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The 13 best things to watch this weekend, from the controversial 'Bachelorette' finale to a new Nicole Kidman series on Netflix
By Caralynn Matassa,
3 days ago
New shows like "The Perfect Couple" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered this week.
Returning series like "Slow Horses" and "Selling Sunset" released new episodes too.
Theatrical releases like "The Boy and the Heron" are now streaming.
If you're looking for a beach vibe in the form of a new limited series this weekend, you're in luck.
Netflix premiered "The Perfect Couple," a mystery drama starring Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, and Liev Schreiber, this week.
For something a bit more highbrow, the spy drama "Slow Horses" is also back for a fourth season on Apple TV+.
Over on the reality side, "The Bachelorette" wrapped up its latest season with a controversial finale. A new season of "Selling Sunset" hit Netflix, while a juicy new unscripted drama called "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered on Hulu.
Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.
For a murder mystery, watch "The Perfect Couple." Sam Nivola and Nicole Kidman in "The Perfect Couple."
Liam Daniel/Netflix
Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman stars as the matriarch of the wealthy Winbury family, who find themselves wrapped up in a murder mystery when a body turns up on the eve of their son's wedding.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 novel of the same name, the vibe is a little bit "Big Little Lies," except this show opens with a choreographed group dance number set to a Meghan Trainor song. No, really.
For a drama with a bit more weight, tune into the new season of "Slow Horses." Gary Oldman stars in "Slow Horses."
Apple TV+
"Slow Horses," another show starring an Oscar winner (this time, Gary Oldman ), is back for its fourth season. The spy thriller, based on a series of books, is one of the best-reviewed shows of the year and not enough people are watching it.
For something a little more sexy and dark, "Tell Me Lies" is back. "Tell Me Lies" is about a toxic relationship.
Josh Stringer/Disney
The drama about a toxic romance between college students Lucy and Stephen — played by real-life couple Grace Van Patten And Jackson White, who met filming the show — returns for its second season.
For comedy, watch "English Teacher." Brian Jordan Alvarez in "English Teacher."
Richard Ducree/FX
The new FX series debuted earlier this week. It stars comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a gay high school teacher in Austin dealing with his students and coworkers.
Reality fans, rejoice: "Selling Sunset" is back. "Selling Sunset" is back.
Netflix
The unscripted drama following realtors at the Oppenheim Group is as messy as ever in its eighth (!) season. ( Plenty of drama was swirling before the new episodes had even premiered.)
For a new reality binge, check out "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," minus Whitney Leavitt.
Disney / Fred Hayes
Remember Mormon #MomTok? Well, this show is about those Utah moms, their in-fighting, and that swinger drama that blew up on TikTok back in 2022. It stars controversial social media personalities like Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt .
"The Bachelorette" also aired its finale this week. "The Bachelorette" live finale put its star, Jenn Tran, through the wringer.
John Fleenor/Disney
Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" was historic as she became the franchise's first Asian lead. Unfortunately, her journey didn't end in love, but with a devastating live break-up. The brutal (and controversial) finale aired this week, with some unhappy fans feeling like the producers went too far in taking advantage of her heartbreak.
For a competition show, watch "Outlast." The "Outlast" season two cast.
José Mandojana/Netflix
The survival show, where 16 competitors fight for a chance to win a million-dollar prize by braving the Alaskan wilderness, returns for a second season. The first batch of episodes in the new season is out now, with the second dropping on Wednesday, September 11.
Sports fans should watch "Untold: Hope Solo vs US Soccer." Hope Solo in "Untold: Hope Solo vs US Soccer."
Courtesy of Netflix
This doc, the latest in the streamer's "Untold" series, is the first time controversial former Olympic soccer star Hope Solo ( who was forced into retirement in 2016 ) has told her own story in her own words.
"The Boy and the Heron" is streaming now. "The Boy and the Heron."
Courtesy of Studio Ghibli
The 2023 Studio Ghibli film, written and directed by legendary animated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, won the Oscar for best animated feature and became one of the highest-grossing Japanese movies of all time.
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