If you're anything like me, you spend most of your free time binge-watching new TV shows and movies streaming on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and more. This weekend is no exception.
First up, if you're in the mood for something that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, try "Steal," a UK heist thriller starring Sophie Turner, available now on Prime Video. The show follows a team of skilled thieves who plan a daring heist that results in over £4 billion being stolen. It’s a tense and well-executed show with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
For fans of fantasy fiction, there's "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin," a new series based on Stephen R. Lawhead's Pendragon Cycle books. Set in the epic world of Arthurian legend, it follows the origin story of Merlin and sets the stage for the legendary hero's rise to power.
If you're looking for something a little different, try "Riot Women," a new British comedy-drama series created by Sally Wainwright that follows a group of middle-aged women who start a rock-and-roll band. It’s a heartwarming show with plenty of laughs and great music.
Another must-watch is the latest season of "Coldwater," starring Andrew Lincoln as a man whose life changes forever after a violent incident at a playground. New episodes air weekly on Showtime/Paramount+.
On HBO Max, fans of the critically acclaimed series can look forward to new episodes of "Primal – Season 3," an animated action-adventure show that takes place in a hellish world where a caveman must survive against undead and other paranormal enemies.
In theaters this weekend is "Dead Man's Wire," starring Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, Dacre Montgomery, and Cary Elwes. The movie follows the true story of Tony Kirtsis, a man who kidnaps a mortgage broker, Richard Hall, and wires a shotgun to his neck so that if he tries to escape, the gun will go off.
On Netflix this weekend is "Skyscraper Live," a live-streamed free solo climb of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper. Famous rock-climber Alex Honnold will be scaling the building without ropes, and you can watch it all on Friday night at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
Finally, for those interested in TV shows currently streaming weekly, there are several great options available. On HBO, fans of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" will be able to catch new episodes this Sunday. On Prime Video, viewers can watch new episodes of the critically acclaimed medical drama "Fallout – Season 2," which follows two characters as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world.
Overall, there's something for everyone this weekend. Whether you're in the mood for an action-packed heist thriller or a thought-provoking drama, these shows are sure to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat.
First up, if you're in the mood for something that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, try "Steal," a UK heist thriller starring Sophie Turner, available now on Prime Video. The show follows a team of skilled thieves who plan a daring heist that results in over £4 billion being stolen. It’s a tense and well-executed show with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
For fans of fantasy fiction, there's "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin," a new series based on Stephen R. Lawhead's Pendragon Cycle books. Set in the epic world of Arthurian legend, it follows the origin story of Merlin and sets the stage for the legendary hero's rise to power.
If you're looking for something a little different, try "Riot Women," a new British comedy-drama series created by Sally Wainwright that follows a group of middle-aged women who start a rock-and-roll band. It’s a heartwarming show with plenty of laughs and great music.
Another must-watch is the latest season of "Coldwater," starring Andrew Lincoln as a man whose life changes forever after a violent incident at a playground. New episodes air weekly on Showtime/Paramount+.
On HBO Max, fans of the critically acclaimed series can look forward to new episodes of "Primal – Season 3," an animated action-adventure show that takes place in a hellish world where a caveman must survive against undead and other paranormal enemies.
In theaters this weekend is "Dead Man's Wire," starring Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, Dacre Montgomery, and Cary Elwes. The movie follows the true story of Tony Kirtsis, a man who kidnaps a mortgage broker, Richard Hall, and wires a shotgun to his neck so that if he tries to escape, the gun will go off.
On Netflix this weekend is "Skyscraper Live," a live-streamed free solo climb of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper. Famous rock-climber Alex Honnold will be scaling the building without ropes, and you can watch it all on Friday night at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
Finally, for those interested in TV shows currently streaming weekly, there are several great options available. On HBO, fans of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" will be able to catch new episodes this Sunday. On Prime Video, viewers can watch new episodes of the critically acclaimed medical drama "Fallout – Season 2," which follows two characters as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world.
Overall, there's something for everyone this weekend. Whether you're in the mood for an action-packed heist thriller or a thought-provoking drama, these shows are sure to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat.
... I mean, it's been ages since we last saw Westeros. And now there's another prequel series? I'm not entirely sold on this one 
, but I'll give it a try. Is HBO really milking the GOT franchise for all it's worth at this point? 
That's a vibe I can get behind. Has anyone else seen the trailer?
It's like having a whole library at our fingertips! The variety of genres and themes is really impressive too - from fantasy and action to comedy and drama, there's something for every kind of viewer. And the fact that we can watch all these shows at our own pace, whenever we want, is just amazing 
What I think is really interesting though, is how these shows are helping to create a sense of community around shared interests. Like, who else is excited about "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin"? It's so cool to see people bonding over their love for a particular show or genre 
? The question is, who's really footing the bill here?
. Can't we just have one peace-filled weekend without being bombarded with "must-watch" TV show announcements? 
I mean, don't get me wrong, it's cool that there are so many great shows out right now, but a person needs some downtime too, you know? 
. Like, have you ever tried doing a digital detox for just one day? It's actually really refreshing! 
! I mean, can you imagine watching him scale a building without any ropes? It gives me major adrenaline rush just thinking about it 
. And honestly, I think it's awesome that they're making this event available for free streaming - talk about inclusivity! 
. From the UK heist thriller "Steal" to the fantasy series "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin", there's something for every type of viewer. And can we talk about how excited I am for the new season of "Primal – Season 3" on HBO Max? 
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Give me a break.
Prime Video just dropped some new goodies and I need more of those fantasy stories like "Riot Women", who else is loving Sally Wainwright's writing style? 
On a different note, have you seen the live solo climb on Netflix, "Skyscraper Live"? That's some crazy stuff 
. And omg "Riot Women" sounds soooo cute! 
Something to make me laugh and feel good after a long week 
. And I love how they're all promoting some epic movies and shows this weekend 
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. And what's up with all these shows and movies coming out this weekend? Can't we just binge-watch one thing for once?! 
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. It's refreshing to see human curation at play, allowing viewers to discover new favorites through deliberate choices rather than chance encounters 
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. And don't even get me started on Netflix's latest true-crime documentary - it's so much more gripping than that live solo climb nonsense 
. And what's with all the hype around "Dead Man's Wire"? I mean, Al Pacino in a movie about kidnapping? Please, give me something with Denzel Washington any day 
. Anyway, if you're looking for some quality shows, check out "The Last Of Us" and that documentary - they're where it's at 
I'm still thinking about the twist at the end. Has anyone else seen it? 