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

With so many streaming services, blockbuster movie releases and new shows that I've been told I must watch, it’s often overwhelming trying to keep up. Sure, I keep my eye on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles, but the big hits aren’t necessarily always worth watching. So, how does one parse through it all? Well, I've hopefully made your job a little easier by finding all the shows and movies that are worth your time this week. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Hit Man), Max (Fantasmas) and more.

From Hit Man to The Acolyte, here’s what to watch this weekend.

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

Based on the legal thriller novel by Scott Turow, Presumed Innocent follows a devoted husband and father named Rusty Sabich (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), who is accused of murdering his colleague.

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

Fans of Succession will likely enjoy this fascinating documentary, which tells the story of George Coulam, founder and owner of the famed Texas Renaissance Festival. When Coulman announces his retirement, an intense power struggle ensues between his general manager, a kettle-corn kingpin and a former elephant trainer.

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

In this new installment of Perfect Match (which is currently number one on Netflix’s top ten shows list), a group of singles who starred on some of Netflix’s biggest reality shows such as Love Is Blind and Too Hot to Handle embark on a quest to find love. The last couple standing by the end of the dating competition will be named the “perfect match.” 

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

In this revival of the original Criminal Minds, the first two episodes of season two (which debuted on June 6 on Paramount+) pick up where last season left off, with the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) investigating the deadly mystery of “Gold Star.” As they race against the clock, the BAU faces a terrifying threat that could lead to mind-bending consequences.

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

Directed and written by former SNL writer Julio Torres, Fantasmas follows Torres (who plays himself) as he embarks on a journey in New York City to search for a golden oyster. The star-studded cast includes Paul Dano, Alexa Demie, Emma Stone and Steve Buscemi.

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

Dearest reader, Bridgerton season three part two has finally arrived! This highly anticipated installment explores the steamy relationship between Colin and Penelope, who have been longtime friends. In her rave review, PureWow’s Senior Editor of News & Entertainment Greta Heggeness notes that “Bridgerton season three stands out from its predecessors because there isn’t an immediate spark between the two love interests.”

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 115 minutes

Glen Powell plays a university professor turned faked hitman who also happens to be working with the New Orleans Police Department in several undercover sting operations. But things go south when he starts to fall in love with a woman who is trying to escape her abusive husband. Oh, and did I mention the newly released film is the most-watched movie on Netflix right now?

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

Calling all Star Wars fans! May I present the newly released series, The Acolyte, which follows a former Padawan who is tasked with investigating a string of murders. Along the way, she is confronted by a dark force from her past. The first two episodes are available to watch now on Disney+.

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 115

It's been three decades since the iconic duo, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, first shared the screen in Bad Boys. In this fourth installment, the Miami detectives embark on a high-stakes mission to clear their late captain's name after he's accused of working with the Romanian mafia.

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

Dionne Brown is Queenie, a 25-year-old woman who grapples with her complicated past after experiencing a messy breakup with her long-term boyfriend. Samuel Adewunmi, Sally Phillips and Bellah also star in this compelling drama. Also, it's based on Candice Carty-Williams's best-selling book of the same name.

• Rating: TV-14
• Runtime: 98 minutes

Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing is a new documentary film that chronicles the life of the legendary singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper. Get to know a new side of the singer from in-depth camera interviews and never-before-seen footage that shows her rise to fame and her everlasting impact on the music industry.

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