Ready for a weekend of relaxing in front of your TV? You’ll have plenty to choose from if that’s you. Three of the world’s top streaming services – Netflix, Prime Video and Max – will take part in a mighty showdown of TV series as new seasons of their hugely successful shows Bridgerton, The boysAnd House of the Dragon make their debut.
If you’re not a fan of steamy period dramas, satirical superhero shows, or bloody high fantasy, don’t worry. There are some fascinating new films and a crime thriller show to keep you entertained. So what are you waiting for? Read on to see what you’ll be streaming in the coming days.
The Boys season 4 (Prime Video)
Ouch, you! Yes you. Did you know that Prime Video’s devilishly fun and ultra-violent superhero series – at least one of them – is back on our screens? Well, now it is, sunshine. The boys is *ahem* back in town with its long-awaited fourth season, and sees the dysfunctional titular group continue their increasingly desperate crusade to bring Homelander, The Seven, and Vought International to their knees. Or at least in the most comically violent way possible.
The boys The first three episodes of season 4 are out now and you’ll want to read our review of them The boys‘ fourth season to see if it continues one of the best Prime Video shows on your television.
Watch season 4 of The Boys on Prime Video. New episodes air weekly.
House of the Dragon season 2 (Max)
Nearly two years after it redeemed HBO’s Game of Thrones universe in the eyes of many, House of the Dragon makes its exciting return to Max (in the US) with its second eight-episode installment. Set immediately after its predecessor’s emotionally stunning finale, House of the Dragon In Season 2, Westeros stands on the brink of a devastating civil war – known as The Dance of the Dragons – as Houses Targaryen and Hightower continue to fight for the Iron Throne.
Is one of the second seasons of the best Max shows still worth watching? You must read our spoiler-free review of it House of the Dragon season 2’s first four episodes to find out. House of the Dragon Season 3 is also officially in development, so this won’t be the end of the hit series, whatever your thoughts on the next chapter.
House of the Dragon season 2 premieres on Max (US) on Sunday 16 June, and Sky/Now TV (UK) and Foxtel/Binge (Australia) on Monday 17 June. New episodes air weekly.
Bridgerton season 3 part 2 (Netflix)
Bridgerton Season 3 got off to a royally good start when the first batch of episodes arrived on May 16. Now that Part 2 has been released in full on Netflix, you can immerse yourself in even more high-profile scandals and daring romance.
Without spoiling anything about season 3 part 1, BridgertonIn the latest chapter, we are reunited with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) as they continue to navigate the aristocratic world of love, familial loyalty and the tabloids of Lady Whistledown. Expect Part 2 to draw millions more viewers and cement Bridgerton‘s place as one of the best Netflix shows out there.
Watch Bridgerton season 3 part 2 in full on Netflix.
Ultraman Rising (Netflix)
Netflix has given us some really great family-friendly animated films in recent years – especially during the summer months (that’s winter for Australians). Of Ultraman: Get upone of June’s new Netflix films, the streaming giant hopes to achieve a similar level of success.
Christopher Sean voices Ken Sato, a Japanese-born American baseball star who is forced to return to his home island to take on the superhero mantle of Ultraman amid numerous monster attacks. However, when Sato accidentally becomes the adoptive father of a 30-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby Kaiju, he is charged with not only keeping Tokyo safe, but also protecting the baby monster from falling into the wrong hands. One to add to our list of best Netflix movies? We’ll see how Ultraman: Get up performs first.
Watch Ultraman Rising on Netflix.
Presumed Innocent (Apple TV Plus)
“I didn’t kill her.” If you take anything away from Apple’s new legal thriller series Presumably innocent – a TV remake of the 1990 film of the same name starring Harrison Ford and the 1987 novel of the same name – it is that Jake Gyllenhaal’s protagonist did not commit the crime he is accused of.
Or so he says. In the thrilling Apple TV Plus drama, Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich, Chicago’s deputy chief prosecutor, is identified as the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve), Sabich’s colleague with whom he had an extramarital affair.
Based on the 78% critical and 84% audience scores Rotten tomatoes, Presumably innocent is off to an exciting start on the streamer. Expect to see it on our list of the best Apple TV Plus shows soon.
Watch Presumed Innocent on Apple TV Plus. New episodes air weekly.
Monkey Man (Peacock)
Originally intended to stream exclusively on Netflix before Jordan Peele picked up the rights to release it theatrically, Monkey man (now available from Peacock) has – through no fault of his own – been regularly compared to the Johannes Wick movies.
With its hard-hitting and violent action, plus its revenge-driven story, it’s easy to see why, but just call it one Johannes Wick clone is a disservice to Dev Patel’s feature film debut (he’s in it, by the way). It could indeed tell the story of a son’s quest to get revenge on the people responsible for his mother’s death years ago, but with its socio-political commentary, mythos-infused themes and wildly ambitious fight scenes and camerawork , Monkey man is a stunning action film in its own right.
Origin (Hulu)
The critically acclaimed biographical drama, directed by Ava DuVernay, arrives five months after its theatrical release. Origin will aim to reach a wider audience due to its underperformance at the global box office.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor plays Isabel Wilkerson, the first black journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize for her investigative efforts. One of June’s new Hulu movies, Origin follows Wilkerson’s world journey as she writes her second book – Caste: the origin of our discontentwhich was published in August 2020 – while simultaneously dealing with personal tragedy.
With its 82% critical and 97% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes, Origin clearly deserves to be seen by more people. Now that it’s out on Hulu (in the US), there’s no excuse not to watch it. One to add to our best Hulu movie guide in the near future.
Watch Origin on Hulu.
For more streaming recommendations, check out our guides to the best Disney Plus movies, the best Paramount Plus shows, the best Netflix shows, and the best Prime Video movies.