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The 11 best things to stream this weekend, from a new season of 'Bridgerton' to the series finale of 'Young Sheldon'

Caralynn Matassa   

The 11 best things to stream this weekend, from a new season of 'Bridgerton' to the series finale of 'Young Sheldon'
Liam Daniel
  • Check out a new season of "Bridgerton" this weekend.
  • A new Netflix docuseries about the Ashley Madison hack is streaming now.

The big news in streaming this week is that "Bridgerton" is back and hornier than ever. (Well, at least the end of that fourth episode.)

But even if historical romance isn't your jam, there are plenty of other options for what to watch this weekend.

If you're looking for a documentary, there's the "Pillowcase Murders," about a suspected serial killer, or "Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal," a Netflix docuseries about the hack of the controversial dating site that catered to adulterers.

For something lighter, you can also check out new episodes of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," or catch up on the series finale of "Young Sheldon."

Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Romance fans, rejoice: 'Bridgerton' is back

Romance fans, rejoice:
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton" season three.      Liam Daniel/Netflix

The third season of the smash hit historical drama focuses on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's relationship, which finally kicks off after she's been pining for him for years.

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan take center stage this season, but Hannah Dodd, stepping into the role of Francesca Bridgerton, is the real standout. Season three, part one is on Netflix now — for the rest of the season, you'll have to wait until June 13.

Streaming on: Netflix

If you love procedurals with humor, check out 'Harry Wild'

If you love procedurals with humor, check out
Harry and Fergus are an unlikely duo in "Harry Wild."      Steffan Hill/AcornTV

Jane Seymour stars as a retired English professor solving mysteries in this light and charming series, now in its third season. The first episode of the new season focuses on, of all things, a boyband murder (!).

Streaming on: Acorn TV

True crime fans should watch 'Pillowcase Murders'

True crime fans should watch
MJ Jennings' mother was one of the victims of the Pillowcase Murderer.      CBS/Paramount+

The new docuseries focuses on convicted murderer Billy Chemirmir, a Texas man who was accused of killing 22 older women living in nursing homes and senior living communities between 2016 and 2018.

Streaming on: Paramount+

Architectural buffs will love 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?'

Architectural buffs will love
Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein cohost the new HGTV show.      HGTV

Zillow Gone Wild isn't the only popular real-estate Instagram account to get its own HGTV show.

Husband and wife duo Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, the historic-home experts behind the handle Cheap Old Houses, help buyers find bargain homes under $150,000 and assist them in restoring the properties to their former glory.

Streaming on: Hulu Live TV

Reality fans will want to catch the new season of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars'

Reality fans will want to catch the new season of
Gottmik made history as the first trans man queen to compete.      World of Wonder Productions, Inc./Paramount+

The "RuPaul's Drag Race" spinoff featuring queens from past seasons returns for its ninth season this week. This time, the eight queens are competing for $200,000, to go to a charity of their choice.

The cast includes Gottmik, the first trans man in the show's history, returning All-Star Roxxxy Andrews, and Plastique Tiara.

Streaming on: Paramount+

'Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal' tells the story of the dating site's infamous hack

The latest Netflix docuseries is about the Ashley Madison hack.      Courtesy of Netflix

Back in 2015, a group of unknown hackers leaked the details of millions of users who'd signed up for Ashley Madison — the controversial dating site geared toward married people who were specifically looking to have an affair. This new three-episode docuseries recounts the data-breach horror story and its fallout, spotlighting the stories of several real couples who were affected by the hack.

Come for the hacker whodunit, stay for the Christian vlogger couple hashing out their marriage drama on camera.

Streaming on: Netflix

'Young Sheldon' ended this week

"Young Sheldon" cast.      Robert Voets / CBS

"The Big Bang Theory" spinoff prequel completed its run on Thursday, after seven seasons on the air at CBS. It finally explained the voice-over narration and featured appearances from Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik, two of the original series' stars.

Streaming on: Paramount+

So did 'Mary & George' season 1

So did
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine in "Mary & George."      Starz

Find out how Julianne Moore and Gen Z heartthrob Nicholas Galitzine's sexy and scandalous historical drama wraps up by tuning into its finale this weekend.

Streaming on: Starz

Looking for sci-fi? Watch 'Outer Range' season 2

Looking for sci-fi? Watch
Lewis Pullman and Josh Brolin in "Outer Range."      Courtesy of Prime

Josh Brolin stars as a Wyoming rancher in this neo-Western. But if you're thinking "Yellowstone," this is decidedly not "Yellowstone" — it's got an intriguing sci-fi twist.

Streaming on: Prime Video

For a dramatized true story, tune into 'The Big Cigar'

For a dramatized true story, tune into
André Holland stars in "The Big Cigar."      Steve Wilkie/Apple TV

This new miniseries is part biographical drama, part thriller.

Based on Joshuah Bearman's 2012 Playboy magazine article of the same name, it stars André Holland as Huey P. Newton, cofounder of the Black Panther Party. Set in 1974, it focuses on the real-life manhunt for Newton as he attempts to escape to Cuba.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

Horror fans can now stream 'Pearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story'

Horror fans can now stream
Mia Goth stars in "Pearl."      A24

It's rare that an acclaimed horror movie gets an arguably even more acclaimed follow-up.

Mia Goth is a powerhouse — and was absolutely snubbed for an Oscar nomination — in the second film in Ti West's "X" trilogy. She just wants to be famous, y'all!

Streaming on: Prime Video

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