Stream ‘A Complete Unknown’ and more great premieres this week
Stream ‘A Complete Unknown’ and more great premieres this week
It’s a packed week at popular streaming services, and we’ve picked a lineup of great TV show and movie premieres to watch.
It’s Spring Break in school districts across the United States! That can mean different things to students in different age groups; for college students, it means a break from the seemingly endless series of trips to the library, packed lecture halls, and Scantrons. For younger kids, it’s a chance to escape the halls of their school building and forget about papers and projects for a few days.
For either type of student — not to mention for parents — having new TV shows and movies to stream will be a critical part of the week’s entertainment. Check out my list below for a lineup of new titles to watch each and every day and help make Spring Break truly relaxing.
Monday, March 24
“The Bachelor” Season 29 finale | ABC, watch with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV
This season of “The Bachelor” has followed Grant Ellis, a former pro basketball player and current day trader. He finished in fifth place on Season 21 of “The Bachelorette,” and is now on his own quest to find love with one of the 25 women who started the season as contestants.
Ellis has narrowed the field down to two choices: Juliana Pasquarosa of Newton, Mass., and Litia Garr of Star Valley, Wyoming. Who will be chosen as his lady love, and who will have the chance to find a love of her own on a future season of “The Bachelorette”? There’s only one way to find out!
Tuesday, March 25
“First to the Finish” series premiere | Prime Video
This high-stakes docuseries takes viewers inside the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship for the triumphs and challenges that go along with getting started in racing, as seen through the unique prism of three inspiring protagonists—two drivers and a team owner.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
The docuseries also features the 2024 MX-5 Cup Championship Rookie of the Year Westin Workman and his relationship with BSI Racing team owner, Shea Holbrook. Fans get to see the action on the track when they watch the Global MX-5 Cup on TV, but they’ve never seen the view behind the scenes like this — until now.
Wednesday, March 26
“Mythic Quest” Season 4 finale | Apple TV+
At the beginning of “Mythic Quest” Season 4, things appeared to be looking up for Poppy and Ian. The two have come back to the game that launched their greatest successes and even had a new idea for an expansion that could have been their greatest work.
Now, however, everything has changed. Not only is Poppy pregnant, but she’s decided to take maternity leave, while David is scrambling to save the company. Ian has departed Mythic Quest under a cloud, and now David is left to pick up the pieces. Is this the end of the once-proud video game company?
Thursday, March 27
“A Complete Unknown” streaming premiere | Hulu
“A Complete Unknown” stars Timothee Chalamet as a 19-year-old Bob Dylan, who hitchhikes to New York in 1961 to meet his musical idol Woody Guthrie. Becoming a star in his own right, the film follows his rise to international fame, and the toll it takes on Dylan himself.
The movie was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Chalamet received a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance as Dylan, and performs all songs in the movie himself. Now, fans of the enigmatic star can finally see him come to life on screen at home.
Friday, March 28
“Queer” streaming premiere | Max
Set in the 1950s, “Queer” follows William Lee, an American expat who has settled down in Mexico City. He has almost no contacts in this world, except for a tiny community of other Americans who have settled in the city, and William feels alone almost constantly.
But when William meets Eugene Allerton, a former soldier, he begins to believe that it might be possible to establish an intimate connection for the first time in his life. In a world that doesn’t allow someone like William to live as he wishes, Eugene shows him that he doesn’t always have to be alone.
Saturday, March 29
“Wife Stalker” premiere | Lifetime, watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo
Joanna (Keshia Knight Pulliam) and Leo (Traí Byers) seem to have it all. Two adorable children, Evie (Alayna Bernard) and Aaron (AJ Bernard), and a beautiful house in the suburbs. But their perfect marriage begins to unravel when Piper (Grace Byers), the owner of a wellness center moves to town and sets her sights on Leo who quickly falls for her charms.
Philo
Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.
As Piper ruthlessly maneuvers her way into the family, Joanna starts digging into her past and discovers some very disturbing secrets including two previous dead husbands. Fearing for their safety, Joanna is determined to find the proof that she needs and expose Piper in time to protect her family.
Sunday, March 30
“The Last Anniversary” series premiere | AMC+
This series is based on the Liane Moriarty series of the same name. It whisks viewers off to the remote, but beautiful Scribbly Gum Island, a destination that hides many secrets. A young couple disappeared there decades ago, making it a popular destination for crime tourists.
AMC+
AMC+ is a premium subscription streaming bundle owned by AMC Networks. It offers curated access to award-winning originals, indie films, and prestige television. Launched in June 2020, the service combines content from AMC with flagship brands such as BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, delivering a rich library of exclusive programming and early episode access.
When a young woman inherits a house on the island, she thinks it could be the fresh start she’s been waiting for. But after a chilling welcome from the town’s residents, she begins digging more deeply into its mysteries and begins to unearth far more than she ever bargained for.