The weekend is in sight, just one more day of deadlines and emails to get through before we can all breathe a little sigh of relief. And we love our jobs but even so there’s a little bit more magic in the air on the weekends. It is pay day weekend so maybe you’re ready for some serious shopping or you’re out for a champagne fueled lunch that may or may not turn into dinner and dancing, but once that hangover hits or you want to snuggle up after Sunday lunch, then you need some entertainment. 

Whether you're in the mood for a gritty crime drama, a heartwarming reality series, a high-stakes thriller, or something that'll keep you up at night, there's plenty worth your time. Here's what to stream this weekend.

Netflix

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Tommy Shelby is back. Four years after the series ended, Cillian Murphy returns in this World War II-set film that brings the Peaky Blinders out of exile for one final reckoning. If you loved the series, this is essential viewing. If you've never watched Peaky Blinders, then start by binging the series, the character development is one of the best. Prepare to be lost in the world of 1940s British gangsters, razor blades, and impeccable tailoring.

ONE PIECE Season 2

The live-action adaptation that shocked everyone by not being terrible is back. Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the Grand Line, a legendary and dangerous stretch of sea that promises adventure, chaos, and excellent fight choreography. It's a cute anime adaptation that is perfect for Sunday afternoon easy watching.

Love on the Spectrum Season 3

The sweetest, most genuine dating show on television returns for a third season. Singles on the autism spectrum navigate the complexities of dating, relationships, and human connection with honesty, vulnerability, and humour. It's heartwarming without being patronising, real without being exploitative and the perfect antidote to the manufactured drama of most reality TV.

Virgin River Season 7

If you need something cosy and comforting, then Virgin River delivers. Newlyweds Mel and Jack are back, this time pursuing their dream of adopting a baby while navigating small-town life, family drama and the usual Virgin River complications. It's predictable, it's wholesome, and sometimes that's exactly what this weekend calls for.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

This new horror series follows a bride and groom in the week leading up to their wedding, and as the title promises, something very bad is going to happen. It's atmospheric, unsettling and perfect if you want to feel on edge all weekend. The title removes any mystery about whether things end well, but the tension is in watching how it all falls apart.

Vladimir

Rachel Weisz stars as a college professor who becomes dangerously obsessed with her younger colleague, played by Leo Woodall. This limited series explores power, desire, obsession, and the messiness of relationships that cross professional boundaries. Weisz is magnetic, Woodall holds his own and the tension between them is electric.

Prime

The Bondsman

Kevin Bacon plays a murdered bounty hunter resurrected by the devil to hunt down demons that have escaped from hell. It's campy, it's dark, it's executive produced by Jason Blum, and Bacon is clearly having the time of his life. The premise is ridiculous, the action is solid, and there's apparently a country music subplot. If you want supernatural action that doesn't take itself too seriously, this is your weekend watch.

G20

Viola Davis plays the US President when the G20 summit in Cape Town comes under attack by terrorists. It's a high-stakes political thriller with Davis doing what she does best - commanding every scene she's in. The supporting cast includes Anthony Anderson, Antony Starr, and Sabrina Impacciatore. If you're in the mood for tense geopolitical drama with excellent acting, this delivers.

Conclave

One of this year's Oscar nominees, Conclave follows the secretive process of electing a new Pope after the unexpected death of the previous one. It's a taut political thriller set within the Vatican, full of intrigue, power plays, and moral compromises. Beautifully shot, excellently acted and surprisingly gripping for a film about cardinals voting in a locked room.

Nickel Boys

Another Oscar nominee now streaming. Based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Nickel Boys tells the story of two Black teenagers at a brutal reform school in 1960s Florida. It's devastating, beautifully crafted, and essential viewing. The filmmaking is inventive, the performances are powerful, and it's one of the most important films of the year.

Étoile

From Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this eight-episode series follows two world-renowned ballet companies in New York and Paris as they swap their most talented stars in an ambitious bid to save their institutions. Expect fast dialogue, gorgeous choreography, behind-the-scenes drama, and the Palladinos' signature mix of wit and heart.

HBO Max

DTF St. Louis

This dark comedy is HBO doing what HBO does best - sharp writing, uncomfortable humour and characters you shouldn't like but can't help but do. Set in St. Louis, the series explores modern dating culture, relationships, hookup culture, and the messiness of human connection with a satirical edge. If you loved Fleabag, Insecure, or Girls, this hits a similar tone.

Classics Worth Revisiting

The Breakfast Club (Netflix)

John Hughes' 1985 masterpiece about five high school students stuck in Saturday detention has aged remarkably well. It's a time capsule of '80s teen angst but the themes—identity, belonging, the pressure to conform—remain timeless. Perfect for a nostalgic rewatch or introducing a younger generation to the Brat Pack era.

Crazy, Stupid, Love. (HBO Max)

A rom-com that's actually good. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone navigate love, heartbreak, and second chances with humour, warmth, and surprisingly smart writing. It's charming without being saccharine, funny without being stupid, and the twist midway through still lands.

Psycho (Netflix)

Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece is streaming and remains one of the greatest horror films ever made. The shower scene is iconic, Bernard Herrmann's score is unforgettable, and the film's influence on the thriller genre is immeasurable. If you've never seen it, this weekend is the time. If you have, it holds up on every rewatch.

Fight Club (Peacock)

David Fincher's 1999 cult classic about masculinity, consumerism, and underground fighting is back on streaming. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt deliver career-defining performances, the twist still works even if you know it's coming, and the film's commentary on late-stage capitalism feels more relevant than ever.

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