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15 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

From 'Sweet Magnolias' to 'Unstoppable'

Kinda Pregnant
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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload. And just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are totally worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series or killer films, these picks will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Apple Cider Vinegar), Apple TV+ (Mythic Quest) and more.

From The Takedown: American Aryans to Heart Eyes, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Kinda Pregnant

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 100 minutes

When Lainy (Amy Schumer) tries to settle down and start a family, everything goes sideways. So, she throws on a fake baby bump, tells a little fib—and somehow ends up falling for her dream guy.

2. Heart Eyes

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 90 minutes

For years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has terrorized Valentine’s Day, stalking and killing couples in love. This year, it looks like no one’s safe from his deadly obsession.

*Only in theaters

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Set in the early days of Instagram, Apple Cider Vinegar tells the story of two young women who try to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, all while growing massive online followings. It’s an inspiring journey—if only it were completely true. It’s a true-ish story about a wellness empire’s rise and fall, exploring the culture that built it and the people who ultimately tore it down.

4. Love Hurts

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 83 minutes

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor in Milwaukee who’s pulled back into a dangerous world of crime after receiving a red envelope from a vengeful former partner, Rose (Ariana DeBose). As his crime lord brother (Daniel Wu) hunts him, Marvin must confront his past and the deadly consequences of his choices.

*Only in theaters

5. Sweet Magnolias

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 4

Sweet Magnolias is back following besties Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley) from small-town South Carolina as they celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a surprise wedding and even a funeral. And, of course, they show fans it’s always the right time for a margarita, no matter the season.

6. Clean Slate

  • Rating: TV-13+
  • Number of seasons: 1

From producer Norman Lear, this heartfelt comedy follows Harry (George Wallace), an old-school car wash owner in Alabama, who faces some soul-searching when his child, Desiree (Laverne Cox), returns as a proud trans woman. Her return sparks laughs and heart as they both try to make things right the second time around.

7. The Z-Suite

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

The Z Suite is a fictional comedy series where a New York City ad agency’s C-suite is replaced by Gen Z employees, sparking chaos as both generations clash over shifting power dynamics and the evolving marketing world.

8. The Takedown: American Aryans

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

This four-part docuseries dives into the cult-like world of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the high-stakes mission to take down the violent, Nazi-inspired crime ring. With never-before-heard wiretaps and secret recordings, The Takedown: American Aryans exposes how a team dismantled one of America’s most dangerous gangs.

9. Unstoppable

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 124 minutes

Unstoppable follows the true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), born with one leg but determined to defy the odds. With support from his mother (Jennifer Lopez) and coaches, he fights to earn a spot on the Arizona State wrestling team and chase his dream of becoming an NCAA Champion.

10. The Hunting Party

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

When a mysterious explosion sets a group of serial killers loose from a top-secret prison, an elite team is on a race against time to catch them—before they strike again.

11. Paradise

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Starring Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson, Paradise takes viewers to a luxe, chill community where the elite live their best lives. But things go sideways when a jaw-dropping murder shakes up the peace, sparking a high-stakes investigation that has everyone on edge.

12. Companion

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 97 minutes

A weekend getaway goes horribly wrong when an android, designed to be the ultimate companion, goes off the rails and turns violent. Directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Lukas Gage and more.

*Only in theaters

13. School Spirits

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

In the new season of School Spirits, death is just the beginning. Maddie’s still trapped in the afterlife, and time is running out. Now, she’s got to team up with her friends—both living and dead—to figure out how to return before it’s too late.

14. Mythic Quest

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 4

Season four of Mythic Quest is here and the crew is facing fresh challenges in the ever-changing world of gaming, with new stars, clashing egos, budding relationships and everyone trying (and failing) to find some balance between work and life.

15. Watson

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 1

Watson picks up six months after Sherlock Holmes's death, with Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson. Now heading a clinic for rare disorders, Watson’s past won’t let him go, Moriarty’s still in the picture and their story is far from over. It’s a medical show with a twist, blending detective work with solving medical mysteries.

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