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

From ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ to ‘Never Let Go’

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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload, right? I mean, 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 are legit and will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (I Am Georgina), Apple TV+ and more.

From The Penguin to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Never Let Go

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 101 minutes

In this chilling new thriller, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find themselves in a world overtaken by an unspeakable evil. To survive, they must remain connected at all times—literally tethered by ropes to ensure they’re never apart. But when one of the boys begins to question the reality of the lurking threat, their once-strong connection is shattered, setting off a harrowing fight for survival.

*Only in theaters

2. I Am Georgina

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 3

Georgina is back, and there's plenty to catch up on. Season three of the reality show follows Georgina as she embarks on a series of firsts—from moving to Saudi Arabia, to opening her beach house, starring in a global fashion campaign and her ultimate dream: debuting at Paris Fashion Week.

3. The Penguin

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

Starring Colin Farrell, this HBO Original limited series picks up the thrilling crime saga that Matt Reeves kicked off with The Batman, with the hero's nemesis, The Penguin.

4. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 5

The Salt Lake City drama is taken to new heights in season five. Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose are back, along with Mary Cosby in a full-time role. And, they’re joined by newcomer Bronwyn Newport, as well as new friends Britani Bateman and Meili Workman.

5. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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

Created by Ryan Murphy and starring Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Cooper Koch and more, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story delves into the real life case that sparked a true crime obsession. The series explores the complex dynamics within the Menendez family, questioning whether the brothers were victims of abuse or calculated killers consumed by greed.

6. Transformers One

  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 104 minutes

Transformers One reveals the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Once close friends bonded like brothers, they became sworn enemies and changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

*Only in theaters

7. The Golden Bachelorette

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

From romantic highs to those moments of doubt, Joan’s journey to find love is an emotional ride. Don’t miss the heartfelt and heart-wrenching twists still to come on The Golden Bachelorette.

8. The Substance

  • Rating: R
  • Number of seasons: 140

Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid, The Substance follows Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), a celebrated aerobics star who faces a crushing setback when her boss fires her on her 50th birthday. In her moment of despair, a lab offers her a substance that promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.

*Only in theaters

9. The Money Game

  • Rating: 16+
  • Number of seasons: 1

The Money Game is your all-access pass to LSU Athletics for the 2023-24 season, and it's all about the game-changing moment in college sports with new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules. The docuseries follows some of the biggest names at LSU, including viral sensation Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, basketball star Angel Reese, SEC Freshman of the Year Flau’jae Johnson and Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels.

10. Three Women

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

Based on Lisa Taddeo’s New York Times bestseller, Three Women stars Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy and dives into the raw and real stories of three women who dared to believe they deserved more from life, offering a nuanced look at female desire and empowerment. 

11. In Vogue: The 90s

  • Rating: Not yet rated
  • Number of seasons: 1

Get ready to dive into In Vogue: The 90s, where Vogue’s top editors like Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Tonne Goodman and Hamish Bowles give the inside scoop on the decade that turned supermodels into celebs and music stars into style icons. Oh, and there are cameos from the likes of Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Mary J. Blige.

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