Yes, it’s that time again, the weekend, and time to review the best new movies and television shows added online this week, to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. And there are some exciting new adds this week, so let’s get started.
HULU
Hulu, again, has few big adds this week, but they do have They Fight, a 2026 sports drama. Inspired by a 2018 documentary, this tells the story of Walt Manigan(André Holland!), a reformed ex-con, returning to Southeast Washington D.C., to heal and atone. But when his estranged partner doesn’t want him to move back in, Walt is drawn back to the rec center where he used to hang out. There, coach Slim (Wendell Pierce) puts him to work cleaning up, but as Walt watches the boys box there, he begins to offer his help. Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, and Toussaint Francois Battiste also star, while Sheldon Candis directs. And though this movie gets only a 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, Andrew Lawrence of the Guardian says “Holland is incredibly deft at playing the subtle beats, keeping Walt’s pain tucked behind his soft eyes and pursed lips. He makes it so satisfying to watch Walt finally let it all go as he finds purpose.” You decide. Hulu also offers Lost Treasures of Ancient Greece, a 2026 Nat Geo history series. Here, art critic and journalist Alastair Sooke takes on a tour of the ancient Greek world, and the art and history to be found there. He starts with Crete, of course, and early treasures of the Minoan Empire, then on to Athens, to study the Parthenon with archaeologists working there. He then travels to Santorini, to visit relics left by the eruption of Vesuvius, finally moving on to investigate the legends of Hercules, and even the Trojan War. In all, and there are 6 episodes ,all directed by Chris Gormlie. And this series gets an impressive 7.1/10 on IMDb, so even, though I can find no online reviews, as yet, I’m watching. Hulu has also added Daniel Isn’t Real, a 2019 horror flick. This finds Luke(Miles Robbins) in college struggling to fit in and deal with all the problems a college student might have. But then, his imaginary friend from childhood, Daniel(Patrick Schwarzenegger) reappears, to throw things into chaos. Though his imaginary friend helps at first, when Luke sets his sights on a girl, Daniel begins to bully him, and grows dangerous. Luke tells his therapist, who offers various solutions, none of which seem to work. And so Luke is left in a desperate effort to save himself from a threat no one else can see. Mary Stuart Masterson(!), Sasha Lane, and Hannah Marks also star, and Adam Egypt Mortimer directed. And this movie gets a respectable 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Teo Bugbee of the New York Times said “what starts as a mediocre psychological thriller finishes as a surprisingly toothsome and creative horror film, complete with creature features and journeys into the abyss.” But you know it’s too scary for me. And, finally, Hulu has DNA, a 2025 Hindu thriller. Here, Divya (Nimisha Sajayan) and Anand (Atharvaa), find each other, after lives filled with turmoil and difficulty. And when Divya realizes she’s pregnant, they and their families are overjoyed. But when, shortly after delivery, Divya is convinced someone has switched their baby for another, no one believes her, probably because of her former diagnosis with borderline personality disorder. Anand does believe her, however, and goes in search of the truth. But if Divya is right, how do they find their child, before it’s too late? Viji Chandrasekhar, Chethan and also star, while Nelson Venkatesan directs. And this movie gets a 7.1/10 on IMDb, and M Suganth of the Times of India says “strong writing meets solid performances in this tense emotional thriller.” So I’m tuning in.
NETFLIX
The biggest title on Netflix this week has to be The Hawk, the 2026 comedy series. This follows Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins(Will Ferrell!), a 2004 golf champion who has been demoted to the Korn Ferry Tour, after a disastrous putt. But then his son, Lance (Jimmy Tatro), hits success with the tour, with some are even starting to call him The Hawk. So Lonnie resolves to return to the PGA tour, no matter what it costs him, or his family. Molly Shannon(!) plays his very estranged wife Stacy, and Fortune Feimster, Katelyn Tarver and Luke Wilson also star, and and there are 10 episodes available now. But this series gets a 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Peter Travers of The Travers Take says “Will Ferrell whiffs a golf comedy he should have nailed in a walk. In golf, a ball buried in a sand trap is called a “fried egg.” What we’ve got here is a fried egg.” So I’m not watching. But Netflix has also added Heartstopper Forever, a 2026 romance. In this, the series finale of Heartstopper, this follows Nick Nelson(Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring(Joe Locke), in their senior year at Truham Grammar School. And, while everything is going well for the pair, change is in the air. While Nick intends to go to Leeds University, Charlie has no plan for the future, and worries about their separation. As Charlie begins to drink, Nick grows concerned, fearing the return of Nick’s eating disorder, and contacts their therapist. But as his friends rally around him, Charlie realizes the future holds hope, as well, and distance doesn’t dissolve the bonds of love. William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, and Kizzy Edgell also star, while Wash Westmoreland directs. And this movie gets a heartstopping 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Aramide Tinubu of Variety says “a mature and elevated swan song, the movie delivers a fitting goodbye while giving fans a glimpse at the perfect epilogue.” So I’m watching. Netflix has also added Mile End Kicks, a 2025 Canadian romantic dramedy. This takes place in 2011, with Grace Pine(Barbie Ferreira), a music critic in Toronto, travelling to Montreal, to write a book about Alanis Morrisette’s hit album Jagged Little Pill. And Grace finds a roommate quickly, Madeleine (Juliette Gariepy), whose boyfriend plays for the indie band, Bone Patrol. And pretty soon, Grace is drawn into the band’s orbit, with two members Archie (Devin Bostick), and Chevy (Stanley Simons) especially attracting Grace‘s attention. But as she spends the summer juggling her time and obsession between the two men, Grace is distracted from her book, and wonders about her future. Jay Baruchel, Nicolas Wright and Aurora Browne also star, and Chandler Levack directs. And this movie won multiple awards in 2026, including Best Supporting Male Actor for Bostick at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle, and the Directors to Watch award for Levack at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. And this movie gets an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Tomris Laffly of RogerEbert.com said “it instantly offers a breath of fresh air about what it means to pursue one’s passion for writing about the arts while being a woman.” So I’m tuning in. Netflix also offers The Map of Longing, a 2026 Spanish limited drama series. Based on the book of the same name by Alice Kellen, this tells of 20-something Greta Álvarez ( Alícia Falcó) heartbroken by the death of her sister, Lucy (Georgina Amorós). As her whole family is overwhelmed with grief, Will Tucker (Pablo Álvarez) suddenly shows up, with a game Lucy devised to help her family, and especially Greta, deal with their grief. And though Greta is initially irritated with Will, and reluctant to play the game, she finally goes along with it. And she finds she may be able to heal, and enjoy life again, after all. Laia Marull, Mario de la Rosa and Ramón Barea also star, and there are 6 episodes available for streaming now. And this series gets a 6.8/10 on IMDb, and Cristina Escobar of RogerEbert.com says “there’s real catharsis here in seeing her earn her happiness. May we all be so lucky.” So I’m watching. And finally, Netflix has added The East Palace, a 2026 K‑drama historical supernatural mystery series. This takes place during Korea’s Joseon period, with the princes of the royal family mysteriously dying, and rumors of an evil spirit killing them off spreading. So the king (Cho Seung-woo), calls upon Gu-cheon(Nam Joo-hyuk), a man who can communicate with spirits, to investigate, while asking for help from Saeng-gang(Cho Seung-woo) a lady of his court, who can hear the dead, as well. But as they face the dangerous spirits of the palace, they realize they pair succeed, or race death at the hands of the king, himself. Kwak Dong-yeon, Liz Burnette and Jang Young-nam also star, and there are 8 episodes available for bingeing now. And this series gets a stunning 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 7.7/10 on IMDb. And Rendy Jones of RogerEbert.com says “ultimately, ‘The East Palace,’ in all its genre‑bending, demon‑slaying glory, does a fine job as a fun genre K‑drama.” And the special effects are great, so I’m definitely tuning in.
AMAZON
Amazon has a big add this week with Ride or Die, a 2026 comedy action series. This finds ex-lawyer Debbie Claybourne(Octavia Spencer!) living in London, with her politician husband, David (Jamie Parker), and kids. Luckily, Debbie can depend upon her bestie, Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham!) for support and help in any situation. But then Judith’s car comes under fire, while she and Debbie are driving home from a party, forcing Judith to admit she’s an assassin. An international assassin, paid to get rid of ‘terrible people,” as she puts it. And since one of her hits went awry, the pair are on the run. But Debbie has more bad news, as Judith tells her that David has stolen millions from the mob. And they want Debbie to pay it back. Ed Skrein , Savannah Steyn and Bill Nighy(!)also star, and there are 8 episodes available for bingeing now. And this series gets a slamming 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Aramide Tinubu of Variety says “Spencer and Waddingham have a robust and genuine chemistry — a companionship that will undoubtedly resonate with countless viewers. Moreover, watching Waddingham as a full-fledged action star is something everyone should be witnessing on a daily basis.” And I’m so tuning in. Amazon has also added Murder 101, a 2026 docuseries. This follows Alex Campbell’s high school sociology class in Elizabethton, TN, who are investigating the so-called Redhead Murders, as a class project. The murders all took place in 1984-85, with no resolution, finally becoming a cold case. Until Campbell‘s 2018 sociology class took it up, that is, poring over old newspaper clippings, interviewing FBI agents and visit crimes scenes. With new students signing up for the class each year, they make an effort not just to find a killer, but to put faces on some of the unidentified victims, and find empathy for them. Along the way, the students build bonds between rich and poor, outcast and elite, and with their teacher, as well. And there are 3 episodes available now, all directed by Stacey Lee. And this series gets an astounding 7.3/10 on IMDb, and Dustin Rowles of Pajiba calls it “one of the all-time great docuseries on teaching…” adding it’s “a must-watch.” So I’m watching. And, finally, Amazon offers Anna, a 2022 K-drama thriller series. Bae Suzy stars, here, as Lee Yumi, a girl living near poverty, but wanting a better life. After meeting an English woman who tutors her in English, music and the arts, Anna realizes she wants more. And as she rises in high school, she looks forward to a scholarship to Seoul University. But then everything falls apart, and Anna ends up not even graduating high school, while lying to her parents about going on to college. Living in Seoul,Yumi pretends to be a student, and meets Ji-won (Park Ye-young) who offers her many new connections. But as her past follows her everywhere, Yumi reinvents herself as Hyeon-ju, and marries a rich man. As they move to the U.S. , she becomes Anna, a professor, despite never having graduated from high school. But as her lies pile up, Yumi is more and more open to discovery. Jung Eun-chae, Kim Jun-han and Yun Ji-min also star, and there are 6 episodes available now. And this series won multiple awards, including Series Film Director Award at the 2022 Grand Bell Awards, and Best Actress for Bae Suzy at the 2023 Blue Dragon Awards, and the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards. And it gets a fantastic 7.1/10 on IMDb, and Kate Gardner of NoseInaBook said “just as compelling as the shows that use outlandish plot twists to keep you watching.” And I’m tuning in.
So sit back and binge this weekend, on classics, old and new, on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Enjoy!
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