peacock
As TechRadar’s Senior Entertainment Reporter, Tom covers all the latest movies, TV shows, and streaming service news you need to know about. You’ll often find him writing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and many other topics of interest.
