Top 8 New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video & More

Netflix dominates this week’s streaming releases with must-watch premieres across multiple genres. The platform is launching the second season of a critically acclaimed comedy, its first episodic Stranger Things spin-off, an unconventional reality series hosted by Zach Galifianakis, and a high-stakes survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.

Elsewhere, HBO Max is debuting a new series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd. Below are the eight best new movies and shows to stream this weekend.

Prime Video

“Kevin” Season 1

“Kevin” is Prime Video’s new adult animated comedy series co-created by Joe Wengert and Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation). The show follows Jason Schwartzman as an anthropomorphic cat navigating life in New York City after his human owners separate. He moves into a Queens pet rescue and befriends a group of outcast animals.

The voice cast includes:

• John Waters
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Amy Sedaris
• Quinta Brunson
• Patti LuPone
• Charles Melton

All eight episodes of Season 1 premiered on Monday, May 20.

Apple TV

“Criminal Record” Season 2

Two years after its debut, the British crime thriller “Criminal Record” returns with its second season on Apple TV. The drama reunites rival detectives Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as they investigate the stabbing of a young man at a political rally, uncovering a far-right bomb plot targeting London.

The first of eight episodes premiered on Wednesday, May 22. The remaining seven episodes will release weekly through Tuesday, June 10.

Netflix

“Unchosen” Season 1

Netflix’s British psychological thriller “Unchosen”, created by Julie Gearey, follows Molly Windsor as a woman in a strict religious community who seeks emancipation after a life-changing encounter. The ensemble cast includes Asa Butterfield, Fra Fee, Alexa Davies, and Christopher Eccleston.

All six episodes of Season 1 premiered on Tuesday, May 21.

“This Is a Gardening Show” Season 1

Netflix’s most unconventional premiere this week is “This Is a Gardening Show”, a docuseries hosted by Zach Galifianakis. The straightforward yet whimsical series explores gardening with an offbeat twist.

“Stranger Things: Snow Ball” Season 1

Netflix is launching its first episodic Stranger Things spin-off, “Stranger Things: Snow Ball”. The series follows the beloved Hawkins characters as they navigate a high school dance and supernatural threats.

“The Machine”

Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton star in Netflix’s survival thriller “The Machine”, a high-stakes battle against a relentless artificial intelligence system. The film premiered on Friday, May 24.

HBO Max

“Baby Reindeer” Creator’s New Series

HBO Max is premiering a new series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd. The show explores themes of trauma and resilience, marking Gadd’s first project since the critically acclaimed miniseries.

Additional Titles

“The Tattooist of Auschwitz” Season 1

Based on the bestselling novel, “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” is a historical drama premiering on a major streaming platform this week. The series follows Lale Sokolov, a Jewish man forced to tattoo prisoners at Auschwitz, as he navigates love and survival in the concentration camp.

All episodes are available for streaming starting Friday, May 24.