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12 Movies And Shows To Stream This Weekend, From Season 2 Of 'the Night Agent' To 'gladiator Ii'
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- TV shows like "The Night Agent" and "Harlem" returned this week.
- Some movies released in 2024, like "Gladiator II" and "Blink Twice," are new to streaming services.
- The animated film "The Wild Robot," which just received three Oscar nominations, is now on Peacock.
This weekend, you can watch action-packed thrillers, a movie about the first-ever episode of "Saturday Night Live," and the season three finale of Max's raunchy coming-of-age show "The Sex Lives of College Girls."
After making a splash on Netflix in 2023 and topping the streamer's list of the most-watched series that year by views, the political thriller "The Night Agent" is back for season two starring Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland.
For less heart-pounding entertainment, you can check out "Saturday Night," "The Wild Robot," and "Eva the Owlet."
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.
Season three of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" ended this week.Gracie Lawrence, Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott, and Amrit Kaur in "The Sex Lives of College Girls."
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Season three of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" follows the main characters during their sophomore year at Essex College.
In the finale, Bela Malhotra (Amrit Kaur) comes to a realization about her sexuality, Kimberly Finkle (Pauline Chalamet) makes a decision that could have serious consequences for her career path, and Whitney Chase (Alyah Chanelle Scott) inspires her soccer teammates to take a stand.
Streaming on: Max
"Harlem" returned for its third and final season.Grace Byers and Kofi Siriboe in season three of "Harlem."
Prime Video
In season three, Camille Parks (Meagan Good), Quinn Joseph (Grace Byers), Angie Wilson (Shoniqua Shandai), and Tye Reynolds (Jerrie Johnson) navigate new romances, friendships, pregnancy, and major career moves.
Streaming on: Prime Video
For a thrilling series, watch season two of "The Night Agent."Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in season two, episode two of "The Night Agent."
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In season two of "The Night Agent," Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is thrust back into the world of espionage, this time as an official night agent.
After saving the president of the US from a terrorist attack in season one, Peter finds himself investigating a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets. Along the way, he discovers a deadly plan involving an intelligence broker and a convicted war criminal.
Streaming on: Netflix
Or the new Apple TV+ series "Prime Target" starring "The White Lotus" actor Leo Woodall.Leo Woodall in "Prime Target."
Apple TV+
"Prime Target" debuted with two episodes on Wednesday. The miniseries follows a gifted postgrad mathematician named Edward Brooks (Woodall), whose research into prime numbers leads to a breakthrough in digital security, resulting in him being pursued by enemies.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
For more action, watch "Gladiator II."Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal as Lucius and Marcus Acacius in "Gladiator II."
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The sequel to Ridley Scott's epic 2000 movie takes place 16 years after the deaths of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and the gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe).
Now under the rule of the unhinged twin emperors named Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn), Rome's citizens are reduced to expendable entertainment. Paul Mescal's character Lucius becomes one such prisoner of war and is forced to battle it out in the Colosseum while also on a mission to avenge his wife's death.
Streaming on: Paramount+
The Zoë Kravitz-directed psychological thriller "Blink Twice" is now on Prime Video.Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum in "Blink Twice."
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"Blink Twice" stars Naomi Ackie as Frida, a cocktail waitress and aspiring nail artist who goes to tech billionaire Slater King's (Channing Tatum) private island for a much-needed getaway. But as time passes, Frida notices eerie occurrences and unravels Slater's sinister behavior.
Streaming on: Prime Video
"Scream" star Melissa Barrera plays an actor who embraces her rage in "Your Monster."Melissa Barrera in "Your Monster."
Vertical
After a breakup, actor Laura Franco (Barrera) forms a connection with a slightly grotesque but charming monster (Tommy Dewey) who brings out a different side of her.
Streaming on: Max
For lighter fare, watch "Saturday Night."Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Kaia Gerber as Jacqueline Carlin, and Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase in "Saturday Night."
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Jason Reitman's 2024 film follows the behind-the-scenes chaos that occurred in the 90 minutes leading to the first-ever broadcast of NBC's sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live."
"The Fabelmans" star Gabriel LaBelle plays "SNL" creator and producer Lorne Michaels, "Teen Wolf" alum Dylan O'Brien plays Dan Aykroyd, and "Succession" actor Nicholas Braun pulls double duty as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
Streaming on: Netflix
Country music fans can watch "Carrie Underwood: Reflection."Carrie Underwood performing in her concert special "Carrie Underwood: Reflection."
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Carrie Underwood's concert special gives fans a closer look at her "Reflection" Vegas residency. The special features the country music star performing her biggest hits, including "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," and "Blown Away."
Streaming on: Hulu
Trekkies can check out the new TV movie "Star Trek: Section 31."Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou and Omari Hardwick as Alok in "Star Trek: Section 31."
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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh reprises her "Star Trek: Discovery" role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou for the latest adventure in the "Star Trek" universe. In "Section 31," she joins a covert division of Starfleet and must protect the United Federation of Planets.
Streaming on: Paramount+
For a family-friendly flick, watch "The Wild Robot."Roz the robot in "The Wild Robot."
DreamWorks Animation
The 2024 animated movie, which just scored three Oscar nominations, centers on a robot named Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o), who is shipwrecked and ends up on an unfamiliar island. As Roz adjusts to her new environment, she befriends a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal) and a Canada goose named Brightbill (Kit Connor).
Streaming on: Peacock
Or the animated series "Eva the Owlet."Eva in "Eva the Owlet."
Apple TV+
"Eva the Owlet," based on the book series "The Owl Diaries," returned with new episodes as part of season two. The latest batch of episodes follows Eva as she learns how to skate, meets her favorite author, and welcomes a raccoon to their woodland town called Treetopington.
Streaming on: Apple TV+
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