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

From 'Drop' to 'The Last of Us'

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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 (Black Mirror), Apple TV+ (Your Friends & Neighbors) and more.

From The Handmaid's Tale to Doctor Who, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Hacks

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

In Hacks season 4, things get real between Deborah and Ava. As they hustle to launch their late-night show, the drama heats up—especially with the whole Ava-blackmailing-Deborah situation still hanging in the air. Yeah... it’s messy.

2. G20

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 110 minutes

When the G20 summit is under siege, President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) becomes the target. With danger closing in, she fights to protect her family, defend the nation—and stay one step ahead of the enemy.

3. The Handmaid's Tale

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 6

The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is here and it’s all about June and Serena as they embark on a journey to freedom. Their paths are more tangled than ever as they face major danger and head toward a finale that’s sure to be intense, emotional and totally game-changing.

4. Drop

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 95 minutes

Violet, a single mom who's finally dipping her toes back into the dating pool after losing her husband, heads to a swanky restaurant to meet a potential match. The night starts off great—good vibes, good food—but things take a dark turn when she starts getting creepy messages from an unknown person. The messages? They’re chilling: this stranger promises to harm her son and sister unless she takes out her date. Yikes.

*Only in theaters

5. Your Friends & Neighbors

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

After getting fired and dealing with a messy divorce, Andrew "Coop" Cooper (Jon Hamm), a hedge fund manager, starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors. But the secrets he uncovers behind those fancy doors are way more dangerous than he thought.

6. Black Mirror

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 7

Black Mirror season seven dives deep into how tech is totally reshaping our lives, with everything from a next-level medical subscription service to a sequel of the iconic "USS Callister" episode that fans still can’t stop talking about.

7. Doctor Who

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

In season 2 of Doctor Who, the Doctor teams up with his new companion, Belinda Chandra, on a wild adventure to get her back to Earth after she's kidnapped by robots who swear she's their queen. Catch the first episode Saturday, April 12.

8. The Last of Us

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

Five years after season one, Joel and Ellie find themselves at odds with each other, facing a world that's even more dangerous and unpredictable than before. The Last of Us season two premieres Sunday, April 13.

9. The Great American Baking Show

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

The Great American Baking Show follows eight amateur bakers battling it out to be crowned the best in the U.S. Hosted by Casey Wilson and Zach Cherry, each week brings new challenges—like Cake Week, Cookie Week and more—culminating in a final showdown to crown the winner.

10. Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

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

This eye-opening docuseries dives into the dark side of child influencers, focusing on the troubling abuse claims surrounding internet star Piper Rockelle and her momager, Tiffany Smith.

11. Love on the Spectrum

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

This romantic docuseries follows people on the autism spectrum as they dive into the world of dating and relationships, figuring out love in today’s ever-evolving scene.

12. Dying for Sex

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

After Molly's diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she makes the bold decision to leave her husband and, for the first time, really explore her sexual desires in all their complexity. Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Rob Delaney and others star in this new series.

13. Pulse

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

At Miami's busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, the staff is juggling intense medical emergencies, while young ER doctor Danny Simms gets an unexpected promotion to Chief Resident — all while dealing with the drama of her own complicated romantic relationship.

14. The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2

  • Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 172 minutes

Set during Roman rule in first-century Israel, The Chosen is a historical drama that brings to life the story of Jesus and the people who were part of his world.

*Only in theaters

15. MobLand

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

Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren star in this gripping series about two mob families at war, risking everything to topple empires and destroy lives.

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