CMFMAG TeamSummer blockbusters aren’t just for the big screen. As summer approaches, television is rolling out hit after hit—perfect for your next binge. So sit back, relax, and check out our weekly roundup of the best streaming has to offer.
Another Simple Favour | Prime Video
Building on the 2018 shows-topping original, Another Simple Favour brings back the familiar blend of dark secrets and sharp humour to audiences. The film follows up once more with a glamorous woman who resurfaces to weave another web of lies that unfold in high-stakes drama and gossip that threatens to ruin. Starring Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Michele Morrone. Now streaming on Prime Video.
The Not Very Grand Tour | Prime Video
This cheeky, low-stakes comedy travel show brings together three unlikely companions on a European budget-friendly tour. Things quickly spiral into a series of misadventures, mishaps, and mismatched hostel stays. Expect some good laughs and heartwarming moments. Starring James May, Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson. Now streaming on Prime Video.Work
The Working Man | Prime Video
When a factory suddenly shuts down, a longtime employee makes the unexpected choice to keep showing up for work despite not getting paid. This act of defiance sparks a quiet revolution in the community, changing the lives of locals forever. Starring Jason Statham, Arianna Rivas, Eve Mauro. Now streaming on Prime Video.
Nonnas | Netflix
Inspired by actual events, Nonnas is a heartwarming comedy centring around Joe Scaravella. After the loss of his mother, Scaravella opens an Italian restaurant in Staten Island that is entirely staffed by spirited grandmothers. Scaravella honours his mother and his family’s legacy while bringing together his unique staff. Starring Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco. Now streaming on Netflix.
Four Seasons | Netflix
A reimagining of the 1981 film Four Seasons follows three longtime couples who have remained friends over the decades. This group of friends comes together once each season to vacation together. The group navigates a huge shift when one of the couples announces their divorce. Four Seasons is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and life. Starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte. Now streaming on Netflix.
Zero Day | Netflix
This latest political thriller delves into the chaos the United States plunges into after a devastating cyberattack. Former President George Mullen is assigned to investigate the attack, where he must uncover a complex web of political intrigue and betrayal that reaches the highest echelons of society. Starring Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons. Now streaming on Netflix.
Havoc | Netflix
Netflix’s latest gritty thriller takes audiences into the midst of a city teetering on the edge of chaos. At the heart of this tale is Walker, a detective working to navigate the treacherous criminal underworld in his city and navigate a conspiracy that threatens to take down the entire city. Starring Tom Hardy, Timothy Olyphant, Jesse Mei Li. Now streaming on Netflix.
Untold: The Liver King | Netflix
The outrageous rise and dramatic fall of Brian Johnson, a.k.a. The Liver King, is chronicled in Netflix’s latest documentary. Johnson built an empire of $100 million by promoting raw organ meat, primal workouts, and an “ancestral lifestyle.” He influenced thousands to follow his lifestyle, which turned out to be a sham when his steroid use was revealed. Separate fact from fiction and learn the truth behind the man in this never-before deep dive into the Liver King. Now streaming on Netflix.
Fred and Rose West | Netflix
This chilling three-part docuseries is not for the faint of heart. This harrowing tale unravels the crimes of Britain’s most notorious serial killer couple. Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose West committed at least 12 murders, including those of their own children, at their Gloucester home, infamously dubbed the “House of Horrors.” The series features uncovered police interview tapes and firsthand accounts. Now streaming on Netflix.
Sirens | Netflix
Dubbed a darkly seductive psychological intrigue limited series, Sirens follows Devon, a working-class woman fresh out of jail who reunites with her estranged sister. Unexpectedly, she finds her sister entrapped in the charms of a local billionaire socialite. As she tries to unwrap her from the socialite’s claws, Devon and her sister are forced to face long-buried traumas. Starring Milly Alcock, Meghann Fahy, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon. Now streaming on Netflix.
Ludwig | BritBox
Ludwig is a British detective dramedy that follows John Taylor, a reclusive puzzle maker who is thrust into the spotlight when his high-ranking detective, identical brother, goes on a mission. John is forced to assume his brother’s identity to uncover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, David Mitchell, Sophie Willian. Now streaming on Britbox.
Towards Zero | BritBox
Based on the novel by Agatha Christie, Toward Zero unravels the mystery behind the brutal murder of an elderly widow in her Gull’s Point home. Charged to unravel the murder mystery, Inspector Leach must piece together the strange happenings around the town. Starring Matthew Rhys, Jack Farthing, Anjelica Huston, Ella Lily Hyland. Now streaming on Britbox.
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Lights | PBS
This PBS mini-series tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, the enigmatic consigliere to King Henry VIII. The show is the final part of the adaptation of the Wolf Hall novels by Hilary Mantel. Starring Damian Lewis, Mark Rylance, Kate Phillilps. Now streaming on PBS.
The Dry | Acorn TV
Federal agent Aaron Falk returns to his drought-hit hometown in Australia for a funeral, only to be once again pulled into the mystery surrounding the death of his childhood friend. As he digs deeper into the circumstances of his death, he is forced to uncover long-buried secrets that put the small community on edge. The movie is based on the 2016 novel by Jane Harper of the same name. Starring Eric Bana, Genevieve O’Reilly, Roisin Gallagher. Now streaming on Acorn TV.
The One That Got Away | Acorn TV
More than a decade after their broken engagement, a detective duo are reunited to investigate the murder of a student nurse. The murder seems to connect with the double murder in a Welsh coastal town that brought them together several years prior. Starring Elen Rhys, Richard Harrington. Now streaming on Acorn TV.
