The 13 best things to watch this weekend, from the controversial 'Bachelorette' finale to a new Nicole Kidman series on Netflix
Caralynn Matassa
- New shows like "The Perfect Couple" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered this week.
- Returning series like "Slow Horses" and "Selling Sunset" released new episodes too.
If you're looking for a beach vibe in the form of a new limited series this weekend, you're in luck.
Netflix premiered "The Perfect Couple," a mystery drama starring Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, and Liev Schreiber, this week.
For something a bit more highbrow, the spy drama "Slow Horses" is also back for a fourth season on Apple TV+.
Over on the reality side, "The Bachelorette" wrapped up its latest season with a controversial finale. A new season of "Selling Sunset" hit Netflix, while a juicy new unscripted drama called "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered on Hulu.
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.
For a murder mystery, watch "The Perfect Couple."
Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman stars as the matriarch of the wealthy Winbury family, who find themselves wrapped up in a murder mystery when a body turns up on the eve of their son's wedding.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 novel of the same name, the vibe is a little bit "Big Little Lies," except this show opens with a choreographed group dance number set to a Meghan Trainor song. No, really.
Streaming on: Netflix
For a drama with a bit more weight, tune into the new season of "Slow Horses."
"Slow Horses," another show starring an Oscar winner (this time, Gary Oldman), is back for its fourth season. The spy thriller, based on a series of books, is one of the best-reviewed shows of the year and not enough people are watching it.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
For something a little more sexy and dark, "Tell Me Lies" is back.
The drama about a toxic romance between college students Lucy and Stephen — played by real-life couple Grace Van Patten And Jackson White, who met filming the show — returns for its second season.
Streaming on: Hulu
For comedy, watch "English Teacher."
The new FX series debuted earlier this week. It stars comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a gay high school teacher in Austin dealing with his students and coworkers.
Streaming on: Hulu
Reality fans, rejoice: "Selling Sunset" is back.
The unscripted drama following realtors at the Oppenheim Group is as messy as ever in its eighth (!) season. (Plenty of drama was swirling before the new episodes had even premiered.)
Streaming on: Netflix
For a new reality binge, check out "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
Remember Mormon #MomTok? Well, this show is about those Utah moms, their in-fighting, and that swinger drama that blew up on TikTok back in 2022. It stars controversial social media personalities like Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt.
Streaming on: Hulu
"The Bachelorette" also aired its finale this week.
Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" was historic as she became the franchise's first Asian lead. Unfortunately, her journey didn't end in love, but with a devastating live break-up. The brutal (and controversial) finale aired this week, with some unhappy fans feeling like the producers went too far in taking advantage of her heartbreak.
Streaming on: Hulu
For a competition show, watch "Outlast."
The survival show, where 16 competitors fight for a chance to win a million-dollar prize by braving the Alaskan wilderness, returns for a second season. The first batch of episodes in the new season is out now, with the second dropping on Wednesday, September 11.
Streaming on: Netflix
"Coming from America" is another unscripted pick.
The new unscripted series follows four African American families who decide to move back to Africa.
Streaming on: Max
Space-history lovers should watch "Apollo 13: Survival."
The new doc explores the true story of the 1970 lunar mission that went awry (and later inspired a Tom Hanks classic).
Streaming on: Netflix
Sports fans should watch "Untold: Hope Solo vs US Soccer."
This doc, the latest in the streamer's "Untold" series, is the first time controversial former Olympic soccer star Hope Solo (who was forced into retirement in 2016) has told her own story in her own words.
Streaming on: Netflix
"The Boy and the Heron" is streaming now.
The 2023 Studio Ghibli film, written and directed by legendary animated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, won the Oscar for best animated feature and became one of the highest-grossing Japanese movies of all time.
Streaming on: Max
Prestige TV fans will want to check out "Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos."
Even if you haven't watched "The Sopranos," this two-part doc is a fascinating look at the original HBO juggernaut and its creator.
Streaming on: Max
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