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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 are legit and will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Outer Banks), Apple TV+ (Disclaimer) and more.
From House of Spoils to Saturday Night, here’s what to watch this weekend.
1. Saturday Night
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 109 minutes
This comedy-thriller, directed by Jason Reitman, takes you behind the scenes of the chaos that unfolded in the 90 minutes leading up to the very first Saturday Night Live episode on October 11, 1975. Based on a true story, it shows how the iconic show came to life.
*Only in theaters
2. The Menendez Brothers
- Rating: TV-MA
- Runtime: 118 minutes
Weeks after the release of Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, a crime drama based on the story of Erik and Lyle Menendez who murdered their parents, comes the story straight from the sources themselves. It’s been 30 years since, and now the brothers are finally sharing their side of the story. Don’t miss The Menendez Brothers—streaming now on Netflix.
3. Ali Wong: Single Lady
- Rating: TV-MA
- Runtime: 59 minutes
After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong is back and ready to spill all the tea on dating post-divorce. From the highs and lows to the unexpected twists, she’s dishing it all in her latest stand-up.
4. Disclaimer
- Rating: TV-MA
- Number of seasons: 1
Starring Cate Blanchett, Sacha Baron Cohen, Louis Partridge and more, this psychological thriller is based on the 2015 novel of the same name. It follows a journalist who makes a shocking discovery—she’s the main character in a novel that exposes a secret she’s been desperately trying to keep hidden.
5. Outer Banks
- Rating: TV-MA
- Number of seasons: 4
In Season 4, John B and the Pogues are back, but with new challenges as they search for Blackbeard’s treasure.
6. House of Villains
- Rating: TV-14
- Number of seasons: 2
Get ready for the ultimate showdown as some of reality TV’s most iconic stars battle it out for a $200,000 cash prize and the title of America’s Ultimate Supervillain.
The cast is packed with big personalities, including Wes Bergmann from The Real World: Austin, Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jessie Godderz from Big Brother 10, Richard Hatch from Survivor: Borneo, Victoria Larson from The Bachelor 25, Larissa Lima from 90 Day Fiancé 6, Kandy Muse from RuPaul’s Drag Race 13, Camilla Poindexter from Bad Girls Club: Las Vegas, Tiffany “New York” Pollard from Flavor of Love and Safaree Samuels from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
And if that’s not enough drama, Janice Dickinson and Tori Spelling, along with former contestants Bobby Lytes and Jax Taylor, will be making guest appearances in season two.
7. Abbott Elementary
- Rating: TV-PG
- Number of seasons: 4
The Emmy-winning comedy is back for Season 4, and so are the staff with all their hilarious antics. Get ready to see what kind of chaos they stir up this school year. New episodes drop every Wednesday and catch them the next day on Hulu.
8. Starting 5
- Rating: TV-MA
- Number of seasons: 1
Get an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-2024 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest stars—Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).
9. Joker: Folie À Deux
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 138 minutes
The highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s Joker, Joker: Folie À Deux has arrived. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the film picks up with Arthur Fleck/Joker (Phoenix) institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his dark deeds. As he wrestles with his fractured identity, Arthur not only discovers true love but also taps into the music that’s been waiting to break free all along.
10. House of Spoils
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 102 minutes
House of Spoils stars Ariana DeBose as an ambitious chef chasing her dream of opening a restaurant on a remote estate. But it’s not just the kitchen chaos and self-doubt she has to deal with—there’s also a haunting presence determined to ruin everything. Yep, it’s part culinary drama, part supernatural thriller.
11. It’s What’s Inside
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 103 minutes
A group of friends is all set for a fun pre-wedding party, but things take a wild turn when an estranged friend crashes the scene with a mysterious game. What starts as a celebration quickly spirals into an existential nightmare, revealing hidden secrets, desires and grudges.
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